Best Shaker Bottle Reviews 2018

The price of any item is a very important determinant when it comes to its purchase. This means you ought to consider your budget before making a purchase, especially a steep one. Most items come in different variants with different features, and of course, different prices. This doesn’t mean you have to compromise on the quality just so you can get it cheap, or tear a huge whole in your pocket to get top-quality items.

The shaker bottles we’ve reviewed here all fall within the range of $9 - $25. From the least expensive to the most expensive shaker bottle in our collection, you’re assured of a high-quality product that will justify any amount spent on it. You should also note that during the course of our research, we came across some very cheap shaker bottles, but in keeping with our tradition of bringing only the best to you, we ignored them because they’re sure to disappoint in no time.

There are different types of shaker bottles, with brands employing different technologies to offer unique features. These features make a great difference between a great performing shaker bottle and an average one. Some of the features to look out for include:

• Mixer type
• Bottle material
• Number of compartments
• Bottle size
• Lid type
• Extra features

A shaker bottle typically comes with a mixer that helps to break down the protein lumps so you have a smooth, lump-free protein drink, smoothie, or batter. Most of the mixers have free-moving, separate components that move around in the bottle when mixing, and can be made of rubber or stainless steel wire; other bottles have their mixers in the form of spiraling rings attached to the lid. The free-moving mixer is better because it gets to all parts of the bottle and is easy to clean. This mixer, especially the stainless steel wire type, doesn’t have any effect when using the shaker bottle as a water bottle, so you can simply take it out or leave it right inside the bottle as it doesn’t rust. There are also a few shaker bottles that employ the piston-mixing technology to mix the protein powder with the liquid.

Most shaker bottles are made from plastics that are BPA and phthalate-free. These bottles are transparent, with graduated bodies so you can know the exact amount of liquid inside. And for those overly conscious about the amount of rubber chemicals ingested, there are glass and stainless steel bottles which oftentimes are pricier than their plastic counterparts. Aside from being pricey, a glass shaker bottle will need more careful handling to avoid breakage, but most times the chances of breaking are greatly minimized by covering the glass with a plastic sleeve with visibility holes so you can still see the contents of the bottle. For the stainless steel bottles, there’s no way of telling what’s inside since it’s not transparent, other than opening the lid, which is not very convenient.

Depending on your usage or the type of activity you engage in, the size of the shaker bottle is an important consideration. A great shaker bottle should be of a size that will adequately cater to your particular need while not being too cumbersome. Most brands give the liquid-holding capacity of their shaker bottles, but you have to be doubly sure that the size is referring strictly to the main compartment alone and not in combination with the add-on storage usually screwed onto the bottom of the bottle.

A standard shaker bottle consists of a single chamber with the lid, but the latest designs in the market feature one or two smaller storage compartments that screw into each other for storing dry protein powders, supplements, or pills. This makes for a very convenient way of carrying all your workout enhancement drinks and pills in one unit. Most shaker bottles have a bottom screw-on storage compartment for storing one or two servings of dry protein powder and another compartment usually divided into smaller units for storing workout vitamins. There are still others that have these additional storage compartments attached to the lid of the shaker bottle. Whichever works for you, both types are good and convenient.

A spill-proof lid is key in determining the performance of a shaker bottle. Some lids don’t screw on; you have to press down on them to click them into place. These types usually aren’t spill-proof or convenient for maybe an elderly person to use, considering the pressure needed to click it in place. A screw-on lid is spill-proof for the most part, and easy to use for everyone.

Some shaker bottles have a dual opening that lets you either chug from the spout or sip from the straw. And for portability, most come with a convenient finger loop to which you can safely attach your key ring. There are a few battery-operated shaker bottles that utilize AA batteries. These are convenient and easy; no need to shake the bottle, just press a button and the mixer powers on to mix the contents thoroughly for a smooth and delicious drink in no time at all.