Buy the Ninja Nutri-Plus Personal Blender.

More motor, tougher build, bigger cups - the Magic Bullet just can't keep up.

What was compared

Ninja Nutri-Plus Personal Blender, 900PW, (3) 20oz Cups, Silver, BN301 | 900-peak-watt pus... — $69.98
Magic Bullet Blender, Small, Silver, 11 Piece Set : Beauty & Personal Care — $54.94

1. 900 watts crushes what 250 watts can't
The Ninja's 900-peak-watt motor rips through ice and whole fruit that the Magic Bullet's 250-watt motor chokes on. Reviewers of the Magic Bullet specifically flag frozen ingredients and ice cubes not grinding down properly.
2. Magic Bullet breaks, Ninja keeps running
Owners report Magic Bullets dying after 7 months or 'minimal use,' with multiple guests noting durability failures. Ninja owners describe it as well-built and reliable for the price, with far fewer breakage complaints.
3. Three big cups beat two small ones
The Ninja ships with three 20oz cups plus spout lids, so you can blend, store, and drink without washing between uses. The Magic Bullet gives you a tall and short cup that hold less and run out faster on busy mornings.
4. More versatile, easier to actually clean
Direct comparisons of these two brands' personal blenders find the Ninja line more versatile and easier to clean than the Magic Bullet line. That means less scraping stuck puree off narrow blades day after day.
5. Yes, the Magic Bullet is $15 cheaper. Skip it anyway.
Saving $15 upfront means nothing if the motor can't crush ice or the unit quits in under a year, and that's exactly what buyers report with the Magic Bullet. The Ninja's stronger motor and sturdier build make it the better long-term buy, not just the pricier one.