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BLACK+DECKER FusionBlade vs Magic Bullet 11 Piece Set Side-by-Side Comparison

BLACK+DECKER FusionBlade vs. Magic Bullet 11-Piece Set comparison. Both of them have undergone our extensive testing and we found that one is better than the other.

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BLACK+DECKER FusionBlade

Magic Bullet 250W

BLACK+DECKER FusionBlade vs. Magic Bullet 11-Piece Set: Which is Better to Go With?

Overall Verdict

Ranking by
OverallScore Performance60% Design25% Usability15% ScoreOverall 60%Performance 25%Design 15%Usability BLACK+DECKER Fusion...Magic Bullet 250W6.66.17.47.04.62.87.56.9
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These two personal blenders have a very different appearance. Their efficiency is also different from each other as well.

While the BLACK+DECKER FusionBlade wasn’t the best in our test of smoothies, it did at least break down all the frozen fruits without as much struggle as did the Magic Bullet 11-Piece Set. Its milkshake-making performance was also  more thorough, leaving  behind  a consistency where  just a very tiny flake of almond remained solid. If you want a blender that is moderately capable of everything, except for crushing ice, then consider this blender.

You might want to choose the Magic Bullet 11-Piece Set if you're after an affordable solution only for simple blends or for a fiber-rich diet. In the fibrous greens test, the product it produced was comparable in smoothness to the BLACK+DECKER’s product, and was a little bit more impressive than those of other counterparts.

Pros & Cons

  • It offers consistent performance.
  • There is an extra blending jar with twist-on travel lids included.
  • The motor is more than sufficient for light-duty tasks. 
  • It has a fetching, well-finished, and simple design.
  • Easy to use, assemble, and clean. 
  • Stainless steel extractor blades are pretty solid. 
  • Three extra blending cups are included.
  • It doesn’t allow for hands-free operation
  • A better blade assembly could make blending more efficient.
  • It doesn’t allow for hands-free operation. 
  • It is not suitable for blending frozen fruits or raw nuts. 
  • Motor base jumps around while operating. 
  • Build quality is not good. 
  • Its performance is inconsistent.

Key Specs

Dimension
H14.5 x W5.5 inches
H12 x W4.5 inches
Weight
2.3 lbs (1.0 kg)
2.0 lbs (0.9 kg)
Number of speeds
1
1
Pulse/Turbo option
No
No
Dishwasher-safe wand
Yes
Yes
Accessories
Two to-go lid, an extra blending cup
An extra blending cup, a to-go lid, a party mug, two lip rings, two resealable lids

Where to Buy

Price at publication
$28.47
$40.61

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Analysis and Test Results

Performance

Overall Performance Scoring
6.1
2.8

Protein Shake

7.2
3.9
BLACK+DECKER FusionBlade Protein Shake Video
A batch of protein shake prepared by the Black and Decker PB1002 blender is checked for smoothness by being drained through a stainless steel mesh strainer, with a smartphone displaying the total blending time (2 minutes) next to it.
A tiny piece of dried blueberries scooped from a mesh strainer containing protein shake produced by the Black+Decker single-serve blender by a stainless steel spoon.
The Magic Bullet Protein Shake Video
A batch of protein shake packed with dried blueberries, oatmeal, and almonds prepared by the Magic Bullet Personal Blender is checked for smoothness by being drained through a stainless steel mesh strainer, with a smartphone displaying the total blending time (2 minutes and 11 seconds) next to it.
Scooping a spoon of solid chunks including dried blueberries and almonds that the Magic Bullet 11-Piece personal blender was unable to pulverize in the test of preparing protein shake from a stainless steel mesh strainer.
Blending Time
2 mins 01 sec
2 mins 12 secs
Result
Smooth
Very Coarse

Frozen Fruit Smoothie

6.0
0.0
BLACK+DECKER FusionBlade Frozen Fruit Smoothie Video
To check for solid chunks, after finishing blending, the fruity smoothie made by the Black+Decker Fusionblade Personal Blender is spread throughout a white paper with a smartphone displaying the total blending time (1 minute and 40 seconds) next to it.
A spoon of fruity smoothie packed with blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, and mango made by the Black+Decker Fusionblade 12-Speed Blender.
The Magic Bullet Frozen Fruits Smoothie Video
After finishing blending, the fruity smoothie made by the Magic Bullet MBR 1101 personal blender is spread throughout a white paper with a smartphone displaying the total blending time (2 minutes) next to it.
A spoon of fruity smoothie packed with blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, and mango made by the Magic Bullet Personal Blender.
Blending Time
1 min 40 seconds
2 minutes
Result
Silky Smooth
Failed

Fibrous Greens

7.0
6.0
BLACK+DECKER FusionBlade Fibrous Greens Video
A glass of water with fibrous greens pulp produced by the Black+Decker Fusionblade Single-Serve Blender.
A glass of water with fibrous green pulp produced by the Black+Decker Fusionblade Personal Blender sinking from its top to bottom.
The Magic Bullet Fibrous Greens Video
A glass of water combined with fibrous greens pulp produced by the Magic Bullet Single-Serve Blender.
A glass of water with fibrous green pulp produced by the Nutribullet Pro 900-watt Personal Blender sinking from its top to bottom.
Blending Time
20 seconds
20 seconds
Result
Coarse
Coarse

