Magic Bullet MBR-1701 17-Piece Express Mixing Set
- Personal Size Blender
- 16 fl oz
- 200 watts
- Corded electric
- Better rated than 67%
- More reviewed than 90%
A compact personal blender reviewers rely on daily for smoothies and small grinding jobs, with reports that build quality on newer units doesn't always match older ones.
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How it ranks among the 21 personal size blenders we track
4.4★ across 5,300 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
5,300 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
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The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 21 personal size blenders we track - how the scorecard works · full personal size blenders data report. Confidence: medium - useful but incomplete evidence.Last refreshed Jun 13, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
A 17-piece personal blending set built around a compact power base, 2 blades and a mix of cups and mugs, designed to chop, blend and grind in short bursts rather than run like a full-size blender.
It's designed around small jobs done quickly: press the cup down onto the base and it runs, with no separate buttons. Reviewers describe replacing several bulkier appliances, coffee grinders, food processors, smoothie makers, with this single small unit, though at least one long-term owner found a replacement unit felt lower quality than the one it replaced after years of use.
- 17 pieces: power base, 2 blades, cups and mugs
- Microwave- and freezer-safe cups and mugs
- Dishwasher-safe parts
- Includes recipe book
Who it's for
Fits people making single-serving smoothies, protein shakes, salad dressings, or grinding small batches like flax seed or coffee, especially in a kitchen with limited counter space. Less suited to anyone needing larger batch sizes or heavier-duty blending than a personal-size cup allows.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Long-time owners describe the Magic Bullet replacing several separate appliances for daily smoothies, shakes and grinding tasks, and multiple reviewers cited its compact size as the reason it stays out on the counter. One reviewer who bought a replacement after a decade of use with an older unit found the newer one broke within several months and felt lower quality.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- One-touch operation, no separate buttons
- Includes a grinding blade for coffee, flax and nuts
- Compact footprint fits tight counter space
- Small cup sizes limit batch quantity
- One reviewer's replacement unit failed within months
Performance notes
There are no buttons: loading ingredients into a cup or mug, twisting on a blade, and pressing down onto the power base runs the motor, with results reviewers describe as ready in about 10 seconds. Heavier ingredients need to go in first so the blade can reach them, and it includes a grinding blade for tasks like flax seed or coffee that many personal blenders skip.
Specifications
| Brand | Magic Bullet |
|---|---|
| Model | MBR-1701 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 1 ounce |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 8.5 × 13 × 10.5 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 16 fl oz |
| Number of Speeds | 1 |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 200 watts |
| Power Source | Corded electric |
| Voltage | 230 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Container Material | Plastic |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Blade Material | Stainless Steel |
| Color | Coffee |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 17 |
| Included Components | 17 Set |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Type | Limited |
| Warranty Description | 1 year |
| Other details | |
| Control Type | Push button |
| Container Count | 6 |
| Is the item dishwasher safe | Yes |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Adjustable Speed Control |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Blending, Chopping, Coffee, Crushing, Grinding, Ice Crush, Juices, Mixing, Pulse, Pureeing, Whipping |
| Part Number | MBR-1701 |
| Item Type Name | Blender |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in personal size blenders.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magic Bullet MBR-1701 17-Piece Express Mixing SetThis product | 4.4 / 5 | 5,300 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Nutribullet Pro1000 Light GrayNutriBullet | 4.6 / 5 | 4,800 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Ninja BN401-A Nutri Pro Compact Personal BlenderNinja | 4.6 / 5 | 205 | 4.2 / 5 |
| KOIOS Smoothie BlenderKOIOS | 4.4 / 5 | 3,977 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Elite Gourmet EPB-1800A# 17-Piece Personal Drink Mixer BlenderElite Gourmet | 4.0 / 5 | 3,600 | 4.1 / 5 |
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Questions about the Magic Bullet MBR-1701
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
How does the Magic Bullet turn on?
There are no buttons; twisting a blade onto a loaded cup and pressing it down onto the power base runs the motor.
Does it include a grinding blade for coffee or flax seed?
Yes, it comes with a separate grinding blade that reviewers use for flax seed and coffee beans, which many personal blenders don't include.
How long does it typically last?
Reviewers report mixed results: some units lasted around a decade, while one buyer's replacement unit broke after several months of use.