Black+Decker Crush Master Blender
Score: 75/100
Magic Bullet Blender
Score: 63/100Rankings
The BLACK+DECKER Crush Master 10-Speed Blender delivers a compact design, 10 speed options and a pulse function at an affordable price, making it suitable for everyday smoothies and salsas. Its plastic jar and high noise output limit durability and comfort during heavy use. Best for budget-conscious beginners who need a space-saving blender for light tasks.
The Magic Bullet 11-Piece Blender offers a compact design, a high-torque 250 W motor and a full set of accessories for quick single-serve blends. Its limited power, single-speed operation and plastic jar restrict its ability to handle tougher tasks. Best suited for solo users or travelers who need fast, lightweight blending for soft foods.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
550 Wbest | 250 W | |
1.45 Lbest | 0.59 L | |
10best | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 102.5 dBbest | — |
| ↓ lower better | 1.13 kgbest | 1.16 kg |
18,373 rpmbest | — | |
2 yearsbest | 1 years | |
5 | 11best |
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General(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 2 years | 1 years |
Accessories(1) | ||
Number of Included Accessories | 5 | 11 |
Power & Performance(1) | ||
Motor Power (W) | 550 W | 250 W |
Design & Capacity(5) | ||
Jar Capacity (L) | 1.45 L | 0.59 L |
Jar Material | plastic/glass | plastic |
Blade Type | 4-point cross | cross |
Weight (kg) | 1.13 kg | 1.16 kg |
Dimensions (HxWxD) (cm) | 12.9x10.8x7.8 in cm | 11.61x4.48x4.01 in cm |
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Professional reviewers commend the Crush Master for its compact size, easy-clean design, and effective vortex created by the multi-level blades, making it a solid entry-level option. However, they criticize the limited blade robustness, high noise output, and the motor's tendency to move on the countertop, noting the lack of advanced controls as a drawback for more demanding users.
Everyday users appreciate the blender's affordability, straightforward push-button operation, and dishwasher-safe components, rating it highly for everyday smoothies and salsas. Recurring complaints focus on loud operation, occasional jar leaks, and insufficient power for heavy ice or frozen blends, with many noting the unit can shift during vigorous use.
“lots of nuts not processed”
Professional reviewers commend the Magic Bullet for its compact footprint, high-torque motor, and intuitive press-and-twist operation, noting it excels at quick prep of smoothies, sauces, and soft foods. However, they also point out its limited power and single-blade design make it unsuitable for hard items like nuts or ice, and it lacks the versatility of multi-speed, full-size blenders.
Everyday users appreciate the convenience of rapid 10-second recipes, the portable mug accessories, and the easy cleanup, especially for single-serve smoothies and on-the-go snacks. Common complaints focus on the blender's inability to handle nuts or ice effectively, uneven blending that requires manual shaking, and the blade not reaching the bottom of the cup.
