Ninja Blast vs BlendJet 2 vs NutriBullet: best blender for smoothies
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If you mostly make single smoothies and protein shakes, a personal blender is faster and easier to clean than a full-size one. Portable cordless blenders go to the gym or the office, while corded personal blenders have more power for frozen fruit and ice.
Quick picks
- Best portable blender: Ninja Blast Portable BlenderCheck price on Amazon
- Colors and portability: BlendJet 2 Portable BlenderCheck price on Amazon
- Daily smoothies at home: NutriBullet Pro 900Check price on Amazon
Side-by-side comparison
| Product | Best for | Price tier | Cup size | Power | Frozen fruit and ice | Best use | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ninja Blast Portable Blender | Best portable blender | Budget | 18 oz | Cordless, rechargeable | Frozen fruit yes, little ice | Gym, office, travel | See on Amazon |
| BlendJet 2 Portable Blender | Colors and portability | Budget | 20 oz | Cordless, rechargeable | Small amounts | Shakes on the go | See on Amazon |
| NutriBullet Pro 900 | Daily smoothies at home | Budget | 32 oz and 24 oz cups | Corded, 900 W | Yes | Kitchen counter | See on Amazon |
#1 · Best portable blender · Budget
Ninja Blast Portable Blender
A cordless, USB-C rechargeable blender with an 18-ounce vessel and a leak-proof lid with a sip spout, so you blend and drink from the same cup. Ninja's blade handles frozen fruit better than most portables.
What we like
- Cordless, USB-C charging
- Drink from the blending cup
- Handles frozen fruit well for a portable
- Dishwasher-safe vessel and lid
Keep in mind
- Not for crushing lots of ice
- Cup size
- 18 oz
- Power
- Cordless, rechargeable
- Frozen fruit and ice
- Frozen fruit yes, little ice
- Best use
- Gym, office, travel
#2 · Colors and portability · Budget
BlendJet 2 Portable Blender
The original viral portable blender, with a 20-ounce jar, USB-C charging and dozens of colors. Great for shakes and soft fruit; add liquid first for frozen ingredients.
What we like
- Light and portable
- USB-C charging
- Many colors
Keep in mind
- Less power with frozen fruit
- Clean by blending soapy water
- Cup size
- 20 oz
- Power
- Cordless, rechargeable
- Frozen fruit and ice
- Small amounts
- Best use
- Shakes on the go
#3 · Daily smoothies at home · Budget
NutriBullet Pro 900
A corded 900-watt personal blender that pulverizes frozen fruit, greens and nuts in seconds. Comes with blend-and-go cups. Not portable, but much stronger than any battery blender.
What we like
- Much more power
- Smooth results with greens and frozen fruit
- Simple twist-and-blend
Keep in mind
- Needs an outlet
- Louder
- Cup size
- 32 oz and 24 oz cups
- Power
- Corded, 900 W
- Frozen fruit and ice
- Yes
- Best use
- Kitchen counter
Tips for smoother smoothies
Put liquid in first, then soft ingredients, then frozen fruit on top. In a portable blender, slightly thaw frozen fruit or cut it small, and do not overfill past the max line.
Our verdict
Choose the Ninja Blast for the best portable blender, the BlendJet 2 if you want a light, colorful shaker-style blender, and the NutriBullet Pro 900 if you make smoothies at home every day.
Frequently asked questions
Can a portable blender crush ice?
Only small amounts. Battery blenders are made for shakes and frozen fruit with liquid. For lots of ice, use a corded blender.
How long does the Ninja Blast battery last?
Ninja rates it for about 15 blends per charge, depending on ingredients, and it recharges over USB-C.
Specs and features come from the manufacturers and can change between versions. Prices change often on Amazon, so check the current price and the exact model before you buy.
