BlendJets is a company that designs and sells cordless, battery-operated, personal-size blenders. They are intended for convenience, power, and mobility. The entire blender travels with you, rather than personal-size blenders that only come with to-go cups.
BlendJet is designed for people who travel, commute, work in an office, stay in a dormitory, go to the gym, or don’t have access to electricity and a full-size blender. We previously tested the first-generation BlendJet, which we termed “surprisingly strong for its tiny and cordless form,” in our previous BlendJet One review.
BlendJet has redesigned and launched a second model: the BlendJet 2. For example, the capacity is up 33 percent to 2.5 liters; a more powerful motor and a water-resistant construction are among the modifications and upgrades to the original design.
I looked to see how the BlendJet 2 compares to its predecessors and rivals. BlendJet was also generous enough to provide a few samples of its powdered single-serving fruit, vegetable, and protein smoothies, known as JetPacks.
I spent many weeks in the BlendJet 2 preparing smoothies, cocktails, and even some meals like salsa. Here is a full review of my experience.
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Specs
| Product Name | BlendJet 2 |
| Product Brand | BlendJet |
| Price | View on Amazon |
| Weight | 1.34 lbs |
| Product Dimensions | 3 x 9 in. |
| Color | 20+ options |
| Capacity | 16 oz. |
| Warranty | 30-day money-back guarantee |
| What’s Included | Blender, lid, carrying strap, USB charging cord |
- Fun color choices
- Powerful motor
- Increased capacity
- Measurement markings on blender cup
- It doesn’t fit many solid ingredients
- Short charging cord
Bottom Line
The BlendJet 2 is a battery-operated personal blending system with upgrades including a larger 16-ounce capacity, measurement markings, a stronger motor, and a water-resistant design.
BlendJet 2 Review
Design: Larger blending cup
Another clear difference between the BlendJet and the previous versions is a greater capacity. This is a welcome development since the original BlendJet’s power was insufficient to produce a hearty breakfast smoothie.
Surprisingly, the extra capacity did not affect the BlendJet 2’s overall size. The BlendJet 2 is 9 inches tall and 3 inches in diameter, fitting neatly into my car’s cup holder like the first model. If you want to put in your luggage, a gym bag, a beach bag, or an enormous tote, it takes up little room.
The BlendJet 2 does feel heavier than the BlendJet, but it is less than 2 pounds in weight, making it light enough to carry.
The blender cup can now contain up to 16 ounces, equivalent to 2 cups. It appears to be a lot, but there are certain limitations. The tall and narrow form of the blending jar makes it difficult to stuff a lot of solids in without overfilling it. Thanks to its high-performance motor and precision grinding abilities, you’ll also get the best mixes in recipes with more liquid than solids.
I believe that this blender’s design is still ideal for mixing powdered ingredients like protein powder, collagen, or BlendJet packs into liquids. If you make a smoothie with fruit, protein powder, milk, leafy greens, and other ingredients, you’ll still have to reduce the quantity of your recipe and be ready to use fewer solid components.
The BlendJet 2 now comes standard with measurement markings, which the original device lacked completely. I liked how this helped me eyeball my ingredients directly in the blender, so I didn’t have to use measuring cups when cooking a recipe.
Measurement lines
One unusual aspect to consider is that the measuring lines are on the back of the blender cup. The blender cup has magnets aligned with the blender base to work; otherwise, the blender won’t start.
I had to reverse the cup around to figure out how much milk or water I was pouring, then flip the blender back over to start it. This approach was very ugly, and the markings could have been applied to the front of the device where the power button is located. It’s possible that this was just done to look attractive.
Although an optional strainer could be attached to the top of the blending cup on previous models, it is not available on this one. I never used it and didn’t miss it on the BlendJet 2.
The BlendJet 2 is available in more expansive colors than the original model. There are two camouflage prints, 15 solid colors, and one design to pick from at the moment, all in collaboration with Bailey’s liquor. There are a variety of colors to select from, and they’re all attractive.
Performance: Faster and safer
The BlendJet 2 is controlled by a single button, which turns on and off the blender and changes the mode. The BlendJet One merely had blender functionality, but the BlendJet 2 also includes a pulse function, allowing you to chop ingredients.
There’s also a lock mode, an outstanding safety feature that keeps your blender from accidentally blending while it’s in storage or you’re drinking out of it.
Blend mode operations have improved dramatically in speed. The BlendJet One took about a minute to combine, but the BlendJet 2 combines for around 20 seconds before shutting down automatically.
There were no difficulties in combining frozen ingredients, including ice cubes, frozen cherries, and strawberries. The BlendJet 2 easily handles frozen items as long as you start with liquid. I even put it in a bag with only water and a 1/2 cup of ice to see what would happen. The extruder made it simple to develop a slushie with minimal effort. It crushed the ice into a fantastic slushie, which is good news if you want to create frozen cocktails or slushie drinks.
