Nutribullet Pro 900 blender review: compact and convenient

Can the Nutribullet Pro 900 blender tackle sauces, smoothies and dips with ease? We find out

Nutribullet Pro 900 walnut dip
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TechRadar Verdict

Compact and convenient, the Nutribullet Pro 900 (just the 900 in the UK) is perfect for smaller kitchens, delivering around two portions at a time. There's only one setting, but it offers you 50% more power than the original Nutribullet, with the speedy blade delivering super-smooth results. I found it to be fast and efficient, although for thicker smoothies and dips I did have to give the bowl a shake mid-way through to dislodge ingredients sticking to the sides.

Pros

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    Simple to use

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    Very smooth results

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    Ideal for smaller kitchens

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    Crushes ice and breaks down nuts, seeds and vegetables with ease

Cons

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    Only one speed

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    No automatic pulse setting

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    Not ideal for large batches

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    Ingredients can get stuck to sides

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Nutribullet Pro 900 blender: two minute review

The Nutribullet Pro 900 (also known as the Nutribullet 900 Series in the UK and Australia) is a simple, powerful and easy to store blender from one of the biggest brands in this area. I put one to the test to see how it compares to the rest of the best blenders on the market, and was impressed.

For instant results when preparing dips, sauces, and smoothies, the Nutribullet Pro 900 is a great mid-range blender. It features an extractor blade that spins an impressive 24,000 RPM, which is 50% more power than the original Nutribullet. The design is relatively compact and won't take up too much room on your worktop, and its powerful motor is great for making silky smooth drinks, sauces, and drips quickly.

Nutribullet Pro 900 box

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I'd say this model is a good for for two-person households, as the capacity isn't huge. If you're looking to whizz up larger portions, you may want to invest in one of the brand’s more traditional countertop blenders such as the Nutribullet Smart Touch Blender, which has a bigger capacity. (Or alternatively, if you need something ultra-lightweight just for smoothies, head to our Nutribullet Magic Bullet Portable Blender
review
for a closer look at the to-go model.) 

For this review, I tested the UK model, which may differ slightly in configuration from the other territories. 

Nutribullet Pro 900 blender review: price & availability

With its 900-watt motor, this is a mid-range Nutribullet blender, but a powerful one. If budgets won’t stretch to its very reasonable $99.99 / £89.99 / AU$119.95 price tag, you can spend a little less and buy the equally efficient 600-watt Nutribullet 600 Series ($69.99 / £69.99 / $99.95). If you want to invest in the brand’s most powerful model, you can choose the Nutribullet 1200 Pro+ ($119.99 / £119.99  / $189.95), which is double the power of the original Nutribullet. Here's a quick rundown of how the different models in the range compare on price:

Depending on your region, you can buy the Nutribullet Pro 900 that we’ve taken a closer look at here as either as a 4-piece set, or as a seven piece set.

The seven-piece set seems to generally be better value as for the extra spend you get a tall cup and an oversized cup that can be sealed with either a ‘stay-fresh’ resealable lid or a flip-top lid for use on the go. It’s worth noting that for optimum performance, Nutribullet suggests you replace the extractor blade every six months, which is something to bear in mind as these cost around $15 / £10 / AU$20.    

  • Value for money score: 4 out of 5

Nutribullet Pro 900 review: design

  •  Simple to use push, twist and blend design  
  •  Stylish Champagne finish 
  •  Dishwasher safe BPA-free cups  

With its eyecatching Champagne finish base, silver accents, and black accessories, this has to be one of Nutribullet’s most stylish blenders. It’s 14-inches / 36cm tall, with a smooth form that’s easy to wipe clean and can be easily dismantled for convenient cupboard storage.

This model offers 900W of power. In the wider Nutribullet range, it sits between the 600 Series (which is cheaper and less powerful, at 600W) and the Ultra (which is more powerful, with 1200W, and adds a touchscreen – read about that model in my Nutribullet Ultra review).

Nutribullet Pro 900 smoothie ingredients in the chamber

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There are seven pieces in the set that I found very easy to put together without having to look at the instructions. There are two cups in the box, including one tall 680ml BPA-free container that can be paired with either a stay-fresh lid or the flip-top lid. This means you can make a smoothie and conveniently store it or take it with you for drinking on the go. 

There’s a larger 909ml oversized cup for when you want to make larger quantities – I was able to make two smoothies using this vessel and enough dip for around three people in one go. There’s also a ‘handled comfort lip ring’ in the box, which makes the cups easier to hold. Additional cups are available to purchase separately, if you need.

Nutribullet Pro 900 berry smoothie ingredients

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I like the way the high torque power base sits securely on the countertop and the cable is a nice length so that it reaches the plug with ease. There aren’t any controls on the design, which keeps things simple and makes it very straightforward to use. 

Assembling the design was fuss-free and the clean-up was relatively straightforward. I simply wiped down the base and placed the cups in the dishwasher. On the odd occasion that I had used thicker ingredients inside such as pancake mixture or walnut dip, I needed to give the cup a good rinse before popping in the dishwasher. This ensured caked-on ingredients were dislodged and ensured a more thorough clean. The blades could them be simply rinsed clean straight after use and left to dry.

