The nutribullet Ultra is a higher-end bullet blender. It has a similar design to the nutribullet Pro 900 and nutribullet Pro+, with the addition of dishwasher-safe blades and touch-sensitive controls. Unlike most personal blenders, it has two different blending speed settings. According to the manufacturer, one of its jars is made of post-consumer recycled plastic. Otherwise, it's quite similar to other nutribullet blenders. It comes with three personal jars, including one with a handle, and two resealable to-go lids.
Our Verdict
The nutribullet Ultra is sub-par for multi-purpose use. It's a personal blender and isn't as versatile as many full-size blenders because of its design. Its biggest jar has a 32oz capacity, so it's most suitable for single-serves, and like most bullet-style blenders, you can't use it to blend hot ingredients. That said, it does a fantastic job of blending fibrous ingredients like kale and fruit, so it's a good option for drinks like smoothies. It's also very good at blending dips and spreads like nut butter and hummus. Unfortunately, it's not meant for crushing ice without liquid in the jar.
- Smoothly blends fibrous ingredients.
- Jars and lids are dishwasher-safe.
- Can't crush ice on its own.
- Controls can be overly sensitive.
- 32oz maximum capacity.
The nutribullet Ultra is good for single-serve smoothies. Its three jars are all suitable for single-serve smoothies, and it comes with two resealable lids so you can bring your drink on the go. It makes a very smooth blend with fibrous ingredients, so it can do a good job with most smoothie recipes. However, its controls are a little inconvenient and easy to activate accidentally.
- Smoothly blends fibrous ingredients.
- 3 personal jars included.
- To-go lids included.
- Jars and lids are dishwasher-safe.
- Can't crush ice on its own.
- Controls can be overly sensitive.
The nutribullet Ultra is decent for multiple servings of smoothies. Its biggest jar has a 34-ounce capacity, which isn't enough for more than one or two smoothies. However, it comes with three jars, so you can blend up single-serves for a couple of people, and it doesn't take very long to make a very smooth blend with fibrous ingredients like leafy greens.
- Smoothly blends fibrous ingredients.
- Jars and lids are dishwasher-safe.
- Can't crush ice on its own.
- Controls can be overly sensitive.
- 32oz maximum capacity.
The nutribullet Ultra isn't intended for crushing ice without liquid in the jar, according to the manufacturer.
- Jars and lids are dishwasher-safe.
- Can't crush ice on its own.
- Controls can be overly sensitive.
- 32oz maximum capacity.
The nutribullet Ultra can't hot blend, like most personal blenders, so it's unsuitable for making hot recipes like soup. Its 34-ounce capacity may not fit a full recipe in one batch, either. However, if your ingredients cool first, it can make a smooth blend with vegetables like kale and broccoli, which is important for pureed soups and sauces.
- Smoothly blends fibrous ingredients.
- Controls can be overly sensitive.
- 32oz maximum capacity.
- Can't hot blend.
The nutribullet Ultra is sub-par for professional use. While it's well-suited for blending smoothies and smaller batches of dips and spreads like nut butter, it can't blend hot ingredients or crush ice. Its 34-ounce capacity is limiting if you're serving a crowd, and while it feels sturdy, it's entirely made of plastic. It has a pulse mode and a regular blending mode, which is good for a personal blender, but you might want a blender with more speed settings if you make lots of different recipes.
- Smoothly blends fibrous ingredients.
- Jars and lids are dishwasher-safe.
- Can't crush ice on its own.
- Controls can be overly sensitive.
- 32oz maximum capacity.
Changelog
- Updated Feb 20, 2026: We converted this review to Test Bench 1.0.1. We've added a result for Portable in the Dimensions section to indicate whether the blender has a built-in battery for cordless use.
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Updated May 06, 2025:
We've added a mention of the nutribullet Ultra Plus+ Compact Kitchen System, which includes attachments for spice grinding and food processing.
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Updated Apr 08, 2025:
Compared its noise level with the Beast Mighty 850's.
- Updated Sep 23, 2024: We've changed the results under Blades to say that the blade assembly isn't dishwasher-safe. An apparent mistake caused confusion in the original manual, which isn't currently available on NutriBullet's website.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The nutribullet Ultra includes three jars and comes in 'Brass,' 'Gunmetal,' 'Pearl White,' 'Satin Black,' and 'Stainless.' We tested the 'Stainless' variant, and you can see the label for our unit.
There's also the nutribullet Ultra Deluxe Blender, which is sold at Costco (U.S.). It comes with an extra 32oz jar and a pair of stainless steel straws. Otherwise, it's identical, so we expect our results to also be valid for that blender. Similarly, the nutribullet Ultra Plus+ Compact Kitchen System comes with the same motor base and blades as the unit we tested and two blending cups with lids, but also includes attachments for food processing and spice/coffee grinding. We expect it to perform similarly as well.
If you come across another variant or your blender is different, let us know in the comments, and we'll update our review.
Popular Blender Comparisons
The nutribullet Ultra performs similarly to previous nutribullet models like the nutribullet Pro+, nutribullet Pro 1000, and nutribullet Pro 900, but there have been a few notable changes to its design. The blades are sharper, and instead of buttons, it has touch-sensitive surfaces, which gives it a sleek look. Unfortunately, it's easy to accidentally turn the blender on while you're moving it if the jar is docked. It still can't crush ice without liquid in the jar, like most of the brand's personal blenders. Overall, other premium blenders like the Beast Health Blender and Ninja Foodi Power Nutri DUO are better for smoothies, but you might like that this blender comes with three jars included.
If you're looking for more personal blenders, check out our recommendations for the best personal blenders, the best nutribullet and Magic Bullet blenders, and the best portable blenders.
The nutribullet Pro+ and the nutribullet Ultra are both personal blenders intended for smoothies. They perform similarly when blending common ingredients like fruit or leafy greens. The Ultra comes with an extra jar and is a better option for small batches of nut butter or hummus. However, its controls are awkward and easy to accidentally activate.
The nutribullet Pro 900 has a better blending performance than the nutribullet Ultra when making silky smoothies with fibrous ingredients like kale and blueberries. If you don't mind slightly grainier smoothies, the Ultra's blades are dishwasher-safe. It also comes with three jars instead of two and has a dedicated pulse mode. However, its touch-sensitive controls make it easy to turn on accidentally, which can be annoying.
The Beast Health Blender is better than the nutribullet Ultra. The Beast has a much better build quality and a better blending performance, whether you're making a fruit smoothie or a small batch of nut butter or crushing ice for cocktails. It's significantly quieter when it's running. However, the nutribullet comes with three jars instead of just one, so you might prefer it if a few people in your home like a smoothie in the morning.
The Ninja Foodi Power Nutri DUO is better than the nutribullet Ultra. The Ninja makes a smoother blend with common smoothie ingredients like leafy greens and fruit and processes these ingredients more quickly. It can crush ice without liquid in the jar. It's also easier to clean, and its controls are more convenient. However, the nutribullet is a good option for smoothies, too, and it's significantly quieter when running.
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