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iCucina Portable Bullet vs. KOIOS Pro 850W Bullet Side-by-Side Comparison

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iCucina Portable Bullet

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Koios Pro 850W Bullet

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iCucina Portable Bullet vs. KOIOS Pro 850W Bullet

Overall Verdict

After thorough evaluation, we strongly recommend the KOIOS Pro 850W Bullet over the iCucina Portable Bullet for those in need of a budget-friendly personal blender that can handle a variety of tasks.

While both blenders fall within the same price range, the KOIOS 850W Bullet offers wider versatility. In our testing, some of its outputs still contained small chunks, particularly with the fibrous mixtures, but overall its products were all smoother blends than those of the rival. 

Furthermore, the KOIOS Pro 850W Bullet has a sleeker and more modern design that adds to its overall appeal. Its extra accessories, including the flat blade assembly for dry grinding and the sieve lid for seasoning, make it a more practical tool in the kitchen as well.

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Pros & Cons

  • It’s good for simple plant-based blends.
  • Built quality is mediocre but fine for the price.
  • Simple design allows for straightforward use, cleaning, and storage. 
  • It stands stably, rather than jumping around, while working.
  • Competitive price tag 
  • Extra extractor blade for dry blending 
  • Powerful motor allows for a wide range of tasks 
  • Two blending cups are included 
  • Intuitive to use 
  • The blades can be removed from the base for thorough cleaning
  • The lack of versatility. 
  • Short power cord.
  • No option for hands-free operation

Key Specs

Dimension
H13.6 x W5 inches
H12.2 x W5.5 inches
Weight
2.5 lbs (1.1 kg)
2.9 lbs (1.3 kg)
Number of speeds
1
1
Pulse/Turbo option
No
No
Dishwasher-safe wand
Yes
Yes
Accessories
An extra blending cup, two to-go lids
4 lids, an extra blade assembly, a cleaning brush, two extra blending cups

Where to Buy

Price at publication
$40.41
$60.22
$35.97 at Amazon
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Analysis and Test Results

Performance

Overall Performance Scoring
4.7
7.1

Protein Shake

6.0
9.2
iCucina Portable Bullet Blender Protein Shake Test
A batch of protein shake packed with dried blueberries, oatmeal, and almonds prepared by the iCucina Personal Blender is checked for smoothness by being drained through a stainless steel mesh strainer, with a smartphone displaying the total blending time (1 minute and 49 seconds) next to it.
Scooping a spoon of solid chunks including dried blueberries and almonds that the iCucina personal blender was unable to pulverize in the test of preparing protein shake from a stainless steel mesh strainer.
KOIOS 850W Bullet Protein Shake Video
A batch of protein shake packed with dried blueberries, oatmeal, and almonds prepared by the KOIOS Bullet Personal Blender is checked for smoothness by being drained through a stainless steel mesh strainer, with a smartphone displaying the total blending time (56 seconds) next to it.
A couple of unblended almond chunks of the KOIOS Bullet being scooped from the mesh strainer with a stainless steel spoon.
Blending Time
1 mins 50 secs
56 secs
Result
Very Coarse
Smooth

Frozen Fruit Smoothie

5.0
8.0
iCucina Portable Bullet Blender Frozen Fruit Smoothie Test
Scoping a spoon of fruity smoothie from a plastic cup that is standing between the iCucina personal blender and a smartphone displaying the blending time (1 minute and 50 seconds)
After finishing blending, the fruity smoothie made by the iCucina personal blender is spread throughout a white paper.
KOIOS 850W Frozen Fruit Smoothie Video
To check for solid chunks, after finishing blending, the fruity smoothie made by the KOIOS Bullet single-serve blender is spread throughout a white paper with a smartphone displaying the total blending time ( 1 minute and 20 seconds) next to it.
A spoon of fruity smoothie packed with blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, and mango made by the KOIOS Bullet Blender.
Blending Time
1 min 50 seconds
1 min 20 seconds
Result
Silky Smooth
Silky Smooth
Suction

Fibrous Greens

4.0
5.0
iCucina Portable Bullet Blender Fibrous Greens Test
A glass of water combined with fibrous greens pulp produced by the iCucina Single-Serve Blender.
A glass of water with fibrous green pulp produced by the iCucina Personal Blender sinking from its top to bottom.
KOIOS 850W Fibrous Greens Video
A glass of water with fibrous greens pulp produced by the KOIOS Bullet Single-Serve Blender.
A glass of water with fibrous green pulp produced by the KOIOS Bullet Personal Blender sinking from its top to bottom.
Blending Time
20 seconds
20 seconds
Result
Very Coarse
Very Coarse

Crushed Ice Cubes

0.0
0.0
iCucina Portable Bullet Blender Crushed Ice Test
A black tray of crushed ice produced by the iCucina Single-Serve Blender being on a table.
The amount of unblended ice cubes (4.41 oz) of the iCucina single-serve blender displayed on a scale’s screen.
KOIOS 850W Crushed Ice Video
A black tray of crushed ice produced by the KOIOS Personal Blender being on a table.
The amount of unblended ice cubes (4.61 oz) of the KOIOS Bullet single-serve blender displayed on a scale’s screen.
Ice Fineness
Coarse
Coarse
Unblended Ice
73.5% of 6 oz
77% of 6 oz

Design

Overall Design Scoring
7.7
8.3

In the Box

The iCucina Personal Blender with a motor base and blending cup attached lying on a table with a to-go lid, a blending cup with lid, a paper carton box, and a user guide by its sides.
The KOIOS Bullet personal blender lying on a table with its accessories, including two lids, two additional blending cup with lids, a paper carton box, an additional blade assembly, a cleaning brush, and a user guide.

