The 10 Best Ninja Blenders
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Ten Ninja blenders compared, from push-down cup models to sensor-driven kitchen systems. The Professional Plus BN701 leads on motor, presets and price. When users buy our independently chosen editorial choices, we may earn commissions to help fund the Wiki.
Every Ninja blender comes from SharkNinja, and the wattage on the box is usually a peak figure, not the steady power the motor runs at, so it says little next to other brands. The bigger choice is the shape: a family pitcher, a pitcher with a food processor, or a small cup base for one smoothie at a time.
At a Glance
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Ninja Professional Plus BN701
$89
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2
Ninja Mega Kitchen System
$179
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3
Ninja Detect Kitchen System
$179
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Ninja Detect Power Blender Pro
$119
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5
Ninja Nutri-Blender Pro
$99
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Ninja Professional BL610
$79
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7
Ninja Foodi Smoothie Bowl Maker
$109
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8
Ninja Pro+ BL660
$99
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9
Ninja Nutri-Plus BN301
$69
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10
Ninja Fit QB3001
$52
Editor's Notes
October 23, 2026, by Ezvid Wiki Admin:
The Ninja Professional Plus BN701 takes the top spot because it gives most families what they want from a Ninja for a fair price: big batches, crushed ice and three programs that run on their own.
Most of the old list is gone. The Intelli-Sense Kitchen System, Chef CT810, Duo IV701, Nutri Bowl Duo and Nutri Auto-iQ are no longer sold new, and the Foodi Cold & Hot turned up only as refurbished units. That's a shame, since it was the one Ninja built to heat soup. The Prep Professional left because it's more of a chopper than a blender. The Ninja Fit stays under its current number, the Ninja Fit QB3001, and the Ninja Pro+ BL660 stays.
New picks include the sensor-driven Ninja Detect Kitchen System and Ninja Detect Power Blender Pro, the Ninja Mega Kitchen System, and cup blenders for single servings. Independent lab data on Ninja blenders is thin, so we leaned on the RTINGS comparisons we could see, Ninja's model specs and the 2015 CPSC recall notice on the BL660's loose blade stack.
April 28, 2020:
It’s hard to beat a Ninja for a well-designed, versatile blender with the power to create a variety of foods from smoothies to soups to dips to full-blown meals. In today’s update, we added in some newer models that incorporate useful and time-saving features. The Foodi Cold & Hot allows you to fix refreshing cold drinks and smoothies, but it also offers an 800-watt heating element that can actually cook foods. It’s great for coming up with hot soups, sauces, and dips, as well as melting cheese or chocolate for fondue.
For a model that can actually make freshly squeezed juice, look to the newly added Duo IV701, which features high-speed blades and a filtration system, and it also features a handy vacuum component that removes air to keep liquids fresh for up to two days. It’s outfitted with a user-friendly control panel that offers seven preset programs. The versatile Professional Plus brings you a pitcher, a 64-ounce food processor, and two single-serve cups, as well as three sets of blades that allow you to do things like crush ice as well as chop and puree fruits and vegetables. Each component attaches easily to the base and sports clearly labeled measurement marks. For a couple of tumblers and a food processor, but without the large pitcher, check out the Nutri Bowl Duo, which comes in handy for making everything from snacks to full-blown meals to desserts. It even does well with mixing up dough for bread or cookies.
Two tried-and-true models we've used for years and can recommend are the Professional Countertop and the Ninja Fit. The former, as its name implies, can be a frequently used fixture on your countertop if you drink smoothies on a regular basis. The pitcher is ideal for making two or more servings at a time, and the individual-sized cups come in handy for make-and-take breakfasts and snacks. The Fit is like a breath of fresh air when you want a portable model that doesn’t require the cleanup of a large pitcher with a large set of blades. Just pop the tumbler on the base and press down for a several seconds, and you’ll have a well-blended smoothie or milkshake. Swap out the bladed lid with the spouted one, and you’re good to go. For its size, it’s got a powerful motor and produces well-blended results that aren’t lumpy. Just don’t overfill it, which is easy to do, as you can have a small amount of splatter as a result.
