What to know first
- 1200W motor in a compact, personal-vessel format
- Two settings: pulse + blend, with a single-button, timed blending cycle
- Includes three vessels (500mL, 1000mL, 1200mL) plus storage and drinking lids
- Top-rack dishwasher safe for the blade, vessels, lids, caps, and accessories (not the base)
- Slim footprint: about 4.92 in by 4.92 in, and about 17 in tall with the 1200mL vessel attached
What the Beast Mega 1200 Plus is
The Beast Mega 1200 Plus is a countertop blender that’s built like a personal blender, even though it has the power rating you’d normally associate with larger machines. Instead of a big pitcher, you blend in individual vessels and then swap on a storage lid or a drinking lid, so the same cup can go from blender to fridge to commute.
In the box, Beast includes a 1200W blender base, a blade assembly, and three blending vessels: 500mL, 1000mL, and 1200mL. It also comes with two storage lids, a drinking lid, a carry cap, a straw cap with straws, and cleaning brushes.
Control-wise, it keeps things simple. The Beast Mega 1200 Plus has two speeds (pulse + blend) and is designed around a single-button, timed blending cycle, which is the opposite of a “menu of programs” blender.
Why it stands out
The main reason to choose the Beast Mega 1200 Plus is the combination of power and footprint. Beast lists it at 1200 watts, while the base itself is only about 4.92 inches by 4.92 inches. That’s the appeal: you’re not committing your counter to a wide pitcher base just to make a smoothie.
It’s also set up for thick, frozen blends. Beast positions the Mega 1200 Plus for smoothies, shakes, frozen drinks, and family-sized servings using the larger vessel. The 1200mL vessel has a listed total volume of 1200mL (40.5 oz), with a blending capacity of 850mL (28.75 oz), which is a helpful reality check if you tend to fill cups to the brim.
The vessel design is part of the pitch, too. Beast uses ribbed blending vessels intended to create more turbulence during blending, and the vessels are BPA-free Tritan with a grippy TPE overmold. The blade material is listed as Grade 301 stainless steel.
Finally, it’s built around a “blend, sip, go” routine. If you’re the kind of person who wants to make a smoothie and immediately head out the door, the included drinking lid, straw cap, and carry cap are not afterthoughts. They’re central to how this blender is meant to be used.
What it is like to own
Day to day, the Beast Mega 1200 Plus is meant to reduce steps. You load ingredients into the vessel, attach the blade, blend on the base, then switch to a storage lid or drinking lid. That workflow is especially convenient if you make smoothies often and don’t want to wash a big pitcher every time.
Cleanup is also designed to be straightforward. Beast says the blade, vessels, lids, caps, and accessories are top-rack dishwasher safe, and it recommends washing the blade with warm soapy water and a brush after every use. The base should not go in the dishwasher.
Storage is where the compact format pays off. The base has a narrow footprint, and the vessels can double as storage containers with the included lids. If you’re short on cabinet space, that “one container does multiple jobs” approach can matter as much as raw blending power.
Controls are intentionally minimal: two speeds (pulse + blend) and a single-button, timed blending cycle. If you like a blender that doesn’t require learning a bunch of programs, this is the right direction.
What to know before you buy
The Beast Mega 1200 Plus is not a traditional full-size pitcher blender. Even with a 1200mL vessel, it’s still a personal-vessel system at heart, and the listed blending capacity (850mL) is what you should plan around for actual blending, especially with frozen ingredients that need room to circulate.
You’re also buying into simplicity. There are only two settings (pulse + blend). If you want presets for things like soup, ice crush, or self-clean, this model isn’t built around that kind of interface.
Finally, treat the “Plus” bundle as part of the value. The included vessels and to-go accessories are a big part of what makes the Beast Mega 1200 Plus make sense versus a basic personal blender with one cup.
The specs that matter
A higher watt rating is one indicator of a blender designed to take on tougher jobs like frozen fruit and thicker blends, especially in a compact format.
This is a simple control scheme. It’s easier to use than a blender with lots of programs, but it also means fewer specialized modes.
Multiple vessel sizes make it easier to match the cup to the job, from a quick single smoothie to a larger batch for sharing.
Total volume tells you how much the cup can hold, but blending capacity is the more realistic number for how much you can blend without overflow or poor circulation.
This helps you judge whether it fits your counter and whether it will clear upper cabinets.
Weight affects how stable the base feels on the counter and how easy it is to move in and out of storage.
Material callouts help you understand what you’re handling and cleaning every day, and what kind of durability the brand is aiming for.
Who this product fits
You want frozen smoothies, but you don’t want a big blender pitcher
The Beast Mega 1200 Plus is built for blending directly in personal vessels, so you can make a frozen-fruit smoothie, swap on a drinking lid, and be done without washing a full-size jar.
You meal-prep smoothies or sauces and want built-in storage
With multiple vessels and storage lids included, you can blend in the cup and store it in the fridge in the same container, which cuts down on extra dishes and extra containers.
You have a small kitchen and limited counter space
The base is about 4.92 inches by 4.92 inches, so it’s easier to leave out than many full-size blenders, while still offering a 1200W motor rating.
You like simple controls and don’t want presets
If you’d rather press one button and blend than scroll through programs, the two-setting setup (pulse + blend) and timed blending cycle fit that style.
What else to compare
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Beast Mega 1200 Plus FAQ
Is the Beast Mega 1200 Plus a full-size blender or a personal blender?
It’s a countertop blender that uses personal-style blending vessels instead of a traditional pitcher. The “Plus” bundle includes three vessels up to 1200mL, but the workflow is still blend-in-the-cup rather than blend-in-a-jar.
How many speeds does the Beast Mega 1200 Plus have?
It has two settings: pulse and blend. It’s designed to be simple, with a single-button, timed blending cycle rather than a long list of programs.
What comes in the box with the Beast Mega 1200 Plus?
It includes the 1200W blender base, blade assembly, 500mL/1000mL/1200mL vessels, two storage lids, a drinking lid, a carry cap, a straw cap with straws, and cleaning brushes.
Are the Beast Mega 1200 Plus parts dishwasher safe?
Beast states the blade, blending vessels, lids, caps, and accessories are top-rack dishwasher safe. The blender base should not go in the dishwasher.
How much can you actually blend in the 1200mL vessel?
Beast lists the total volume as 1200mL (40.5 oz), but the blending capacity as 850mL (28.75 oz). For real-world use, blending capacity is the number to plan around.
Should you buy the Beast Mega 1200 Plus?
Buy the Beast Mega 1200 Plus if you want a compact blender that’s purpose-built for smoothies, shakes, and frozen drinks, and you like the idea of blending directly in the cup you’ll drink from or store. The 1200W motor rating, multiple vessel sizes, and simple controls all point to a blender designed for frequent, everyday use without a big learning curve.
Skip it if your main goal is big-batch ice crushing or pitcher-style frozen cocktails for a crowd. In that case, a full-size blender built around a large jar and high-volume blending will make your life easier than a personal-vessel system, even a powerful one like the Beast Mega 1200 Plus.