- Table of Contents
- Intro
- Our Verdict
- Test Results
- Differences
- Compared To Others
- Deals
- Discussions
The Magic Bullet Mini is a very small and compact blender that doesn't perform the best. It's better-suited for making smoothies and protein shakes, but unfortunately, it can't crush ice. It also feels rather cheaply made, and its overall performance is disappointing. Its small jars only allow for single-serve portions. On the upside, most of its parts are dishwasher-safe, but you need to handwash its blades.
Our Verdict
The Magic Bullet Mini is a rather straightforward personal blender that isn't ideal for multi-purpose use. It does a good job of making nice smoothies, but it can't crush ice, can't hot blend, and doesn't fully process nuts if you're trying to make nut butter.
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Makes good smoothies.
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Fairly easy to clean.
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Small capacity.
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Can't be used for ice crushing.
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Can't hot blend.
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Sticky and unprocessed nut butter.
The Magic Bullet Mini is passable for smoothies and protein shakes. It creates an enjoyable smoothie, although it can be a bit foamy. It's quite easy to rinse off as well, and the jars are dishwasher-safe. Unfortunately, you can't add ice to it as the manufacturer doesn't recommend using it for crushing ice.
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Makes good smoothies.
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Fairly easy to clean.
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Sticky and unprocessed nut butter.
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Fairly easy to clean.
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Sticky and unprocessed nut butter.
The Magic Bullet Mini can't crush ice, according to the manufacturer.
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Fairly easy to clean.
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Can't be used for ice crushing.
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Sticky and unprocessed nut butter.
The Magic Bullet Mini can't do hot blends like soups.
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Fairly easy to clean.
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Can't hot blend.
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Sticky and unprocessed nut butter.
The Magic Bullet Mini is pretty bad for professional use. It's really designed as an affordable and compact personal blender. Its build quality is mediocre and quite plasticky, it can't crush ice, and since it only comes with small personal jars, you can't make big batches of food.
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Fairly easy to clean.
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Small capacity.
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Can't hot blend.
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Sticky and unprocessed nut butter.
- 5.3 Multi-Purpose
- 7.6 Smoothies (Single Serving)
- 6.0 Smoothies (Multiple Servings)
- 1.0 Ice Crushing
- 2.8 Soups
- 3.9 Professional Use
- Updated Aug 25, 2022: The result for 'Blades - Removable' changed from 'No' to 'Yes' because the blade assembly lid is removable from the jar.
- Updated Aug 08, 2022: Converted to Test Bench 1.0.
- Updated Oct 06, 2020: Review published.
- Updated Oct 01, 2020: Early access published.
Test Results
As its name implies, this blender is quite small and compact. It's easy to store in a cabinet, and you can even detach the jar to make it even easier. If you're looking for something even smaller and lighter, check out the BlendJet 2.
The build quality is quite mediocre. The body is made out of generic plastic that doesn't really feel durable and premium. The transmission gear is also made out of plastic and the jars don't feel quite thick. On the upside, the blade assembly screws easily on the jars. If you want a small personal blender with a better build quality, try the NutriBullet GO.
This blender comes with a 4-blade assembly that's quite sharp but unfortunately can't be put in the dishwasher. You'll need to use soap and water to clean the blades.
This blender comes with multiple different lids. The blade is screwed on the jar when mixing, but once you're done you can put on a to-go lid or even a lip ring for drinking.
The power cord is a bit shorter than some other blenders, but you shouldn't have any trouble reaching nearby outlets thanks to the blender's smaller size.
- Motor base
- 13oz jar
- 8oz jar
- 1x resealable lid
- 1x lip ring
- Blade
- Manual and recipe guide
This blender makes good overall smoothies. It does a better job of fully processing ingredients like leafy kale and bananas than the BELLA Rocket Blender, and the result is a grainless blend. However, it's a bit foamy and you might need to stop to shake your mix to push all the ingredients towards the blades.
