magic bullet Portable Blender MBPB50100 Silver, 16 oz

I use this exclusively for protein shakes, and it’s adequate but not exceptional. I probably wouldn’t buy it again, though that’s not entirely the blender’s fault – based on my experience with this machine, I don’t think a cordless machine in this price range is capable of doing what I need at the level of performance I want. I wouldn’t buy any of its competition either.Pros:-Clearly marked measurements on the cup are extremely helpful-Fully incorporates about 70g of protein powder with 10oz of milk and water in one (abbreviated) blend cycle (see cons) albeit with some grittiness-Cleanup is extremely easy – rinse, add water with dish soap, run a cycle, rinse again, and dry (under 60 seconds total)-Impressively quiet compared to corded blenders – you can have a conversation while running it without raising your voice much if at all-Not only is it USB-C, unlike a lot of inexpensive USB-C devices, it’s not picky about chargersCons:-Quality control issues – my first unit was DOA (wouldn’t recognize when the blender cup was installed)-Limited cup size – only 10oz liquid plus 70g protein powder is about all it will fit, and the result is a thicker shake than I really want-Underpowered; the protein shakes I’m making end up with the consistency of a somewhat runny milkshake, and that’s about the absolute upper limit for this machine. it overloads and cuts blend cycles short, especially on the second or third uses on a charge. So it’s marginal for protein shakes and I suspect it would be worse if ice, nuts, frozen produce, leafy greens, etc. were involved.-Battery only handles about 3 shakes plus 3 cleaning cycles per chargeOverall, it’s not really a bad machine. It has limitations imposed on it by its form factor and its price point, and if you operate within those limitations, it’s serviceable. For me, I need a larger cup so I can make my shakes a little thinner, and I need a better blade design and a lot more power to blend them smooth. If you share those requirements, you will be far better served by a corded unit with a larger cup and probably an 800w or larger motor, albeit at probably 3x the cost or more.This is a reasonable option if portability and budget are priorities, but manage your expectations accordingly.