Rechargeable & travel blenders

Portable Blenders

Portable blenders are compact, battery-powered blending cups designed to go with you -- to the gym, the office, or on a trip -- rather than sit on a home counter plugged into an outlet. They trade some power and capacity for genuine portability.

Selection criteria

• Battery life and charging: check rated blends-per-charge and whether the unit uses USB-C, which is easier to charge on the go.
• Capacity: portable blender cups are typically smaller than personal-blender jars -- confirm it fits your typical serving size.
• Leak resistance: a well-sealed lid matters more here than for a countertop blender, since you'll likely be carrying it in a bag.
• Cleaning on the go: look for a simple rinse-and-go blade design, since you won't always have a full sink nearby.

Portable blenders generally have less power than personal or high-speed blenders, so tougher, fibrous greens may need to be chopped smaller first. See our portable blender buying guide for more.