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BLACK+DECKER FusionBlade vs NutriBullet 900-Watt Pro Side-by-Side Comparison

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BLACK+DECKER FusionBlade vs NutriBullet 900-Watt Pro: The Comparison for Your Best Fit

Overall Verdict

As you’d expect with a high-powered personal blender, the NutriBullet 900-Watt Pro provided us with a testing smoothie that couldn’t be smoother. And the same was true for other tests, from making protein shakes, to crushing ice and extracting nutrients from leafy veggies.

At around $30, the BLACK+DECKER FusionBlade is quite a performance bargain. The lack of power was evident in the blending time in every test, but the results it churned out were nearly as smooth , except for the crushed ice.

There aren’t many similarities between the two in terms of overall design. The NutriBullet 900-Watt Pro is a no-fuss personal blender with a larger base and more well-built components. Whereas the BLACK+DECKER FusionBlade looks sportier and more compact, but it’s not as sturdy nor as pleasant to use.  

In conclusion, the NutriBullet 900-Watt Pro is a better personal blender and the BLACK+DECKER FusionBlade is quite a good value in its market segment. Given the discrepancy in their price, the choice between the two may be more about your budget than any other factor.

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Pros & Cons

  • It offers consistent performance.
  • There is an extra blending jar with twist-on travel lids included.
  • The motor is more than sufficient for light-duty tasks. 
  • It has a fetching, well-finished, and simple design.
  • It is very easy to assemble and use. 
  • Stainless steel extractor blades are tough enough to power through even solid ingredients like ice cubes.
  • BPA-free plastic cups are durable and dishwasher safe. 
  • Hands-free operation offers superior convenience 
  • Motor base is very stable.
  • It doesn’t allow for hands-free operation
  • A better blade assembly could make blending more efficient.
  • It's difficult to clean the blades’ undersides.

Key Specs

Dimension
H14.5 x W5.5 inches
H14.7 x W5.4 inches
Weight
2.3 lbs (1.0 kg)
4.6 lbs (2.1 kg)
Number of speeds
1
1
Pulse/Turbo option
No
No
Dishwasher-safe wand
Yes
Yes
Accessories
Two to-go lid, an extra blending cup
2 to-go lids, 2 cup rings, 2 handled cup rings, an extra 32-ounce blending cup

Where to Buy

Price at publication
$28.47
$87.62

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Analysis and Test Results

Performance

Overall Performance Scoring
6.1
9.8

Protein Shake

7.2
10
BLACK+DECKER FusionBlade Protein Shake Video
A batch of protein shake prepared by the Black and Decker PB1002 blender is checked for smoothness by being drained through a stainless steel mesh strainer, with a smartphone displaying the total blending time (2 minutes) next to it.
A tiny piece of dried blueberries scooped from a mesh strainer containing protein shake produced by the Black+Decker single-serve blender by a stainless steel spoon.
NutriBullet 900-Watt Pro Protein Shake Video
A batch of protein shake prepared by the Nutri Ninja Blender Pro is checked for smoothness by being drained through a stainless steel mesh strainer, with a smartphone displaying the total blending time (39 seconds) next to its.
Blending Time
2 mins 01 sec
40 secs
Result
Smooth
Silky Smooth

Frozen Fruit Smoothie

6.0
10
BLACK+DECKER FusionBlade Frozen Fruit Smoothie Video
To check for solid chunks, after finishing blending, the fruity smoothie made by the Black+Decker Fusionblade Personal Blender is spread throughout a white paper with a smartphone displaying the total blending time (1 minute and 40 seconds) next to it.
 A spoon of fruity smoothie packed with blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, and mango made by the Black+Decker Fusionblade 12-Speed  Blender.
NutriBullet 900-Watt Pro Frozen Fruits Smoothie Video
To check for solid chunks, after finishing blending, the fruity smoothie made by the Nutribullet Pro Nutrient Extractor being spread throughout a white paper with a smartphone displaying the total blending time (50 seconds) next to its.
A spoon of fruity smoothie packed with blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, and mango made by the Nutribullet Pro 900-watt Personal Blender.
Blending Time
1 min 40 seconds
50 seconds
Result
Silky Smooth
Silky Smooth
Suction

Fibrous Greens

7.0
9.0
BLACK+DECKER FusionBlade Fibrous Greens Video
A glass of water with fibrous greens pulp produced by the Black+Decker Fusionblade Single-Serve Blender.
A glass of water with fibrous green pulp produced by the Black+Decker Fusionblade Personal Blender sinking from its top to bottom.
NutriBullet 900-Watt Pro Fibrous Greens Video
A glass of water combined with fibrous greens pulp produced by the Nutribullet Pro Single-Serve Blender.
A glass of water with fibrous green pulp produced by the Nutribullet Pro 900-watt Personal Blender sinking from its top to bottom.
Blending Time
20 seconds
20 seconds
Result
Coarse
Fine

