5 Best Bullet Blenders for Delicious and Healthy Smoothies in 2024

1. Best Overall: Ninja QB3001SS Personal Blender

The first blender on the list is the Ninja QB3001SS, a personal blender with two 16 oz go-cups. We find this personal blender very practical because you can use the pitchers and carry it with you on the go. In addition, it can blend and crush almost anything you throw at it making it the best overall option compared to its price point. Let's see the best features of Ninja QB3001SS:

Fairly Powerful Motor: The Ninja QB3001SS comes with a 700-watt motor that is powerful enough to break fruits, leaves, and other tougher ingredients. It can even crush ice to a manageable consistency. Just make sure you have cut them into smaller pieces to reduce the overall blending time.

Unique Design: To be honest, most personal blenders you will see in the store have the same old design. Not that it adds extra performance in the blender, but it sure looks aesthetic on the countertop. We like the curvy shape of the Ninja Fit as much as the other functions.

Push Down Blending: You will not see any buttons on this personal blender as it features a push-down function. After setting up the jar on the blender base, simply push the jar from the top to blend. It makes the blending operation much easier without having to worry about different speed settings.

Easy to Clean: Easy to clean in the dishwasher on the top rack for a thorough wash. The blade skirt, jar, and lids are completely removable. So if you are planning to hand wash these, it’s possible to do that too. You can also blend warm water and a few drops of liquid soap for quick cleaning. For proper maintenance of your ninja blenders you may follow this article here.

• The blender comes with two single serving 16 oz jars that will allow you to blend more and carry more on the go.
• Comes with 50 recipe guides to inspire and try different smoothies, drinks, and sauces with the blender.
• The lids on these jars are super tight so you won't have to worry about any leakage.
• The compact size allows this blender to fit easily on any countertop and storage cabinet, even without taking it apart.

• It makes a noticeably loud noise in a quiet environment, especially in the morning. You can wrap a towel around the blender to reduce the noise.
• It’s hard to make a large batch of smoothies or juices for the whole family. The included two jars help if you can divide the ingredients between them.

2. Runner Up: Nutribullet RX N17-1001 Personal Blender

The 2nd on the list is another famous personal blender Nutribullet RX N17-1001. Compared to Ninja Fit, it’s pretty powerful and comes with wide-capacity pitchers to fulfill all your blending needs. If price isn’t an issue for you this will be the best NutriBullet blender for smoothies, juices, sauces, and other frozen/creamy delights you can think of. Here are the mentionable features of the Nutribullet RX N17-1001:

Wide Range of Pitcher: We haven’t seen any personal blender that offers so many pitcher options like the Nutribullet RX N17-1001. It has three different blender jars all with their unique functionality. like a super blast jar with a vented cap for high-speed blending, the 34 oz cup for a single serving, and a massive 45 oz jar with a pitcher lid for bulk blending.

Extremely Powerful Motor: The power rating on this blender is very high with that 1700watt motor. We don't think you will face any issue in regards to blending ingredients no matter how tough it is. Nuts, ice cubes, seeds, and frozen fruits blend much more easily with that much power.

Durable Build: The outer body of this blender is aluminum which makes it very durable and susceptible to wear. Most blenders we see now have a plastic body which makes them very lightweight. But the problem with plastic is they don't last very long.

Practical Accessories: It's really handy that the manufacturer gives so many accessories with the blender. You will get a blade retractor, different lids, a blade cleaning brush, a seal ring, and so on. Every attachment gives you advantages and saves your precious time whenever you are blending.

• The power cable length is 36 inches which gives you a nice slack if your power outlet is a bit far from the countertop.
• crush, puree, and mulch anything from solid ingredients to frozen food in a matter of seconds along with heating soups and liquid with friction.
• Comes with a nutrition guide to help with a better understanding of the nutritional value of your produce.
• The blender is capable of blending hot ingredients as well as heat from the dishwasher as you clean them(except the base).

• The price of this blender is a bit on the high side but if you consider the value you are getting it's worth it.
• The seal ring seems to leak often if you don't set it properly, so be aware and check the ring before every blending session.

3. Top Rated: Magic Bullet MBR-1101 11 Piece Set Blender

The Magic Bullet MBR-1101 is an all-rounder blender with a fraction of the price. It’s got different jar sizes, lids, two seal rings, a durable cross blade, and so on. Considering all the accessories and the price, We don't think you could choose a better entry-level bullet smoothie blender for your hard-earned money. Let's see the best features of the blender in-depth:

Simple Design: Although this is an entry-level blender, the manufacturer doesn’t seem to overlook the quality. It’s a pretty straightforward and functional design with BPA-free materials. The famous bullet shape and notches inside the jar reduce overall blending time significantly.

