OBERLY Portable Blender vs. iCucina Portable Bullet: The Battle of the Style

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Despite the claims from many brands, including OBERLY, that their cordless personal blenders can handle a wide range of textures, we have yet to find a model that can truly live up to those claims. In our testing, the OBERLY's performance was lackluster, producing mediocre results across a variety of blends, from protein shakes to frozen fruit smoothies to fibrous mixtures.

Similarly, the iCucina Portable Bullet delivered only moderate results in our trials, failing to meet our expectations from testing some of its peers. Nevertheless, in comparison to the OBERLY, the iCucina model was able to produce more evenly blended drinks, which had an acceptable level of smoothness that should please the majority of home cooks.

Pros & Cons

Cordless design provides excellent mobility.
Quite convenient for small batches of baby food and fresh fruit smoothies.
It’s very easy to charge the battery.

It’s good for simple plant-based blends.
Built quality is mediocre but fine for the price.
Simple design allows for straightforward use, cleaning, and storage.
It stands stably, rather than jumping around, while working.

The 175-watt motor is too weak to ensure quick, smooth blends.
In exchange to its cheap price is a relatively flimsy construction.
For a thorough blending process, it requires cutting the food into tiny particles.
Some may find it annoying to shake the blender while it is blending.

The lack of versatility.
Short power cord.

Key Specs

Dimension

H9.2 x W3.2 inches

H13.6 x W5 inches

Weight

1.0 lbs (0.5 kg)

2.5 lbs (1.1 kg)

Number of speeds

Pulse/Turbo option

Dishwasher-safe wand

Yes

Accessories

Cup Filter

An extra blending cup, two to-go lids

Where to Buy

Price at publication

$35.35

$40.41

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Analysis and Test Results

Performance

Overall Performance Scoring

0.0

4.7

Protein Shake

0.0

6.0

A batch of protein shake packed with dried blueberries, oatmeal, and almonds prepared by the iCucina Personal Blender is checked for smoothness by being drained through a stainless steel mesh strainer, with a smartphone displaying the total blending time (1 minute and 49 seconds) next to it.

Scooping a spoon of solid chunks including dried blueberries and almonds that the iCucina personal blender was unable to pulverize in the test of preparing protein shake from a stainless steel mesh strainer.

Blending Time

N/A

1 mins 50 secs

Result

Failed

Very Coarse

Frozen Fruit Smoothie

0.0

5.0

A spoon of fruity smoothie packed with blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, and mango made by the OBERLY portable blender with a smartphone displaying the total blending time ( 1 minute and 40 seconds) next to it.

To check for solid chunks, after finishing blending, the fruity smoothie made by the OBERLY personal blender is spread throughout a white paper.

Scoping a spoon of fruity smoothie from a plastic cup that is standing between the iCucina personal blender and a smartphone displaying the blending time (1 minute and 50 seconds)

After finishing blending, the fruity smoothie made by the iCucina personal blender is spread throughout a white paper.

Blending Time

2 mins

1 min 50 seconds

Result

Failed

Silky Smooth

Suction

Fibrous Greens

0.0

4.0

A glass of water combined with fibrous greens pulp produced by the iCucina Single-Serve Blender.

A glass of water with fibrous green pulp produced by the iCucina Personal Blender sinking from its top to bottom.

Blending Time

20 seconds

Result

Failed

Very Coarse

Crushed Ice Cubes

0.0

A black tray of crushed ice produced by the iCucina Single-Serve Blender being on a table.

The amount of unblended ice cubes (4.41 oz) of the iCucina single-serve blender displayed on a scale’s screen.

Ice Fineness

Coarse

Unblended Ice

100% of 6 oz

73.5% of 6 oz

Design

Overall Design Scoring

5.9

7.7

In the Box

The OBERLY personal blender lying on a table with a paper carton box, user guide, and warranty card by its sides.

The iCucina Personal Blender with a motor base and blending cup attached lying on a table with a to-go lid, a blending cup with lid, a paper carton box, and a user guide by its sides.

Dimensions

The OBERLY standing on a table, with the length of its motor base being noted to the side as 4.2 inches, and the total length and width of the unit as 9.2 inches and 3.2 inches, respectively.

The iCucina personal blender standing on a gray table, with the length of its motor base being noted to the side as 5.7 inches, and the total length and width of the unit as 13.6 inches and 5.0 inches, respectively.

Height

9.2" (23.4 cm)

13.6" (34.5 cm)

Width

3.2" (8.1 cm)

5.0" (12.7 cm)

Weight

1.0 lbs (0.5 kg)

2.5 lbs (1.1 kg)

Length

Shaft Length

Build Quality

6.5

7.5

The motor base and blending cup of the OBERLY blender.

The motor base and cup assembly of the iCucina single-serve blender lying side by side on a table.

Blades

5.0

6.0

The blade assembly features 6 stainless steel prongs attached to the OBERLY’s motor body.

Material

Stainless Steel

Type

Cross

Guard Material

Blade Count

6 blades

4 blades

Removable

Dishwasher Safe

Yes

Motor Base

Rated Voltage

N/A

120 V

Rated Power

175 Watts

300 Watts

Working Time

90 seconds

≤ 1 minute

Protection

Yes

Weight

0.5 oz (14 g)

2.0 lbs (0.9 kg)

Cord Length

NaN" (NaN cm)

Extra Feature

Silicone feet

Silicon feet, a cooling fan

Blending Cup

5.0

Two blending cups of the iCucina personal blender standing on a table, with the width of their top and bottom being noted to the side as 2.8 inches, and the total length of the unit as 8.6 inches.

Material

Plastic

Capacity

380 ml

28.0 fl oz (828.1 ml)

Weight

1.0 oz (28 g)

0.4 oz (11 g)

Dishwasher Safe

Yes

Measurement

Yes

Suitable For

Small batches

Small and Medium batches

Accessories

Lid, filter

To-go lids

Speed and Controls

Someone is measuring the noise level of the Oberly personal blender with the noise meter (65.2 dB).

Someone is measuring the noise level of the Icucina personal blender with the noise meter (97 dB).

Activation

Button

Min Speed

N/A

Max Speed

9,802 RPM

19,814 RPM

Presets

Noise Level

65 (db)

97 dB

Digital Display

Pulse Mode

Usability

Overall Usability Scoring

4.9

9.3

Hands-Free Operation

3.0

Assembly

7.5

8.0

Cleanability

8.0

8.5

Behind the Comparison

Tina PhamReviewer

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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