Nutribullet 900 vs 1200: Which Blender Is Really Worth Your Money?

Nutribullet blender is one of the few that features a perfect balance of pricing and performance. You can get the blender as either the compact version for single-serve blending or the countertop model for full-capacity blending. But now begs the question, which should you get between Nutribullet 900 vs 1200 Combo blender?

Well, the two are some of the bestselling regular blenders on the market right now. And in this article, we’ll be looking at how they compare features and performance.

Verdict: 5 Reasons the Nutribullet 1200 is the Best Blender

• Nutribullet 1200 has a more powerful motor
• Nutribullet 1200 has three different blending speeds
• Nutribullet 1200 can blend both cold and hot mixtures
• Nutribullet 1200 has a control panel with physical buttons
• Nutribullet 1200 features three different container capacities

Nutribullet 900 vs 1200: Summary Features & Perks of the Blenders

1. Who Should Get Nutribullet 900?

The Nutribullet 900 is one of the few personal blenders that performs as well as the countertop/ full-size models. It has a tiny but powerful 900-watt motor behind its compact six-by-fifteen body.

So, the little guy is a good choice for anyone looking for a reliable portable blender for travel or small kitchens.

Further, Nutribullet Pro (another name for the Nutribullet 900) usually comes with lip rings if you wish to use the blending cups to drink. Then, there are also secure to-go lids to ensure you can carry your cup of smoothie in your car or the gym bag without making a mess.

2. Who Should Get Nutribullet 1200?

The Nutribullet 1200 is an excellent blender if you like the idea of single blending but would also love to have a full-size machine.

Of course, the base doesn’t have the self-detect technology like that in the Vitamix A2300 or A3500. Instead, Nutribullet designed the blender in a way that the base flange (top part) can fit the 64-ounce pitcher or the easy-twist extractor blade.

Speaking of the pitcher, the Nutribullet 1200 comes with a tamper and the pitcher lid has a removable cap. So, you can use the blender for making nut butter and acai bowls much better than most Ninja machines.

Nutribullet 900 vs 1200: Comparing Features & Capabilities of the Blenders

Best of Budget

In general, both the Nutribullet 900 and 1200 have pretty reasonable pricing. However, the Nutribullet 900 has a tag of about $89, whereas the model 1200 goes for $128.

In simple words, that means the Nutribullet 900 perfectly fits the bill if looking for a decent blender under $100. But then, is the extra forty bucks on the Nutribullet 1200 worth it? Let’s open up both boxes and see.

Winner: Nutribullet 900 as it’s $40 cheaper than the model 1200.

Best of Accessories

Nutribullet has always been generous when sending out its blenders. If it’s our two models here, they both come with almost all the accessories you need to make the most of your kitchen.

For instance, the Nutribullet (Pro) 900 has a total of thirteen accessories. And these accessories include the motor base, extractor blade, two 32-ounce blending cups, to-go lids, plus lip rings (with & without handle).

On the other hand, the Nutribullet 1200 comes boxed up with ten parts and accessories. The power base, 64-ounce pitcher, tamper, 32-ounce blender cup, 24-ounce blending cup, to-go lids, and extractor blade, are all there.

So, in either of the blenders, you necessarily don’t need to go back to the store.

Winner: Both as they come with the accessories to blend and safely drink from your cups

Best of Build & Styling

Before all else, I’m not happy with the plastic drive gear system on the Nutribullet 900 and 1200. Yes, indeed, the material, feels sturdy enough for even those tough blending tasks. But with plastic, it means you can’t expect the blenders to crush ice or frozen foods daily and last for ten years.

Regardless, the blade is solid stainless steel that I’m certain won’t disintegrate or break anytime soon. Not even when blending frozen stuff or using the blenders for making flour and fresh ground coffee.

As for those of us with a taste for fun colors, the Nutribullet 1200 is only available in a dark gray finish. But the Nutribullet Pro you can get in various colorful options, including cobalt (blue), violet, rose gold, clover (green), et cetera.

Winner: Nutribullet 900 as it’s available in ten different colorful finishes

Best of Blending Power

The Nutribullet 1200 is the clear winner in this part. As the name advertises, it has a 1200-watt motor, which is enough to pulverize both soft and tough ingredients.

The countertop blender also has three precision speeds that make it possible to work at different textures. But you’ll find the low-speed setting is still a bit higher than needed, especially when using the Nutribullet as a food processor.

On the other hand, the Nutribullet 900 features a 900-watt motor. And while it might not be the most powerful, you have to remember the personal blender will also be spinning a lighter blade.

