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Hamilton Beach 51131 Single Serve Blender Raspberry
Last Updated: April 10, 2019 (Refresh Now)
7.2
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Blend Quality
147blender, blend, blends, blending, frozen fruit
+76%
-24%
" ... It blends my usual smoothies (ice, frozen fruit, etc) in seconds. ... "
" ... Also, the motor is stronger and I can blend fruit smoothies easily. ... "
" ... This blender fits my needs perfectly. ... "
" ... I bought this specifically for making smoothies and it seems to blend very well and very quickly. ... "
" ... It can mix protein powder without leaving lumps, and frozen fruit, and it’s quieter than other blenders I’ve had. ... "
" ... ➕for the price and the tiny motor that this thing has I’m surprised at how great this blender performs it took me less then 8 minutes to make my smoothies ... All and all if you’re looking for something to cheap and good quality to make your quick smoothies or protein shakes then this might fit the bill for you it definitely does for me❗️ ... "
" ... I just started working on tightening my belly up and eating more healthy so its good for my protein shakes and fruit smoothies I love it thank you once again ... "
" ... Great for personal smoothie shakes! ... "
Cleaning
101clean, lid, easy to use, mess, blender
+70%
-30%
" ... Easy clean as no need to take apart. ... "
" ... Very easy to clean and the color is really cute. ... "
" ... Quiet machine and easy to clean. ... "
" ... Just put soap and water and blend to clean. ... "
" ... This is too easy to clean, and safe to use because the botton is by pulse. ... "
" ... And so easy to clean. ... "
" ... It is easy to clean and portable. ... "
" ... Was easy to use easy to clean fairly effective at chopping up frozen fruit when enough liquid was in ratio and blended as well as I expected for such a small and inexpensive product. ... "
Size
84travel, size, compact, portable, powerful
+92%
-8%
" ... I used it make weight loss shakes, it was an important part of my life. ... "
" ... I love that it's so a travel cup! ... "
" ... I'm definitely bringing this when I travel. ... "
" ... It is small enough to travel with as well. ... "
" ... Small and compact ... "
" ... It's small size makes it easy to keep on the kitchen counter. ... "
" ... It's small, easy to store, and just overall super convenient. ... "
" ... It's compact and was easy to pack in my bag. ... "
Product Reliability
82stopped working, lasted, first one, motor, leaking
+26%
-74%
" ... Two of these broke on me in just 8 months. ... "
" ... I have only had this blender for 2 months- it should not already be completely broken. ... "
" ... same happened to the second one a few months later . ... cheap but not long lasting. ... "
" ... also it broke after like three months. ... "
" ... Pretty disappointed in this as the cup for it cracked within a month. ... "
" ... This thing is a piece of junk. ... "
" ... Piece of junk! ... "
" ... I just sent this item back for this reason. ... "
Build Quality
77broke, cracked, cup, seal, cups
+16%
-84%
" ... I had one if these for about 3 years and it broke. ... "
" ... Was supposed to be new instead it was used and broken ... "
" ... I can say this is my third Hamilton smoothie maker and I love them but this one is broke and will not stand on its own. ... "
" ... This is very cheaply made, plastic is thin. ... "
" ... I only used it a handful of times before it broke. ... "
" ... Product is not made of quality plastic. ... Made in China and is apparently visible plastic parts are not durable. ... "
" ... As I've said, I am homeless and did not have the space to hold onto the box in case it broke again and sadly it did even though I didn't overload it or put ice or frozen fruit in the machines. ... "
" ... Cheaply made, save your money and invest in a better one. ... "
Ease of Use
73easy to clean, easy, simple, easy to store, use and clean
+97%
-3%
" ... Easy to use and, it’s a lil bigger than I thought it would be. ... "
" ... So easy to get up in the morning and make myself a smoothie to go! ... "
" ... Easy too use. ... "
" ... Easy to store, easy to use, cleans up quick and has a lid. ... "
" ... Quick and easy to clean! ... "
" ... It works so well and its so easy to clean! ... "
" ... Product was easy to use . ... "
" ... I like the fact that its small and easy to store. ... "
Freezer
