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La Reveuse vs. iCucina Portable Bullet Side-by-Side Comparison




Our Verdict
- Performance (60%)6.8/10
- Design (25%)7.4/10
- Usability (15%)9.2/10
- Performance (60%)4.7/10
- Design (25%)7.7/10
- Usability (15%)9.3/10
During the tests, the La Reveuse performed well in producing smooth and nutrient-rich drinks, especially green smoothies and frozen fruit smoothies. It was able to liquify oatmeal and produce a well-balanced smoothie in a relatively short amount of time too. However, it was not able to crush ice cubes efficiently due to its relatively weak motor and blade assembly.
The iCucina and its 300-watt motor was unable to perform well in other tests compared to the La Reveuse, although both blenders struggled to crush ice or to pulverize raw nuts and dried fruits. With all of their shared weaknesses we recommend the La Reveuse over the iCucina for overall efficiency. Still, the iCucina is not a bad choice at all when it comes to processing fresh plant-based ingredients.
La Reveuse Personal Blender Performance
- Protein Shake (40%)6.7/10
- Frozen Fruit Smoothie (30%)8.0/10
- Fibrous Greens (20%)8.5/10
- Crushed Ice (10%)0/10
- Protein Shake (40%)6.0/10
- Frozen Fruit Smoothie (30%)5.0/10
- Fibrous Greens (20%)4.0/10
- Crushed Ice Cubes (10%)0/10
Protein Shake
- Blending Time: 1 mins 20 seconds
- Result: Coarse
The La Reveuse took nearly one minute and a half to liquify entirely 0.75 ounces oatmeal. This was averagely fast across the class. By the time the oatmeal was smooth, however, there was a little bit of partially-blended almonds. More disappointingly, a large smattering of dried blueberries even remained almost entirely intact. After much practice, it should break down a part of the dried fruits rather than just turn them all around, to say the least. For the most part, we agree our protein shake would come out silkier if we have the food blended a bit longer. But within the same blending time, the BELLA— did work much more efficiently.
- Blending Time: 1 mins 50 seconds
- Result: Very Coarse
The iCucina may be a good choice for you to prepare any protein shakes that use fresh plant-based food, but if you want to level up your workout drinks with raw nuts and dried fruits, we recommend going with other models, such as the Ninja Fit, Nutri BN401, or the NutriBullet. This blender is inefficient enough to liquify and combine such ingredients fully.
For this test, our protein shake is designed to include oatmeal, almonds, protein powder, and dried blueberries. Throughout the blending process, we noticed that this blender didn’t have much hard time grinding the ingredients; it worked quite smoothly, indeed. All the oatmeal was turned into liquid form in approximately two minutes, which seemed not to be so fast yet acceptable enough. The final drink, unfortunately, couldn’t get the most flavor out of almonds and berries, since about a third of the fruits were still solid.
Frozen Fruit Smoothie
- Blending Time: 1 mins 20 seconds
- Result: Silky Smooth
- Suction:
Let's start with what we weren't happy with: the demand for cup shaking, even though we were pretty sure this is a common occurrence with most mid-range blenders. Except for this, we were entirely won over by its performance considering that around this budget, there is rarely a single-serve blender that can turn frozen food into liquid form as smoothly.
To produce a batch of smoothie, in particular, the La Reveuse took 1 minute and 20 seconds. That's quicker than the Icucina, Oster, and Black+Decker, but a little slower than some other top competitors, such as the Ninja BL480D Nutri. Since the smoothie was well-made, it packed a harmonious balance of sweet and tangy flavors. Every sip is a burst of rejuvenation, satisfying both our taste buds and thirst.
A good personal blender for frozen fruit smoothies, the La Reveuse is certainly a favorite for anyone looking for quick morning pick-me-up or post-workout refreshment, in conclusion.
- Blending Time: 1 min 50 seconds
- Result: Smooth
- Suction:
Berries are the favorite superfoods of many people but their skins and seeds are typically a little bit hard to be liquified entirely. That’s why our recipe for this test calls for four berry varieties; we want it to be a practical way to test for the smoothie-making capacity of our personal blenders, including this iCucina, and fortunately, it does.