  • Design score: 4.5 out of 5

Nutribullet Pro 900 blender review: performance

  • Crushes ice and blitzes seeds, tough skins and stems with ease  
  • Powerful 900 watt motor  
  • Fast 24,000 RPM blade

Nutribullet blenders have been designed to be easy to use and efficient and the Nutribullet Pro 900 is just that. To blend ingredients smooth, it’s a simple matter of filling the cup, twisting on the extractor blade and turning it upside down onto the base. Then a simple push and twist and the device will start to blend. To stop blending it’s a simple matter of twisting the cup the alternate way and it will immediately stop. There’s no pulse function here, however, so you’ll need to keep an eye on it if you’re after a certain texture – for a chunky guacamole, for example. 

To find out just how well the blender performs, I used it to make a smoothie and a dip.  In my berry and avocado smoothie I used fine and tough ingredients and packed a handful of spinach, chopped avocado, frozen berries, a spoon of nut butter, honey, a splash of maple syrup and some almond milk into the cup. 

Nutribullet Pro 900 avocado and berry smoothie

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With its 24,000 RPM extractor blade, this blender prides itself in making a smoothie in one minute and this seemed to work well for me. The blade has a cyclonic action that is designed to force your ingredients down so that it can achieve the smooth blend of your dreams, and the 900-watt motor claims to create less aeration than the original Nutribullet so you have a purer consistency too. After one minute the mixture was very smooth and well blended. To make it even smoother and ensure the frozen berry seeds were nicely crushed I added another 30 seconds to the timing. 

Nutribullet Pro 900 walnut dip results

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When using a Nutribullet, the liquid should always be added last and the cup has a max line that you shouldn’t go over.  To stop the smoothie becoming too thick and also make sure all the ingredients got captured by the blade, I had to  experiment with how much almond milk to put inside. When there wasn’t enough liquid inside, I found myself having to shake the cup mid-blend to ensure everything got combined. 

To see how well the design could tackle thicker dips and nuts, I also used the device to make Roasted Walnut and Red Pepper Dip. The recipe includes whole walnuts, pepper, whole garlic cloves and olive oil. As a much thicker sauce, a shake of the cup 30 seconds in was again needed. I was impressed at how quickly these ingredients could be mixed to create a satisfying consistency for a dip, however.  

  • Performance score: 4.5 out of 5

Nutribullet Pro 900 review: comparison table

Keen on the Nutribullet brand, but not sure which model is right for your needs? Here's a quick run-down of the differences between them...

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Header Cell - Column 0 Nutribullet Pro / 900 series (reviewed)Nutribullet UltraNutribullet 600 series
Power900W1200W600W
Speed24,000 RPMTBC20,000 RPM
ModesOn/off30 sec cycle, or pulseOn/off
ControlTwist to blendTouchscreenTwist to blend
Ticket price$109.99 / £89.99 / AU$99.95$149.99 / £149.99 / AU$189.95$69.99 / £59.99 / AU$99.95

Should I buy the Nutribullet Pro 900?

I was very impressed by the design, performance and aesthetics of the Nutribullet Pro 900 blender and would recommend it for anyone wanting to make smoothies, pancakes and dips in a hurry. It does a great job at whizzing cold ingredients super smooth with a simple push, twist and start. To get smoother results, you simply twist and press down. 

I think this design is a particularly good buy for who already has a traditional blender and wants to prepare smaller quantities of their favorite drinks and snacks. But bear in mind this only has one speed setting.  Should you want to make chunkier dips and sauces, you’ll need to guestimate how long to blend for.

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Attribute Notes Score
PriceReasonably designed for a powerful and well made design. You will need to factor in the cost of a potential blade replacement 6 months down the line for optimum performance.4 / 5
Design Its Champagne finish looks good on the worktop and the device is compact and easy to store. The accessories are useful for on the go drinking, but it could do with its own spatula to scrape thicker sauces out of the cup. 4.5 / 5
Performance It’s 900 watt motor is powerful enough for every day smoothies, pancake mixes and dips. Its simple twist and push one speed setting worked well to create a super smooth consistency in under a minute. 4.5 / 5

Buy it if...

You need something powerful enough to crush ice
While the cheaper 600 Series blender struggles with larger blocks of solid ingredients like ice, the more 900's more powerful motor can cope with these more challenging ingredients. 

You want to make a silky smoothie in under a minute
Get the recipe and quantities right and this is just the ticket to healthy, fruit and protein-laden smoothies. It’s powerful enough for fast and super smooth results.  

You don't want something bulky
Not only is this the ideal size to tuck neatly into a corner of your countertop when not in use, this also packs away neatly in the units. There aren’t too many accessories to fit in either.  

Don't buy it if...

You have a large household to cater for.
The oversized 909ml cup here is ideal for a single drink or up to around 3 portions at a squeeze, but if you’re prepping for 4+ people you should consider a larger, countertop blender.

You don't need to tackle ice or hard ingredients
If you don't need to crush ice, the cheaper 600 Series has enough oomph to deal with frozen berries and nuts, and is otherwise pretty much identical (although do check what accessories are included as this can be another point of difference). 

You like a chunkier finish to your recipes.
This is a one-speed blender that blitzes ingredients to a super smooth finish – fast. If you prefer chunkier dips and sauces, you’d be better off investing in a blender with a pulse function.  

Emily Peck
Lifestyle journalist

Emily is a lifestyle journalist who writes for a range of publications including TechRadar, Livingetc, Wired, Ideal Home and GQ. She writes about interior design and smart home, gardens, wellbeing, food and fitness and has tested everything from food processors to paddleboards, and bee hives to the best beds. When she’s not typing away at her computer, she can be found tending to her Dorset-garden, trying the latest water sport at the beach or acting as chauffeur to her two young kids.