When looking at both Nutribullet Pro and Nutri Ninja Auto IQ, we actually saw our little friend clocking at 25,000RPM. The only issue is that you’ll have a single-speed setting to work with, which could be inconvenient in food processing tasks like chopping.

Winner: Nutribullet 1200 is relatively more powerful and has three different speeds to operate

Best of Performance

In the Nutribullet 1200 vs 900 performance test, both blenders handle the blending and food processor tasks pretty well. You can use either to make salsas, coleslaw salad, sauces, spreads, mixed drinks, smoothies, ice cream, milkshakes, butter, and so on.

However, the Nutribullet Combo blender is relatively more powerful and the blades create a slightly stronger cyclonic pull. Also, the large pitcher is considerably wider, plus has a tamper and a lid with a removable cap.

So, with all that put together, you’ll find the 1200 model performs more conveniently than the Nutribullet 900. Oh, don’t forget it (Nutribullet 1200) still comes with the personal cups for single-serve blending.

Winner: Nutribullet 1200 as the large pitcher chops better and can also blend hot mixtures

Best of Blending Capacity

Yet again, the points here go to the Nutribullet 1200. Thanks to its personal-countertop-blender combo design, you can efficiently use the 24-oz or 32-oz cups for blending small amounts. Then, go for the 64-ounce pitcher when you have more people to share your recipes.

More on that, the pitcher is relatively wider than the personal cups. And that means there’s more room for the ingredients to turn while blending. Thus, you’ll notice the blender handles tasks like chopping vegetables better than Nutribullet 900.

Winner: Nutribullet 1200 as you can blend with the 64-ounce, 32-ounce, or 24-ounce container.

Ease of Use

When we now look at user-friendliness, both the Nutribullet 900 and 1200 aren’t the best. As regular blenders, they usually blend by chopping down the ingredients at a very high speed. So, you might want to further chop your ingredients into 1-2 inch sizes to enhance the whole blending process.

But again, the Nutribullet 1200 has physical buttons to operate the various blending functions. Its pitcher also has a removable lid cap so you can add ingredients while blending without having to stop the motor. Then, there’s also a tamper to help push the ingredient into the blades while making sticky recipes like butter.

Of course, you can still make butter with the Nutribullet 900. But you’ll have to stop in between blends to push the ingredients into the blades.

Speaking of stopping, the Nutribullet personal blender doesn’t have any physical button to start/ stop the blending. You’ll have to push down the blender cup to initiate the blending in either short pulses or continuous mode.

Winner: Nutribullet 1200 as it has physical buttons, a removal lid cap, and a tamper

Commonly Asked Questions

Is NutriBullet 900 powerful enough?

The Nutribullet 900 packs a 900-watt motor, which isn’t as strong as the Nutribullet 1200. But powerful enough to pulverize even tough ingredients like ice for margaritas and grains to make flour.

Can you put ice in a NutriBullet 900?

Yes, indeed, you can put small ice cubes into a Nutribullet 900 and it crushes them well. But with regular-size ice cubes, the personal blender will struggle to pulverize them from the small container and inadequate cyclonic pull.

Which Nutribullet model is the best?

In my opinion, any type of blender is good if it can deliver on the blending tasks you want. But in our case, the Nutribullet 1200 is the best model as you get a relatively faster motor, more blending containers, and multiple operation speeds.

Can I put carrots in my Nutribullet?

Absolutely! But before you put the carrots into the Nutribullet blender, you’ll have to chop them down into 1-2 inch cubes. So, the blades will be able to chop them down into a puree without putting much pressure on the motor.

Can you pulse with Nutribullet 900?

Nutribullet designed only the model 1200 with physical buttons, including power, three precision speeds, and pulsing. However, you can still pulse with Nutribullet 900 by pressing down the cup as you release without the twist and locking.

Which Nutribullet is best for frozen fruit?

Basically, the two blenders can handle most of the blending and food processor tasks. You can even blend frozen fruits and ice for margaritas or ice cream. But the Nutribullet 1200 is the best for frozen fruits in acai bowls as it has a larger container and a tamper. The blender is also slightly more powerful and creates a stronger cyclonic pull than the Nutribullet 900.

Final Thoughts

Both Nutribullet 900 and 1200 are great blenders to have in the kitchen. Either can blend smoothies, chop vegetables, mill grains for flour, and crush the right amount of ice for margaritas or ice cream.

So, the main deciding point in the two machines is either budget or convenience. And the blending convenience on the Nutribullet 1200 wins here from the use of either the large pitcher or personal cups. Then, the motor base also gives you a control panel with a dedicated button for pulsing and three precision speeds.