The small 8oz jar is considered to be a bit too small for making smoothies; therefore, we haven't tested it.
The manufacturer mentions in the manual that this blender isn't intended to crush ice. If you're looking for a personal blender that can crush ice, check out the Oster MyBlend or the Ninja Nutri Ninja Pro.
The Magic Bullet Mini isn't good for producing almond butter. It takes a very long time to create sticky butter, and even then, there are a lot of unprocessed chunks. You often need to stop the blend and shake the mix vigorously to make sure everything makes its way down to the blades.
The Magic Bullet Mini has a single speed, which is quite fast and fairly loud. You can push down on the jar to activate its motor and if you release it, it stops, which acts as a pulse mode. You can also push down and twist the jar, locking it in place for a continuous blend. If you prefer a blender with a dedicated pulse button, check out the Magic Bullet Kitchen Express.
This blender doesn't have any specific programs or modes.
The ease of cleaning the Magic Bullet Mini really depends on what you make with it. A simple water rinse can get rid of most liquidy blends like smoothies, while you'll need soap, water, and a sponge to get rid of more sticky messes. While the jars are dishwasher-safe, you need to hand-wash the blades, which can be a pain when there's residue underneath them. If you want a blender that's easier to clean, check out the Hamilton Beach Single-Serve Blender.
Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The Magic Bullet Mini is a 7-piece assembly that doesn't really have variants. There's also the 11-piece and 17-piece Magic Bullet Personal Blender, which look almost identical, but come with more cups, lids, and the 17-piece model also comes with a whipping blade assembly. We tested the more bare-bones model, and you can see our unit's label here. We can't comment on the performance of the other models, as we haven't tested them. Let us know if you have a different Magic Bullet Mini so we can update our review accordingly.
Compared To Other Blenders
The Magic Bullet Mini, like its name implies, is a small blender for personal use. It doesn't really stand out from other options on the market, but it makes good smoothies and is quite easy to clean. Unfortunately, you can't crush ice with it, and it feels very plasticky when compared to other affordable options.
The Magic Bullet Essential and the Magic Bullet Mini are similar blenders, but the Essential has a more powerful motor and has an easier time with tough tasks like making nut butter. The Mini is slightly smaller, and you may prefer it if you want accessories like a lid and cup ring for the jar. It also comes with an 8-ounce jar for mixing small batches of sauce or dressing.
The Magic Bullet Mini is a better blender for most uses than the NutriBullet GO. The Magic Bullet makes significantly better smoothies and almond butter and comes with a small additional jar. On the other hand, the NutriBullet GO has a better build quality, and it's cordless, so you may prefer it if you're looking for a portable blender.
The Magic Bullet Mini and the Magic Bullet Blender MBR-1101 are very similar, but the Mini is a better blender for smoothies. Neither blender is good for hot blending or crushing ice, but the Mini does a better job of incorporating ingredients like kale into a uniform smoothie. On the other hand, the MBR-1101 makes significantly better almond butter.
The Ninja Nutri Ninja Auto-iQ is a much better blender than the Magic Bullet Mini. It's more powerful and does a better overall job at making nut butter. It's also remarkable at crushing ice, which the Magic Bullet can't even do. On the other hand, the Magic Bullet makes a slightly better smoothie, with fewer grains coming from leafy ingredients like kale.
The NutriBullet Pro is a better overall blender than the Magic Bullet Mini. The NutriBullet is much more powerful, is better built, and makes a better nut butter and a silkier smoothie. On the other hand, the Magic Bullet has a dedicated pulse button, and it has a small 8oz jar for smaller mixes.
The Magic Bullet Kitchen Express is a better personal blender than the Magic Bullet Mini. The Kitchen Express is better-built, as it has a dedicated pulse button rather than a simulated pulse function. It also comes with a food processing attachment, and it makes a better smoothie. However, neither blender can crush ice.
