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I often use mine for green juices, cool smoothies, dips, and quickly puree soups and dressings.
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Soon to follow, the Nutribullet line offered higher-wattage motors, larger blending cups and heavier bases.
What to know:At about $150, the Smartsense is significantly more expensive than its competition.
When I used it for the first time, I was blown away.
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The Smartsense cut through hard frozen fruit for my smoothie without overblending, resulting in a perfectly smooth texture.
As part of my tests,I made hummus, a mixture that often stumps even the best blenders.
Scraping down the sides let me achieve a good consistency.
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The pulse option especially came in handy when finishing the hummus.
The parts do not fit together compactly, so they need a decent amount of real estate.
Cleaning the blender was my final challenge.
The tamper is hand-wash only, though I found it and the cups easy to clean by hand.
The base should be wiped clean with a damp cloth and never submerged in water.
Overall, the Nutribullet is a strong full-sized blender that holds its own againstany I have tested before.
Power:1400 watts |Capacity:64 oz.
|Dimensions:17.09" L x 13.54" W x 12.36" H |Cup Sizes:32-oz., 24-oz.
The Magic Bullet Combo Blender is well-designed, maintaining a compact feel despite its full-sized pitcher.
By allowing the 48-oz.
cup to share the four-edge multidirectional blade attachment, this blender combo greatly reduces the space needed for storage.
The blender’s body, smaller and lighter than the Nutribullet, features a pared-down interface.
Learning where the click-in connection sits takes a minute but isnt a deal-breaker.
The Magic Bullet has a 600-watt motor that blended the hummus beautifully after I added more liquid.
Like the Nutribullet, the Magic Bullet is pretty noisy on all controls.
The price, one-third of the Nutribullet, is reflected in its less modern presentation and fewer features.
Still, the Magic Bullet delivers where it matters: thorough, reliable blending.
Power:600 watts |Capacity:48 oz.
|Dimensions:10.59"L x 8.15"W x 14.17"H |Cup Size:20 oz.
The Bottom Line: Is Magic Bullet or NutriBullet Better?
At the end of the tests, I ultimately preferred theNutribullet Smartsense Blender Combo(view at Amazon).
The 11-piece set comes with three cups a 16-oz.
tall cup, a shorter 12-oz.
cup and a large 22-oz.
party mug, all compatible with the included to-go lid.
party cup easily accommodates a small smoothie and pureeing soups in batches.
The Mini is an excellent choice for singles, new parents or folks living in a small space.
The sleek and modest base is accompanied by two blending cups, a 24-oz.
and an 18-oz size, all of which are easy to store.
Overall, it’s a no-frills blender that gets the job done.
The extra watts allowed us to blaze through ice, frozen fruit and fibrous veggies easily.
In addition to a 24-oz.
cup, this blender comes with an even bigger one that holds a whopping 32 oz.
Along with its motor base and extractor blade, the Pro Plus comes with one 24-oz.
cup, a 32-oz.
“colossal cup,” two to-go lids and two cup rings.
The only thing that challenged this blender was peanut butter for a smoothie.
The increased wattage is also audible: this unit runs loud.
However,my smoothieswere silky, and my guacamole was creamy.
With the option of three blending vessels (a 32-oz.
handled mug and handy to-go lids), smoothie lovers will rejoice at this blender’s performance.
I used them separately and simultaneously to see how they compared in every way.
Common Questions
How do you use Magic Bullet and NutriBullet blenders?
Operating each blender depends on the model.
Working with a Magic Bullet or Nutribullet blender is easy in both instances.
Which is more powerful: Magic Bullet or NutriBullet?
Are Magic Bullet and NutriBullet blenders dishwasher-safe?
There are parts of each blender that can be cleaned in the dishwasher, mostly the cups and lids.
In addition to testing the blenders in this article, she has testedimmersion blendersand otherfull-sized blendersfor EatingWell.
She uses them frequently to make smoothies, puree soups and prepare dips for small gatherings.
A previous version of this article was written byAmina Lake Abdelrahmanand was most recently updated byKayleigh Drake.
This most recent update retains some of their insights.
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