Smoothies are a nutritious and tasty drink at any time of the day or night. But making them can be a noisy job! If you are searching for the quietest smoothie maker available, read on.
We are going to round up the 4 best quiet smoothie makers available on Amazon. We’ve assessed each device for its quietness, providing the decibel (dB) level when the manufacturer has published this information, or testing has been conducted. You can also read details of the best features, pros and cons of each smoothie maker.
How loud are smoothie makers?
Smoothie makers may be smaller than some blenders or food processors, but they are still among the nosiest appliances in your kitchen. Many smoothie makers can reach the 80-90 dB level – which equates to one hell of a racquet! Your smoothie maker can wake up humans, pets and even disturb the neighbors, so it’s worth finding the quietest smoothie maker you can.
Before we get to the 4 best quiet smoothie makers on the market. Here’s a comparison of a typical smoothie maker’s noise level with the normal noise level of other kitchen appliances:
| Appliance | Noise level |
| Smoothie maker | 80-90 dB |
| Kettle | 60-80 dB |
| Washing machine | 60-70 dB |
| Fridge | 30-50 dB |
Now let’s cut to the chase and give you the details of the quietest smoothie maker we could find, before starting our main list of the 4 best quiet smoothie makers
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And now, ahead of our guide, here are their specs:
#1 – Beast Blender
Quiet smoothie maker with plenty of power and a unique design. Expect a small buzz rather than a chainsaw-type noise.
In the ‘powerful but quiet’ category – 1000W of power, to be exact – is the Beast Blender. This might be a louder choice than the BlendJet, but plenty of users back up the fact it is quiet, with some naming it as the quietest smoothie maker they have used yet.
The noise made by the Beast Blender has been compared to a hum, rather than the ear-bashing buzz you will hear from some smoothie makers.
Other than the low noise, the Beast Blender we picked out comes with a neat feature… a Hydration System. This allows you to make infused water in the 500ml container that comes with the main vessel, and then throw it in your bag ready for the day ahead.
Like most smoothie makers, you should note that convenience comes before capacity. This is not a bigger blender or food processor, and shouldn’t be treated as such.
Where the Beast Blender really stands out is style. Users have even compared its elegant shape and subtle design to a sculpture. If you want a smoothie maker that does the job quietly, and efficiently and looks good doing it, this is the one.
Pros:
- Quiet
- Elegant design
- Glass bottle for water infusions
Cons:
- Relatively expensive
#2 – NutriBullet Go Portable Blender
Portable, lightweight, smart design – not powerful, but quiet. Excellent price for one of the leading brands on the market.
On to one of the household names in the smoothie maker department. NutriBullet has carved out a global reputation, and this NutriBullet Go Portable Blender sums up what they do best.
This is a compact smoothie maker (only 13 oz capacity), but it does the job anywhere you care to take it. You charge it via USB, and the battery will last for up to 20 blending cycles before you need to recharge it. The NutriBullet Go Portable Blender package comes with 2 cups and 2 to-go lids, so you’ll have some spares as backup. A USB charging cable is also included. ‘Rain Coat’, a reviewer on Amazon, said:
“Being cordless really makes it a lot better then any other blender, it doesn’t make a lot of noise so perfect for early mornings without waking up the whole house.”
The NutriBullet Go Portable Blender is pretty quiet. You certainly won’t have to deal with the noise that a plug-in blender or food processor would make.
But with that lack of noise, there is also a lack of power. You should not expect the NutriBullet Go Portable Blender to do much ‘heavy lifting’. Churning through tough ingredients should be left for bigger blenders and food processors. Don’t load it up with frozen ingredients, but this is an excellent choice for a simple smoothie or protein shaker that you can take anywhere.
Pros:
- Lightweight and portable
- Good price
- Quiet
Cons:
- Small capacity
- Not very powerful
#3 – Hamilton Beach Professional
Large smoothie maker that can handle tough ingredients – noise reduction comes from Quiet Shield that goes over blending jar.
This is the only entrant in our list that is a full-size blender rather than a portable smoothie maker. The reasons we are including it in this list are that a) it isn’t very big, and b) it is a very efficient smoothie and shake maker and c) it is among the quietest blenders on the market.
Being a bonafide blender rather than a smoothie maker; there are some advantages and disadvantages to choosing the Hamilton Beach Professional. On the one hand, it has more power (1500W) and capacity (32 oz) than a normal smoothie maker. But on the other hand, it isn’t portable.
Quietness is assured by the ‘Quiet Shield’ – a dome that fits over the main blending jar and significantly lowers the volume.
It is advertised by the manufacturer and reviewed by users as a good blender of tough ingredients. So if you like to throw dense items such as raw ginger into your smoothies, perhaps consider buying the Hamilton Beach Professional, rather than some of the portable smoothie makers in this list such as the BlendJet or Nutribullet. But if you don’t mind transferring your mixture from the blender into a portable container or glass, it could tick your boxes.
The Hamilton Beach Professional offers a broad choice of 4 blending programs and 10 settings. As you might expect, it sits at a higher price range than standard smoothie makers.
Pros:
- Quiet Shield
- Deals well with tough ingredients
- Higher capacity than normal smoothie makers
- Plenty of settings
Cons:
- Not portable
- Higher price
#4 – Blender Buffer
OK, so like number 3, number 4 isn’t strictly a smoothie maker either! But the Blender Buffer can make many smoothie makers quieter.
The Blender Buffer is a simple accessory that can make your smoothie maker 60% quieter. It’s a simple concept. Blender Buffer is a noise cover that fits over your smoothie maker to bring down the volume. It is transparent, so you won’t miss any of the action. Dave, a buyer on Amazon, gave the Blender Buffer the thumbs up:
“Really works. It makes it A LOT more quiet and if you live in close quarters, have a baby or just dont want to scare away all the wildlife in a 3 mile radius using your blender this is the thing to get.”
Blender Buffer fits the following smoothie makers:
- NutriBullet 1201
- Silver Nbr-0801
- NutriBullet NB 101
- NutriBullet Balance
- NutriBullet N12S-0901
- NutriBullet NBR-1201R
- NutriBullet PRO RNB9-0901
- NutriBullet Prime NB-BX354C-23
However, if your smoothie maker has a base width of under 6” and a height of less than 15”, it might work. If you aren’t sure it fits your model, check with Blender Buffer themselves.
Pros:
- Reduces noise by 60%
- Easy to use
- Easy to clean
Cons:
- Doesn’t fit all models (check your smoothie maker’s dimensions)
Of course, you can also use traditional countertop blenders and food processors for smoothie making. There are also some very quiet blenders on the market which you can find on Amazon. Read our article on the Quietest Blender in 2023 (7 of the best)