Dimensions

The iCucina personal blender standing on a gray table, with the length of its motor base being noted to the side as 5.7 inches, and the total length and width of the unit as 13.6 inches and 5.0 inches, respectively.
Koios Pro 850W Bullet Personal Blender standing on a gray table, with the length of its motor base being noted to the side as 7.2 inches, and the total length and width of the unit as 12.2 inches and 5.5 inches, respectively.
Height
13.6" (34.5 cm)
12.2" (31.0 cm)
Width
5.0" (12.7 cm)
5.5" (14.0 cm)
Weight
2.5 lbs (1.1 kg)
2.9 lbs (1.3 kg)
Length
Shaft Length

Build Quality

7.5
8.0
The motor base and cup assembly of the iCucina single-serve blender lying side by side on a table.
The motor base and blending cup of the KOIOS Bullet single-serve blender lying side by side on a gray table.

Blades

6.0
7.5
A close-up of the blade assembly sporting 4 stainless steel prongs of the iCucina blender
A close-up of the flat blade assembly featuring 2 prongs of the KOIOS Bullet personal blender.
A close-up of the flat blade assembly featuring 2 prongs of the KOIOS Bullet personal blender.
A close-up of the blade assembly featuring 4 prongs of the KOIOS Bullet personal blender.
Material
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Type
Cross
Flat and Cross
Guard Material
Blade Count
4 blades
(Flat) 2 blades, (Cross) 4 blades
Removable
No
Yes
Dishwasher Safe
Yes
No

Motor Base

iCucina Portable Bullet Blender Motor Base
iCucina Portable Bullet Blender Motor Base
A close-up of the iCucina Motor Base
The motor base of the KOIOS Bullet personal blender standing on a white table.
The motor base of the KOIOS Bullet personal blender standing on a white table.
A close-up of the motor base of the KOIOS Bullet personal blender.
Rated Voltage
120 V
120 V
Rated Power
300 Watts
850 Watt
Working Time
≤ 1 minute
≤ 1 minute
Protection
No
No
Weight
2.0 lbs (0.9 kg)
2.4 lbs (1.1 kg)
Cord Length
NaN" (NaN cm)
4.1 ft (1.2 m)
Extra Feature
Silicon feet, a cooling fan
suction feet, ventilation holes

Blending Cup

10
10
Two blending cups of the iCucina personal blender standing on a table, with the width of their top and bottom being noted to the side as 2.8 inches, and the total length of the unit as 8.6 inches.
Three blending cups of the KOIOS Bullet on a table, with dimension measurements written to the side. The first cup is measured 3.4x4x2.2 inches, second cup is 3.4x6.5x2.2 inches, third cup is 3.4x6.5x2.2 inches.
Three blending cups of the KOIOS Bullet on a table, with dimension measurements written to the side. The first cup is measured 3.4x4x2.2 inches, second cup is 3.4x6.5x2.2 inches, third cup is 3.4x6.5x2.2 inches.
The blending cup of the KOIOS Bullet personal blender standing on a table with dimension measurements written to the side (3.4x4x2.2 inches).
The blending cup of the KOIOS Bullet personal blender standing on a table with dimension measurements written to the side (3.4x6.5x2.2 inches).
Material
Plastic
Plastic
Capacity
28.0 fl oz (828.1 ml)
10 oz, 17 oz, and 17 oz
Weight
0.4 oz (11 g)
0.2 lb, 0.23 lb, and 0.34 lb
Dishwasher Safe
Yes
Yes
Measurement
Yes
No
Suitable For
Small and Medium batches
Small batches
Accessories
To-go lids
two spout lids, one flat-top lid, one sieve lid

Speed and Controls

Someone is measuring the noise level of the Icucina personal blender with the noise meter (97 dB).
Someone is measuring the noise level of the KOIOS personal blender with the noise meter (96.9 dB).
Activation
Button
Push
Min Speed
N/A
N/A
Max Speed
19,814 RPM
22,648 RPM
Presets
No
No
Noise Level
97 dB
97 dB
Digital Display
No
No
Pulse Mode
No
No

Usability

Overall Usability Scoring
9.3
7.3

Hands-Free Operation

10
5.7

Assembly

8.0
10

Cleanability

8.5
9.5