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La Reveuse vs. iCucina Portable Bullet Side-by-Side Comparison

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La Reveuse vs. iCucina Portable Bullet

Overall Verdict

During the tests, the La Reveuse performed well in producing smooth and nutrient-rich drinks, especially green smoothies and frozen fruit smoothies. It was able to liquify oatmeal and produce a well-balanced smoothie in a relatively short amount of time too. However, it was not able to crush ice cubes efficiently due to its relatively weak motor and blade assembly.

The iCucina and its 300-watt motor was unable to perform well in other tests compared to the La Reveuse, although both blenders struggled to crush ice or to pulverize raw nuts and dried fruits. With all of their shared weaknesses we recommend the La Reveuse over the iCucina for overall efficiency. Still, the iCucina is not a bad choice at all when it comes to processing fresh plant-based ingredients.

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Pros & Cons

  • Extra blending cup and twist-on travel lid make this blender perfect for those who are always on the go.
  • It boasts a consistent and dependable performance. 
  • The motor doesn’t struggle much to handle frozen fruits. 
  •  User-friendly design allows for easy control and operation.
  • 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.
  • The narrow design makes the blending cup tricky to clean. 
  • The blending cup's small opening makes it quite messy to add food, especially powders.
  • The lack of versatility. 
  • Short power cord.

Key Specs

Dimension
H13.7 x W4.9 inches
H13.6 x W5 inches
Weight
2.0 lbs (0.9 kg)
2.5 lbs (1.1 kg)
Number of speeds
1
1
Pulse/Turbo option
No
No
Dishwasher-safe wand
No
Yes
Accessories
An extra blending cup, two to-go lids
An extra blending cup, two to-go lids

Where to Buy

Price at publication
$31.89
$40.41

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Analysis and Test Results

Performance

Overall Performance Scoring
6.8
4.7

Protein Shake

6.7
6.0
La Reveuse Personal Blender Protein Shake Test
A batch of protein shake prepared by the La Reveuse is checked for smoothness by being drained through a stainless steel mesh strainer, with a smartphone displaying the total blending time (1 minute and 20 seconds) next to it.
Using a spoon to scoop fruit chunks from a mesh strainer containing protein shake produced by the La Reveuse.
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.
Blending Time
1 min 21 secs
1 mins 50 secs
Result
Coarse
Very Coarse

Frozen Fruit Smoothie

8.0
5.0
La Reveuse Personal Blender Frozen Fruit Smoothie Test
A spoon of fruity smoothie packed with blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, and mango made by the La Reveuse portable blender with a smartphone displaying the total blending time ( 1 minute and 20 seconds) next to it.
To check for solid chunks, after finishing blending, the fruity smoothie made by the La Reveuse is spread throughout a white paper.
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.
Blending Time
1 mins 20 seconds
1 min 50 seconds
Result
Silky Smooth
Silky Smooth
Suction

Fibrous Greens

8.5
4.0
La Reveuse Personal Blender Fibrous Greens Test
A glass of water with fibrous green pulp produced by the La Reveuse sinking from its top to bottom.
A glass of water and fibrous greens pulp produced by the La Reveuse Single-Serve Blender.
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.
Blending Time
20 seconds
20 seconds
Result
Fine
Very Coarse

Crushed Ice Cubes

0.0
0.0
La Reveuse Personal Blender Crushed Ice Test
The La Reveuse left behind 5.13 oz unblended ice (Cre: Nguyen Ntk/HealthyKitchen101)
A black tray of crushed ice produced by the La Reveuse Personal Blender being on a table.
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.
Ice Fineness
Coarse
Coarse
Unblended Ice
85.5% of 6 oz
73.5% of 6 oz

Design

Overall Design Scoring
7.4
7.7

In the Box

The  La Reveuse 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 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.

Dimensions

The La Reveuse personal blender standing on a gray table, with the length of its motor base being noted to the side as 6.5 inches, and the total length and width of the unit as 13.7 inches and 4.9 inches, respectively.
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.
Height
13.7" (34.8 cm)
13.6" (34.5 cm)
Width
4.9" (12.4 cm)
5.0" (12.7 cm)
Weight
2.0 lbs (0.9 kg)
2.5 lbs (1.1 kg)
Length
Shaft Length

Build Quality

7.0
7.5
The motor base and blending cup of the La Reveuse single-serve blender lying side by side on a table.
The motor base and cup assembly of the iCucina single-serve blender lying side by side on a table.

Blades

6.0
6.0
A close-up of the La Reveuse blade assembly.
A close-up of the La Reveuse blade assembly.
A close-up of the underside of the La Reveuse blade assembly
A close-up of the blade assembly sporting 4 stainless steel prongs of the iCucina blender
Material
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Type
Cross
Cross
Guard Material
4 blades
Blade Count
4
4 blades
Removable
No
No
Dishwasher Safe
No
Yes

Motor Base

A close-up of the La Reveuse motor base
A close-up of the La Reveuse motor base
A close-up of the motor base and power cord of the La Reveuse
A close-up of the motor base and power plug of the La Reveuse
iCucina Portable Bullet Blender Motor Base
iCucina Portable Bullet Blender Motor Base
A close-up of the iCucina Motor Base
Rated Voltage
120 V
120 V
Rated Power
300 Watt
300 Watts
Working Time
≤ 1 minute
≤ 1 minute
Protection
N/A
No
Weight
1.7 lbs (0.8 kg)
2.0 lbs (0.9 kg)
Cord Length
2.6 ft (0.8 m)
NaN" (NaN cm)
Extra Feature
Rubber suction feet
Silicon feet, a cooling fan

Blending Cup

10
10
Two blending cups of the La Reveuse personal blender standing on a table, with the measurements written to the side (2.9x9x2.9 inches).
Two blending cups of the La Reveuse personal blender standing on a table, with the measurements written to the side (2.9x9x2.9 inches).
The La Reveuse Lid
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.
Material
Plastic
Plastic
Capacity
18 ounces
28.0 fl oz (828.1 ml)
Weight
0.3 lb
0.4 oz (11 g)
Dishwasher Safe
No
Yes
Measurement
No
Yes
Suitable For
Small batches
Small and Medium batches
Accessories
To-go lids
To-go lids

Speed and Controls

Someone is measuring the noise level of the Icucina personal blender with the noise meter (97 dB).
Activation
Twist
Button
Min Speed
N/A
N/A
Max Speed
20,018 RPM
19,814 RPM
Presets
No
No
Noise Level
97 dB
97 dB
Digital Display
No
No
Pulse Mode
No
No

Usability

Overall Usability Scoring
9.2
9.3

Hands-Free Operation

9.3
10

Assembly

10
8.0

Cleanability

8.0
8.5