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PopBabies Portable Blender vs. KOIOS Pro 850W Bullet Personal Blender Side-by-Side Comparison

PopBabies Portable Blender vs KOIOS Pro 850W Bullet Personal Blender. The choice between these two depends on your priorities: portability or versatility.

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PopBabies Portable Blender

Koios Pro 850W Bullet 

PopBabies Portable Blender vs. KOIOS Pro 850W Bullet Personal Blender

Overall Verdict

3.6
Overall Score
7.4
Overall Score
  • Performance (60%)2.3
  • Design (25%)6.1
  • Usability (15%)4.6
  • Performance (60%)7.1
  • Design (25%)8.3
  • Usability (15%)7.3

When it comes to convenience and portability, the PopBabies blender definitely has an edge over the KOIOS 800W. Its compact size and rechargeable battery make it easy to take on the go and use without the need for an electrical outlet. However, in terms of performance, the KOIOS 800W outshines it in every area, with a more powerful motor and thoughtful design.  

In our test, the KOIOS 800W performed really well in blending frozen fruit smoothies and protein shakes, producing some of the smoothest textures we've tasted. Its ability to extract nutrients from leafy greens was average, but still far better than the PopBabies. In addition, it even comes with a generous accessory package that allows for the grinding of dry ingredients. 

Without a doubt, the KOIOS 800W is the superior choice over the PopBabies. However, as these two blenders have fundamentally different designs, your final decision boils down to what you value the most: the unrivaled convenience and flexibility of a cordless blender, or the robust power and versatility that a corded model provides.

Pros & Cons

  • The cordless design allows for blending on-the-go. 
  • It is pretty useful when it comes to making small batches of baby food and fresh fruit smoothies.
  • The battery is easy to charge.
  • 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
  • It’s inadequate for blending tough ingredients like frozen fruits and raw nuts. 
  • The cup’s small capacity limits the quantity of ingredients.
  • Food must be cut into very small pieces before blending.
  • The low cost of the blender is reflected in its flimsy construction.
  • The cup’s small opening makes it messy to add ingredients.
  • The need to shake the blender during operation
  • No option for hands-free operation

Key Specs

Dimension
H10.2 x W3.3 inches
H12.2 x W5.5 inches
Weight
1.3 lbs (0.6 kg)
2.9 lbs (1.3 kg)
Number of speeds
1
1
Pulse/Turbo option
No
No
Dishwasher-safe wand
Yes
Yes
Accessories
a rubber funnel, ice cube tray
4 lids, an extra blade assembly, a cleaning brush, two extra blending cups

Where to Buy?

Price at publication
$34.11
$60.22

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Analysis and Test Results

Performance

Overall Performance Scoring
2.3
7.1

Protein Shake

2.8
9.2
A batch of protein shake prepared by the PopBabies Single-Serve Blender is checked for smoothness by being drained through a stainless steel mesh strainer, with a smartphone displaying the total blending time (3 minutes and 20 seconds) next to it.
A batch of protein shake prepared by the PopBabies Single-Serve Blender is checked for smoothness by being drained through a stainless steel mesh strainer, with a smartphone displaying the total blending time (3 minutes and 20 seconds) next to it.
Using a spoon to scoop a small smattering of dried blueberry chunks from a mesh strainer containing protein shake produced the PopBabies blender.
PopBabies Portable Blender Protein Shake Test
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.
Blending Time
3 mins 21 secs
56 secs
Result
Very Coarse
Smooth

Frozen Smoothie

4.0
8.0
A spoon of fruity smoothie packed with blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, and mango made by the PopBabies portable blender with a smartphone displaying the total blending time ( 2 minutes and 01 seconds) next to it.
A spoon of fruity smoothie packed with blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, and mango made by the PopBabies portable blender with a smartphone displaying the total blending time ( 2 minutes and 01 seconds) next to it.
To check for solid chunks, after finishing blending, the fruity smoothie made by the PopBabies personal blender is spread throughout a white paper.
PopBabies Portable Blender Frozen Fruit Smoothie Test
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.
Blending Time
2 mins
1 min 20 seconds
Result
Smooth
Silky Smooth

Fibrous Greens

0.0
5.0
A glass of water and with fibrous greens pulp produced by the PopBabies Single-Serve Blender.
A glass of water and with fibrous greens pulp produced by the PopBabies Single-Serve Blender.
PopBabies Portable Blender Fibrous Greens Test
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.
Blending Time
20 seconds
20 seconds
Result
Very Coarse
Very 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.
Ice Fineness
Failed
Coarse
Unblended Ice
100% of 6 oz
77% of 6 oz

Design

Overall Design Scoring
6.1
8.3

In The Box

The PopBabies personal blender lying on a table with a paper carton box, user guide, charging cable, funnel, and ice cube tray by its sides.
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.

Dimensions

The PopBabies portable blender 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 10.2 inches and 3.3 inches, respectively.
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.
Height
10.2" (25.9 cm)
12.2" (31.0 cm)
Width
3.3" (8.4 cm)
5.5" (14.0 cm)
Weight
1.3 lbs (0.6 kg)
2.9 lbs (1.3 kg)

Build Quality

6.5
8.0
The motor base and blending cup of the PopBabies blender.
The motor base and blending cup of the KOIOS Bullet single-serve blender lying side by side on a gray table.

Blades

6.0
7.5
A close-up of the PopBabies’s blade
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.
Material
Stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Type
Cross
Flat and Cross
Blade Count
4 blades
(Flat) 2 blades, (Cross) 4 blades
Removable
No
Yes
Dishwasher Safe
No
No

Motor Base

The PopBabies’s Motor Base
The PopBabies’s Motor Base
A close-up of the PopBabies’s motor base
The underside of the PopBabies’s 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.
Rated Voltage
N/A
120 V
Rated Power
175 Watt
850 Watt
Working Time
N/A
≤ 1 minute
Protection
Yes
No
Weight
0.8 lb
2.4 lbs (1.1 kg)
Cord Length
NaN" (NaN cm)
4.1 ft (1.2 m)
Extra Feature
No
suction feet, ventilation holes

Blending Cup

5.0
10
The PopBabies’s cup standing on a table, with its dimension being noted to the side as 2.3x8.6x3.2 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.
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).
Material
Plastic
Plastic
Capacity
16.0 fl oz (473.2 ml)
10 oz, 17 oz, and 17 oz
Weight
0.5 oz (14 g)
0.2 lb, 0.23 lb, and 0.34 lb
Dishwasher Safe
Yes
Yes
Measurement
Yes
No
Suitable For
Small batches
Small batches
Accessories
A funnel
two spout lids, one flat-top lid, one sieve lid

Speed And Controls

A close-up of the power button on the motor base of the PopBabies
A close-up of the power button on the motor base of the PopBabies
Someone is measuring the noise level of the Popbabies personal blender with the noise meter (86.4 dB).
Someone is measuring the noise level of the KOIOS personal blender with the noise meter (96.9 dB).
Activation
Button
Push
Min Speed
N/A
N/A
Max Speed
17,234 RPM
22,648 RPM
Presets
No
No
Noise Level
86 dB
97 dB
Digital Display
No
No
Pulse Mode
No
No

Usability

Overall Usability Scoring
4.6
7.3

Hand Free Operation

3.0
5.7

Assembly

7.0
10

Cleanability

7.0
9.5

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