NutriBullet Go vs BlendJet 2: Scorecard

The NutriBullet Go and BlendJet 2 sit in the same portable blender lane: compact, USB-rechargeable, and designed for single-serve smoothies without a full countertop setup. The difference is what each one optimizes for. NutriBullet Go leans toward sturdier everyday performance, while BlendJet 2 leans toward price, weight, and color choice.

This scorecard uses the same BuyingBench rubric from our portable blender category test: performance counts most, then value, build quality, and ease of use. If you are still deciding which specs matter, start with our portable blender buying guide, then come back here for the direct comparison.

The Short Version

Choose NutriBullet Go if you want the better all-round portable blender for daily smoothies, protein shakes, and frozen fruit with enough liquid. Choose BlendJet 2 if budget and bag weight matter more than motor headroom.

NutriBullet Go

NutriBullet Go scores higher because its 250W motor gives it more room for frozen fruit, thicker protein shakes, and greens than the lighter BlendJet 2. It is still a portable blender, not a countertop appliance, so you should not expect dry blending or heavy ice crushing. But in the daily smoothie zone, the extra motor power matters.

The tradeoff is price. At roughly $39.99, NutriBullet Go is about $10 more than BlendJet 2. That premium is easier to justify if you blend every day or want a stronger build. It is harder to justify if you only make soft-fruit smoothies a few times a week.

BlendJet 2

BlendJet 2 remains the value choice because it costs less and weighs less. It is the one to buy if your normal recipe is banana, powder, milk, and maybe berries that have already softened. Its weakness is not that it fails at simple smoothies. Its weakness is that it has less margin when the recipe gets cold, thick, or leafy.

The 150W motor is the main constraint. In our broader portable blender ranking, that is why BlendJet 2 lands below NutriBullet Go and below the higher-powered FreshJuice Pro. You can see that spread in our FreshJuice Pro vs BlendJet 2 lab comparison.

Spec Table

Which One Should You Buy?

If you blend most days, NutriBullet Go is the better pick. The stronger motor and larger battery are exactly the specs that keep a portable blender useful after the first week. It also fits the middle lane between cheap USB cups and premium models.

If you are buying mainly on price, BlendJet 2 is still sensible. It is not the strongest portable blender, but it is affordable, easy to carry, and good enough for simple recipes. It becomes less compelling if you expect frozen fruit or ice to be a normal part of your routine.

For a wider view of the category, compare both against our best portable blenders under $50 roundup. For a higher-powered option, the FreshJuice Pro comparison explains why motor wattage and cleaning design can outweigh a small price difference.