Three Jar Size: You will get one large single-serving cup, one tall cup with a handle, and a short cup for chopping vegetables. If you are a creative person, you could do more than just make smoothies as the possibility is endless.

Efficient Blade: Another thing Magic bullet is famous for is its cross blade. Comparatively the power on this blender is quite low but they offset this by attaching an efficient blade. The four-blade arm chops and breaks down tough ingredients in a matter of seconds.

Low Power Draw: With all the jar sizes and accessories, often it seems like a heavy-duty blender for the whole family. In reality, it’s a starter blender for simple chopping and mixing fruits and vegetables. The 200-wattage power draw makes it easier on your utility bill yet gives you acceptable results.

• Extremely Affordable and a great personal blender for individuals who are starting to eat healthy.
• The plastic jars are high impact resistant so don't worry about cracking after an accidental drop.
• Make sauces, puree, smoothies, and whip cream in under 10 seconds. Just add liquid to blend solid ingredients easily.
• Comes with a motor base with pegs to stable the blender when in operation.

• Not suitable for ice crushing, spice grinding, or other tougher ingredients as for the low-powered motor.
• No recommended for blending bulk and restaurant environments.

4. Best Speedy: NutriBullet NBR-1201 Blender

Next on the list is a gray 600-watt personal blender from NutriBullet coupled with 12 pieces of accessories. It’s relatively more powerful than Magic Bullet MBR-1101 and comes with better blades and jars. If you consider price, it’s much better in terms of speed and quality blending from most sub-600-watt blenders.

Two Different Blades: So this NutriBullet blender comes with two different blades. One cross blade for the juice extraction and the other one for milling seeds and spices. Both stainless steel blades are highly efficient and durable enough to make smoothies, puree, baby food, and so much more. 

Durable Cups: As for a personal blender, you don't need a bigger pitcher. But the blender has three different cups including one single-serving cup, one 24 oz cup with a handle, and one 18 oz cup. Don't worry, they also come with a tight seal lid and BPA-free plastic that won't compromise the taste.

Push and Twist Operation: Like the Magic Bullet blender, it also comes with a single-speed operation. All you need to do is to fill the container with your ingredients, attach the blade and simply push the jar to blend. no need to worry about different settings and speeds. 

Efficient Motor: Compared to other high-end blenders, the power rating on this blender is significantly low. With only a 600-watt motor it can do most blending work without breaking a sweat. Thanks to the highly efficient motor that runs smoothly even with low power draw.

• The blender foot pegs have a rubber base to reduce slipping and vibration when in operation.
• Tight seal lids allow you to take the whole jar on the go or store it in the freezer for later use.
• The blender allows you to blend smoothies, but different blades yield different results like
• puree, finely chopped vegetables, baby food, etc.
• The cleaning procedure is also effortless as you don't need tools to remove the components.

• Max filling line isn't that clear on the jar so you may overfill unknowingly.
• Clean the blender components regularly to avoid the off-putting smell, especially the jars, blades, and the o-ring.

5. Best Larger: NutriBullet ZNBF30500Z Blender Combo

The last smoothie blender on the list is another Nutribullet but it’s pretty big even from the Nutribullet RX. It’s got all the necessary features and accessories a large blender would have. Overall power delivery and scope of blending make it the one of the best bullet smoothie blenders of nowadays.

Multi Serving Pitcher: As a big blender, it naturally comes with a large 64 oz pitcher. Along with that the 24 oz and 32 oz also serve as a good single-serving option if you like to take the drinks with you. Each of the pitchers also comes with tight seal lids so you don’t spill your drink while on the move.

Different Blending Speeds: Unlike the above blenders on the list, it has the multi-speed function to serve different blending purposes. Like if you want to roughly chop some vegetables, start with the lowest speed. And for the smoothest texture or braking ice you will need the high-speed settings.

Cyclonic Action: The blade on this blender has a special design that makes blending more efficient. Due to the blade’s curve and the 1200-watt motor, it always pulls the ingredients to the center and breaks them into fine pieces or paste. That saves on your blending time and you get better results.

Effortless Cleaning: Even though the blender has several parts, they are all detachable and dishwasher safe. You can easily wash them on the top rack or hand-wash them with some dishwashing liquid.

• Make large batches of smoothies, puree, and milkshakes more easily with the most powerful motor and blade.
• Comparatively it’s a much quieter blender even with the high-speed blending so it will be hardly a nuisance in the morning.
• A sturdy base that can sustain impacts and protect the motor for a long time.
• The cleaning procedure is also effortless as you don't need tools to remove the components.

• User manual recommends you need to change the blade after 8 months or so to get the peak result every time.
• You cannot use any after-market pitcher in this as the base is quite wide to fit any other jar.