Is the Magic Bullet a good Blender?

Reviews of the Magic Bullet blender are mixed, with some reviewers praising the blender's ease of use while others complain that the unit breaks easily. As of 2015, Amazon.com reviewers give the blender 3.7 out of 5 stars and Epinions reviewers give it of 3 out of 5 stars.

Reviewers say that the Magic Bullet is good for making smoothies but doesn't properly process some vegetables, such as onions, garlic and tomatoes. One reviewer had success grinding coffee beans in the blender, but was concerned about the motor being overworked. Several reviewers praised the blender for being easy to clean and store, though others mentioned a burning smell and difficulties blending frozen fruits.