Magic Bullet vs KitchenAid K400 Blender vs Vitamix 5300

Owners are split: many find it handy for single smoothies, sauces, dressings and grinding, easy to use and clean.

Reliability is the story with the KitchenAid K400 Blender: most owners report the jar leaking from the base, a failing bearing, grease or rusty residue, and a growing noise, often within a year or two.

Long-lasting workhorse, often bought refurbished; noisy, and awkward for small batches.

• easy to use7
• solid build6
• easy to clean4

• powerful2
• solid build1

• solid build6
• smooth blends2
• easy to clean1

• broke down14
• hard to clean1
• plastic smell1

• broke down19
• loud4
• overpriced2

• broke down4
• hard to clean1