The Ninja Nutri Ninja Pro is a better personal blender than the Magic Bullet Mini. The Ninja is better-built, and it makes a more spreadable almond butter. Unlike the Magic Bullet, it can crush ice, and it's easier to clean. However, the Magic Bullet makes a better smoothie.
The Magic Bullet Mini is a better personal blender for making smoothies than the BELLA Rocket Blender. Although both blenders have plasticky build quality, the Magic Bullet produces a less grainy smoothie. It's also easier to clean, and it can even make almond butter, although it takes a long time, and there are still some unprocessed almonds left behind. However, the BELLA comes with two personal jars, which some users may prefer.
The Magic Bullet Mini is a better blender for most uses than the BlendJet 2. The Magic Bullet makes a smoother puree of fibrous ingredients, more spreadable nut butter, and comes with a small additional jar. On the other hand, the BlendJet can crush ice and feels more sturdy.
The Magic Bullet Mini is a better personal blender than the Hamilton Beach Single-Serve Blender. The Magic Bullet is better-built, and it comes with an additional jar. Unlike the Hamilton Beach, it can make almond butter, though it isn't very good. The Magic Bullet also makes a better smoothie. That said, the Hamilton Beach is easier to clean by hand.
The Ninja Foodi Power Nutri DUO is better than the Magic Bullet Mini. The Ninja makes smoother, more spreadable almond butter, better-blended smoothies, and snow-like crushed ice. It's also easier to clean, has a much better build quality, and comes with more jars included.
The NutriBullet Immersion Blender and the Magic Bullet Mini are different types of blenders, and you may prefer one or the other depending on your needs. The NutriBullet is an immersion blender that you can use to blend hot ingredients for soups and sauces. It can also make crushed ice with an okay texture. On the other hand, the Magic Bullet Mini is a compact personal blender that comes with a 13-ounce jar and matching to-go lid, so you can easily make a smoothie and take it with you to work or the gym.
The Oster MyBlend is better for multi-purpose use than the Magic Bullet Mini. The Oster is better-built, and it can crush ice, unlike the Magic Bullet. It also does a better job making almond butter, though it still doesn't produce a smooth blend. However, the Magic Bullet makes a better-blended smoothie, and it comes with an additional jar for making dips and salsas.
The NutriBullet Pro+ is better than the Magic Bullet Mini. The NutriBullet has a significantly better build quality and comes with lip rings and to-go lids for both of its personal jars. It’s much better for making smoothies and almond butter, and it’s easier to clean when you’re working with sticky ingredients. On the other hand, the Magic Bullet is a smaller, lighter blender.
The Magic Βullet Mini is better for smoothies than the PopΒabies Portable Βlender. It makes silkier, better-blended smoothies and comes with a cup ring to make it easier to drink from the jar. On the other hand, the PopΒabies is a battery-powered personal blender that you may prefer if you want something portable. While the Magic Bullet isn't intended for crushing ice, the PopBabies comes with a tray that makes mini cubes, as it's otherwise not recommended for blending regular-sized ice cubes.
The Breville Boss To Go Sport is a much better blender than the Magic Bullet Mini. The Breville feels extremely well-built, can crush ice, and produces a much better smoothie and nut butter. Its blades are also dishwasher safe, which is nice. However, the Magic Bullet has an easier-to-use pulse mode, and it comes with a small jar for salsas and dips.
The NutriBullet PRO 1000 is a better blender than the Magic Bullet. The NutriBullet feels slightly better-built and is more powerful. It can crush ice, which the Magic Bullet can't do, make better almond butter, and is much easier to clean. On the other hand, the Magic Bullet has a very easy-to-use pulse function.
The Breville the Fresh & Furious and the Magic Bullet Mini have different strengths, and you may prefer either depending on what you're looking for. The Magic Bullet is a compact personal blender that makes much better smoothies in its 13-ounce jar. On the other hand, the Βreville is a full-size model with a 50-ounce capacity. It produces much smoother, more spreadable almond butter and crushed ice with a better texture. It's also better-built and easier to clean by hand.