72frozen fruit, cubes, fruit, blend, smoothies
+54%
-46%
" ... Not as much power as I would like, but for simple smoothies/shakes without a lot of ice, it works great! ... "
" ... This thing is great there were a couple of times I thought for sure I got the ice cream to milk ratio wrong and I was going to lose the factory smoke but it pulled through. ... "
" ... This is one personal blender that I am so glad to have gotten and yes works great with putting whole fruit and ice for smoothies. ... "
" ... I can handle them as well as ice. ... "
" ... Super convenient with its small size, and doesn't have a problem chopping up ice/almonds/frozen fruit/whatever I throw at it. ... "
" ... I love the fact that its portable and that its a blender, but this product seems to have issues breaking up large amounts of ice. ... "
" ... Takes on spinach and ice perfectly. ... "
" ... I use it for simple fruit juices (various fruit + kale + ice). ... "
Price
66money, worth, waste of money, blender, waste your money
+74%
-26%
" ... do the job great and the price is great. ... "
" ... At this price you will be very impressed ... "
" ... Can't beat the price! ... "
" ... The price is very low, and I'm pleased with the purchase. ... "
" ... Best buy for the price! ... "
" ... Great buy for the price. ... "
" ... But over all it's worth the money! ... "
" ... It's out lasted the magic bullet I had and was 1/2 the price. ... "
Storage
62blender, frozen, fruit, smoothie, lids
+61%
-39%
" ... Great size and haven’t had to replace any parts so far ... "
" ... Two dishwasher safe cups are handy. ... "
" ... The base fits discretely in the back of a cabinet (or would easily work in a desk drawer), it's quiet and wazzed up my shake to a frothy delicious afternoon snack. ... "
" ... The size is a little small for when I want to add two veggies instead of one, but it's such a great value for the price. ... "
" ... I have this at work and it is a great size to store. ... "
" ... Really holds up. ... "
" ... It has been a little workhorse and the pitcher and lid have survived daily sessions in the dishwasher. ... "
" ... Like the two pack of cups. ... "
Ease of Cleaning
51easy to use, clean, easy, use and clean, blender
+94%
-6%
" ... It's easy to use and easy to clean. ... "
" ... Easy clean as no need to take apart. ... "
" ... It's easy to operate and easy to clean. ... "
" ... Clean up is super quick as well which is a plus! ... "
" ... Clean up is way easier than having to use a normal blender. ... "
" ... And so easy to clean. ... "
" ... Easy to use, easy to clean. ... "
" ... But it is durable, and clean up is a breeze. ... "
Fit
51cup, seal, liquid, leaks, drinking
+25%
-75%
" ... With comparably little use - 3x week, for about a month and a half - the cup's shaft became loose, making it useless for anything but perhaps a funnel. ... "
" ... Horrible.1week worked and the motor cracked! ... "
" ... It doesn't hold much and leaks ridiculously easily so no dice. ... "
" ... Drop the container once and it cracks and leaks ... "
" ... Blends okay but the lid doesn't fit right and hard to remove without making a mess. ... "
" ... Also, the sliding tab that covers the drinking hole is cheap plastic, not flush with lid, and also shoots out liquid uncontrollably. ... I’ve even tried using a paper towel to cover it all . ... "
" ... The leaks are coming out the top that doesn't have a strong seal. ... "
" ... Used it 4 times and had to hold a towel over it so it didn’t go everywhere and just now the lid broke so now it’s going in the garbabe. ... "
Food Items
39smoothie, frozen, spinach, fruits, protein powder
+77%
-23%
" ... Love this blender use it every day to blend my morning and lunch protein meals ... "
" ... I use this every day for breakfast smoothies. ... "
" ... I use it for morning smoothies, and it works perfect. ... "
" ... I blend my breakfast smoothie with this, but I always have to stir the smoothie myself in order to get the stuff on the top down into the blade. ... "
" ... It can definitely handl these fruits ... "
" ... don't add any frozen ingredients, this is more for liquid and powder smoothies. ... "
" ... Greek yogurt smoothie for alll . ... "
" ... It did a good job on my popcorn seasoning mix. ... "
Returns
28returning, returned, refund, back, replacement
+11%
-89%
" ... We threw the box out or I would return it. ... "
" ... I had to return this because it leaked bad. ... "
