Nutribullet Vs Magic Bullet Vs Ninja, Which Is The Best Bullet Blender?

Facts	Magic Bullet Blender	Nutribullet Blender	Ninja Personal Blender
Release Date	2003	2011/ 2012	2014
Material Type	Plastic	Stainless Steel, Plastic	Plastic
Available Colors	2 Color options [Silver & Red]	4 color options [Black, Blue, Gray, & Red]	6 Color Options [Black, Blue, Green, Red, Teal, & Violet]
Weight	4.2 Pounds	5.6 Pounds	4.7 Pounds
Cup Capacity	Up to 18 Ounces	Up to 24 Ounces	Up to 16 Ounces
Motor Size	0.34 HP	0.80 HP	0.94 HP
Speed Setting	Single	Single	Single
Pre-set Programs	No	No	No
Pulse Function	NO	NO	YES
Available Features	Blending Chopping Milling Emulsifying	Blending Chopping Milling Emulsifying	Blending Chopping Emulsifying
Key Benefits	Cheaper Versatile Easy to use Can fit under cabinets	Easy to use Versatile Fits under cabinets	Multi-functions Easy to use Can fit in tight spaces
Warranty	One-Year warranty	One-Year Warranty	One-Year Warranty
Price	Magic Bullet	Nutribullet 600	Ninja Personal

1. Magic Bullet Blender

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As mentioned, the Magic Bullet is the oldest when compared to the Nutribullet and Ninja personal blender. It’s also the overall bestseller, courtesy of its compact and quality design, plus the fame through the TV ads.

Magic Bullet blender comprises a power pod with a 250-watt motor and blending cup that has a capacity of up to 18 ounces. The machine doesn’t have visible control buttons, but it’s still effortless to use.

Although the motor is not large, Magic Bullet blender can pulverize both soft and tougher ingredients. The firm mostly packs it with a “wet” cross extractor blade, but you can get a milling blade if you’ll be making grain flour frequently.

Just recently, in 2020, Homeland Housewares, LLC has introduced a remake of the original Magic Bullet. Magic Bullet Mini, as the blender is called, has a smaller body and lighter motor base. Hence, a perfect option for saving space in your kitchen.

2. Nutribullet Blender

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This is the Nutribullet 600-Series that came to solve some of the issues with the first Magic bullet. The blender class marked the birth of the Nutribullet brand, which also became a label of many in less time.

At 600-watt, the Nutribullet blender can handle heavier tasks and faster than its predecessor. It also has a 24-ounce blending cup, which is a third more than the Magic Bullet container.

Even so, the tool comes with only the “wet” Extractor blade that’s best for working on fruits, vegetables, and other soft materials. If you will be grinding grains like coffee and corn frequently, you probably will need to get a “dry milling blade.

Similarly, Nutribullet blender has a compact and light body. Hence, it’s pretty easy to store under the top cabinet and effortless to move around with.

3. Ninja Personal Blender

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Meanwhile, the Ninja personal blender was a recreation of the nutrient extractor, but in a more unique style. The manufacturer was hoping to address the issue of the space in a much better way while still maintaining a decent and compact setting.

The Ninja personal blender, commonly called Nutri Ninja 2-in-1, is more flexible and advanced than Nutribullet and Magic bullet. This is so as it does have a pulse control button to give you more control over the blending process.

The bullet blender consists of a 700-watt power pod and a single-serving cup that has a capacity of 16 ounces. It also has an innovative design that allows you to easily switch your blender to an all-in-one food processer. Thus, enabling you to do other tasks like chopping salad, crushing ice, mixing dough, and preparing cocktails.

Sadly, most stores sell Ninja 2-in-1 blender without the extra accessories for food processing. As such, you may need to go back to your pocket if you need to have access to complete meal prep.

Nutribullet vs Magic Bullet vs Ninja: Comparing the Various Feature and Capabilities
and Design

Although each has unique dimensions, these three personal blenders have a compact setting to efficiently maximize your limited space. The Magic Bullet, however, is relatively smaller than the rest, thereby making it a better option for tighter spaces like dorm rooms and office.

Even so, Magic Bullet is currently available on a single color choice- silver, which can blend perfectly with most kitchenware. If your taste is on colorful styling, however, the brand had a Red limited edition, which is quite hard to come by.

Both Nutribullet and Ninja personal blender has multiple flashy options, but the latter has violet and green finishes that its peers lack.

As for the overall build, Nutribullet, Magic Bullet, and Ninja have a well-made housing to enhance blending and prolong longevity. The Homeland models, however, have denser insulation, which contributes to their minimal noise level.

• Motor Size and Power

Simply, a high motor spins the blender blades at a higher speed. Hence, improving blending texture and the overall processing time.

Both Nutribullet and Ninja personal blender perform at an almost similar rate. The Ninja 700-watt engine, though, has an extra torque that allows it to pulverize the materials faster. This include harder ingredients like ice.

Of course, the nutribullet also packs enough power to blend ice pretty well, but it’s not as efficient if you use them plain. Most of the materials have trouble coming into contact with the blades as we shall see on our next point. The blender has no issue blending the frozen fruits whatsoever if you add liquid in the container.

Meanwhile, the Magic Bullet has a lighter 250-watt motor and a blade system that’s almost similar to the Nutribullet. So, the machine is not ideal for blending ice cubes to that finer texture. Nonetheless, it has the power to make rice flour and create fresh ground coffee from the beans.

• Blade and Performance

The Ninja Bullet has an exclusive blade assembly, with tall, upright, and sharp edges. Hence, the blades can blend while at the same time pulling the materials towards the sharp edges. This design is the main reason the machine can deal with ice cubes much better.

