Best overall budget blender
NutriBullet Power Core
~$90–$100 at time of writing
What we like
- Handled frozen fruit, dates and seeds well in testing
- Big 72-oz pitcher and dishwasher-safe parts
Keep in mind
- Very loud
- Only three speeds
Best personal blender
NutriBullet Pro 900
~$80–$100 at time of writing
What we like
- Strong on frozen fruit, kale and peanut butter in BHG's tests
- Blend-and-go cups
Keep in mind
- Single-serve only
Best for ice and frozen drinks
Ninja Professional (BL610)
~$90 at time of writing
What we like
- 1,000-watt motor and 72-oz pitcher (maker)
- Crushes ice fast
Keep in mind
- Stacked blades are tricky to clean
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Best compact full-size
KitchenAid K150 3-Speed
~$80–$100 at time of writing
What we like
- Soft start is safer for hot soup
- Light 48-oz pitcher
Keep in mind
- Less powerful than the Ninja
Best with a food-processor feel
Oster Pro 1200
~$80 at time of writing
What we like
- Smart settings and glass jar (maker)
- Often bundled with a smoothie cup
Keep in mind
- Heavy glass jar
Best under $60
Ninja Fit (QB3001)
~$60 at time of writing
What we like
- Compact personal blender with 2 cups
- 700 watts (maker)
Keep in mind
- Small capacity
Best portable
BlendJet BlendJet 2
~$50 at time of writing
What we like
- USB-C rechargeable
- Blend anywhere
Keep in mind
- Not for ice-heavy drinks
Best starter blender
NutriBullet Magic Bullet
~$40 at time of writing
What we like
- Tiny and cheap
- Many cup sizes
Keep in mind
- Weak on ice
Best cheap full-size
Hamilton Beach Wave Crusher
~$50 at time of writing
What we like
- 40-oz glass jar and ice-crushing modes (maker)
Keep in mind
- Not smooth on greens
Lowest price
Hamilton Beach Power Elite
~$35 at time of writing
What we like
- Very low price for a full-size
- Pour spout jar
Keep in mind
- Basic power
Compare all 10
| # | Product | Best for | Price* | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NutriBullet Power Core | Best overall budget blender | ~$90–$100 | — |
| 2 | NutriBullet Pro 900 | Best personal blender | ~$80–$100 | — |
| 3 | Ninja Professional (BL610) | Best for ice and frozen drinks | ~$90 | — |
| 4 | KitchenAid K150 3-Speed | Best compact full-size | ~$80–$100 | — |
| 5 | Oster Pro 1200 | Best with a food-processor feel | ~$80 | — |
| 6 | Ninja Fit (QB3001) | Best under $60 | ~$60 | — |
| 7 | BlendJet BlendJet 2 | Best portable | ~$50 | — |
| 8 | NutriBullet Magic Bullet | Best starter blender | ~$40 | — |
| 9 | Hamilton Beach Wave Crusher | Best cheap full-size | ~$50 | — |
| 10 | Hamilton Beach Power Elite | Lowest price | ~$35 | — |
*Approximate, at time of writing. Rating shown only where a sourced rating was found.
Sources consulted: Bon Appétit blender testing (2026), Tom's Guide NutriBullet Power Core review, Better Homes & Gardens personal blender tests, RTINGS best blenders under $100 (2026), plus manufacturer specs. Prices are approximate (checked Oct 19, 2026) and change often. Prices change often; check the retailer. Product photos are official brand press images (credited) where we have permission; otherwise we show a photo of the product type, clearly labeled Illustrative.
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