The catch
Nutribullet Blender Combo
The Extract cycle neither senses nor adjusts to each load.
Side by side
Nutribullet Blender Combo vs SmartSense Combo: Original Combo keeps three manual speeds, and SmartSense adjusts to the load
Quick verdict
The original Combo is the choice for straightforward three-speed operation. When finer speed steps or load-responsive blending appeal to you, SmartSense is the useful upgrade.
Before you buy
Why, and what it costs you
Vessel room does not increase with the upgrade
The same stated pitcher and cup sizes are covered by both kits.
Where this comes from
A 64-ounce pitcher plus 32- and 24-ounce cups are listed for each.
The catch
Nutribullet SmartSense Blender Combo
Pitcher or cup capacity is not added by load sensing.
Nutribullet Blender Combo
- Why pick it
- Your recipes are covered by three labeled speeds
- The fixed Extract cycle is what you like
- The catch
- The Extract cycle neither senses nor adjusts to each load.
Nutribullet SmartSense Blender Combo
- Why pick it
- Your ingredients vary and you want speed adjusted automatically
- Texture control would benefit from five manual speeds
- The catch
- Pitcher or cup capacity is not added by load sensing.
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What this page compares
The original Blender Combo and SmartSense are compared on manual speed choices and automatic blending, with the same pitcher-and-cup routine.
controls that stay fixed, or a cycle that adapts to the load
Which one fits
Pick the situations that sound like you
Make the same smoothie each time
When your recipe and desired result stay consistent, the original Extract cycle is straightforward.
- Nutribullet Blender Combo
- Better fit
- Nutribullet SmartSense Blender Combo
- Good
Switch up ingredients most mornings
For a changing load, SmartSense can alter speed and run time.
- Nutribullet Blender Combo
- Good
- Nutribullet SmartSense Blender Combo
- Better fit
Need a manual setting somewhere in between
More selection comes with five speed positions than with three, though no particular texture is promised.
- Nutribullet Blender Combo
- Caution
- Nutribullet SmartSense Blender Combo
- Better fit
Need bigger portions for the family
A capacity shortage is not resolved by SmartSense, since both pitchers are labeled 64 ounces.
- Nutribullet Blender Combo
- Similar
- Nutribullet SmartSense Blender Combo
- Similar
In practice
Differences you will notice
Vessel room does not increase with the upgrade
The same stated pitcher and cup sizes are covered by both kits.
How we worked this out
A 64-ounce pitcher plus 32- and 24-ounce cups are listed for each.
Intervening is easier with more speed steps
Two additional manual positions on SmartSense help when adjusting a sauce as it changes texture.
How we worked this out
Two extra settings result from five manual settings minus three, and no RPM advantage is established.
Not everything automatic means the same thing
SmartSense adapts speed and duration to the load, whereas the original cycle repeats a preset sequence.
How we worked this out
SmartSense Auto uses ingredient-load sensing. Extract is a fixed program.
Option A
Nutribullet, NBF50500
Blender Combo
Three manual speeds, pulse and an Extract cycle serve a vented 64-ounce pitcher and two travel cups, for drinks and kitchen sauces.
- Best for
- Cold drinks go in personal cups and hot soup in the pitcher
Facts we checked
- 1200-watt base, with controls for Low, Medium, High, Pulse and Extract.
- 64-ounce pitcher, vented lid and a tamper included.
- 32-ounce cup and 24-ounce handled cup, plus two travel lids.
- Neither a separate food processor bowl nor slicing disc.
Option B
Nutribullet, NBF50700AK
SmartSense Blender Combo
The base for the 64-ounce pitcher and two personal cups offers five manual speeds and a load-sensing automatic cycle.
- Best for
- Household batches and single servings, with speeds that adjust on their own
Facts we checked
- 1400-watt base
- 64-ounce pitcher alongside a 24-ounce handled cup and a 32-ounce cup
- Pulse and five manual speeds
- The automatic cycle sets speed and time according to the ingredient load
- Blending time is counted in seconds on the display
Spec by spec
Where they really differ
| Spec | Nutribullet Blender Combo | Nutribullet SmartSense Blender Combo | In practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual speeds | 3 plus Pulse | 5 plus Pulse | Two steps between the lowest and highest settings are added by SmartSense. |
| Automatic cycle | Fixed Extract program | Load-sensing Auto cycle | In response to the ingredient load, only SmartSense changes its cycle. |
| Nominal pitcher | 64 oz | 64 oz | Family-batch pitcher volume is not added by the upgrade. |
| Personal cups | 32 oz and 24 oz handled | 32 oz and 24 oz handled | Commuting and smaller drinks are served by the same nominal cup sizes. |
Trade-offs
What each pick costs you
With Nutribullet Blender Combo
- Compared with SmartSense's five, three manual speeds provide fewer steps.
With Nutribullet SmartSense Blender Combo
- Safe loading and ingredient preparation still matter for auto operation.
Change of plan
When the answer changes
You want the blender to adjust itself for every new mixture
Go with Nutribullet SmartSense Blender Combo. SmartSense, not a repeatable fixed sequence, is what that requirement calls for.
Slicing vegetables becomes your priority
Neither model fits. A processor bowl and slicing disc are not included in either standard package.
Decision guide
How to decide
Go with the original Combo if three-speed operation is enough. SmartSense is the useful upgrade for finer speed steps or load-responsive blending.
Begin with the controls you really use
When your drinks follow the same recipe and the Extract cycle already suits it, the original Combo offers a simpler control layout. Three speeds also let you finish a sauce by watching the texture.
Sensing earns its keep when recipes change
If the ratio of frozen fruit, fresh produce and liquid changes every morning, SmartSense becomes more useful. Its adaptive cycle can take over some timing decisions, but you still have to supply the right ingredients and respect the fill limits.
Put the upgrade in perspective
Nominal vessel capacities match across the two sets. Neither comes with a slicing processor, and both limit hot ingredients to the vented pitcher. Settle on a control style first, and don’t read the higher motor number as proof of smoother results.
What this page can’t tell you
- The comparison rests on documented equipment and controls. Head-to-head tests of blend texture, noise and durability were not done.
By the numbers
What the data shows
What we found across the high-end blenders we compare, plus the checked facts behind each finding.
How many fit
Only 7 of the 29 models checked meet every need here: “I want cups I can blend in and take along”, “I like controlling speed directly”, and “I want walk-away programs I can rely on”.
7 models fit, out of 29 checkedShow the facts and the math
How we countedThe count uses each product's current fit ratings for “I want cups I can blend in and take along”, “I like controlling speed directly”, and “I want walk-away programs I can rely on”. A need with no documented match is not counted.
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