NutriBullet vs Magic Bullet: Which To Get?

With both the NutriBullet and the Magic Bullet being widely successful products, it can be a challenge deciding which one to buy. Both seem to do the same job in the kitchen, they blend up whatever is thrown into them. However, many differences do exist.

Price

Magic Bullet

At nearly 50% a lower price than the NutriBullet, the Magic Bullet is a much more affordable choice in the short run. For anyone out there considering getting a small blender for the kitchen to do quick tasks and to puree things, the Magic Bullet may be the right choice for you.

NutriBullet

The classic NutriBullet model is nearly twice as expensive as the NutriBullet. With the new NutriBullet Pro 900 Series costing nearly three times the price of the NutriBullet. Do not worry though, there is definitely a benefit that comes with paying $50-$100 more for these blenders.

Blending Power

Magic Bullet

Offering a 250 Watt blender, the Magic Bullet is on the low end of the spectrum when it comes to blending. Certainly the blender is powerful enough to blend up simple dishes like salsas, frozen drinks, and puree foods. However, anyone used to a high powered blender will be shocked by the low blending speed. Compared to the NutriBullet, it will take much longer to get the job done with the Magic Bullet.

NutriBullet

At 600 Watts of power, the classic NutriBullet has a moderately powerful motor. The easiest way to think of the difference is that anything the Magic Bullet can blend, the NutriBullet will do it better and quicker. Making salsa, frozen drinks, and pureeing foods is just so much easier in the NutriBullet. With 900 Watts of power in the NutriBullet 900, you will discover a whole new range of power that will unlock real blending possibilities.

What You Can Realistically Make

Magic Bullet

With the Magic Bullet do not expect to be making a huge array of blended foods. 250 Watts of power is truly limiting and the blending container size is quite small. Making fruit smoothies with bananas and ice is certainly possible, but you will never want to try making a smoothie that has some vegetable in it. Consider using a product like Vitamineral Green with the Magic Bullet if you truly want a green smoothie since powders do not require powerful blenders. Salsa and chopped dishes are easy to make no doubt, but it can be a bit of pain when the foods are not getting chopped to the fine tuned level you want.

NutriBullet

Smoothies are simple enough to make in the NutriBullet. Frozen drinks will blend up so much better in the NutriBullet with all the extra power compared to the Magic Bullet. Frozen fruit smoothies will come out silky smooth and be no issue to blend. However, vegetables are still difficult to blend in the classic NutriBullet.

This is where I would specifically recommend the NutriBullet 900 Series. If you are wanting to make green smoothies, the classic NutriBullet just can not get the job done. With the added 300 Watts of power in the NutriBullet 900, the extra kick needed to blended up the leafy greens gets done. Compared to the Magic Bullet, the NutriBullet 900 just blows that blender out of the water.

Final Recommendations

Magic Bullet vs NutriBullet

For anyone limited to a budget of $50 or less for a blender, go ahead and get the Magic Bullet. It will cover your needs and will likely become a lasting appliance in your kitchen. If you are able to spend up to $100, or even up to $150, consider the NutriBullet blenders. They do a better job at blending at the end of the day when compared to the Magic Bullet.

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By Mat McNeile