Until now I've used a Bullet for my Momentum Shakes and fruit smoothies, and it's solid - but the idea of a cordless, more travel-friendly modular blender that transforms into a travel cup (and is less loud) was very appealing!
I followed the fruit smoothie recipe that came with my Blendi Pro+, which was right up my alley:
Pros:
I love that it's cordless! I don't have much counter space in my tiny apartment, so my one outlet is crowded. I also appreciate the clearly marked measurement lines on the side of the cup, so I didn't have to dirty a measuring cup when filling the Blendi. I was super pleased with how quiet it sounds! For how powerful it is, it's maybe almost half as loud as a Bullet blender which is perfect for me, since I live in an old apartment with very thin walls. This will finally allow me to make my fruit smoothies and protein shakes in the morning without worrying about annoying my neighbors - a very big plus! It's the perfect travel size, very light weight, and I love that it comes with a looped strap, and mini cup! It's so compact and easy to tuck away anywhere in the kitchen or take with you to the gym or out in the world. The lockable pop-open lid seals very well and is super convenient, and I like the wide mouth spout! Easy to clean, and makes it easy to drink even a thicker protein shake.
Cons:
There's some pretty small print on the information/instruction flyer that comes with it. Some parts are very easy to read, but the smaller text was near impossible for me to make out (including a couple frames with diagrams and arrows) and I had to us my phone to take a picture of it and zoom in to see. I am also a little wary of how sensitive the power button is. It's almost too easy to accidentally touch the power button and activate the incredibly sharp blades when handling it - especially when taking it apart to dry. The blades are right next to the button and stick right out in the open and are not tucked into the base like other bigger heavier blenders. This could just be me being extra cautious, and others might not even notice this. Also, after cleaning it out, I gently ran my fingers along the inside of the inner edge of the bottom of the blender cup to make sure I didn't leave any fruit seeds/residue in the lip. It was so sharp it left a shallow cut on my finger - not enough to draw blood - but I wasn't expecting the plastic edge to feel as sharp as a tin can lid. I'll definitely just use a cloth or sponge next time!
Overall, I really like the Blendi Pro+! As long as I stay away from the power button when the blades are not shielded by the cup, and I use a sponge or towel to wipe the inner lip of the bottom of the cup - this is a winner for me!
Not as large as I anticipated, but adequate. Also, not as powerful as my Ninja, but great if you want a smaller drink.
Most of the time I'm Not satisfied! But this Blendi is exactly what I thought it was!
Spectacular!