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KOIOS 850W Bullet vs Magic Bullet 11 Piece Set Side-by-Side Comparison

KOIOS 850W Bullet vs. Magic Bullet 11-Piece Set comparison. Despite sharing the same level of power, their efficiency is surprisingly unequal.

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Koios Pro 850W Bullet 

Magic Bullet 250W

KOIOS 850W Bullet vs. Magic Bullet 11-Piece Set: One of the Two Offers the Best Balance of Value and Features

Overall Verdict

7.4
Overall Score
4.6
Overall Score
  • Performance (60%)7.1
  • Design (25%)8.3
  • Usability (15%)7.3
  • Performance (60%)2.8
  • Design (25%)7.5
  • Usability (15%)6.9

The KOIOS 850W Bullet personal blender is within the same price range as the Magic Bullet 11-Piece Set, but based on performance, it showed much more potential. Although its outputs weren’t perfect, with some still containing a smattering of blended chunks (for example the extraction of leafy greens), they were smoother than those produced by the Magic Bullet 11-Piece Set, and possibly top of this market segment.

If you place these two blenders next to each other, the overall design is quite similar. But the KOIOS 850W Bullet is sleeker and  offers accessories not on the Magic Bullet 11-Piece Set, including the flat blade assembly for dry grinding, and a sieve lid that can be used as a cooking dredge for any seasonings.

In conclusion, we believe the KOIOS 850W Bullet  offers you a better way to make smoothies at home. It’s also a more ideal personal blender for your sauces, protein shakes, or even grinding coffee beans.

Pros & Cons

  • Competitive price tag 
  • Extra extractor blade for dry blending 
  • Powerful motor allows for a wide range of tasks 
  • Two blending cups are included 
  • Intuitive to use 
  • The blades can be removed from the base for thorough cleaning
  • Easy to use, assemble, and clean. 
  • Stainless steel extractor blades are pretty solid. 
  • Three extra blending cups are included.
  • No option for hands-free operation
  • 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

Dimensions
H12.2 x W5.5 inches
H12 x W4.5 inches
Weight
2.9 lbs (1.3 kg)
2.0 lbs (0.9 kg)
Number of speeds
1
1
Pulse/Turbo option
No
No
Dishwasher-safe wand
Yes
Yes
Accessories
4 lids, an extra blade assembly, a cleaning brush, two extra blending cups
An extra blending cup, a to-go lid, a party mug, two lip rings, two resealable lids

Where to Buy?

Price at publication
$60.22
$40.61

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Analysis and Test Results

Performance

Overall Performance Scoring
7.1
2.8

Protein Shake

9.2
3.9
KOIOS 850W Bullet Protein Shake Video
A batch of protein shake packed with dried blueberries, oatmeal, and almonds prepared by the KOIOS Bullet Personal Blender is checked for smoothness by being drained through a stainless steel mesh strainer, with a smartphone displaying the total blending time (56 seconds) next to it.
A couple of unblended almond chunks of the KOIOS Bullet being scooped from the mesh strainer with 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
56 secs
2 mins 12 secs
Result
Smooth
Very Coarse

Frozen Smoothie

8.0
0.0
KOIOS 850W Frozen Fruit Smoothie Video
To check for solid chunks, after finishing blending, the fruity smoothie made by the KOIOS Bullet single-serve blender is spread throughout a white paper with a smartphone displaying the total blending time ( 1 minute and 20 seconds) next to it.
A spoon of fruity smoothie packed with blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, and mango made by the KOIOS Bullet 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 20 seconds
2 minutes
Result
Silky Smooth
Failed

Fibrous Greens

5.0
6.0
KOIOS 850W Fibrous Greens Video
A glass of water with fibrous greens pulp produced by the KOIOS Bullet Single-Serve Blender.
A glass of water with fibrous green pulp produced by the KOIOS Bullet 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
Very Coarse
Coarse