" ... That one was broken. ... "
" ... Therefore I will be returning it. ... "
" ... Ended up thawing first. ... "
" ... It is going back tomorrow! ... "
" ... Had to return. ... "
" ... I will have to return it. ... "
Coffee
22bulletproof, blender, blend, bullet proof coffee, blending
+32%
-68%
" ... I make bulletproof coffee every morning and prefer a single serving blender. ... "
" ... I purchased this because I wanted something smaller than my blender to make my bulletproof coffee in. ... "
" ... It doesn't hold the liquid in, and when blending my coffee (bulletproof) I ended up burning my hands!! ... "
" ... I was making a morning shake, put the blender in “lock” mode and walked away to start a pot of coffee. ... "
" ... You can't put coffee in this and anything you put in it flies out everywhere and makes a huge mess. ... "
" ... This blender is probably better for frozen and/or thicker things, but it did not work for bulletproof coffee. ... "
" ... It might be better for, say, protein shakes, which are thicker and won't spray so much, but I bought it for making Bulletproof coffee, and it made quite a mess. ... "
" ... So, I just decided to keep it for my bullet proof coffee instead of returning. ... Each time coffee leaks to shoots out the top. ... "
Overall performance
21gets the job, done, fast, blender, speed
+86%
-14%
" ... Does the job! ... "
" ... I use it to make myself smoothies in the morning and it gets the job done. ... "
" ... This is a wonderful little blender - fast, efficient, quiet. ... "
" ... Only one speed. ... "
" ... Gets the job done, and its a fraction of the price as others. ... "
" ... Other than that, this is a great quick fast on the go item that does the job. ... "
" ... do the job great and the price is great. ... "
" ... It gets the job done. ... "
For Travel
19traveling, trips, blender, vacation, trip
+89%
-11%
" ... I'm definitely bringing this when I travel. ... "
" ... Perfect travel blender. ... Brought it to use on vacation and it worked extremely well. ... "
" ... Otherwise, works well enough for camping trips. ... "
" ... This was a lifesaver during a recent trip to Costa Rica. ... "
" ... Even after my trip, I have used the blender when I am making a smoothie for just myself and don't want to bother with taking out our larger blender. ... "
" ... Seems to have allot of power and for this price, I will put up with this particular inconvenience when I travel. ... "
" ... Good 4 travel ... "
" ... Perfect for work and on vacation. ... "
As Gift
18one, gifts, bought, sister, loves
+89%
-11%
" ... Gift for my daughter ... "
" ... I bout 2 more for gifts. ... "
" ... My son loves his birthday gift. ... "
" ... It was okay, it was a gift. ... "
" ... A gift for our granddaughter, she loves it. ... "
" ... My first one was a gift. ... "
" ... I even bought one for my granddaughter for one of her Christmas gifts. ... "
" ... Would absolutely buy again or gift to someone! ... "
Color
15love the color, colors, white, cute, portable
+100%
" ... Liked the color ... "
" ... Great color too. ... "
" ... I bought the cute white and blue one. ... "
" ... Very easy to clean and the color is really cute. ... "
" ... The color and the way it blend ... "
" ... Also like the white color. ... "
" ... And the colors are cool. ... "
" ... Many colors available. ... "
Marketplace
15ordered, one, thing, thank, new
+47%
-53%
" ... Not as advertised. ... "
" ... I buy just about everything on Amazon anymore and this is my first review. ... "
" ... Got it in sept . ... "
" ... I tried to contact the seller today but they are closed. ... "
" ... Note the droplets on the bottom of the photo. ... "
" ... I notified Amazon who sent me a brand new one and had me keep the scratched one. ... "
" ... I rarely complain , but this is just the worst product I have ever ordered from Amazon!! ... "
" ... I ordered a replacement and the same thing happened with the new one as well. ... "
Design
14look, blend, lid, cute, blue
+43%
-57%
" ... There is a major design flaw. ... "
" ... ( This kind of item just is an annoying waste of time and money - looks good but doesn’t perform well due to design flaws! ... "
" ... You could not even to blend blue berries. ... "
" ... This blender is aesthetically pleasing yet simple, which is why I ordered it but the poor design of the lid renders it ineffective as a product for me. ... "
