Bullet blenders come with a single-serving jar shaped like a bullet. This jar is flipped upside-down to connect with the motor base, and you usually need to push the jar down to blend. Thanks to the generally included lip ring or to-go lid, you can drink directly from a bullet blender's jar. Although Magic Bullet and nutribullet are the brands most associated with this design, several other manufacturers produce similarly shaped and sometimes even better-performing blenders.
We've tested over 125 blenders, and below are our recommendations for the best bullet blenders. If you're not set on that style, you can find a few more options for compact, single-serve blenders on our list of the best personal blenders. If you need a compact way to prepare breakfast, check out the best compact and small toasters. You might also be interested in our breakdown of the differences between Ninja and nutribullet, both popular bullet blender brands, and our list of the best nutribullet and Magic Bullet blenders.
Quick Look
We've tested more than 125 blenders since 2020. We always buy our own products from major retailers, just like you, to keep our reviews independent and unbiased. Each blender goes through the same set of tests, so you can easily compare models, regardless of price or features. We keep the blenders we test even after the review is published, so we can go back and retest them to answer questions from our users.
Check out our How We Test Blenders article to learn more about our purchasing, testing, and writing procedures.
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Best Bullet Blender
Multi-Purpose6.0Smoothies (Single Serving)8.1Power900 WMain Jar Capacity32.0 oz (946 ml)Build Quality7.0See all our test resultsNoise7.3The best bullet blender we've tested is the nutribullet Pro 900. It's a great choice for smoothies in particular, making easy work of leafy greens, fruit, and seeds. The result is a nearly perfectly smooth blend, even with stubborn ingredients and without much effort; you won't have to stop and shake or scrape the jar, even with larger batches. It does an excellent job with thicker recipes, too, making smooth, spreadable nut butter or creamy hummus. In the box, you'll find a pair of 32-ounce jars with lids and cup rings, so you can drink your smoothie right from the jar. It's easy to operate: simply push down on the jar and rotate it to lock it into place while it blends. The jars and lids are dishwasher-safe, although the blades must be cleaned by hand.
However, while you can add a couple of ice cubes as part of a smoothie recipe, it's not meant for crushing ice without liquid in the jar. If you want a blender for small batches of crushed ice for cocktails or slushies, you might prefer the Ninja Nutri-Blender Pro with Auto-iQ. It has a bulkier design, but it's just as good at blending fibrous ingredients as the nutribullet and easily makes small batches of crushed ice. That said, it's also much louder when it's running, and its jars have a smaller 24-ounce capacity.
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Best Mid-Range Bullet Blender
Multi-Purpose7.1Smoothies (Single Serving)8.8Power700 WMain Jar Capacity16.0 oz (473 ml)Build Quality7.0See all our test resultsNoise6.8The Ninja Fit is a good option for less. It has a simple design: you operate it by pushing down on the jar. Using either of its 16-ounce containers, this small personal blender can make smoothies without leaving leafy bits and grains in the mix. This design is less convenient than the nutribullet Pro 900, however, since it takes longer and you can't let go of the jar while it runs. Still, unlike that blender, the Ninja can crush ice without added liquid. It's not a bad option for small batches of nut butter or hummus, but its hold-to-blend controls make the process a little tougher.
It's quite small and lightweight, making it easy to store on a shelf or in a cupboard. It's decently well-built and has resealable lids for each of its 16-ounce jars. It's also very easy to clean by hand, and unlike the other blenders on this list, you can put the blade assembly along with the jars and lids in your dishwasher. However, just note it's louder than the nutribullet Pro 900.
