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NutriBullet Blender Combo 1200 Watt (ZNBF30500Z) vs Cuisinart SmartPower Blender Side-by-Side Comparison
The NutriBullet offers high-powered blending and a catchy design, overshadowing the Cuisinart's inadequate efficiency and less-user-friendly design.
NutriBullet Blender Combo 1200 Watt (ZNBF30500Z)
Tested Using Methodology v1.0Cuisinart SmartPower Blender
Tested Using Methodology v1.0Overall Verdict
The NutriBullet stands out for its higher-powered performance, particularly in tasks that require a potent motor, like dense smoothies and crushing ice. Its design leans towards a contemporary aesthetic, with a construction focused on durability within its price range. The blender does have its limitations, though, particularly in preparing nut butters and certain operational issues like the container's stability during use.
On the other hand, the Cuisinart SPB-7CH, with its 500-watt motor, handles soft ingredients just adequately and often faces difficulties with leafy greens, frozen fruits, and ice. Its polished chrome finish offers an aesthetic appeal, though it is prone to smudges and scratches. The Cuisinart's compact size is a plus, but the stiff buttons and tricky lid removal can hinder usability.
Pros & Cons
- Exceptional performance in creating smoothies from fresh or frozen fruits, protein shakes, and crushed ice
- User-friendly, thanks to its minimalist design
- Strikes a pleasing balance between price, functionality, and build quality
- Comes with a generous amount of additional accessories
- Compact size, suitable for most kitchens.
- Glass blending container can withstand high-heat blending tasks.
- Detachable blade assembly for thorough cleaning.
- Good for preparing protein shakes.
- Falls short in its performance when making butter
- The blending container tends to detach from the motor during use, causing interruptions
- The cleaning can be frustrating
- The lid is tricky to remove.
- Stiff buttons reduce responsiveness.
- Blade assembly housing lacks firmness.
Key Specs
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Analysis and Test Results
Performance
Smoothie
Frozen Fruit Smoothie
Protein Shake
Almond Butter
Crushed Ice
Design
In the Box
Dimensions
Build Quality
Blades
Motor Base
Blending Container
Lid
Control Panel
Extra Accessory
Usability
Ease of Blend
Noise Level
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.
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