nutribullet and Magic Bullet are blender brands specializing in bullet or personal blenders. While they're marketed as separate brands, both are owned by the same parent company, Capital Brands. They're mainly intended for smoothies, protein shakes, and other blended beverages. Magic Bullet's claim to fame is releasing the first bullet-style blender in 2003, and nutribullet was released later as a more powerful version. Regarding personal blenders, Magic Bullets are usually cheaper but similarly designed overall, so if you're considering a nutribullet personal blender but want something cheaper, check out Magic Bullet.
Most blenders from these brands don't stand out as multi-purpose blenders, but they generally perform very well when processing fibrous ingredients, which is important for smooth fruit smoothies and well-blended sauces and soups. Most come with cup rings or to-go lids, so you can drink directly from the jar or take your smoothie on the go.
Updates
- 03/10/2025 nutribullet Portable reviewed
- 11/26/2024 nutribullet SmartSense Blender Combo reviewed
- 08/16/2024 nutribullet Flip reviewed
- 05/02/2024 nutribullet Triple Prep System reviewed
- 11/02/2023 nutribullet Ultra reviewed
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Best nutribullet Blender
Multi-Purpose6.0Smoothies (Single Serving)8.1Smoothies (Multiple Servings)7.2Ice Crushing2.1Soups3.9Professional Use5.7The best nutribullet that we've tested is the nutribullet Pro 900. This blender is usually around the same price or cheaper than similar models like the nutribullet Pro 1000 and nutribullet Pro+. Those other models have more powerful motors, but the 900 has a better overall performance, so there's little reason to spend more. The 900 makes a nearly perfectly smooth puree with fibrous ingredients like kale or apple skins, so it can make silky smoothies with almost any recipe. It comes with lids, cup rings, and another set of cup rings with handles, so you can comfortably drink from the 32oz jars at home or on the go. The blender is operated by pushing down on the jar, but it locks into place, so you don't need to push on it constantly to blend.
It's a great choice for making smaller batches of nut butter or hummus since it's very easy to use and produces a smooth, spreadable result. However, it's not meant for crushing ice without liquid in its jar, which is typical for nutribullet and Magic Bullet blenders. The jar and lids are dishwasher-safe, but the blade assembly has to be cleaned by hand, which is also to be expected from the brand.
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Best Magic Bullet Blender
Multi-Purpose5.6Smoothies (Single Serving)7.4Smoothies (Multiple Servings)5.9Ice Crushing1.0Soups2.8Professional Use4.8Since most nutribullet-brand blenders are around the same price or more expensive than the nutribullet Pro 900, consider the Magic Bullet Blender if you want something cheaper. While it's not as well-built as the previous pick, it's still a good, affordable option if you're looking for a basic personal blender. It comes with 13oz and 15oz jars that you can use for smoothies and other single-serve drinks. This blender includes storage lids, cup rings for both bigger jars, and just one resealable lid for the 15-ounce jar.
It doesn't quite match the perfectly smooth blend you get with the 900, but it makes very well-blended puree with stubborn fibrous ingredients like fruit and leafy greens. It's also decently easy to use for making dips, spreads, and nut butter, although the nutribullet takes less time to process that type of recipe. This blender has a somewhat plasticky build quality, and as usual for nutribullet and Magic Bullet blenders, it's not meant for crushing ice without liquid in the jar. You also have to wash the blade assembly by hand.
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Best Full-Size nutribullet Blender
Multi-Purpose7.1Smoothies (Single Serving)8.3Smoothies (Multiple Servings)8.2Ice Crushing3.4Soups9.4Professional Use6.8If you need the bigger capacity and greater versatility of a full-size blender, the best nutribullet blender is the nutribullet Blender Combo. This model shares one downsides of the brand's personal blenders: no crushing ice without liquid in the jar. However, if you make a lot of smoothies, protein shakes, and other drinks, its 64oz main jar allows you to serve a crowd with one batch. Using the main jar, it does an outstanding job of blending fibrous ingredients at full capacity. There's also a pair of 24oz personal jars that perform similarly with smaller batches. Unfortunately, it's not easy to use for recipes like nut butter or hummus. Thicker recipes require a lot of blending and frequent stopping and stirring.
If you want a blender without the brand's typical ice-crushing restriction, there is the nutribullet Rx. This full-size blender has a different look - it's designed more like the nutribullet 900, only bigger. Its largest jar only holds 40oz, so it's not great for big batches, but it can crush ice without liquid in the jar. It makes a similarly smooth blend with ingredients like kale, and unlike the Blender Combo, it can heat ingredients, so it can blend and heat small batches of soup or sauce. It's also much easier to use for recipes like nut butter. Its small maximum capacity and single speed setting might not meet your expectations for a full-size blender, but it's a worthy option if you want a blender that can heat up ingredients.
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Best Portable nutribullet Blender
Multi-Purpose5.8Smoothies (Single Serving)8.0Smoothies (Multiple Servings)6.2Ice Crushing5.1Soups2.9Professional Use4.2If you want to blend fresh smoothies and protein shakes at work or school, consider the nutribullet Portable. This battery-powered personal blender is pricy for a portable blender, but its convenient features and strong performance help set it apart from other options. It comes with a couple of lid options — you can flip it over right after blending and drink directly from a spout on the motor base. However, you're not forced to carry the motor base around while drinking your smoothie - you can remove it after blending and replace it with a lid that you can use with a straw that comes included. You can buy it with either a plastic or insulated stainless steel jar. When it comes to blending, it makes a very smooth blend with fibrous ingredients like fruit and kale, which isn't a given for a portable blender, giving you results comparable to a good plug-in blender.
