Magic Bullet Mini Blender Review

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.

The Magic Bullet Mini's main jar is quite small with only 13oz of capacity, which is smaller than most personal jars. However, there's also a MAX line indicator on the jar at 10oz. On the upside, the cups, lids, and lip rings are all dishwasher-safe if you put them on the top rack. If you like this blender's compact size but want bigger-capacity jars, the Magic Bullet Blender MBR-1101 could be a good alternative.

The Magic Bullet Mini comes with a very small 8oz additional jar. Just like the main jar, it has a MAX capacity line, which is set at 6oz. It's also dishwasher-safe for an easier clean.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

This blender doesn't have any extra features, which might disappoint those who'd like to make hot blends. It only comes with a very small 8oz jar, which is great to make salsa or dips.