Preparing frozen fruit smoothies with the iCucina asked us to compromise on texture. This was because while this blender could break down all the fruits in one minute and fifty seconds, after such a duration, the smoothie it delivered did lose its thick, icy consistency we prefer.
Simply put, for an ice-cold treat to come out perfectly, your blender should blend as fast as possible so the frozen ingredients don’t have time to thaw and therefore dilute the overall consistency. But as we learned from our tests, this blender isn’t capable enough in this regard. We recommend using crushed ice instead of freezing your ingredients in advance if you prefer a smoother icy blend.
Fibrous Greens
- Blending Time: 20 seconds
- Result: Fine
This blending process was allowed to last in 20 seconds since we learned through our research that this duration was enough to help us find a true master at producing smooth and nutrient-rich drinks from delicate greens.
More than a surprise, the La Reveuse was among the top-performing blenders, churning out a mixture that made the most out of the greens’s flavor and nutrients. It even performed on par with rivals whose price tag is almost twice as much, namely the Ninja Nutri Auto-iQ.
Our fibrous mixture got a vibrant green color with just a small smattering of pulp left behind. It would be more impressive if we let the blender work for longer. Considering this, the La Reveuse is sure to hit the spot whether you're a health-conscious individual or simply like to enjoy high-quality green smoothies everyday.
- Blending Time: 20 seconds
- Result: Very Coarse
We blended kale, spinach, and celery in the time benchmark of 20 seconds to see how well this iCucina would incorporate fibers to your meals. Eventually, we found this blender underperformed significantly against top competitors, again. There was a ton of fibrous pulp left behind when we strained the mixture through a mesh strainer. This suggested that our final drink didn’t get the greatest nutritional value.
Perhaps, you might think it isn’t necessary to blend that quickly, blending a little bit longer is concede as long as your desired consistency can be achieved. For the most part, we agreed this is entirely possible with the iCucina.
Crushed Ice
- Ice Fineness: Coarse
- Unblended Ice: 85.5% of 6 oz
The ability to crush ice cubes is made possible by the strength of the blender's motor and blades. With an only 300-watt motor and a moderately-built blade assembly, as such, the La Reveuse failed to deliver the result we expected. Even when we’d tried to shake the cup vigorously multiple times, there was no way that our blender could break down the ice cubes into smaller pieces.
- Ice Fineness: Coarse
- Unblended Ice: 73.5% of 6 oz
Typically, personal blenders aren’t designed with a focus on ice-crushing capability, and the iCucina is not an exception. The lack of strength prevented it from powering through the ice. We noticed that the blade couldn't even spin so most of the ice came out virtually untouched. Sometimes we undocked the cup and shook it on purpose to even out the blend, but this still couldn’t help much. If you particularly have a need for this sort of blend, you’d be better served by something that is packed with a higher-powered motor, such as the Ninja Nutri Pro.
La Reveuse Smoothies Blender Design
- Blade (20%)6.0/10
- Build Quality (60%)7.0/10
- Blending Cup (20%)10/10
- Blades (20%)6.0/10
- Build Quality (60%)7.5/10
- Blending Cup (20%)10/10
In the Box of the La Reveuse Personal Blender
- Motor base
- Blending blade
- Two blending cup
- Two flip-spout lids
- Recipe book & user guide
- Motor Base
- Blade assembly
- Two blending Cup
- Two to-go lids
- User guide
Dimensions
- Height:13.7" (34.8 cm)
- Width:4.9" (12.4 cm)
- Weight:2.0 oz (57 g)
- Shaft Length:
- Height:13.6" (34.5 cm)
- Width:5.0" (12.7 cm)
- Weight:2.5 oz (71 g)
- Shaft Length:
The iCucina is about one-third smaller than a standard full-sized blender, like the Vitamix 5200 or the Ninja with Auto-iQ technology, so we suppose it’ll fit easily into any cabinet.
