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iCucina Portable Bullet vs. Ninja Fit Side-by-Side Comparison

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iCucina Portable Bullet

$35.97 from Amazon

Ninja Fit Personal Blender

$49.99 from Amazon(+2 more)
iCucina Portable Bullet vs. Ninja Fit

Overall Verdict

The two personal blenders exhibit significant differences in their power ratings and this inherently impacts their efficiency. The Ninja QB3001SS Fit, with its 700-watt motor, proved more than adequate at pulverizing solid ingredients, effortlessly crushing 6 ounces of ice cubes to a snow-like consistency. It also excelled in preparing frozen fruit smoothies, protein shakes, and extracting fibrous greens. In contrast, the iCucina Portable Bullet gave a subpar performance, failing to impress in every test conducted. We recommend the blender for simple blending tasks alone.

The disparity between the two blenders also becomes apparent in the quality of their build. While the iCucina is constructed from low-quality plastic parts, the Ninja QB3001SS Fit is not, giving it an overall better appearance and a more high-tech look. For an affordable all-purpose blender, the Ninja QB3001SS Fit is the more favorable option.

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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.
  • A great tool for any quick blend that involves fibrous, frozen food, raw nuts, or even ice cubes. 
  • Compact, straightforward design makes it easy to use, assemble, and clean. 
  • The blending blade is attention to detail with 4 sharp, sophisticatedly-designed prongs.
  • Coming with an affordable price is an above-average quality. 
  • Its final results were consistently smooth in all of our testing. 
  • There are extra blending cups included.
  • The lack of versatility. 
  • Short power cord.
  • It doesn’t allow for hands-free operation 
  • A little shaking is necessary for an even blend.

Key Specs

Dimension
H13.6 x W5 inches
H13 x W4.5 inches
Weight
2.5 lbs (1.1 kg)
3.1 lbs (1.4 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
2 to-go lids, and an extra 16-ounce blending cup

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
9.6

Protein Shake

6.0
9.6
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.
Ninja QB3001SS Fit Protein Shake Video
A batch of protein shake prepared by the Ninja Small Blender is checked for smoothness by being drained through a stainless steel mesh strainer, with a smartphone displaying the total blending time (50 seconds) next to it.
A tiny unblended chunk of dried blueberry left behind by the Ninja QB3001SS Fit personal blender on a stainless steel spoon.
Blending Time
1 mins 50 secs
50 secs
Result
Very Coarse
Silky Smooth

Frozen Fruit Smoothie

5.0
10
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.
Ninja QB3001SS Fit Frozen Fruits Smoothie Video
To check for solid chunks, after finishing blending, the fruity smoothie made by the Ninja blender is spread throughout a white paper with a smartphone displaying the total blending time (1 minute) next to it.
A spoon of fruity smoothie packed with blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, and mango made by the Ninja Personal Blender.
Blending Time
1 min 50 seconds
1 minute
Result
Silky Smooth
Silky Smooth
Suction

Fibrous Greens

4.0
9.5
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.
Ninja QB3001SS Fit Fibrous Greens Video
A glass of water combined with fibrous greens pulp produced by the Ninja Fit Single-Serve Blender.
A glass of water with fibrous green pulp produced by the Ninja QB3001SS Fit Personal Blender sinking from its top to bottom.
Blending Time
20 seconds
20 seconds
Result
Very Coarse
Very fine

Crushed Ice Cubes

0.0
9.0
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.
Ninja QB3001SS Fit Crushed Ice Cubes Video
A black tray of crushed ice produced by the Ninja Fit Personal Blender being on a table.
The amount of unblended ice cubes (1.17 oz) of the Ninja Fit QB3001SS single-serve blender displayed on a scale’s screen.
Ice Fineness
Coarse
Very Fine
Unblended Ice
73.5% of 6 oz
20% of 6 oz

Design

Overall Design Scoring
7.7
9.5

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.
Unboxing the Ninja QB3001SS Fit personal blender, from left to right: a paper carton box, a to-go lid, the unit’s motor base with its blending cup and blade assembly attached, an additional blending cup with to-go lid, and a user’s 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.
The Ninja Fit Personal Blender standing on a gray table, with the length of its motor base being noted to the side as 7 inches, and the total length and width of the unit as 13 inches and 4.3 inches, respectively.
Height
13.6" (34.5 cm)
13.0" (33.0 cm)
Width
5.0" (12.7 cm)
4.5" (11.4 cm)
Weight
2.5 lbs (1.1 kg)
3.1 lbs (1.4 kg)
Length
Shaft Length

Build Quality

7.5
9.5
The motor base and cup assembly of the iCucina single-serve blender lying side by side on a table.
The blending cup and motor base of the Ninja small blender lying on a white table.

Blades

6.0
9.0
A close-up of the blade assembly sporting 4 stainless steel prongs of the iCucina blender
A close-up of the blade assembly sporting 4 stainless steel prongs of the Ninja Fit single-serve blender.
Material
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Type
Cross
Cross
Guard Material
Blade Count
4 blades
4 blades
Removable
No
No
Dishwasher Safe
Yes
Yes

Motor Base

iCucina Portable Bullet Blender Motor Base
iCucina Portable Bullet Blender Motor Base
A close-up of the iCucina Motor Base
A close-up of the Ninja Fit personal blender motor base.
A close-up of the Ninja Fit personal blender motor base.
A close-up of the underside of the Ninja Fit motor base.
A close-up of the power cord featuring a 2-plug of the Ninja Fit personal blender.
Rated Voltage
120 V
110 - 120 V
Rated Power
300 Watts
700 Watts
Working Time
≤ 1 minute
≤ 1 minute
Protection
No
Yes
Weight
2.0 lbs (0.9 kg)
2.5 lbs (1.2 kg)
Cord Length
NaN" (NaN cm)
2.8 ft (0.9 m)
Extra Feature
Silicon feet, a cooling fan
Rubber grips on the bottom, cooling fan.

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.
Two blending cups with lids of the Ninja Fit personal blender stand on a gray table, with the width of their top and bottom being noted to the side as 3.2 inches and 3.5, respectively, and the total length of the unit as 8 inches.
Material
Plastic
Plastic
Capacity
28.0 fl oz (828.1 ml)
16.0 fl oz (473.2 ml)
Weight
0.4 oz (11 g)
0.6 oz (17 g)
Dishwasher Safe
Yes
Yes
Measurement
Yes
No
Suitable For
Small and Medium batches
Small batches
Accessories
To-go lids
2 to-go lids

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 Ninja Fit personal blender with the noise meter (98.5 dB).
Activation
Button
Push
Min Speed
N/A
N/A
Max Speed
19,814 RPM
21,016 RPM
Presets
No
No
Noise Level
97 dB
98 dB
Digital Display
No
No
Pulse Mode
No
No

Usability

Overall Usability Scoring
9.3
8.5

Hands-Free Operation

10
7.8

Assembly

8.0
10

Cleanability

8.5
9.0