Crushed Ice Cubes

0.0
10
BLACK+DECKER FusionBlade Crushed Ice Video
A black tray of crushed ice produced by the Black+Decker Fusionblade 12-Speed Personal Blender being on a table.
The amount of unblended ice cubes (4.76 oz) of the Black+Decker Fusionblade single-serve blender displayed on a scale’s screen.
NutriBullet 900-Watt Pro Crushed Ice Cubes Video
A black tray of crushed ice produced by the Nutribullet Pro 900-watt Personal Blender being on a table.
The amount of unblended ice cubes (0.17 oz) of the NutriBullet single-serve blender displayed on a scale’s screen.
Ice Fineness
Chunky
Very Fine
Unblended Ice
79% of 6 oz
3% of 6 oz

Design

Overall Design Scoring
7.4
9.7

In the Box

The Black+Decker Fusionblade lying on a table with its additional accessories, including an extra blending cup with lid, a to-go lid, a paper carton box, and owner’s manuals.
The NutriBullet Pro 900-watt personal blender lying on a gray table with its accessories by its side, including two blending cups, two to-go lids, two handled cup rings, two cup rings, a paper carton box, a recipe book, and owner’s manuals.

Dimensions

The Black+Decker Fusionblade personal blender standing on a gray table, with the length of its motor base being noted to the side as 6.8 inches, and the total length and width of the unit as 14.5 inches and 5.5 inches, respectively.
The NutriBullet Pro 900-watt personal blender standing on a gray table, with the length of its motor base being noted to the side as 8 inches, and the total length and width of the unit as 14.7 inches and 5.4 inches, respectively.
Height
14.5" (36.8 cm)
14.7" (37.3 cm)
Width
5.5" (14.0 cm)
5.4" (13.7 cm)
Weight
2.3 lbs (1.0 kg)
4.6 lbs (2.1 kg)
Length
Shaft Length

Build Quality

7.0
9.5
The motor base and blending cup of the Black+Decker Fusionblade single-serve blender lying side by side on a gray table.
The motor base and blending cup of the NutriBullet Pro single-serve blender lying side by side on a gray table.

Blades

6.0
10
A close-up of the blade assembly featuring 2 prongs of the Black+Decker Fusionblade personal blender.
A close-up of the blade assembly featuring 6 prongs of the NutriBullet Pro personal blender.
A close-up of the blade assembly featuring 6 prongs of the NutriBullet Pro personal blender.
The blade assembly featuring 6 prongs of the NutriBullet Pro personal blender being on a gray table.
Material
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Type
Flat
Cross
Guard Material
Blade Count
2 blades
6 blades
Removable
No
No
Dishwasher Safe
Yes
No

Motor Base

The motor base of the Black+Decker Fusionblade personal blender standing on a white table.
The motor base of the Black+Decker Fusionblade personal blender standing on a white table.
A close-up of the motor base of the Black+Decker Fusionblade personal blender.
A close-up of the underside of the Black+Decker Fusionblade motor base.
A close-up of the power plug in the underside of the Black+Decker Fusionblade motor base.
A close-up of the motor base of the 900-watt NutriBullet Pro personal blender.
A close-up of the motor base of the 900-watt NutriBullet Pro personal blender.
A close-up of the underside of the NutriBullet’s motor base.
A close-up of the power plug, silicone feet, and cooling fan in the underside of the NutriBullet’s motor base.
Rated Voltage
120V
110 - 120 V
Rated Power
275 Watt
900 Watt
Working Time
N/A
≤ 1 minute
Protection
No
No
Weight
1.9 lbs (0.9 kg)
3.7 lbs (1.7 kg)
Cord Length
2.3" (5.8 cm)
2.5 ft (0.8 m)
Extra Feature
rubber feets
Silicon feet

Blending Cup

10
10
Two blending cups of the Black+Decker Fusionblade personal blender standing on a table, with the width of their top and bottom being noted to the side as 4 inches and 3, respectively, and the total length of the unit as 9 inches.
Two blending cups of the Black+Decker Fusionblade personal blender standing on a table, with the width of their top and bottom being noted to the side as 4 inches and 3, respectively, and the total length of the unit as 9 inches.
The blending cup of theBlack+Decker Fusionblade personal blender standing on a table with dimension measurements written to the side (4x9x3 inches).
Two blending cup of the NutriBullet Pro 900-watt personal blender standing on a gray table, with the width of their top and bottom being noted to the side as 4.5 inches and 2.9, respectively, and the total length of the unit as 9.4 inches.
Material
Plastic
Plastic
Capacity
20 oz
32.0 fl oz (946.4 ml)
Weight
0.3 lb
0.8 oz (23 g)
Dishwasher Safe
Yes
Yes
Measurement
Yes
No
Suitable For
Small batches
Small and medium batches
Accessories
Travel lids
2 to-go lids, 2 cup rings, 2 handled rings

Speed and Controls

Someone is measuring the noise level of the Black+Decker personal blender with the noise meter (89 dB).
Someone is measuring the noise level of the NutriBullet personal blender with the noise meter (97.4 dB).
Activation
Button
Twist and Push
Min Speed
N/A
N/A
Max Speed
21,386 RPM
20,807 RPM
Presets
No
No
Noise Level
88 dB
97 dB
Digital Display
No
No
Pulse Mode
No
No

Usability

Overall Usability Scoring
7.0
9.7

Hands-Free Operation

5.3
10

Assembly

10
9.5

Cleanability

9.0
9.0