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Best Budget Bullet Blender
Multi-Purpose5.6Smoothies (Single Serving)7.4Power250 WMain Jar Capacity15.0 oz (444 ml)Build Quality6.0See all our test resultsNoise7.4The Magic Bullet Blender is the best budget-friendly bullet blender we've tested. This blender is lighter and smaller than the Ninja Fit, making it easier to store out of the way in a cupboard or on a shelf when you're not using it. Despite its smaller price tag, it's suitable for blending smoothies with common ingredients, like blueberries and spinach. However, it doesn't quite match the Fit's blending performance with fibrous ingredients; something like a kale smoothie won't be quite as smooth. Then again, it takes about the same amount of time as the Fit, and you don't need to hold the jar to blend, so making a smoothie is an easier process overall.
It's not meant for ice crushing without liquid in the jar, so unlike the Fit, you can't use it to make crushed ice for cocktails or frozen desserts. It comes with 12-ounce and 15-ounce jars suitable for smoothies and other beverages, plus a 4-ounce container for small amounts of dip or dressing. One of its biggest downsides versus the Fit is that it only comes with one to-go lid, although it does include cup rings, so you can drink from the jars at home.
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Best Cheap Bullet Blender
Multi-Purpose5.2Smoothies (Single Serving)7.2Power240 WMain Jar Capacity16.0 oz (473 ml)Build Quality6.0See all our test resultsNoise7.3If you're looking for the cheapest good option, try the Beautiful Personal Blender. This simple blender isn't the most versatile, but it performs well for recipes like smoothies. It comes with slightly larger jars than the Magic Bullet Blender, with 16-ounce and 13.5-ounce capacities, as well as a few interesting accessories, including a blade meant for grinding coffee or spices, a shaker lid for dispensing spices, and a straw lid. Like the other options on this list, it makes an extremely smooth blend with fibrous ingredients like fruit and leafy greens, though you'll notice more small bits left over compared to our pricier picks, and it takes a little longer.
Like most other bullet blenders on this list, it's not meant for crushing ice without liquid in the jar. This model also struggles to process thicker recipes, so it requires a significant amount of time and effort to make something like nut butter. Also, it's a touch louder than the previous pick, so it's not the very best option if you have roommates you don't want to wake up with early-morning smoothie blending.
Notable Mentions
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Beast Health Blender:
The Beast Health Blender is sturdier than the nutribullet Pro 900 and quieter when running. The blenders perform fairly similarly for recipes like smoothies and protein shakes, and the Beast can crush ice on its own. However, unlike the nutribullet, it only comes with one jar, and it's much pricier.
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Beast Mini Blender Plus:
The Beast Mini Blender Plus is a smaller version of the Beast Health Blender. It's more expensive than the nutribullet Pro 900 and more difficult to use for thicker smoothie bowls or recipes like nut butter, but it performs similarly for blending fibrous ingredients, and has a more premium build.
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nutribullet Ultra:
The nutribullet Ultra is similar to the nutribullet Pro 900, but it's usually a bit more expensive and blends smoothies slightly slower. It also doesn't come with cup rings, but you might prefer its more modern look.
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Recent Updates
Nov 17, 2025:
We've replaced the Magic Bullet Mini with the Beautiful Personal Blender as the 'Best Cheap Bullet Blender,' as the former is mostly unavailable.
Apr 29, 2025:
We've checked that the picks represent the best recommendations and that the products are in stock.
Jan 28, 2025:
We've added the Ninja Nutri-Blender Pro with Auto-iQ as an alternative to the nutribullet Pro 900 that can crush ice.
Oct 22, 2024:
Made minor updates to the text for clarity. Added the nutribullet Ultra and the Ninja Nutri-Blender Plus to the Notable Mentions.
Jul 25, 2024: We've added the Cuisinart Soho Compact Blender as an alternative to the NutriBullet Pro 900 that can crush ice.
All Reviews
Our recommendations above are what we think are currently the best bullet blenders for most people. We factor in the price, feedback from our visitors, and availability.
If you'd like to do the work of choosing yourself, here's the list of all our reviews for personal blenders. Be careful not to get too caught up in the details. While no blender is perfect for every use, most are good enough to please almost everyone, and the differences are often not noticeable unless you really look for them.