Magic Bullet vs Ninja Professional Plus with Auto-iQ (BN701)
Magic Bullet
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Quick verdict
Ninja Professional Plus with Auto-iQ (BN701) edges it overall, winning 3 of 4 rating categories. Magic Bullet is cheaper to start ($40 vs $120).
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 Professional Plus with Auto-iQ (BN701) if…
You’re one-touch smoothie programs at a mid-range price. More power than the BL610 plus Auto-iQ programs that pulse and pause for you: press “smoothie” and walk away. Smoother results with greens than cheaper Ninjas.
Check priceSide by side
| Magic Bullet | Ninja Professional Plus with Auto-iQ (BN701) | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 3.6/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Smoothness (greens & seeds) | 3/5 | 4.1/5 |
| Frozen fruit & ice | 2.8/5 | 4.7/5 |
| Ease of use & cleaning | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Value | 4/5 | 4.6/5 |
| Typical price | $40 | $120 |
| Type | Personal | Full-size |
| Power | 250 W | 1,400 W |
| Capacity | Small cups (about 18 oz tall cup) | 72 oz |
| Tamper | No | No |
| Dishwasher-safe | Yes (cups, top rack) | Yes |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Best for | Occasional, simple smoothies on a tiny budget | One-touch smoothie programs at a mid-range price |
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 Professional Plus with Auto-iQ (BN701): pros & cons
- Auto-iQ smoothie and frozen drink programs
- Stronger motor than entry Ninjas
- Big pitcher, dishwasher-safe
- Still not Vitamix-smooth with fibrous greens
- Loud
- Short warranty
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