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Hamilton Beach 51103 Single-Serve Blender


Throughout testing, the Hamilton Beach got the job done, but couldn’t produce as smooth of smoothie as the competition. Its blending button feels flimsy and breakable, and I can say from my own experience (my boyfriend owned this exact model) that the motor doesn’t last very long.

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Pros and Cons


Pros

  • Small and convenient to store

Cons

  • Not very durable, and no extra parts included

  • Blades are built directly into blending container

  • Smoothies aren't the smoothest

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