Experiment
I tried out BlendJet packs and experimented with my own smoothies utilizing a blender. The Powder BlendJet packs are surprisingly tasty, given that they’re made from a powdered fruit, vegetable, and protein combination. My favorite flavor was the Banana Peanut Butter, a variety of banana peanut butter and chocolate. I added 9 ounces of milk, 1 ounce of ice, and the powdered packet to the blender, which fully filled it. I ran a second blending cycle to ensure complete mixing after completing one cycle, and there was still some BlendJet powder on top and sides of the blender after that.
Then I mixed almond milk with banana, spinach, and frozen fruit for my smoothies. I poured some of the smoothies onto a plate, and though the spinach was finely chopped, I could still see little pieces of it. It wasn’t as pulverized as the countertop Vitamix blender produces, but comparing the BlendJet 2 to a high-performance full-size blender isn’t correct.
It’s essential to cut ingredients into smaller pieces when blending away from home, but not always realistic. I didn’t find the blender loud, but it would disturb a peaceful atmosphere if you were mixing at school or work.
I tried pulse mode for a fast salsa with some fresh tomato, jalapeño, and onion. It gave me greater control over the texture of my blends, in my opinion. It would work well with hummus or guacamole, but I have no idea why you’d use this instead of a food processor.
Features: Battery-operated motor
BlendJets 2 comes with a battery-powered motor. A USB-C cable is used to recharge the battery, which may be charged via a cell charger, computer, or car charger. A charging cable is supplied, but it’s barely a foot long, which isn’t always enough reach when utilizing a wall outlet adapter.
The blender was charged entirely as soon as it was pulled from the box. A full charge takes 60 to 90 minutes, but the light on the power button will tell you when it’s fully charged. When fully charged, the light is purple. When it runs out of power, it becomes blue once again.
The BlendJet 2 is designed to make 15 or more different blends on each full charge. I wasn’t keeping track, but I’m sure I used it at least 15 times each charge. It also seemed to keep the same strength as the amount decreased. This is a substantial boost over the previous model’s battery; which gradually lost power as it depleted and lasted only about eight mixes.
Cleaning: As quick as blending
The BlendJet 2, like the original BlendJet, is self-cleaning. After each usage, I added around 1 cup of water; ran a blending cycle and a drop of dishwashing liquid to the blender, and washed with fresh water as usual.
Of course, the simplicity of cleaning will differ depending on what you’re blending. The majority of the time, a simple blend of water and soap was sufficient to remove any stains or residue from smoothies. The BlendJet’s packing and sticky ingredients, such as peanut butter, left a residue along the edges of the cup and in the cover that took more than one blend cycle, as well as multiple rinses under hot water to remove.
BlendJet recommends cleaning the blender immediately after usage, which might be challenging if you’re using it from any place. I wouldn’t encourage allowing food residue to dry on the blender cup, as it will need deeper cleaning more frequently.
For cleaning the motor base, the blender cup detaches from it. There are also two O-rings on the lid and near the blade that came out with a spoon. Everything may be cleaned in warm, soapy water.
The BlendJet 2 is water-resistant, so it’s not a problem if the USB connection gets wet. However, this model cannot be submerged in water or put in the dishwasher.
Price: A minor increase from the previous version
The BlendJet 2 may be bought for between $49.95 and $99.95, whereas the previous model cost around $40. BlendJet provides free, fast delivery and a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Personal-size blenders, which include battery-operated and corded versions, typically cost between $50 and $75. Multiple to-go blending cups and accessory lids are included in many corded versions, which may be appealing to families.
BlendJet 2 vs. Cuisinart EvolutionX Cordless Blender
Another new cordless personal-size blender on the market is the Cuisinart EvolutionX Cordless Blender, which I also tested. It’s more expensive than the BlendJet 2, which costs around $80.
The most significant distinction between them is that the Cuisinart resembles other personal-size blenders. It comes with a blending cup with a screw-on blade rather than the one-piece design on the BlendJet 2. A USB cable, outlet converter, and travel cover are all included.
The Cuisinart is 12 inches tall and weighs around 5 pounds, making it more difficult to transport than other versions. There are no measurement points on the blender cup.
Both are battery-operated and come with a single on/off button that allows you to use them with any USB port to charge.
If you want to blend at home and use a blender cup with you but still want the option of a portable cordless blender for travel and other such occasions, the Cuisinart is a great choice. If you want to blend on the go frequently, the BlendJet 2 is for you.
Final Verdict
Buy it if you want to use it while working out at the gym or on the road.
Although the BlendJet 2 has a stylish design and valuable modifications over its predecessors, it is still somewhat limited in capacity, making it ideal for blending new protein shakes at the gym or quick, limited-ingredient smoothies on the road.
