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Ninja BL480D Nutri vs Magic Bullet 11 Piece Set Side-by-Side Comparison
Ninja BL480D Nutri vs. Magic Bullet 11-Piece Set comparison. How does the lower-range personal blender hold up against its stronger rival?
Ninja Nutri Auto-iQ
Tested Using Methodology v1.0Magic Bullet 250W
Tested Using Methodology v1.0Overall Verdict
Of all the personal blenders we tested, the Ninja BL480D Nutri is a top-tier contender, given its high-powered motor and sturdiest overall construction.
The Magic Bullet 11-Piece Set is a low-range model with mediocre performances in our hands-on testing. The smoothies and protein shakes it produced were quite acceptable, but they were not as smooth nor as quick as those of the Ninja BL480D Nutri. Their crushed ice and fibrous greens extractions were incomparable too.
Other advantages of the Ninja BL480D Nutri over the Magic Bullet 11-Piece Set in exchange for the higher price tag include a built-in timer and the Auto IQ technology featuring intelligence programs.
In conclusion, our pick for people requiring an all-around personal blender would be the Ninja BL480D Nutri. But consider your budget too. If you’re short of money and willing to make a compromise on the heavy-duty side of performance, it’s reasonable to switch to the Magic Bullet 11-Piece set.
Pros & Cons
- A powerful motor allows for heavy-duty blending
- Stainless steel extractor blades are exceptionally tough
- Hands-free operation offers greater convenience
- Sturdy motor base ensures stable performance
- Blending cups are included with to-go lids
- Easy to use, assemble, and clean.
- Stainless steel extractor blades are pretty solid.
- Three extra blending cups are included.
- It’s heavy and quite bulky
- The control panel is gimmicky
- The feets’ suction is so strong making it challenging to remove the base
- The premium price tag might be a high barrier for many people
- 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
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Analysis and Test Results
Performance
Protein Shake
Frozen Fruit Smoothie
Fibrous Greens
Crushed Ice Cubes
Design
In the Box
Dimensions
Build Quality
Blades
Motor Base
Blending Cup
Speed and Controls
Usability
Hands-Free Operation
Assembly
Cleanability
Behind the Comparison
Tina Pham is a staff writer and reviewer, with five years of experience in the industry. As a passionate amateur home cook, she loves to discover practical cooking solutions, and has made it her mission to bring her findings to every kitchen. Her ultimate goal is making cooking more of a pleasure for all.
Lap is Head of the Research, Testing, and Review Team (RTR Team) at HealthyKitchen101.com, where he directs and supervises the testing of kitchen gadgets and appliances.
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