" ... doesn't blend very well at all. ... "
" ... this doesn't blend well, I didn't like it. ... "
" ... Absolutely terrible lid design. ... "
" ... Not a fan of the new design. ... "
Comfort
13lid, pain, hand, painful, grip
+31%
-69%
" ... just too much and a pain. ... "
" ... It broke the first time I used it. ... "
" ... I'm a woman in my mid 50s with not particularly strong hands, so I don't think I caused it to crack. ... "
" ... I had one if these for about 3 years and it broke. ... "
" ... I am very strong and coordinated but still found that unless you have a vice-like hand grip in both hands it is extremely painful - if not impossible - to "lock" and/or "unlock" the container part of the device from the blender base so that the contents can be poured or consumed from the container. ... FYI, if you have any strength loss or arthritis in your wrists or any part of your upper body, the entire process is unbearably painful. ... Wish I had just sent it back in time for a refund instead of singing "Hope Springs Eternal" that the screw grip would loosen up over time ... "
" ... The only thing I don't like is the lid does not twist on so it easily falls off. ... "
" ... If you use one hand to secure the seal around the lid, and the other hand to hold down the mouth-opening-slider-cover thing, then use your toe to push the button, you may have some luck. ... "
Capacity
12kitchen, room, office, life, dorm
+83%
-17%
" ... I like the size of it for dorm room life and it blends up my smoothies perfectly. ... "
" ... Easy to use and small so it doesn’t take up too much kitchen space, while also giving you enough smoothie room ... "
" ... home and office. ... "
" ... It’s very ideal for my lifestyle and family. ... "
" ... I have been using one like this everyday for two years and still working, bought a second one to use at my son's house. ... "
" ... This small power house sure beats the big under the counter back breaker to get out and use one. ... "
" ... Also great for tiny living dorm rooms van our RV life etc. ... "
" ... I leave it in the office kitchen and I make my smoothies every morning. ... "
For Kids
10daughter, loves, good, one, granddaughter
+100%
" ... Me agradó son muy útiles y prácticas para cualquier cosa ... "
" ... Bought it for my 12 year old daughter this Christmas, she uses it everyday to make smoothies. ... "
" ... My nephew loves it! ... "
" ... My daughter love it because it is fast and easy and so far is working very good. ... "
" ... A gift for our granddaughter, she loves it. ... "
" ... Perfect buying another for my daughter ... "
" ... Got this for my niece for college. ... "
" ... The bullet was great but my kids kind of destroyed. ... "
Defective Delivery
10broken, time, damaged, arrived, received
+20%
-80%
" ... Product arrived on time and was broken right out of the box. ... "
" ... That one was broken. ... "
" ... I just sent this item back for this reason. ... "
" ... Product was damaged on the inside when received. ... "
" ... When I opened the package the cup was all scratched. ... I assumed this particular unit must just be defective. ... "
" ... Arrived broken and cracked. ... "
" ... When I unpacked piece of portion was already broken. ... "
Sound Quality
9noise, blender, times, coming, blended
+44%
-56%
" ... Machine is very very loud when running ... "
" ... When I unboxed the product I was hearing some crackling noises. ... "
" ... I heard this awful noise coming from the blender so when I came back to it. ... "
" ... The new blender is noisier and the motor even sounds weak. ... "
Baking
9great little mixer, making, make, like, blender
+78%
-22%
" ... Where has this mixer been all my life! ... "
" ... This is a great blender if your just making simple recipes. ... "
" ... This is a great little mixer . ... "
" ... Great little mixer ... "
" ... Not only have i used it for smoothies for also for making some cooking pastes like onions, garlics etc or grinding ingredients to make some soups . ... "
" ... Great little mixer ... "
" ... Purchased this when my cumbersome Kitchen Aid blender finally gave up after 15 years. ... "
Volume
8super, really, pay, blends
+38%
-63%
" ... It is really loud though. ... "
" ... My main gripes are that the stock sippy cup lid doesn't seal and it's really loud. ... For the loudness, yeah, it's stupid loud. ... I'd pay a few bucks more for something that wasn't unnecessarily loud. ... "
