Their Magic Bullet always packed up after a few months, which got old fast, so they moved to a sturdier NutriBullet Pro used every morning.
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77reviews43% Positive14% Mixed43% Negative
Owners are split: many find it handy for single smoothies, sauces, dressings and grinding, easy to use and clean.
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Has had a Magic Bullet for years but the silicone gaskets aged and the blades leak; replacement parts for the older version are nearly impossible to find.
Burned through a couple of Magic Bullets and got tired of replacing them, then switched to a NutriBullet Pro that handles daily frozen-fruit smoothies better.
Calls it hardly a blender: broke within a week, struggles with anything thicker than peanut butter, and one ice cube made it smell of smoke and shut off.
Their Magic Bullet lasted about six months before the replacement Nutribullet lasted almost two years.
A $15 Black Friday Magic Bullet blew up after four weeks of light use.
Makes a smoothie every day and stopped buying Magic Bullets because they just don't last; a Nutri Ninja Pro has held up with frozen fruit and ice.
Drank smoothies daily and Magic Bullets kept dying, so they gave up on them for a personal blender with a stronger motor and thicker cups.
Bought a cheap Magic Bullet and it died after about six months of smoothies three times a week.
Went through Ninjas and Nutri/Magic Bullets for smoothies and they all died too quickly: liquid got caught, lids unscrewed and made a mess, or the motor smelled like it was burning until it stopped working.
Every Magic Bullet owned eventually got a hairline crack in the plastic blade base, from center to edge, and had to be thrown away.
Had a Magic Bullet that did not hold up long term and switched to a Ninja for shakes.
Has always bought Magic Bullets because their dad used one, but they hardly ever last a year and the latest one just died. Asking for a sturdier alternative.
Has gone through several Magic Bullets and a Ninja breaking over a few years and is moving to a Vitamix.
Had the Magic Bullet and calls it trash: fine for single-serving sizes but the motors die very fast; a Ninja did much better for them.
Bought a Magic Bullet for travel smoothies after a Hamilton Beach disappointed; it was great for a month, then the motor broke.
Bought two Magic Bullets and was paying about $50 a year to replace them; the plastic under the blade grinds down after about a year.
Their Magic Bullet did not last as long as a cheap Hamilton Beach blender that has worked well for three years.
The Magic Bullet was too weak and always hit its automatic shutoff in under two minutes, so they replaced it with a NutriBullet that handles frozen fruit, ice and nuts.
Burnt out a third Magic Bullet blender, mostly used for salad dressings, and suspects either they are poorly made or they get used too hard.
Husband broke two Magic Bullets making an icy smoothie every morning before switching to a Ninja Nutri.
Their little Magic Bullet gave out mid-smoothie, prompting a move to a Vitamix.
The Bullet doesn't blend ice or frozen things to the same texture as a Vitamix, and it didn't hold up to weekly use; they killed it along with other cheap blenders.
Destroyed two Magic Bullet motors grinding spices and warns others not to suggest one for that job.
Went through two Magic Bullets in a year just blending fruit for smoothies.
Their Magic Bullet fell apart within a few months of light use.
Common questions about Magic Bullet
What do owners say about Magic Bullet?
Owners are split: many find it handy for single smoothies, sauces, dressings and grinding, easy to use and clean. A large share report the motor or base giving out within months to a couple of years, and it struggles with ice and frozen fruit. Some units last many years, so durability is a gamble.
Is Magic Bullet worth it?
Of the 35 reviews with a clear verdict, 43% are positive, 14% mixed and 43% negative. The praise mentioned most is easy to use. The most common complaint is broke down.
What do people like about Magic Bullet?
The praise reviewers mention most: easy to use (7 reviews), solid build (6 reviews) and easy to clean (4 reviews). For example: Recently bought a Magic Bullet blender for smoothies and sauces and loves it as a kitchen essential.
What are the most common complaints about Magic Bullet?
The complaints reviewers mention most: broke down (14 reviews), hard to clean (1 review) and plastic smell (1 review). For example: Their Magic Bullet did not last as long as a cheap Hamilton Beach blender that has worked well for three years.
What does the signal score of 51 mean?
It's how well reviewed Magic Bullet is, out of 100, next to the other blenders here. Two things go in: how its reviews compare with the best-reviewed appliance (positive reviews, mixed counting half, and how many reviews there are), and its own negative and mixed reviews, which take points off, so only a appliance few people are unhappy with scores in the high 90s. It's worked out from reviews only, needs at least 5 of them, and updates as new ones come in.
What are the specs of Magic Bullet?
Category: Blender. Type: Personal blender. Capacity: 20 oz. Model number: MBR-1101, MBR-1701. Power: 250 W.
Where do these Magic Bullet reviews come from?
77 are quotes from Reddit, each linked to the original. Owner reviews are checked for spam before they appear. Every review, written here or quoted, is read as positive, mixed or negative.
