A Food Editor’s Honest Review of the Nutribullet Flip, a New Portable Blender

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Published Jan 16, 2025

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Taryn Pire

I recently became a smoothie person. As much as I enjoy them, I’m hesitant to make them at home, partially because my full-size blender is too clunky to keep readily available on my kitchen counter. (I know I’m not the only one who feels this way.) Luckily, I recently tested the Nutribullet Flip, a portable blender that’s significantly smaller and decidedly unfussy. I’m a stranger to other popular mini blenders (coming for you eventually, Magic Bullet), so I wasn’t exactly sure what to expect, but the user experience ended up being a breeze. Below, you’ll find details on the testing process and my honest review.

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IN THIS ARTICLE

What Is the Nutribullet Flip?
How I Tested the Nutribullet Flip
My Review of the Nutribullet Flip
The Bottom Line

What Is the Nutribullet Flip?

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This small kitchen appliance is both a portable blender and insulated tumbler that’s designed to help you go from blitzing to sipping without any disassembly. According to the brand, “its 11.1V USB-C-charged battery is 50 percent more powerful than most portable blenders on the market.” Its hybrid blade and high-torque motor are designed to tackle all sorts of ingredients, from almond butter to fresh produce. The stainless steel cup allegedly keeps drinks cold for a full day. In addition to the motor base, blade, lid and insulated cup, the Nutribullet Flip also comes with a to-go lid, a blade cover, a charging block and cable, a cleaning brush and a straw.

$100 at Nutribullet

~~$100;~~ $77 at Wayfair

$80 at Amazon

$81 at Walmart

$100 at QVC

How I Tested the Nutribullet Flip

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I used the blender to make two smoothies—one with frozen fruit and one with ice—and fresh pesto. I also tested its ability to crush ice. I was curious if the cup could actually keep a drink cold for 24 hours as the brand claims, so I made a second smoothie and let it sit out as well.

My Review of the Nutribullet Flip

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What I Like

Portable
Very easy to use with single-button design
Easy to clean
Recharges quickly

What I Don't Like

Can’t do everything a full-size blender can, like prepare hot soup
Can’t crush ice effectively or evenly on its own
Can’t blend more than one full-size beverage at a time

Nutribullet

Value: 18/20
Functionality: 17/20
Ease of Use: 20/20
Aesthetic: 18/20
Noise: 19/20

TOTAL: 92/100

The first thing I realized about the Nutribullet Flip is that it’s a cinch to use: Simply fill the vessel, twist on the blade top, press the button, flip it over to blend, then flip it again to drink. The one downside? You’ll have to carry the motor and blade with you to make the most of the no-disassembly perk, which makes the container heavier. Of course, you can swap in the to-go lid, but that requires removing the top. Either way, it’s not a tall order.

The one-button design makes it incredibly user-friendly. It lights up in a variety of colors to let you know when it’s fully charged, ready to blend or if the blades are stuck. The blender also charges very quickly and can run more than 14 cycles on full power.

Test No. 1: Smoothies

It’s a bit noisy when it runs, but it’s nowhere near as loud as a full-size countertop blender. It took three 30-second blend cycles to fully blitz the frozen strawberries I used in place of ice in the first smoothie (it also had eight ounces of oat milk—the suggested minimum liquid requirement—plus blueberries, a banana and Greek yogurt). For my second smoothie, I used banana, espresso powder, chocolate milk powder, peanut butter and ice. It took four 30-second blends to fully break up the ice.

Test No. 2: Pesto

As for the pesto, it took a while to get it to a saucy consistency, but it never reached the proper texture. I’d recommend starting with chopped ingredients (like the nuts and garlic cloves) for better results, but the greens didn’t fully blend either. To be fair, this isn’t an explicitly recommended use for the blender; it’s best for blended beverages. According to the included recipe booklet, the appliance can handle seeds, nuts and nut butters, but it likely needs more liquid, rather than oil, to properly blend a sauce or condiment.

Test No. 3: Ice Crushing

When I tested its ice-crushing abilities alone by filling the container about halfway with ice cubes, it had barely started breaking up the cubes after three cycles. I added about two ounces of water to the mix for the fourth cycle and another two ounces for the fifth. The snowy bits kept getting stuck onto the blades and there were still big chunks of ice left after the sixth round.

Fast Facts

Capacity: 20 ounces
Power: 11-volt motor
Weight: 3.45 pounds
Dimensions: 3.87 inches long x 4.25 inches wide x 9.12 inches high

The Bottom Line

If you’re looking for a blender to use primarily for protein shakes, smoothies, milkshakes or frozen drinks and you’re usually only making them for one or two people, the Nutribullet Flip is a great option. If you need a blender that can do it all, this model (and any other portable blender, for that matter) likely isn’t the best choice. I particularly love it for its one-button, cordless, compact design.

$80 at Amazon

$100 at QVC

~~$100;~~ $77 at Wayfair

$81 at Walmart

Frequently Asked Questions

What Are the Negatives of the Nutribullet Flip?

It can’t blend hot ingredients, make nut butter from scratch or blend ice on its own. Its size also makes it ideal for single-serve, blended drinks, like smoothies, cocktails and milkshakes.

Which Nutribullet Blenders Can Crush Ice?

The Pro 1000 is best at crushing ice, but the Pro 900 and Pro+ can also tackle the task with ease. The Portable Blender, Ultra and Rx models can also reportedly crush ice with the help of liquid.

How Do You Clean the Nutribullet Flip?

Add a touch of dish soap and water to the container, then blend for one cycle—that’s it.

Are Nutribullet or Ninja Blenders Better?

It’s totally subjective, but Ninja blenders are generally preferred for big-batch blends while Nutribullets are more known for their smaller-scale models (although full-size ones do exist). If you’re usually making single-serve recipes in your blender, check out Nutribullet’s offerings. If it’s a full-size blender you’re looking for or you’re often preparing drinks, soups or sauces for a crowd, Ninja may have more of what you’re looking for.

Taryn Pire

Food Editor

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