Up Your Smoothie Game with the Most Reliable Personal Blenders We've Tested

We updated this article in September 2022 to add information about each product, based on extensive testing by the Good Housekeeping Institute. Our original picks, selected by Kitchen Appliances and Innovation Lab, remain the same except for a new pick from Beast.

A personal blender can be used to blend most things a full-sized blender can — plus it can even function as a food processor in some instances! While full-size blenders are handy for families who need multiple servings at once, a personal blender is often perfectly sufficient for smaller households. Personal blenders can be used for making healthy smoothies, emulsifying a creamy salad dressing or whipping up one or two servings of soup — particularly if you tend to take your meal on-the-go. Most of the blending cups that come with these machines include a secure to-go lid and some even come with multiple cups.

To help you find personal blenders worth the money and that fit your specific needs and recipes, our experts in the Good Housekeeping Institute have tested more than 100 blenders over the years, including full and personal-size models. These are the best personal blenders you can buy, according to Lab testing, in-home use and online reviews.

Our top picks:

You can read more about how we test personal blenders in our Lab — plus how to purchase the best personal blender for your needs and lifestyle — at the end of this guide. Looking for more kitchen appliances to pulverize and blend ingredients? Check out our guides to the best coffee grinders and best food processors.