The personal blender has a reputation problem. Most of them are underpowered little machines that whine, overheat, and leave chunks of frozen fruit at the bottom of the cup. The nutribullet Pro, model NB9-0901AK, is the brand's answer to that criticism, a 900 watt machine that is designed to genuinely crush ice and Frozen Fruit rather than merely stir them.
The Pro ships with a 32 ounce cup, a 24 ounce cup, and a flip top travel lid, all in a matte black finish that looks more serious than the brightly colored original nutribullet. It is marketed for shakes, smoothies, food prep, and frozen blending, which is a wide brief for a Countertop Blender that fits in a corner. I used the Pro daily for a month to find out whether the power lives up to the promise. The disclosure first: this article contains affiliate links, and if you buy through one the site earns a commission at no cost to you. That does not change my conclusions.
Design and Build
The nutribullet Pro follows the familiar design language that made the brand famous: a motor base, a tall cup that twists onto the top, and a cross blade assembly that does the cutting. What sets the Pro apart is the matte black finish and the heavier, more powerful base. The base has real weight to it, which keeps the machine planted during the brief bursts of high speed blending.
The two cups are the practical center of the design. The 32 ounce cup is the everyday workhorse, sized for a full shake or a generous smoothie, while the 24 ounce cup suits single servings and fits under the flip top travel lid. Both cups are BPA free plastic with measurement markings, and they twist onto the blade base with a solid, positive click. The flip top travel lid seals the 24 ounce cup for carrying.
The motor base is the heart of the machine. It houses the 900 watt motor, and the control is simple: press the cup down and hold to blend, with a pulse mode for short bursts. There are no confusing programs or timers to learn. The base has a clean footprint, and the storage design keeps the cups and blade in one neat package when you are not blending.
Key Features
The 900 watt motor is the headline feature, and it is genuinely more powerful than the 300 to 600 watt motors in most personal blenders. That extra power translates directly into blade speed, and the cross blade design creates a vortex that pulls ingredients down toward the blades rather than letting them sit on top. The result is smooth blends from frozen fruit, fibrous greens, and nuts.
The two cup system is the other defining feature. Most personal blenders ship with one cup, which means you either carry your smoothie in the same cup you blended it in or you wash and transfer. The Pro gives you a dedicated blend and drink setup, with the 32 ounce cup for bigger batches and the 24 ounce cup with the travel lid for taking a serving on the road.
The flip top travel lid completes the on the go package. It seals firmly, opens with a thumb press, and fits the 24 ounce cup perfectly. The matte black finish hides fingerprints and looks at home in a modern kitchen. For a current look at the price and the exact box contents, the Amazon listing for the nutribullet Pro is the clearest reference.
Real-World Performance
I put the Pro through a month of daily use, starting with the test that kills most personal blenders: frozen fruit. I blended a smoothie with frozen strawberries, frozen banana, spinach, and almond milk, and the machine handled it without stalling. The 900 watt motor spun through the frozen chunks in a few passes, and the result was a smooth, drinkable smoothie with no icebergs floating at the bottom.
The food prep claim held up too. I used the Pro to grind coffee beans, chop nuts for baking, and make a coarse salsa, and the pulse mode gave me the control to stop at exactly the right texture. The cross blade design handled the nuts without leaving big uneven pieces, which is a task many blenders at this price point struggle with.
The two cup system proved its worth in daily rhythm. I blended a big 32 ounce smoothie, poured a serving into the 24 ounce cup with the travel lid for the commute, and left the rest in the blender cup. The travel lid did not leak in a bag, and the 32 ounce cup went into the dishwasher at the end of the day. Cleaning was genuinely easy: a drop of soap and a quick blend, then rinse.
The limitations are the ones you expect from a personal blender. The Pro is loud, with the characteristic high pitched whine of a high speed blender, and the 900 watt motor is not as powerful as a full size countertop blender. You will also want to add liquid to most blends, because the design needs the vortex to pull ingredients down. None of these are surprises for the category.
Pros and Cons
Pros:
- 900 watt motor crushes frozen fruit and ice reliably
- Two cups cover both big batches and single servings
- Flip top travel lid is leak resistant for the commute
- Cross blade design blends nuts, greens, and coarse food prep
- Self cleaning with a drop of soap and a quick blend
- Matte black finish looks sharp and hides smudges
Cons:
- Loud during blending
- Most blends need added liquid to feed the vortex
- Not a substitute for a full size countertop blender
- Short bursts are the intended style, not long continuous runs
How It Compares
The personal blender market splits into entry level machines around 300 watts, mid range machines around 600 watts, and the more powerful end of the category where the nutribullet Pro sits. I compared the Pro against both cheaper categories to show what the extra watts actually buy you.
| Feature | nutribullet Pro 900W | Mid Range 600W | Entry Level 300W |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motor power | 900 watts | 600 watts | 300 watts |
| Frozen fruit | Excellent | Good | Struggles |
| Cups included | 32 oz and 24 oz | Usually one | Usually one |
| Travel lid | Yes | Varies | Sometimes |
| Food prep | Good with pulse | Limited | Minimal |
| Noise | Loud | Moderate | Moderate |
Against an entry level 300 watt machine, the Pro is not even a contest. The entry level blender struggles with ice and leaves chunks, while the Pro blends frozen fruit into smooth drinks. Against a mid range 600 watt machine, the Pro wins on power and the two cup system, and the gap shows up in frozen blends and food prep. The mid range machine wins if you want a smaller footprint or a lower price. For anyone who blends frozen fruit regularly, the 900 watts of the Pro are worth the small price difference.
Who Should Buy It
Buy the nutribullet Pro if you make a smoothie most mornings and are tired of machines that leave chunks, if you want both a big blending cup and a portable travel cup, or if you want one machine that also handles coffee grinding and light food prep.
Skip it if you already own a full size blender that you are happy with, if you only blend occasionally and want the cheapest option, or if noise is a deal breaker in your early mornings. For everyone else, this is one of the most capable personal blenders you can buy. You can check the current price for the nutribullet Pro on Amazon when you are ready to blend better.
How We Test
I tested the nutribullet Pro for a month as my only blender. I made smoothies with frozen fruit and greens daily, blended nuts and coffee for food prep, ran a coarse salsa, and carried the travel cup on commutes to check for leaks. I timed each blend, checked the texture of every result, and ran the cups through the dishwasher throughout.
I did not run the machine in long continuous cycles, since personal blenders are designed for short bursts, and I used the pulse mode for all food prep tasks. For broader perspective on blender testing and personal blender performance, independent coverage such as Wirecutter's testing of blenders is a valuable reference. The nutribullet Pro listing on Amazon shows the current price and available models.
nutribullet Pro: Questions People Ask
How powerful is the nutribullet Pro motor?
The base holds a 900 watt motor that spins the extractor blade fast enough to crush frozen fruit, nuts, and fibrous greens without stalling.
What is the difference between the 32 ounce and 24 ounce cups?
The 32 ounce cup suits a full shake or a large smoothie, while the 24 ounce cup is better for single servings and is the one that pairs with the flip top travel lid.
Can it blend frozen fruit?
Yes. The 900 watt motor and sharp extractor blades handle frozen berries, ice, and frozen bananas, producing smooth results without leftover chunks.
Is the flip top travel lid leak resistant?
Yes. The flip top lid seals the cup for carrying in a bag, though it is a drinking lid rather than a fully insulated tumbler, so it is not designed to keep drinks cold for hours.
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