Best bullet blenders for smoothies

Top pick: Nutribullet Ultra — 1,200 watts in a true bullet shape, with 24- and 32-oz cups plus to-go lids, so it handles frozen fruit and ice without babysitting and you drink straight from the cup. The blade carries a 5-year limited warranty.

Who the others suit:

• Ninja BlendBoss — most power for the money and the strongest owner ratings; pick it if you want one machine for smoothies and bigger batches.
• Beast Mighty 850 / Mega 1200 — sturdier, more "appliance" feel; the Mega is the one for daily ice-heavy smoothies.
• Thyme & Table Single-Serve — simple 900-watt single-serve with a straw lid, good for one smoothie a day.
• Magic Bullet 11-piece — the classic small-kitchen choice; fine for soft fruit, weak on ice.
• TECKNET / Rockxlife — budget starters for protein shakes and soft blends.