Crushed Ice

0.0
0.0
KOIOS 850W Crushed Ice Video
A black tray of crushed ice produced by the KOIOS Personal Blender being on a table.
The amount of unblended ice cubes (4.61 oz) of the KOIOS Bullet 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
Coarse
Chunky
Unblended Ice
77% of 6 oz
83% of 6 oz

Design

Overall Design Scoring
8.3
7.5

In The Box

The KOIOS Bullet personal blender lying on a table with its accessories, including two lids, two additional blending cup with lids, a paper carton box, an additional blade assembly, a cleaning brush, and a user guide.
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

Koios Pro 850W Bullet Personal Blender standing on a gray table, with the length of its motor base being noted to the side as 7.2 inches, and the total length and width of the unit as 12.2 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
12.2" (31.0 cm)
12.0" (30.5 cm)
Width
5.5" (14.0 cm)
4.5" (11.4 cm)
Weight
2.9 lbs (1.3 kg)
2.0 lbs (0.9 kg)

Build Quality

8.0
7.0
The motor base and blending cup of the KOIOS Bullet 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

7.5
6.5
A close-up of the flat blade assembly featuring 2 prongs of the KOIOS Bullet personal blender.
A close-up of the flat blade assembly featuring 2 prongs of the KOIOS Bullet personal blender.
A close-up of the blade assembly featuring 4 prongs of the KOIOS Bullet 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 and Cross
Cross
Blade Count
(Flat) 2 blades, (Cross) 4 blades
4 blades
Removable
Yes
No
Dishwasher Safe
No
Yes

Motor Base

The motor base of the KOIOS Bullet personal blender standing on a white table.
The motor base of the KOIOS Bullet personal blender standing on a white table.
A close-up of the motor base of the KOIOS Bullet personal blender.
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
120 V
120
Rated Power
850 Watt
250
Working Time
≤ 1 minute
≤ 1 minute
Protection
No
Yes
Weight
2.4 lbs (1.1 kg)
1.6 oz (45 g)
Cord Length
4.1 ft (1.2 m)
2.2" (5.6 cm)
Extra Feature
suction feet, ventilation holes
Silicon feet

Blending Cup

10
10
Three blending cups of the KOIOS Bullet on a table, with dimension measurements written to the side. The first cup is measured 3.4x4x2.2 inches, second cup is 3.4x6.5x2.2 inches, third cup is 3.4x6.5x2.2 inches.
Three blending cups of the KOIOS Bullet on a table, with dimension measurements written to the side. The first cup is measured 3.4x4x2.2 inches, second cup is 3.4x6.5x2.2 inches, third cup is 3.4x6.5x2.2 inches.
The blending cup of the KOIOS Bullet personal blender standing on a table with dimension measurements written to the side (3.4x4x2.2 inches).
The blending cup of the KOIOS Bullet personal blender standing on a table with dimension measurements written to the side (3.4x6.5x2.2 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
10 oz, 17 oz, and 17 oz
12-,16-, and 22-oz
Weight
0.2 lb, 0.23 lb, and 0.34 lb
0.18-, 0.33-, and 0.25-pound
Dishwasher Safe
Yes
Yes
Measurement
No
No
Suitable For
Small batches
Small and medium batches
Accessories
two spout lids, one flat-top lid, one sieve lid
2 lid rings, 3 lids

Speed And Controls

Someone is measuring the noise level of the KOIOS personal blender with the noise meter (96.9 dB).
Someone is measuring the noise level of the Magic Bullet personal blender with the noise meter (97.8 dB).
Activation
Push
Push
Min Speed
N/A
N/A
Max Speed
22,648 RPM
22,215 RPM
Presets
No
No
Noise Level
97 dB
97 dB
Digital Display
No
No
Pulse Mode
No
No

Usability

Overall Usability Scoring
7.3
6.9

Hand Free Operation

5.7
5.8

Assembly

10
10

Cleanability

9.5
7.0

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