Product Review: NutriBullet Rx
Price Range: $190-$210
Features:
Pros:
The NutriBullet series of blenders have done it again, a newer and more powerful model has been released. Debate about the NutriBullet 900 still goes on, so I was surprised to see the NutriBullet Rx gaining more and more popularity on Amazon. Seeing all the upgrades the NutriBullet Rx offered, I was eager to see whether or not this model warranted an upgrade.
First and foremost, the NutriBullet Rx blends with a 1700 Watt motor. With nearly twice the power of the NutriBullet 900, the ability of the NutriBullet Rx to pulverize things is a marked improvement. Only a few blending challenges existed with the NutriBullet 900, notably difficulty in getting a perfect blend with leafy green vegetables. Now the NutriBullet can finally get the job done, leafy greens do blend quite well.
Design of the NutriBullet Rx solely in terms of the blending cups and blending base is an improvement. ***Read the Cons section below for my full thoughts on the NutriBullet Rx design*** Blending blades and the blending base of the NutriBullet Rx is an improvement over the NutriBullet 900, things are more likely to actually be chopped by the blades and not get lodged under them.
Requests for the NutriBullet to be able to blend hot soup has been a long running feature lodged by NutriBullet community. At last we have a NutriBullet blender capable of making these hot soups. It must be said though, the NutriBullet seems to create hot soups in a way different from the Vitamix. From what I can tell, the NutriBullet Rx uses a heating unit to bring the blended contents to a piping hot temperature. For the Vitamix, simple energy transfer from the blades to the liquid content create the hot temperature of the soup. Overall though, making hot soup in the NutriBullet Rx is a definite possibility and fulfills that long requested need.
Making smoothies is definitely the strongest point of the NutriBullet Rx. Folks love the NutriBullet an Magic Bullet because they make smoothies in cups that can be taken on the go. The NutriBullet Rx offers the happy medium between the power of a large blender like the Vitamix with the small portability of the Magic Bullet. Blending leafy greens, ice, and fruit will be no problem for the NutriBullet Rx, everything will be liquified.
Cons:
For the most part, I tend to see more good in blenders than the bad. However, the current faults in the NutriBullet Rx can not be glossed over. Below I will rank the faults I have found in order of their importance:
Value for Money?
If you want to possibly take a risk in order to get the most powerful model of the NutriBullet, go ahead and get this blender. While the power of the NutriBullet Rx, its ability to make hot soups, and nicely sized blending cups all make for an attractive blender package, the faults need to be considered. In order to maintain the NutriBullet Rx, the 'purported fix' of using the 'Blade Remove Tool' after each blend if far too repetitive. Overall, the NutriBullet Rx receives 2.5 stars out of a total of 5 stars.
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Price Range: $190-$210
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Features:
- 1700 Watt Motor
- Able to Cook Warm Soups
- Largest Blending Cups in the Magic Bullet Family
- Pulverizes Ice, Leafy Green Vegetables, and Nuts
The NutriBullet Rx offers whole new features that impress: the 1700 Watt motor chiefly. However, the NutriBullet Rx has serious design flaws
Pros:
The NutriBullet series of blenders have done it again, a newer and more powerful model has been released. Debate about the NutriBullet 900 still goes on, so I was surprised to see the NutriBullet Rx gaining more and more popularity on Amazon. Seeing all the upgrades the NutriBullet Rx offered, I was eager to see whether or not this model warranted an upgrade.
First and foremost, the NutriBullet Rx blends with a 1700 Watt motor. With nearly twice the power of the NutriBullet 900, the ability of the NutriBullet Rx to pulverize things is a marked improvement. Only a few blending challenges existed with the NutriBullet 900, notably difficulty in getting a perfect blend with leafy green vegetables. Now the NutriBullet can finally get the job done, leafy greens do blend quite well.
Design of the NutriBullet Rx solely in terms of the blending cups and blending base is an improvement. ***Read the Cons section below for my full thoughts on the NutriBullet Rx design*** Blending blades and the blending base of the NutriBullet Rx is an improvement over the NutriBullet 900, things are more likely to actually be chopped by the blades and not get lodged under them.
Requests for the NutriBullet to be able to blend hot soup has been a long running feature lodged by NutriBullet community. At last we have a NutriBullet blender capable of making these hot soups. It must be said though, the NutriBullet seems to create hot soups in a way different from the Vitamix. From what I can tell, the NutriBullet Rx uses a heating unit to bring the blended contents to a piping hot temperature. For the Vitamix, simple energy transfer from the blades to the liquid content create the hot temperature of the soup. Overall though, making hot soup in the NutriBullet Rx is a definite possibility and fulfills that long requested need.
Making smoothies is definitely the strongest point of the NutriBullet Rx. Folks love the NutriBullet an Magic Bullet because they make smoothies in cups that can be taken on the go. The NutriBullet Rx offers the happy medium between the power of a large blender like the Vitamix with the small portability of the Magic Bullet. Blending leafy greens, ice, and fruit will be no problem for the NutriBullet Rx, everything will be liquified.
Cons:
For the most part, I tend to see more good in blenders than the bad. However, the current faults in the NutriBullet Rx can not be glossed over. Below I will rank the faults I have found in order of their importance:
- Construction of the Blender. Many have reported their NutriBullet Rx blenders falling apart on them. Now, it is entirely possible that these blenders are breaking down due to improper care. Even if these blenders are only breaking due to faulty care, it is a major problem that this should ever happen. Risk of having a blender break down after a few months of use should be a warning to all before buying.
- Warranty. Should your blender break down, you will want to use a warranty. As of 12/6/14, I can not in good faith promise a seamless warranty policy for this blender. The NutriBullet Company offers a One-Year Warranty with this blender, redeeming the warranty would hopefully work well for any that need use it.
- Noise. Compared to previous models of the NutriBullet and Magic Bullet blenders, the NutriBullet Rx is far louder. Trying to make a smoothie early in the morning without waking in the house will be a problem.
Value for Money?
If you want to possibly take a risk in order to get the most powerful model of the NutriBullet, go ahead and get this blender. While the power of the NutriBullet Rx, its ability to make hot soups, and nicely sized blending cups all make for an attractive blender package, the faults need to be considered. In order to maintain the NutriBullet Rx, the 'purported fix' of using the 'Blade Remove Tool' after each blend if far too repetitive. Overall, the NutriBullet Rx receives 2.5 stars out of a total of 5 stars.
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