Blenders

Tribest PBG-5050-A

#5 · Best Personal / Glass-Only Food Contact
6.2 /10 Our score
Our verdict
A good fit for light single-serve use when keeping food away from plastic outranks power.

Pros

  • Glass cups in three sizes
  • All-stainless blade assembly
  • Silicone-lined lids
  • 5-year warranty
  • Parts sold directly by Tribest

Cons

  • Low 250 W power
  • Not suited to ice or thick blends
  • No independent testing
  • Expensive for its power
Last reviewed November 1, 2026
Review

What to know about Tribest PBG-5050-A

A compact personal blender with 24, 16 and 8 oz tempered-glass cups, an all-stainless blade assembly and silicone-lined lids. Tribest says this gives zero food contact with plastic. It suits single-serve smoothies and dressings, not ice-heavy or large batches (250 W in the US).
Editorial notes

Why it stands out

Why we like it

Tribest says this blender gives zero food contact with plastic, using tempered glass cups, a stainless blade assembly and silicone-lined lids. That is a manufacturer claim, but the materials list supports it.

It carries a 5-year warranty, and Tribest sells replacement blades and parts directly. The three cup sizes cover smoothies, dressings and small portions.

What to know

Skip it if you blend ice, thick mixes or large batches. The US model is 250 W, and no independent tests exist. The Amazon listing is from a third-party seller, so compare with Tribest direct.
Performance

Score breakdown

Blending Performance

Smoothness of smoothies, ice crushing, soups and nut butters in independent tests (RTINGS, GearLab, Consumer Reports, specialist reviewers).

5.0
250 W; fine for soft blends, weak on ice; no lab tests.
Health & Materials

How much of the food path is glass or stainless versus plastic (lid, gasket, blade base, personal cups), any nonstick coatings, thermal-shock-rated glass, and certifications such as NSF/ETL.

8.5
Glass, stainless and silicone food path per the manufacturer; not independently verified.
Build & Durability

Motor and drive build quality, warranty length, how well the jar seals, breakage risk, and whether replacement jars and parts are available.

7.5
5-year warranty; parts sold direct.
Ease of Use & Cleaning

Controls and presets, jar weight and handling, dishwasher safety, and how hard the jar is to clean under the blades.

7.5
Blend-in-cup design; dishwasher guidance unconfirmed.
Capacity & Versatility

Usable jar capacity, extra jars or cups, heating or vacuum functions, and how many tasks the blender handles well.

5.0
Single-serve glass cups only.
Value

Performance and material quality relative to current US street price.

5.0
$188 from a third-party seller is high for 250 W.
Specifications

Tribest PBG-5050-A specs

Materials

Main Jar Material
Tempered glass
Lid Material
Silicone-lined lids
Blade / Blade Assembly Material
All-stainless steel blade assembly
Nonstick Coating in Jar
No
Plastic Personal Cup Included
No

Capacity

Main Jar Capacity
24 oz

Performance

Motor Power
250 W

Features

Built-in Heating
No

Support

Warranty
5 years
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