Hamilton BeachPortable Blender for Shakes and Smoothies, 14 Oz BPA Free Travel Cup & Lid, Durable Stainless Steel Blades, Personal Smoothie Blender, Blue (51132)

This blender doesn't have a ton of bells and whistles. It's not battery powered, it doesn't auto blend, it has just one speed and you gotta hold the button on down. And, it's PERFECT. I was using a Blendjet 2 for travel until TSA confiscated it as a weapon. You can't check a Blendjet because of the lithium ion battery either. I ordered this as an alternative hoping it would work and it's exactly what I need. It's cute, small enough to throw in a bag and blends up bananas and baby carrots exactly as a blender should. Totally worth it and will definitely buy again when this one wears out some day.Total game changer for healthy living as a frequent flyer.

The Hamilton Beach Portable Blender has quickly become an essential part of my daily routine. I use it primarily for smoothies with almond milk, and it delivers fantastic results every time. The 14 oz travel cup is the perfect size, and the lid makes it super convenient to take my smoothies on the go.The stainless steel blades blend everything smoothly, whether it’s almond milk, yogurt, regular milk, ice cream for shakes, or even ice. Despite having no adjustable spin speeds, the one-press-button simplicity makes it a breeze to use, and it still blends like a charm, creating perfectly smooth textures without any chunks. It’s also incredibly easy to clean since the travel cup doubles as the blending jar.If you're looking for a reliable, portable blender for smoothies and shakes, the Hamilton Beach Portable Blender is a fantastic choice. Compact, efficient, and perfect for an active lifestyle. Highly recommended!

Absolutely no way this thing has the power to make real smoothies, with frozen fruit and so on. That tiny motor would burn out, if it ever got going in the first place. That said, I got this for a very specific purpose, and it works great for that. I am using it to mix small test batches of BBQ sauce. The drink slot in the top is just the perfect size for the rubber tube on my Smoking Gun mini smoker. That allows me to mix about a cup of sauce, then start the blender, and pipe smoke directly down into the vortex, which makes it absorb smoke a LOT faster. So instead of spending 60 minutes of frequent stirring, and several large wood chunks, just to produce a small test batch in my smoker, I can now spend about 90 seconds, and use only about a tablespoon of wood chips. That saves me a bunch of time and money, plus it allows me to make individual one-off tests instead of waiting weeks until I have several batches waiting to be smoked at the same time. My only regret is that I didn't think of this years ago.

works fantastic and is a beautiful appliance for my kitchen. the size is perfect for my morning shakes and is very easy to use and makes my mornings go a little faster

The Hamilton Beach Portable Blender offers convenience and affordability in a compact size, but falls short when it comes to performance and build quality. As a budget option, this portable blender has a lot to like - its slim profile and lightweight body make it easy to take on-the-go and to store, while its affordable price point makes blending accessible. However, all that portability comes at a cost; the plastic cup feels flimsy and prone to leaking, especially if dropped, and the 175-watt motor struggles to thoroughly blend thicker mixtures, leaving annoying chunks that require constant manual stirring. So while this blender nails portability and price, lackluster blending power and cheap housing leave something to be desired. For a portable mixer on a budget though, it gets basic blending done.

Very easy to use, and very easy to clean. It's nice that it's self contained, some of the others I've tried are not and they leak at the bottom. Not so with this one. It makes it SO much simpler to get things done! Just twist on, blend whatever you have to blend, and twist off. You don't even have to screw it on like a lightbulb. Just a simple 1/2 turn. The ONLY drawback is that it doesn't STAY on. You have to hold the button. Not a big deal for ME, but might be a pain for someone else. I really love mine! Am SO glad I got it! Would 100% recommend for a gift (but I'd never want to give mine away)!