Key takeaways
- Cheapest pick worth buying: NutriBullet Pro 900 ($69 – $99).
- Personal blenders are cheap and perfect for single smoothies.
- Motor power and a strong blade help with ice, frozen fruit and nut butters.
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Cheap blenders can be a smart buy or a false economy. We picked the lowest-priced models in the US that still earn a buy or consider verdict from us.
Prices are typical ranges, not live prices. The button on each pick opens the current price.
Budget picks at a glance
| Product | Verdict | Score | Typical price |
|---|---|---|---|
| NutriBullet Pro 900 | Buy | 8.1/10 | $69 – $99 |
| Ninja Professional Plus Blender with Auto-iQ BN701 | Buy | 8.5/10 | $99 – $129 |
| Blendtec Classic 575 | Consider | 7.6/10 | $299 – $399 |
Budget picks in detail
NutriBullet Pro 900
Single smoothies · Verdict: Buy · Score: 8.1/10 · Typical price: $69 – $99
Why we like it: Blend and go in the same cup.
Pros: Compact · Blend in the cup · Easy to clean
Cons: Single-serve only · Can overheat with long runs
Buy it if you make one smoothie at a time and want to blend in the cup you drink from.
Skip it if you make soups, sauces or large batches.
Ninja Professional Plus Blender with Auto-iQ BN701
Best value · Verdict: Buy · Score: 8.5/10 · Typical price: $99 – $129
Why we like it: Crushes ice and frozen fruit for little money.
Pros: Strong ice crushing · Auto-iQ presets · Large 72-oz pitcher
Cons: Loud · Leaves bits in leafy greens
Buy it if you want a powerful blender for smoothies and frozen drinks for around $100.
Skip it if you want silky-smooth green smoothies or hot soup.
Blendtec Classic 575
Smoothie fans with limited space · Verdict: Consider · Score: 7.6/10 · Typical price: $299 – $399
Why we like it: Powerful and shorter than Vitamix.
Pros: Strong motor · Preset programs · Fits under cabinets
Cons: No tamper for thick blends · Loud
Buy it if you want premium power with preset programs and a container that fits under cabinets.
Skip it if you prefer a tamper and manual control.
How to save money
Personal blenders are cheap and perfect for single smoothies.
The deepest discounts usually arrive during the big summer sales in July, the October sales events and Black Friday through Cyber Monday in late November.
Where not to cut corners
Motor power and a strong blade help with ice, frozen fruit and nut butters.
Common mistake: Buying a weak blender for frozen smoothies; it will struggle and overheat.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best cheap blenders in the US?
The cheapest model we would still buy is NutriBullet Pro 900, typically $69 – $99.
Are cheap blenders worth it?
Personal blenders are cheap and perfect for single smoothies. Do not compromise on the basics, though. Motor power and a strong blade help with ice, frozen fruit and nut butters.
When are blenders cheapest in the US?
The deepest discounts usually arrive during the big summer sales in July, the October sales events and Black Friday through Cyber Monday in late November.