Best Blender Bottle Comparison and Review

Are They Any Good?

Yeah, actually, they are pretty good. Over the years we have owned several shaker bottles, including BlenderBottle, and as they innovate and improve we end up buying new ones to take advantage of the new features.

So let’s get the primary reason for getting a blender bottle out of the way. Most people get the BlenderBottle for making protein shakes, but it can also be used for smoothies, iced coffee and latte, etc.. We mostly use it for protein shakes of varying densities.

How to Pick the Right One?

This is important so start paying attention now. Although the bottles aren’t terribly expensive, and if you don’t like it you can return it, but why even deal with the hassle in the first place if you can avoid it.

The first decision you need to make is to choose between a stainless steel bottle or plastic one. Not to worry, we only recommend the ones made of high quality and durable Eastman Tritan plastic, BPA and phthalate free. So, let’s get started.

Stainless Steel BlenderBottle

Top Pick for Stainless Steel BlenderBottle

BlenderBottle Strada Shaker Cup Insulated Stainless Steel (Strada Twist)

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Advantages

Let’s talk about some advantages for having a stainless steel shaker bottle.

1. Double-wall vacuum insulation keeps cold drinks cold for hours, and prevents condensation. No it doesn’t stay cold for 24 hours as they advertised, sorry. It is more like 2-4 hours depending on external factors. But we think it is still pretty good.
2. Stain, durability and odor-resistance. Stainless is more resistant to stain and odor, and definitely more durable than plastic. We bundled all these up into a single but solid advantage.
3. Leak-proof twist top. No more surprises with unclosed lids and splashes during popping it open. Over time the flip lid gets worn and loose.
4. Round base. This is a small but great improvement over flat bases. If you ever experienced your powder clumped up especially towards the end of your drink, then this will likely solve that issue.

Disadvantages

There are a few potential disadvantages when getting a stainless steel shaker bottle that may or may not apply to you. It really depends on your preferences, needs and budget. We are listing them all so you can make a better decision.

1. Higher cost, this should not come as a surprise. But if it did, then, SURPRISE!
2. Hand wash the whole thing. The lid is top-rack dishwasher safe, but we simply hand wash everything, and occasionally put the lid in dishwasher (top-rack).
3. Slightly more noise when shaking and blending.
4. Not see through, so you can’t really see how much liquid you have left.
5. Heavier than plastic bottles, again, this shouldn’t be a surprise.

Other Options for Stainless Steel BlenderBottle

BlenderBottle Radian Shaker Cup Insulated Stainless Steel

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The reason why the BlenderBottle Radian Shaker Cup isn’t our first pick is because there has been a few complains about the top leaking, it could be a bad batch, because generally the reviews are positive. We didn’t experience the leak, however, if the top isn’t twisted fully then expected leak will happen. Something to think about if you are leaning towards this one. Feel free to check the reviews and decide for yourself.

Advantages/Disadvantages

This Stainless Steel Radian shaker bottle has the same advantages and disadvantages as the BlenderBottle Strada Shaker Cup Insulated Stainless Steel (Strada Twist) but here are some differences:

	Strada	Radian
Size	24 Ounce	26 Ounce
Price*	Higher	Lower
Star Ratings*	Higher	Lower
Reviews Posted*	Less	More

BlenderBottle Strada Shaker Cup Insulated Stainless Steel (Strada Flip)

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This is exactly the same shaker bottle as BlenderBottle Strada Shaker Cup Insulated Stainless Steel (Strada Twist) except it is a flip lid instead of twist. If for some reason you hate twist top, then this would be the best choice for you, for stainless steel shaker bottles.

Tritan Plastic BlenderBottle

Congrats on making it this far, or you might have cheated and scrolled down here if you didn’t care for the stainless steel option. All good and fair, let’s get started.

Top Pick for Tritan Plastic BlenderBottle

BlenderBottle Strada Tritan Shaker Cup

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Advantages

1. Flip lid but this one is much better and easier to operate. It has a push-button which makes it easy to open. Also have a slide lock to prevent the open button being pushed accidentally. This is mostly for when it is filled and being carried around. You don’t need to lock when blending.
2. Round base. This is a small but great improvement over flat bases. If you ever experienced your powder clumped up especially towards the end of your drink, then this will likely solve that issue.
3. Durable Tritan plastic, BPA and Phthalate free.
4. Option for 24 and 28 oz. capacity.
5. See thru and lighter than stainless steel bottles.
6. Cheaper than stainless steel bottles.
7. Whole thing is top-rack dishwasher safe. We recommend hand washing most of the time.

Disadvantages

There are a few potential disadvantages to keep in mind when getting a plastic shaker bottle:

1. Shorter life span. We generally like to replace our plastic wares after a few years. Plastics do start to break down over time, and faster in dishwashers. This is a safety and precautionary step we like to take. You should do your own research and see what duration is right for you.
2. Not fancy in the looks department. If you want to stand out, then stainless steel ones have higher quality material all around. Hey! to some this matters, okay?
3. Depending on how messy your process is, the lid can be harder to clean.

Other Options for Tritan Plastic BlenderBottle

BlenderBottle Shaker Bottle Pro Series

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So this Pro Series is pretty much the same as BlenderBottle Strada Tritan Shaker Cup but has the regular flip lid which by now you know that we are not super fond of. BUT, if you like it then more power to you because this bottle is the cheapest. Actually, there are other cheaper ones but honestly you shouldn’t waste your time on those, and neither shall we. Last but not least, the Pro Series does have an option for a 32 oz. size, which might be something that is important for you. Feel free to check the reviews and decide for yourself.

Summary

BlenderBottle, in our opinion, still makes the best shaker bottle in its class. They are relatively inexpensive, durable, and get the job done with several of options for types and colors. Feel free to check out the BlenderBottle Store for all the available options and colors. We hope you found this post helpful. Blend Away!