Crushed Ice Cubes

0.0
0.0
BLACK+DECKER FusionBlade Crushed Ice Video
A black tray of crushed ice produced by the Black+Decker Fusionblade 12-Speed Personal Blender being on a table.
The amount of unblended ice cubes (4.76 oz) of the Black+Decker Fusionblade single-serve blender displayed on a scale’s screen.
The Magic Bullet Crushed Ice Cubes Video
A black tray of crushed ice produced by the Magic Bullet Single-Serve Blender being on a table.
The amount of unblended ice cubes (4.98 oz) of the Magic Bullet single-serve blender displayed on a scale’s screen.
Ice Fineness
Chunky
Chunky
Unblended Ice
79% of 6 oz
83% of 6 oz

Design

Overall Design Scoring
7.4
7.5

In the Box

The Black+Decker Fusionblade lying on a table with its additional accessories, including an extra blending cup with lid, a to-go lid, a paper carton box, and owner’s manuals.
Our Magic Bullet Blender Small Silver 11-Piece Set includes a motor base, a to-go lid, three blending cups, a party mug, two lip rings, two resealable lids, a paper carton box, and a user & recipe book guide.

Dimensions

The Black+Decker Fusionblade personal blender standing on a gray table, with the length of its motor base being noted to the side as 6.8 inches, and the total length and width of the unit as 14.5 inches and 5.5 inches, respectively.
The Magic Bullet Smoothie Maker personal blender standing on a gray table, with the length of its motor base being noted to the side as 6.8 inches, and the total length and width of the unit as 12 inches and 4.5 inches, respectively.
Height
14.5" (36.8 cm)
12.0" (30.5 cm)
Width
5.5" (14.0 cm)
4.5" (11.4 cm)
Weight
2.3 lbs (1.0 kg)
2.0 lbs (0.9 kg)

Build Quality

7.0
7.0
The motor base and blending cup of the Black+Decker Fusionblade single-serve blender lying side by side on a gray table.
The motor base and blending cup of the Magic Bullet 11-piece personal blender lying flat on a gray table.

Blades

6.0
6.5
A close-up of the blade assembly featuring 2 prongs of the Black+Decker Fusionblade personal blender.
A close-up of the blade assembly sporting 4 stainless steel prongs of the Magic Bullet blender.
Material
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Type
Flat
Cross
Blade Count
2 blades
4 blades
Removable
No
No
Dishwasher Safe
Yes
Yes

Motor Base

The motor base of the Black+Decker Fusionblade personal blender standing on a white table.
The motor base of the Black+Decker Fusionblade personal blender standing on a white table.
A close-up of the motor base of the Black+Decker Fusionblade personal blender.
A close-up of the underside of the Black+Decker Fusionblade motor base.
A close-up of the power plug in the underside of the Black+Decker Fusionblade motor base.
The Magic Bullet motor base standing on a gray table.
The Magic Bullet motor base standing on a gray table.
A close-up of the underside of the Magic Bullet motor base.
A close-up of the Magic Bullet motor base.
Rated Voltage
120V
120
Rated Power
275 Watt
250
Working Time
N/A
≤ 1 minute
Protection
No
Yes
Weight
1.9 lbs (0.9 kg)
1.6 oz (45 g)
Cord Length
2.3" (5.8 cm)
2.2" (5.6 cm)
Extra Feature
rubber feets
Silicon feet

Blending Cup

10
10
Two blending cups of the Black+Decker Fusionblade personal blender standing on a table, with the width of their top and bottom being noted to the side as 4 inches and 3, respectively, and the total length of the unit as 9 inches.
Two blending cups of the Black+Decker Fusionblade personal blender standing on a table, with the width of their top and bottom being noted to the side as 4 inches and 3, respectively, and the total length of the unit as 9 inches.
The blending cup of theBlack+Decker Fusionblade personal blender standing on a table with dimension measurements written to the side (4x9x3 inches).
Three blending cups on a table, with dimension measurements written to the side. The first cup is measured 3.5x4x2.8 inches, second cup is 3.5x6.5x2.8 inches, third cup is 3.5x5.6x2.5 inches.
Three blending cups on a table, with dimension measurements written to the side. The first cup is measured 3.5x4x2.8 inches, second cup is 3.5x6.5x2.8 inches, third cup is 3.5x5.6x2.5 inches.
The blending cup of the Magic Bullet personal blender standing on a table with dimension measurements written to the side (3.5x6.5x2.8 inches).
The blending cup of the Magic Bullet personal blender standing on a table with dimension measurements written to the side (3.5x5.6x2.5 inches).
The blending cup of the Magic Bullet personal blender standing on a table with dimension measurements written to the side (3.5x4x2.8 inches).
Material
Plastic
Plastic
Capacity
20 oz
12-,16-, and 22-oz
Weight
0.3 lb
0.18-, 0.33-, and 0.25-pound
Dishwasher Safe
Yes
Yes
Measurement
Yes
No
Suitable For
Small batches
Small and medium batches
Accessories
Travel lids
2 lid rings, 3 lids

Speed and Controls

Someone is measuring the noise level of the Black+Decker personal blender with the noise meter (89 dB).
Someone is measuring the noise level of the Magic Bullet personal blender with the noise meter (97.8 dB).
Activation
Button
Push
Min Speed
N/A
N/A
Max Speed
21,386 RPM
22,215 RPM
Presets
No
No
Noise Level
88 dB
97 dB
Digital Display
No
No
Pulse Mode
No
No

Usability

Overall Usability Scoring
7.0
6.9

Hands-Free Operation

5.3
5.8

Assembly

10
10

Cleanability

9.0
7.0

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