Natheless, the blade set is a drawback when it comes to processing smaller ingredients like grain. Hence, why the Nutri Ninja personal blender is not good at grinding or milling grains.

Nutribullet 600-Series and its forerunner, the Magic bullet, has no issues grinding grains. Whether it’s fresh ground coffee, oat flour, or smoothies, the tools have the power and blades for it. But the blenders usually come with the “wet” cross extractor blade. So, you may need to get an extra “dry’ milling blade system if you’ll be processing grains more often.

As for the ice, the blades of the Nutribullet are nearly flat. Hence, the reason the blender struggle pulverizing plain dry ice due to the inability to draw the materials towards the blade edges.

• Capacity

All the three blenders come with a single-serving cup, yet with varying capacities. The cup included with a

Nutribullet personal blender can hold up to 24 ounces [710ml] of liquid. This is approximately a third more than the Magic Bullet and Ninja cups that have 18 [553 ml] and 16 [473ml] ounces respectively.

Please note, these figures are the maximum limit that the manufacturers recommend. With the Nutribullet, you can also get a short 18-ounce cup and a short 12-ounce cup for the magic bullet.

There are also aftermarket cups that have larger capacities of up to 32 ounces. However, we positively can’t recommend them as their notches may fail to line up perfectly with those of the power pod. Hence, compromising the proper performance of the blenders.

• Control and Ease of Use

In general, all compact personal blenders are easy to operate. They have a similar blending technique, whereby the cup is the trigger switch for the processing.

The first thing you need to do before blending with either, however, is securing the extractor blade on the container [after filling the ingredients]. Then, place the cup onto the power base while in an inverted position.

Once done with all that, you’ll now need to press down the cup from the top so that you can engage the motor. The blender will continue blending until you release pressure from the cup.

While using a Nutribullet or Magic Bullet, you can as well enjoy hands-free operation by locking the cup to the base.

For that, you only need to press down the cup and gently twist it clockwise until the plastic tabs secure on the assembly. Once your mixture is okay, you’ll now turn the cup in the opposite direction to release the locks and disengage the motor.

Sadly, the Ninja 2-in-1 personal blender doesn’t support the hands-free control. Its power base, however, has a push-release button that allows you to use the pulse to perfection method when using the processor bowl.

Just like we said, the Ninja machine can be converted into a multi-function food processor fast and easy. But you’ll need to have the various accessories needed, including processor bowl and blade, plus the geared lid that attaches to the power pod.

• Cleaning and Maintenance

Similar to the simple design, the three personal blenders are quick and effortless to clean. You can easily separate the various components from each other, then wash them by hand or on the top rack of the dishwasher.

Even so, handwashing is the best so that you can retain the look and durability of the machine. Furthermore, the blade assembly part usually has gaskets that make it possible to secure the lid without leaking. But when you place it in the dishwasher, the heat from the machine can cause these gaskets to deteriorate or come loose. This will then cause leaking, thereby affecting the intended purpose of the blender.

The motor base hardly gets dirty, thus, a damp sponge or dishcloth is enough to wipe it clean. You should never submerge this part in water as it will sort out the motor.

While all are easy to clean, by the way, Nutri Ninja personal blender can easily cause injuries with its upright and sharp blade edges. Therefore, you should clean the blade assembly using a dish brush with a handle to minimize the risk of laceration.

• Price and Warranty

Various blender designs have different price tags on them. For our case, you’ll certainly encounter Nutribullet, Magic Bullet, and Ninja person blender with varying piece setting.

For instance, a 6-piece nutribullet 600-Series costs around $50, an 11-piece Magic Bullet is $40, and the fit-size Ninja is also around $50 [without processor parts].

Therefore, the Magic Bullet is the clear winner on the low price-point and a great option for your tight budget.
Meanwhile, each blender comes with a one-year limited warranty, but the manufacturers allow extension up to five years.

Key Takeaway:

Nutribullet, Magic Bullet, and Ninja personal blender should be used on a clean, dry, and level surface. As for the Homeland’s models, they both have improvised legs to ensure system stability, as well as proper cool air circulation. The base of the benders has a perforated bottom, whereby the machines’ motor breath and lessen the risk of overheating.

Different from them, the Ninja model has a flat base [without legs] that will sit on your counter or tabletop. Its breathing spaces are near the brim of the pod, plus it has a built-in motor thermostat. So, the machine will just stop running should the motor overheat.

Here is a video comparison between Nutribullet and Magic Bullet.

Final Verdict

If you know exactly what you want, choosing between Nutribullet vs Magic Bullet vs Ninja personal blender will be straightforward. True, all the machines are high quality and trusted by many, but each has an added advantage over the other.

For a model, Magic Bullet has a lower power rate and a weakness in blending ice cubes smoothly. Nonetheless, the blender is relatively smaller [size-wise] than both Nutribullet and Ninja. Hence, can fit in much tighter spaces, including even in a suitcase if you would like to take with you on holiday.

On the other hand, Nutribullet is a bit more powerful and you can get it with extractor and milling blades. Thereby, allowing you to prepare a frozen watermelon martini, as well as ground your own fresh flour and coffee.

Sad to say, milling is not a strength of the Ninja personal blender. If you can get the extra processor accessories, however, you can do a lot with it. Some of the food prep that you can do include blending smoothies, crushing ice, mixing dough, and mincing meat.

So, if your budget allows and you need a compact all-in-one food machine, the Ninja Person Blender can be a great choice.

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