Hamilton Beach 51101AV Personal Blender Review: Should You Buy? (2024)

The Hamilton Beach personal blender impresses us with its simplicity, budget-friendly price, and space-saving slender figure. That being said, none of these perks really matter when its blending efficiency leaves much to be desired. After a course of testing, we found the low-powered motor (175 watts) to be insufficient to entirely break down solid ingredients like grains, frozen foods, raw nuts, and dried fruits. If you just want a tool for simple combinations of soft ingredients, this blender is fine for the price. Just be aware that its overall build quality comes substandard in exchange for the cheapness so it won’t be sturdy enough to resist rocking on your counter while you’re blending.