" ... Machine is very very loud when running ... "
" ... Too loud and does not blend well, but you get what you pay for. ... "
Delivery
7received, inside, delivery, broken, arrived
+29%
-71%
" ... Product arrived on time and was broken right out of the box. ... "
" ... Product was damaged on the inside when received. ... "
" ... But, it didn't arrive for two days. ... When I opened the package the cup was all scratched. ... "
" ... I ordered a replacement and the same thing happened with the new one as well. ... "
" ... Arrived broken and cracked. ... "
Weight
7light, use, small, easy, shakes
+100%
" ... I used it make weight loss shakes, it was an important part of my life. ... "
" ... Overall I love it and would definitely recommend its light weight and fits easily into my suitcase. ... "
" ... The set is light weight and small enough to fit in a corner. ... "
" ... Tried to use this small blender at work because it is compact and light weight. ... "
" ... It is super light weight and so small I can take it apart and store it away in the cabinet. ... "
" ... Light weight , powerful, inexpensive, easy to use . ... "
" ... Light weight, noise free and easy to use with 1 button! ... "
Washing
6easy, use, super, last, hand
+100%
" ... is small enough to keep on the counter space for immediate and available use and finish with a simple rinse and DONE. ... "
" ... I hand wash this so this so I have taken very good care of it. ... "
" ... Super cheap, convenient, easy to load and wash. Just don’t expect it to last more than 2 years. ... "
" ... I also like that it's easy to storage and easy to wash. ... "
" ... It is easy to use and wash. ... "
" ... It's super practical and easy to wash. ... "
Controls
6press the button, push, power, keep, holding
+17%
-83%
" ... When I attempted to turn it back on, the button no longer worked. ... "
" ... Only drawback is you have to press the button the whole time. ... "
" ... The only problem is that you have to keep pushing the power button, there's no turn on/off switch so if you like to multitask this will be a problem. ... "
" ... The only thing that I don’t like about it, I got to hold the power button the entire time that it’s bleeding. ... "
" ... hit the button ... "
Power Consumption
5must
+60%
-40%
" ... I cannot believe the power and simplicity for how inexpensive it is. ... "
" ... I must have a power converter which is more load ... "
" ... Great for smoothies!👍🏾 I gave 4⭐️‘S because I wish the power supply was much stronger. ... "
Cables
5blender, base, around, wrap, one
+60%
-40%
" ... The blender is easy to clean and the cord can be wrapped around the bottom. ... "
" ... The cord also stores inside the blender. ... "
" ... I like it better than the one without a cord which is always needing to be recharged. ... "
Screen Protection
5also, one, drink
-100%
" ... The motorized part is also damaged and cracked. ... "
" ... It blends well, but once it cracks the crack just gets bigger & it doesn’t work for traveling with. ... "
" ... And also, both lids have cracked on the edges making it impossible to drink out of. ... "
" ... One of the two jars arrived cracked on the bottom, but I didn't realize it until the return window had closed until because I had only been using one of them. ... "
Water Resistance
5water, would, replace, one
+40%
-60%
" ... when I use it liquid splashed everywhere! ... "
" ... For some reason, after a few dozen uses I started making a smoothie one day and the water came gushing out through the bottom. ... "
Features
4pulse, feature, smell
+25%
-75%
" ... Does not lock in place as written. ... "
" ... I started to smell the slight burn smell and turned it off (It only has a pulse on/off feature so you have to hold it to keep it running.) ... "
Setup
3simple
+100%
" ... I've followed the instructions and couldn't be happier. ... "
" ... Simple and straightforward. ... "
" ... Just follow the instructions and your golden. ... "
Product As Described
3makes
+33%
-67%
" ... Not as advertised. ... "
" ... Note the droplets on the bottom of the photo. ... "
Heating
3blender, read, hot, handle, food
+33%
-67%
" ... All the "cons" I read about this blender had to do with cracked jars and ill fitting lids when exposed to heat. ... All the "pros" I read seemed to be from purchasers who used the blender for cold items not hot. ... "
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