Cordless portable blenders<\/span> weren’t really a thing a decade ago, or maybe even three years ago. But battery tech keeps getting better. This means the best portable blender I’ve tested, the Ninja Blast Max ($100), is now fully able to make a six-pack of crushed-ice margaritas at your next picnic or blend up a berry-filled protein shake at the gym without breaking much of a sweat. Meanwhile, the ingeniously designed Nutribullet Flip ($115) offers more torque than previous-generation blenders, plus enough insulation to keep ice frozen until it’s time for lunch (or even dinner).<\/p>\n Does this not jibe with your past experience with cordless blenders? Reader, I agree. It’s a young technology, and most past (and current!) cordless blenders are a disappointment, especially compared to the best blenders that plug into the wall\u2014which are often as much as a hundred times more powerful. But I found that our two top cordless blenders were far superior to the rest, after testing eight of the most promising contenders for battery life, ice crushing, smoothie and milkshake consistency, and all-round blender vortexing.<\/p>\n That said, it’s worth considering whether you actually need a cordless blender for blending on the go\u2014or just a small personal blender that performs much better and whose blending chamber can transform magically into a drinking cup to go. WIRED has been testing personal blenders for years, and our top pick, the Nutribullet Ultra ($164), just might be the high-powered, sippy-cup, office-bound solution of your dreams.<\/p>\n Be sure to also check out more of WIRED’s wellness-related coverage, including our guides to the Best Juicers, Best Protein Powders, and Best Workout Apps.<\/p>\n Photograph: Matthew Korfhage<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nBest Portable Blender Overall: Ninja Blast Max<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
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