Portable Blender for Shakes and Smoothies, 14 Oz BPA Free Travel Cup & Lid, Durable Stainless Steel Blades, Personal Smoothie Blender, White ( 51101V)

To start, I think it's perfect! It doesn't have the power and multiple uses that you can get with a Vitamix or a larger, more robust blender, but this is a small little blender perfect for smoothies and sauces, and best yet, one that you can take with you to an AirBnB or a hotel, and so, it has my vote. I made a smoothie each day that I was away and cleanup was easy too. Gentle price point, small footprint for the countertop, and what can be bad!

I ordered the white blender with 2 blending cups. I’ve used it a few times now and I love it, I hope it holds up. I’m done with portable blenders that need to be charged. I wanted an electric blender I could plug into the wall. This blender works quickly and the cups are a very sturdy, thick plastic. They are incredibly easy to clean because the blades are permanently attached to the inside of the cup. There are no parts to unscrew and wash separately! I usually rinse with very hot water immediately after use and it’s clean. I use this blender to blend protein powder, collagen powder and green veggie powder with milk or water. I don’t want it to be thick like a smoothie as i have swallowing problems. I prefer blending, adding ice and shaking to make cold. I don’t think this blender is strong enough to crush ice for a traditional smoothie. The metal blades are very short. But for protein powders and sliced, soft fresh fruits this thing is perfect…quick, efficient and easy to clean.

I've always liked this blender through its various iterations and have owned multiple units over the last 15+ years. It's just the right size for smoothies, easy to clean, and doesn't take up much space on the counter. It has enough power, but don't add too much ice or frozen fruit. I like that you don't have to remove the blade and mess with a gasket and flip it over like other types of small blenders. However because of the one piece design, they eventually develop a leak around the bottom but not for, in my experience, plenty of years of daily usage. So, for the price point, it's a great smoothie maker and affordable to replace. Usually, I'm ready for a clean one by then anyway ... I knocked this down a star because they changed the base. Before, the cord would wrap effortlessly around the bottom. Now you have to stuff it into a small hole and up into the base. Furthermore, the instructions don't explain that and it appears almost like you would wrap around the notch in the bottom but that's not the case. Will see if it gets easier to stuff the cord inside over time as it limbers up. Otherwise, sticking with an old favorite.

I’m really happy with this portable blender. It’s lightweight, easy to use, and blends smoothies surprisingly well for its size. I like that I can make a quick drink and take it with me without transferring to another cup. Cleaning is also very easy, which is a big plus. Great for protein shakes, fruit smoothies, and everyday use. Definitely worth the price!

The blending was good for the first day but I dropped it on the second day 😭 and it was broken.

UPDATE: Enough is enough. I thought i could work through the quirks with this blender. Forget it. It's turned out to be a total disaster. When blending anything that foams, such as protein powders, Smoothies etc, you can't even get a full 12 ounces before the whole thing explodes. The lids awful. It leaks severely and get your drink all over the counter top and the base unit to the blender and, YOU. I have to put a towel over the lid to keep fluid from ending up everywhere. The other issue with the lid, if you have weak hands, elderly or arthritis, or an injury to your hand, forget it, you will never get the lid off with out dumping half the drink on the floor. Trying to make sure the lid is secured results in the same issue. This is soooo poorly designed, i should have known better considering the price point. In my original evaluation, I mentioned the short power cord, yeh, its a joke. Way too short, thought i could deal with it, nope. This is not worth it. I have already pulled out my full size blender. ORIGINAL EVALUATION; Purchased for my Protein Shakes and Smoothies. Fair Value. It's a little quirky. THE GOOD: Works as advertised. Delivered quickly, no damage, nicely packaged. As described. Fair Value. It blends just fine and does a decent job when adding "small" ice cubes and frozen veggies or fruits. Easy to store and fits in my upper cabinets when the canister and base are seperated. Lightweight and Easy to use and handle. THE BAD: This is kind of a quirky personal blender. First, when you mount the container on the blender, it's locks in place, however, its counter intuitive. It locks by twisting to the left instead of the right. Every kitchen appliance i have, including full size blenders you twist to the right to lock. It says 16oz, however, you are not going to get a full 16oz of liqued. You will get about 10 to 12oz. Think the capacity should have been a full 16oz or 20 to 24oz. Because of relatively new laws in Europe and the United States, the power cord is way too short!!!!!, this drives me crazy!!!...I believe this one is a newer model upgraded with a better lid, so, it doesn't leak anymore, however, you really need to make sure the lid is fully and completely sealed before you blend or you are going to have a big mess. Also, it has a latch/slide on the lid, make sure its also in the closed position or, again a huge mess. THE UGLY: The only thing I would call ugly, the lid !!!, while it now complelty seals and doesn't leak, you have to use a lot of force to "Seat" the lid, then, when you remove the lid, have fun, it seals so hard, you really have to pull with the edge of your fingers to remove it. Painful!!!! I own many Hamilton Beach kitchen products and im a little surprised this is as quirky as it is. I give it 4 stars because it works as advertised and considering the price point, you can't beat it.

So far so good. Noise level sounds like a normal size blender. It does have some issues blending frozen fruit. I think there are some older reviews on making sure there’s enough liquid for it to blend well but even still, I find myself having to stop blending to stir it a bit. I wish the top that comes with it was a little bit more tight or firm. I haven’t had any issues with it popping off during blending but for my peace of mind, I do hold it during blending and I try to just carry the cup when I travel to avoid bag spills because the top seems easy to knock off. Other than that, it’s very functional and easy to clean!

Love this little blender. It works like a charm and is just the right size for my smoothie whenever I want one. Don't hesitate. It's a great product and agreat price.

Muy funcional y práctica

Ainda não usei, comprei porque já tinha um é excelente !

Muy práctica para mí bebé y útil..para todos los días

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Recebi no dia certo. Todo mundo tinha que ter este liquidificador. Prático, muito bom para fazer sua vitamina, tamanho perfeito. Já presentei várias pessoas com ele e adoraram.