If you want a cheaper option, go for the Magic Bullet portable. It makes a less smooth blend with fibrous fruits and leafy greens, and it doesn't come with a straw lid. However, if you want an inexpensive blender for mixing protein shakes and simple smoothies, it's a decent option for a more budget-friendly price.
Compared To Other Brands
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Smooth smoothies.
Most nutribullet and Magic Bullet blenders are fantastic for processing smoothie ingredients like leafy greens and fruits. For example, you can blend a blueberry smoothie with virtually no unprocessed bits left over.
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Great for single-serves.
Most models come with blending jars that double as cups. Cup rings are usually included, which are plastic rings that screw onto the jars and make them more pleasant to drink from. Some models come with to-go lids, meaning you can bring your smoothie on the go. -
Easy to use.
Their bullet design means you don't need to worry about modes and blending programs. Most models operate by docking the jar on the motor base with the blades attached, then pushing it down to pulse or twisting it into place for a longer blend. Similar personal blenders from other brands, like the Ninja Fit, require you to push down on the jar constantly to blend, which is a less convenient design.
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No ice crushing.
With a few exceptions, nutribullet and Magic Bullet blenders can't crush ice unless there's liquid in the jar. It isn't a big deal for smoothies since you can blend ice cubes with other ingredients. Still, it limits the blenders' versatility compared to other personal blenders.
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Blade assembly not dishwasher-safe.
It's a small detail, but if you want to clean your blender in the dishwasher, you might find it annoying that nutribullet and Magic Bullet blenders usually have dishwasher-safe jars and lids but come with blade assemblies that have to be hand-washed.
nutribullet vs Ninja
Ninja makes personal blenders in the same price range as nutribullet. The brand dominates our best personal blenders list, partly because Ninja blenders don't have the same downsides: they can crush ice and come with dishwasher-safe blades. The best Ninja blenders are also sturdier than the best nutribullet models. However, most Ninja models have very sharp blades that require careful handling. If you're deciding between a Ninja and a nutribullet, check out our full brand comparison for more information.
nutribullet vs Vitamix
Some nutribullet and Magic Bullet models rival more expensive Vitamix models when processing fibrous ingredients, meaning they can produce an equally silky smoothie with fruit or leafy greens. However, Vitamix blenders are generally significantly better-built and more versatile than nutribullet models, so if you're looking for a multi-purpose machine, you might want to look at the best Vitamix blenders.
nutribullet and Magic Bullet primarily make personal blenders intended for drinks like smoothies. They have a straightforward design and a simple dock-and-push control scheme and are generally well-suited for processing fruits and veggies into a smooth puree. However, most can't crush ice and aren't particularly well-built or premium-feeling blenders.
Lineup
Magic Bullet
Magic Bullet sells three models of personal blenders: the original Magic Bullet MBR-1101, the smaller Magic Bullet Mini, and the Magic Bullet Kitchen Express, which is a combo food processor/blender. The Kitchen Express variant we tested is sold with a blending jar, but sometimes, it only comes with food processing accessories.
NutriBullet
nutribullet sells a range of personal blenders. Models like the nutribullet Pro+ and nutribullet 900 are bigger, more powerful versions of Magic Bullet's personal blenders. Unlike Magic Bullet, nutribullet offers a selection of full-size blenders with different features, like hot blending. They don't have a personal blender/food processor combo. However, they make a few 'Speciality' blenders, including the nutribullet GO, a battery-powered personal blender, and the nutribullet Immersion Blender, a hand blender meant for hot blending directly in a pot or pan.
Each brand also sells various other kitchen appliances, including an air fryer from Magic Bullet and a juicer from nutribullet.
Recent Updates
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We've removed the nutribullet Rx as the 'Most Versatile nutribullet' pick and instead included it as an alternative to the best full-size pick, the nutribullet Blender Combo. We've also added the Magic Bullet Portable as a cheaper alternative to the nutribullet Portable.
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We've added the nutribullet SmartSense blender combo as an alternative to the nutribullet SmartSense Blender Combo since it's a very similar blender but has a digital display.
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Sep 27, 2024 : We've added the Magic Bullet Blender Combo as an alternative to the NutriBullet Rx since it can also hot blend and is cheaper.
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Jun 12, 2024 : We've made minor updates to the text and checked that the products are in stock.
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Mar 15, 2024 : We've removed the Magic Bullet Mini because it's often the same price as the Magic Bullet Blender, which is a better option overall. We've also added the NutriBullet Blender Combo as a large-capacity option.
Conclusion
nutribullet and Magic Bullet make a variety of personal and full-size blenders that are very well-suited for making smoothies and other recipes with fibrous ingredients.
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Can you share the source that says that the Ultra’s blades can go in the dishwasher? I specifically purchased that one for that reason but the manual states it should (quote) ‘NOT be put in the dishwasher’.. Otherwise I might as well go for the Pro, judging by the comparison here…
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