A practical comparison
Original nutribullet 600W vs Personal Blender 700W
The original 600W NBR-0801 and its successor, the Personal Blender 700W NB50150-02, are both corded nutribullet cup blenders. The difference is not just a larger wattage label: the included cups, operating routine and generation compatibility change. This is a package comparison, not a performance test.
| Exact U.S. package | Included blending cups | Control routine | Status and key limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Original NBR-0801 | 24-ounce tall cup and separate 18-ounce short handled cup | Manual push-and-twist engagement; you stop it yourself | Manufacturer marks it discontinued. MAX line has no published ounce value. |
| Personal Blender NB50150-02 | 21-ounce handled tumbler and separate 24-ounce cup | Push-and-twist start for an automatic 55-second cycle | Current successor package; its cup set and accessories are not identical. |
Pick by the cup that actually matters
The Original package includes two nominal cup sizes, 24 and 18 ounces, but only one cup is attached to the Extractor Blade at a time. The successor instead pairs a 21-ounce handled tumbler with a separate plain 24-ounce cup. If a car-cupholder-friendly handle matters, the younger model’s handled tumbler is larger by label; the Original’s handled short cup is the smaller of its two. If you care about a plain cup rather than a handle, each package lists a 24-ounce option, but a cup label is not a safe fill amount. Both manuals instruct users to stop at the visible MAX line, and neither package’s MAX line is translated into an ounce figure in its guide.
Keep separate blending vessels separate in the comparison: two cups do not become a larger pitcher or a single combined batch. A 24-ounce minimum can be met by one of the exact cup plans; it does not mean all ingredients should fill a 24-ounce vessel to the top.
Manual control versus a timed cycle
The Original is manually operated. Pressing and twisting the cup assembly engages the base; turning it out ends the run. There is no numbered speed dial, separate Pulse control or automatic shutoff. The 700W refresh keeps a push-and-twist interaction, but it starts a timed 55-second cycle that stops on its own. That distinction matters if you want to stop as soon as a texture looks right or if you prefer an automatic cycle. A timer is not a guarantee of a particular consistency, and neither control arrangement changes the maker’s safety directions.
For the NBR-0801, the guide sets an under-one-minute continuous-use limit, a one-minute rest between longer intervals and a maximum of three one-minute runs before a two-to-three-minute cooldown. The successor’s guide has its own cycle and pressure cautions. Do not carry over the old instructions or parts assumptions just because the cups look similar.
Shared boundaries, separate manuals
Both are personal-cup systems rather than family-pitcher blenders. The Original’s guide says to add liquid, prohibits hot or warm and carbonated contents, and says it is not an ice crusher. nutribullet’s FAQ and recipe material separately permit ice within a liquid-based drink; that does not make ice-only crushing an approved job. The Original package includes an Extractor Blade, not the Milling Blade sometimes listed for other configurations. Its cups and lip rings are top-rack dishwasher-safe, while the blade and base are not. Read the complete instructions for the exact generation before use.
Do not mix parts across the generations based on appearance. nutribullet says new 700W cups and blade fit the old 600W base, but old 600W cups and blade do not fit the new 700W base. The to-go lids also belong with their corresponding cups. Check a replacement part’s exact compatibility and the appliance label before ordering or assembling it.
Which one belongs on your shortlist?
Read the Original 600W NBR-0801 review for the older model’s full limits, and the Personal Blender 700W review for the current successor package. Use the Original NBR-0801 page as an owner and parts reference; the manufacturer labels the model discontinued even though a generic “New Product” badge remains on the page. Its current purchase condition and remaining seller stock are not established. Someone replacing an old unit with a new machine should start with the Personal Blender 700W NB50150-02 and decide whether the 21-ounce handled tumbler or the 24-ounce plain cup is more useful. A household that needs a larger shared batch, actual hot-liquid instructions, dry grinding, or a different ice routine should compare a pitcher blender whose own manual explicitly permits that work.
In the finder, select the exact 600W package only when you are intentionally including earlier U.S. models. Require the manual push-and-twist profile if that is essential; a 55-second automatic-cycle selection should instead favor the 700W successor. Requiring a 19-ounce companion cup excludes the Original’s 18-ounce short cup, while a 24-ounce tall-cup plan remains a separate use. Requiring hot blending or an ice crusher should remove the NBR-0801 rather than being inferred from wattage, marketing language or a photograph.
Manufacturer sources: Original 600W NBR-0801 page; Personal Blender 700W NB50150-02 page; NBR/NB9 owner guide; 700W owner guide.