The NutriBullet Full-Size Combo is the best value blender for smoothies under $100. Consumer Reports’ 2026 ratings put this 1,200-watt combo on top for smoothies and ice, and it includes a pitcher, two cups and a tamper. If warranty matters more, the Chefman Obliterator carries five years.
7 picks, best first. Price bands are from Amazon as of Oct 24, 2026.
For daily green or frozen smoothies, yes; for soft fruit a few times a week, no. ATK finds sub-$100 blenders more likely to have limitations, while CR found many cheaper models competent.
1 year vs 7 warranty on the NutriBullet Combo vs the Vitamix 5200, per their listings
Cheap motors strain on thick frozen loads. Look for thermal protection and a long warranty on the motor base.
1 to 10 years warranty range across our 10 picks, from their listings
Not with a top-tier blender. Raw kale is the standard torture test: RTINGS blends kale, orange juice and banana, ATK uses kale with frozen pineapple, and lower-scoring machines leave visible flecks.
21 blenders ATK put through its kale and frozen pineapple smoothie. Source: America’s Test Kitchen
For stains and smells, yes; for weight and drops, no. CR notes plastic jars can absorb stains and odors, so rinse right after use.
6 cups Oster Pro 1200 Boroclass glass jar, which the listing says withstands thermal shock
Best under $100
Pitcher, two cups and a tamper for under $100, and CR’s 2026 full-size leader.
Included: 1,200-watt base, 64-ounce pitcher with vented lid cap, tamper, 32-ounce cup, 24-ounce handled cup, two to-go lids and the Easy-Twist extractor blade. Three speeds, pulse and an Extract program. Pitcher and cups are dishwasher safe.
Sources: Consumer Reports (via The Daily Meal), America’s Test Kitchen
Best budget pick for ice and frozen fruit
RTINGS’ budget smoothie pick, with a tamper and the longest warranty under $100 here: five years.
The listing describes a 1,380-watt motor, a 48-ounce shatter-resistant Tritan jar, five speeds plus pulse, a 2-in-1 tamper and scraper, a Clean preset and a lid cap that doubles as a 1-ounce measure. Chefman backs it with a five-year warranty.
Sources: RTINGS, Consumer Reports
Best personal blender for a small kitchen
If you only ever make one smoothie, this costs less than the combo and takes less space.
This listing comes with the 900-watt base, a 32-ounce cup, a 24-ounce cup, a flip-top travel lid and the extractor blade. Twist the blade off and rinse it; the cups go on the dishwasher’s top rack.
Sources: Wirecutter, Tom’s Guide, Saveur, The Gadgeteer
Best for protein shakes on the go
A tumbler blender with three programs that still came in under $100 when we checked.
In the box: 1,200-peak-watt base, the 26-ounce tumbler, a leakproof lid with chug spout and detachable straw, and the CrushBlade assembly. Three Auto-iQ programs (Smoothie, Ice Crush, Blend). Parts are BPA free and dishwasher safe.
Sources: RTINGS, Tom’s Guide
Cheapest quiet glass blender
RTINGS has tested this Black+Decker. It combines a 6-cup Cyclone glass jar, quiet technology and a 24-ounce personal jar for under $60.
Black+Decker’s own tips: cut pieces under ¾ inch, add liquid first, start low and keep blends under about 1½ minutes.
Listing: 900 watts of ice-crushing power, 6-tip serrated blade, three speeds, three functions and pulse, 24-ounce Tritan personal jar with travel lid.
Sources: RTINGS
Big budget pitcher
A new 1,400-peak-watt NutriBullet with a 72-ounce pitcher and a 6-point blade. Not yet independently tested.
It has no to-go cups, so it competes with the Combo only if you never take a smoothie with you.
Listing: 72-ounce pitcher, three speeds, pulse, automatic smoothie setting, dishwasher-safe pitcher and lid.
Specs from the Amazon listing; no independent lab test found yet.
Lowest-cost full-size
The cheapest full-size blender here, with a glass jar and pour spout. Not yet independently tested.
Expect it to handle soft fruit and some ice; dense frozen blends will need extra liquid.
Listing: 700 peak watts, Ice Sabre blades, 12 functions on 5 buttons, dishwasher-safe glass jar.
Specs from the Amazon listing; no independent lab test found yet.
| Blender | Type | Main jar | Cups | Tamper or bowl tool | Fits 18 in cabinets | Warranty | Price band | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NutriBullet Combo | Full-size + cups | 64 oz | 32 + 24 oz | Tamper | Yes (16.97 in) | 1 yr | Under $100 | Under $100 |
| Chefman Obliterator | Full-size | 48 oz | No | Tamper | Check | 5 yr | Under $100 | Budget, ice |
| NutriBullet Pro 900 | Personal | 32 oz cup | 32 + 24 oz | No | Yes | See box | Under $100 | One smoothie a day |
| Ninja BlendBOSS | Personal tumbler | 26 oz tumbler | Tumbler | No | Yes | See box | Under $100 | Commuters, gym |
| Black+Decker Quiet Glass | Full-size + cup | 48 oz glass | 24 oz | No | Check | See box | Under $100 | Budget glass |
| NutriBullet Power Core | Full-size | 72 oz | No | No | Check | See box | Under $100 | Big cheap batches |
| Hamilton Beach Power Elite | Full-size | Glass | No | No | Check | See box | Under $100 | Lowest cost |
“Check” and “See box” mean the listing doesn’t say. Price bands come from Amazon as of Oct 24, 2026; prices change.
For soft fruit, yogurt and protein powder, yes. ATK finds sub-$100 blenders more likely to have limitations, and RTINGS’ lower-priced picks leave more unprocessed bits with kale than its top choices.
The NutriBullet Full-Size Combo, or the NutriBullet Pro 900 if you only make single servings.
It changes weekly. Compare the full model number, not the name: the BlendBOSS is DB351 on Amazon and DB301 at Walmart. Then check what’s in the box and the return window.
Of our under-$100 picks, the Chefman Obliterator lists five years. The NutriBullet Combo lists one year.
If you blend daily with greens and seeds, a Vitamix or a maker-refurbished one is worth it. If you blend soft fruit a few times a week, a value blender is enough.
Fibrous greens, berry seeds and very thick frozen blends. Give them more liquid and an extra 20 to 30 seconds.