Build Quality
Efficient and affordable, the La Reveuse is likely to provide a cost-effective solution. However, this budget-friendly option comes with some sacrifices in terms of overall quality and blending comfort. The blender's design is simple and does not stand out so you won’t be impressed at a glance, but this can be improved by enhancing the front interface to make it more visually appealing. For construction, it exhibits a mix of quality materials, but most of them are medium-grade and sturdy enough to justify the price.
In conclusion, on design alone, this blender is pretty lackluster. Nevertheless, it seems to fit the bill should you prioritize functionality over aesthetics.
The whole construction of the motor base is plastic except for a thin layer on the outer that is made of stainless steel. It’s supposed that the lack of sleekness of this layer somehow causes the blender to feel cheaper. That’s why although our iCucina is rather solidly put together, next to the Ninja Fit or the KOIOS, it just looks less of a bargain.
Blade
- Material:Stainless Steel
- Type:Sharp and Dull Blade
- Guard Material:
- Blade Count:4
- Removable:No
- Dishwasher Safe:No
The blade features 4 prongs. This means it may blend faster and smoother than those with only 2 prongs. That said, it lacks the thickness and sharpness that we usually get from those of premium models. It doesn’t match their quality, either. We can’t say for sure whether the blade is suitable for processing dry ingredients, but of the 4 prongs, two prongs are dull and the others are sharp, which suggests that both dry and wet blends might be possible.
- Material:Stainless Steel
- Type:Sharp and Dull Blades
- Guard Material:
- Blade Count:4
- Removable:No
- Dishwasher Safe:Yes
The blade has four prongs: two are sharps and the others are dull. In comparison with the rivals, it is less refined due to its small-scale and the lack of sharpness. Lackluster performances mainly result from this, we believe.
Motor Base
- Rated Voltage:120 V
- Rated Power:300 Watt
- Working Time:≤ 1 minute
- Protection:N/A
- Weight:1.7 lbs (0.8 kg)
- Cord Length:2.6 ft (0.8 m)
- Extra Feature:Rubber suction feet
We find the motor is less likely to overheat like most of its counterparts, including the Magic Bullet. It shouldn’t be operated continuously for more than one minute per interval since this will result in permanent damages.
There are four suction feet made of rubber on the motor’s bottom. They have a nice grip of smooth surface, allowing the blender to stand firmly and reduce the risk of spills during operations. Together with a cooling fan, they also help the blender avoid overheating by allowing some airflow to the motor.
- Rated Voltage:120 V
- Rated Power:300 Watts
- Working Time:≤ 1 minute
- Protection:No
- Weight:2.0 lbs (0.9 kg)
- Cord Length:NaN" (NaN cm)
- Extra Feature:Silicon feet, a cooling fan
The base stands steadily on our counter thanks to the four silicone feet on its bottom. Like those of other personal blenders, the motor cannot run for longer than 1 minute to avoid damage caused by overheating, though there is an internal cooling fan designed to ensure proper ventilation and air circulation.
Blending Cup
- Material:Plastic
- Capacity:18 ounces
- Weight:0.3 lb
- Dishwasher Safe:No
- Measurement:No
- Suitable For:Small batches
- Accessories:To-go lids
Our La Reveuse is shipped with two blending cups that can be used interchangeably with the single blade assembly. Having an extra blending cup makes this blender a more worthy pickup since such a feature can be pricey extras.
We appreciate that both the cups fit tightly with the supplied lids so you can enjoy your drinks on the go without leakage. Another highlight is that the lids allow you to take a sip straight from the cup thanks to the flip-top spout. They are easy to screw on and remove from the cups as well.
- Material:Plastic
- Capacity:28.0 fl oz (828.1 ml)
- Weight:0.4 oz (11 g)
- Dishwasher Safe:Yes
- Measurement:Yes
- Suitable For:Small and Medium batches
- Accessories:To-go lids
The set consists of two blending cups. They can work interchangeably with the blade assembly and two spout-flip lids that are extra included.
