Magic Bullet vs Ninja Fit Personal Blender (QB3001SS)
Magic Bullet
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Quick verdict
Ninja Fit Personal Blender (QB3001SS) edges it overall, winning 4 of 4 rating categories. Magic Bullet is cheaper to start ($40 vs $60).
Choose Magic Bullet if…
You’re occasional, simple smoothies on a tiny budget. The original mini blender. Fine for soft fruit, yogurt and milk, but its small motor struggles with lots of frozen fruit, ice and leafy greens.
Check priceChoose Ninja Fit Personal Blender (QB3001SS) if…
You’re the cheapest single-serve blender that still crushes frozen fruit. Two to-go cups and a 700-watt pulse motor for about $60. Best for fruit smoothies; fibrous greens and seeds won’t be perfectly smooth.
Check priceSide by side
| Magic Bullet | Ninja Fit Personal Blender (QB3001SS) | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 3.6/5 | 4.2/5 |
| Smoothness (greens & seeds) | 3/5 | 3.6/5 |
| Frozen fruit & ice | 2.8/5 | 3.8/5 |
| Ease of use & cleaning | 4.5/5 | 4.6/5 |
| Value | 4/5 | 4.7/5 |
| Typical price | $40 | $60 |
| Type | Personal | Personal |
| Power | 250 W | 700 W |
| Capacity | Small cups (about 18 oz tall cup) | Two 16 oz cups |
| Tamper | No | No |
| Dishwasher-safe | Yes (cups, top rack) | Yes (cups) |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Best for | Occasional, simple smoothies on a tiny budget | The cheapest single-serve blender that still crushes frozen fruit |
Magic Bullet: pros & cons
- Cheapest way to make a smoothie
- Tiny
- Comes with several cups and lids
- Weak with ice and frozen fruit
- Gritty with greens
- Motor can overheat on long blends
Ninja Fit Personal Blender (QB3001SS): pros & cons
- Very affordable
- Two cups with to-go lids
- Small and light
- 16-oz cups are small
- Pulse-only control
- Leaves some texture with kale