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The 4 Best Bullet Blenders - Winter 2024 Reviews

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Best Bullet Blenders

Bullet blenders are blenders 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 100 blenders, and below are our recommendations for the best bullet blenders. The blenders listed here are the best NutriBullet and Magic Bullet models and options from other brands with similar designs. 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. 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.


  1. Best Bullet Blender

    The best bullet blender we've tested is the NutriBullet Pro 900. This blender is especially worth considering if you make smoothies and shakes with difficult ingredients like leafy greens, fruit, and seeds. Even if you use stubborn fibrous ingredients, it quickly makes a nearly perfectly smooth blend. It comes with two 32-ounce jars with matching cup rings and to-go lids to drink your smoothie from the jar. It's also easy to use for thicker smoothie bowls or small batches of nut butter since you just have to stop and shake the jar a few times to get a fantastic result without removing the blades to stir. It's easy to operate since you simply push down on the jar and rotate it to lock it into place and start a blending cycle.

    However, you can't use it to crush ice without liquid in the jar, so it's not suitable for making crushed ice for cocktails or slushies. That said, adding a couple of ice cubes to a smoothie or protein shake recipe is okay. The blender is easy to clean by hand, and the jars and lids are dishwasher-safe. However, you have to clean the blades by hand. That's typical for NutriBullet blenders, but if you want a blender with dishwasher-safe parts and like the 900's design, the NutriBullet Ultra is a newer model whose blade assembly you can put in the dishwasher. However, it doesn't blend fibrous ingredients quite as well, and it's more expensive.

    See our review

  2. Best Mid-Range Bullet Blender

    You might prefer the Ninja Fit if you want to spend less and don't need as many jars. This small personal blender can make smoothies without leaving leafy bits and grains in the final mix in either of its 16oz jars. It has a simple design, and you operate it by pushing down on the jar constantly. This design is less convenient than the NutriBullet Pro 900, which you can let go of while it runs. However, unlike that blender, it can crush ice in a jar without liquid. It's not a bad option for small batches of nut butter or hummus, but the hold-to-blend controls make the process a little less effortless.

    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 16oz 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. Unfortunately, it's the loudest blender on the list at this point.

    See our review

  3. Best Budget Bullet Blender

    The Magic Bullet Blender is a great option if you want an inexpensive smoothie blender. It's lighter and more compact than the Ninja Fit, so it's easier to store out of the way in a cupboard or on a shelf. Despite its smaller price tag, it's suitable for blending fibrous ingredients common in smoothies, like fruit and leafy greens. 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 a more convenient process overall.

    However, it doesn't quite match the Fit's blending performance with fibrous ingredients; something like a kale smoothie won't be as smooth. 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 13oz and 15oz jars suitable for smoothies, plus a 4oz 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 comes with cup rings to drink from the jars at home.

    See our review

  4. Best Cheap Bullet Blender

    If you're looking for the cheapest good option, try the Magic Bullet Mini. This simple blender isn't the most versatile but performs well for recipes like smoothies. It comes with slightly smaller jars than the Magic Bullet Blender, with 13oz and 8oz capacities, and does a fantastic job of processing fibrous ingredients like fruit and leafy greens. It's quieter than the previous pick, so it's not a bad option if you have roommates you don't want to wake up with early-morning smoothie blending.

    Like other blenders from the brand, it's not meant for crushing ice without liquid in the jar. This model also struggles to process thicker recipes, so it takes a lot of time and effort to use for something like nut butter. Also, unlike the other blenders on this list, it doesn't have a to-go lid for either of its jars. However, there's a cup ring included, so you can drink directly from the 13oz jar at home, and a storage lid if you want to keep leftovers fresh in the fridge.

    See our review

Notable Mentions

  • NutriBullet Pro+: The NutriBullet Pro+ is very similar to the NutriBullet Pro 900. The 900 has the edge for processing fibrous ingredients like leafy greens and fruit skin, and it's available in different colors. The Pro+ is usually a little cheaper and is a great smoothie option. See our review
  • 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. It's a few pounds heavier and much more expensive, but you might like its modern look. See our review
  • 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. It doesn't have the same bullet shape as the other blenders on the list but performs similarly for blending fibrous ingredients, and you might prefer its more premium build and sleeker design. See our review
  • ZWILLING ENFINIGY Personal Blender: The ZWILLING ENFINIGY Personal Blender is more expensive than the NutriBullet Pro 900 and only comes with one jar. However, it has a more modern, premium look that you might like and does a better job with thick recipes, which is nice if you want to make small batches of nut butter or hummus. See our review

Recent Updates

  1. Mar 05, 2024: Added the Beast Mini Blender Plus to the Notable Mentions since it's a better-built alternative to the NutriBullet Pro 900.

  2. Jan 08, 2024: Removed the Ninja Nutri-Blender Pro as the 'Best Upper Mid-Range' pick because it's unavailable. Removed the category because nothing is available in that price range worth recommending. Added the Magic Bullet Mini as the pick in a new 'Best Cheap' category.

  3. Nov 09, 2023: Added a note about the NutriBullet Ultra because its blades are dishwasher-safe, unlike the NutriBullet Pro 900.

  4. Sep 15, 2023: Moved the ZWILLING ENFINIGY Personal Blender to Notable Mentions because its price has increased. Replaced it with the Ninja Nutri-Blender Pro as the 'Best Upper Mid-Range' pick.

  5. Jul 21, 2023: Replaced the Magic Bullet Mini with the Magic Bullet MBR-1101 the 'Best Budget Bullet Blender' because it provides better value for the price for most people.

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.