Speed and Controls
- Control Type:Twist
- Min Speed:N/A
- Max Speed:N/A
- Presets:No
- Noise Level:97 dB
- Digital Display:No
- Pulse Mode:No
The La Reveuse has only one speed. While this may make it a little bit harder to fine-tune the consistency of your blends (when you want a coarser or finer pureé, or a smooth or chunky salsa), it’s great for those who want a straightforward blending experience.
- Control Type:Button
- Min Speed:N/A
- Max Speed:N/A
- Presets:No
- Noise Level:97 dB
- Digital Display:No
- Pulse Mode:No
The iCucina is a single-speed personal blender with one-touch operation. This means there is a pressing button in the front center that you’ll use to control the motor. More to the point, the button is very clicky so you don’t need much force to press.
La Reveuse Personal Blender Usability Review
- Hands-Free Operation (60%)9.3/10
- Assembly (20%)10/10
- Cleanability (20%)8.0/10
- Hand-Free Operation (60%)10/10
- Assembly (20%)8.0/10
- Cleanability (20%)8.5/10
Hands-Free Operation
The La Reveuse should appeal to the buyers with its convenient hands-free operation feature. Unlike many rivals, the blender itself can work without demanding you to press and continuously hold the blending cup throughout the blending process; once the cup is locked in place, your blender will be activated and blend until being removed from the motor.
For a smooth blend, cup shaking may be necessary if your beverage contains tough ingredients that can impede the blade's spinning. As smoothly as it performed in the smoothie test, however, we do believe your blender can handle certain sorts of blends without excessive hand involvement.
During our tests, in particular, the only instance where the blade became jammed was when blending frozen fruits. This required a temporary stop to shake the blender. However, compared to other machines that needed 4-6 shakes to achieve even blending, this was a relatively minor inconvenience.
We like the smooth and non-intrusive operation of this blender. In particular, your iCucina will blend much more like a full-sized model since it doesn’t require you to press and hold the power button or the blending cup throughout the whole process like many rivals. Most impressively, food doesn’t too often get lodged under the blade and demands your intervention to resolve. Those suggest that you can possibly take your eyes off your blender to do other things while it is operating.
Assembly
Assembling a blender with clear and concise instructions like the La Reveuse is a comfortable experience. The straightforward design makes it a breeze to put all the components together. You simply screw the blade assembly to the blending cup first and then insert it to the motor base by lining up the tabs on the outside of the cup with the opening at the edges of the hole on the motor base. To blend, press down on the cup consecutively, but a quick, clockwise turn will lock the cup into place for hands-free operation.
Disassembling the blender is easy, too. Just remove the cup from the base and unscrew the extractor blade. For added convenience, you can then replace the blade assembly with the spill-proof travel lid if you plan to take your drink on the go.
Once blending finishes, you can take your drink on the go by taking the cup out from the base and then switch the blade out for the spill-proof travel lid. This also serves as a method of disassembling the blender.
It is very easy to seal the cup with the blade assembly. Just align the grooves on the blade assembly with the appropriate grooves on the cup and then turn one of the two pieces clockwise until you feel they attach firmly together. Attaching the cup assembly to the motor base, on the other hand, takes quite some time to figure out how things work.
Cleanability
All the pieces, including the blending cup, blade assembly, and travel lids, are not dishwasher-safe so we cleaned them manually with warm, soapy water. The narrow blending cup and its opening made it quite difficult to get our fingers inside, especially for those with big hands. We also encountered frustrations in cleaning the silicone gadget and the blade’s undersides. To make cleaning easier, consider investing in additional cleaning tools, such as a specialized bottle brush or a tool designed to clean the blade.
Except for the motor base, you can put everything in the dishwasher. The blending cup has a wide opening so you won’t have any difficulty reaching inside if cleaning by hand. Regarding the blade assembly, you have to remove the silicone gasket first. because this part is attached extremely tight, we found it is quite frustrating to get the job done, however. On the bright side, there isn’t much difficulty in wiping the blades’s backsides, especially when you have a bottle brush.