Compact, portable but perfectly powerful, the BlendJet 2 is a good option if your main aim is to whizz up a post-workout shake.
When it comes to finding the best blenders, there are certain features to look out for depending on whether you’re making soups, crushing ice or preparing smoothies. I tested a range of blenders to see how they coped with on-the-go nutrition, post-workout power-ups, proper meals and margaritas. If you’re after a blender to whizz up post-workout shakes made from protein powder, the I can safely say the BlendJet 2 has got your back.
Men’s Fitness verdict
For the price of a pair of gym shorts, the BlendJet 2 is a compact, portable and effective smoothie and protein shake maker. It will struggle with some harder ingredients though.- Compact and portable
- Makes light work of protein shakes
- Comes in a range of designs
- USB-C chargeable
- Not the most powerful
- Can struggle with nuts and frozen fruit
How we test the best blenders
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In this case, award-winning consumer tech journalist Chris Haslam cleared his kitchen to test a range of blenders. He whipped up protein shakes, fruit smoothies, soups and more complicated dinner recipes to test each blender for – among other things – power, speed, noise, and ease of cleaning.
Battery tech has improved so much that the latest crop of portable blenders can, if you’re smashing out protein shakes or smoothies, easily keep up with plugged-in designs. At its current price of under £40, I have to say that the BlendJet 2 (buy now) is insanely good value, offering on-the-go blitzing power for less than half the price of many designs.
BlendJet 2 features and design
Yet despite that ultra-low price, it’s doesn’t feel cheap or lacking in features. It’s a compact, reassuringly solid affair with USB-C charging, a built-in chopping blade and small control button. It has a 16oz (454ml) capacity (which is 33% more than the original Blendjet), with a screw-top and handle attachment. During my tests I found that a full charge of the 4000mAh rechargeable battery took around an hour, and for that you can expect to produce around 15 shakes or smoothies, although tougher ingredients will dent that figure.
I found this to be more than enough though, especially as the blade spins 275 times per second and does a good job with soft fruit smoothies and protein shakes. I did find it struggled with frozen fruits though, taking many cycles to break down a rolled oat, milk and frozen strawberry smoothie for instance.
From a design point of view, it’s fairly basic, but I love the fact you can choose from 38 different colour options, including prints, patterns and celebrity collaborations. It certainly sets the brand apart and gives you a chance to be a bit zany, if that’s your thing.
Perfect for protein shakes
What the BlendJet 2 does really well, however, is smash out a post-workout protein shake or meal replacement drink. I’d go as far as to say it’s the best blender for protein shakes on the market. Compared to traditional shaking, the results are smoother and significantly more enjoyable. However, at only 16oz, the thirstiest or hungriest among us may need a second helping.
One handy feature which saved me from potential disaster on a few occasions is the button lock. Whatever you use the BlendJet 2 for, remember to press the button for three seconds once your smoothie is blended. That turns the safety lock on, but you have to remember to do that. It’s a shame that’s not an automated feature though – it feels like it’s only a matter of time before I end up wearing a smoothie.
Should you buy the Blendjet 2?
If all you intend to use your blender for is to whip up shakes and smoothies, I really don’t think you can go wrong with the BlendJet 2. Especially for the price. If you’re looking to chop harder ingredients I’d recommend something like the Nutribullet 900, which will pulverize anything. And if you’re looking to do more complicated cooking I’d suggest the Sage The Super Q. Of course it’s much more expensive than the BlendJet 2, but it will handle bread-making duties and do clever things like reduce oxidation, so your green veg smoothies and other fresh food creations don’t turn brown. But for protein shakes on the go, you just can’t match the BlendJet 2 for value.
How we test the best blenders
Award-winning consumer tech journalist Chris Haslam cleared his kitchen to test a range of blenders – the best of which made our blenders buyers guide. He whipped up protein shakes, fruit smoothies, soups and more complicated dinner recipes to test each blender for – among other things – power, speed, noise and ease of cleaning.
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