The 4 Best Bullet Blenders - Summer 2021 Reviews

The best bullet blender that we've tested is the Ninja Foodi Power Nutri DUO. It's a compact personal model that comes with two 24-ounce jars with matching to-go lids and cup rings, so you can drink directly from the jars. There's also a 14-ounce jar with manually operated, rotating arms that work to push food from the sides of the jar towards the blades.

You can use any of the three jars to make a fantastic, silky smoothie in less than a minute. It can crush ice into a snow-like consistency very quickly, and it makes incredible almond butter in the 14-ounce jar. The buttons act as timers, so you don't need to worry about how long to run it for. Also, when you're done using it, it's very easy to clean with soap and water.

Unfortunately, while the jars seem fairly sturdy, the motor base feels a little thin and flimsy. Also, like most bullet blenders, this model can't be used for hot blending. Those details aside, it's a very versatile option that's also one of the best blenders for smoothies we've tested.

The best bullet blender that we've tested in the budget category is the Ninja Nutri Ninja Pro. This model comes with three personal jars in different sizes: 24-ounce, 18-ounce, and 12-ounce. There's also a matching to-go lid for each jar, so you can easily use any of them to take your single-serve drink with you on the go.

Using the 12-ounce jar, it makes a decent smoothie in less than a minute, and the other two jars produce adequate smoothies. This blender makes incredible, snow-like crushed ice quite quickly, which is great if you like making slushies and other frozen drinks. It's very easy to clean by hand, even if you've been working with sticky ingredients like almond butter, and the jars, lids, and blade assembly are all dishwasher-safe.

Unfortunately, it's not the most well-built blender, since the plastic motor base feels a bit flimsy. It also makes mediocre, dry almond butter. That said, if you're looking for an affordable bullet blender, it's a solid option for single serves. It's even one of the best mini blenders we've tested.

The best cheap bullet blender that we've tested is the Magic Bullet Mini. This affordable option is compact and won't take up too much room on your kitchen counter. It comes with a 13-ounce jar you can use for single-serves, plus a lip ring that makes it easier to drink from directly.

It has a simple design, with one speed setting. It's not intended for ice crushing, but it can incorporate frozen banana chunks and leafy greens like kale into a good smoothie. It comes with an additional eight-ounce jar, which is a bit small for smoothies but a good size for making dressings and dips. Clean-up is fairly easy since the jars and lids can go in your dishwasher.

However, it struggles to blend almonds into smooth, spreadable almond butter. Because the blade assembly isn't dishwasher safe, you may need to use a sponge to wash it by hand if you've been working with sticky ingredients. That said, if you're looking for a small, cheap blender for making smoothies, it's worth considering.