For more blenders in a variety of brands, check out our lists of best blenders and best personal blenders. As a note of caution, since blenders have very sharp blades, use extreme care when handling them for assembly and washing, and keep the blades out of children’s reach at all times.
Special Honors
Ninja Kitchen Parts And Accessories SharkNinja's own store sells Ninja blenders along with replacement pitchers, cups, lids and blade assemblies, which is handy because cracked lids and dull blade stacks are the usual reasons people replace a Ninja. Look up the part by the model number on the base. The site also has manuals, recipes and product registration. ninjakitchen.com
Pitcher, Kitchen System Or Cup Blender
Ninja sells three basic shapes, and picking the right one matters more than any spec.
Ninja sells three basic shapes, and picking the right one matters more than any spec. A full-size pitcher blender makes drinks for four or more at once and crushes ice well, thanks to a tall stack of blades that runs from the bottom of the jar nearly to the top. A kitchen system adds a food processor bowl, with chopping and dough blades, plus a pair of single-serve cups. It costs about twice as much and needs a deep cabinet. A cup blender, sold under the Nutri and Fit names, blends right in a to-go cup. It's small and cheap, but it makes one or two drinks at a time.
The wattage on the box doesn't settle much. Ninja often quotes peak watts, a short burst the motor reaches rather than the power it holds while running, so a 1,400-peak-watt Ninja and a 1,400-watt blender from another brand aren't directly comparable. RTINGS' Ninja roundup and its side-by-side comparisons are a better guide to real blending results than the number on the base. Its testers rated the Mega Kitchen System above the Professional Plus for blending, while noting that the Professional Plus runs quieter.
For thick smoothie bowls, nut butter or blender ice cream, look for a tamper. The Foodi Smoothie Bowl Maker has one built into its bowl lid, so frozen fruit gets pushed down without adding much liquid.
Programs, Sensors And Plain Buttons
Ninja blenders come with three kinds of controls. Plain speed buttons, as on the Professional BL610 and the Pro+ BL660, give you full control, but you stand by and stop the motor yourself. Auto-iQ programs are timed patterns of pulsing, blending and pausing for jobs like smoothies or crushed ice; you press one button and the blender stops when it's done.
The Detect line, launched in 2023, goes a step further. Ninja calls it BlendSense: the base reads the load in the container and sets the speed and run time itself, and a round display shows the mode and counts down. The Detect single-serve cup also warns when there isn't enough liquid to blend, a common cause of stuck, cavitating smoothies. The trade-off is a short track record, since these models have only a few years of owner history.
For milkshakes and protein shakes, any of these will do; a cup blender is the least to wash. For frozen margaritas for a group, a pitcher with an ice-crush program saves guesswork. For salsa and chopped vegetables, either a kitchen system or a Detect pitcher with chop programs works. Ninja lists its full range and current model numbers at Ninja Kitchen.
Safe Pouring, Hot Liquids And Cleaning
Every Ninja pitcher uses a loose stack of blades on a center shaft. If you take the lid off and tip the pitcher, the blades can slide out. In 2015, SharkNinja and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall of about 1.1 million BL660-series blenders after 53 reports of cuts. The remedy was new instructions, not a refund: pour through the spout with the lid locked on, or lift the blade stack out by its top before pouring. The same habit makes sense for every Ninja pitcher.
Don't blend hot soup in a standard Ninja pitcher or cup. A sealed container traps steam, and pressure can push the lid off. Ninja made a heated model, the Foodi Cold & Hot, but we found it only as refurbished units. Let soups cool before blending them.
Cleaning is simple. Most pitchers, cups, lids and blades are top-rack dishwasher safe; wash the blades carefully by hand if you prefer, and keep the motor base out of water, wiping it with a damp cloth. Register the blender with SharkNinja and keep the receipt, and check the warranty card in the box for the exact terms.
How we researched this
We compared 24 Ninja blenders and kitchen systems, including every model from the previous list, read Ninja's model specs and the descriptions of what comes in each box, used RTINGS' Ninja reviews and comparisons where they were available, and checked SharkNinja's recall history with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. We found few independent lab tests of current Ninja models. An editor reviewed the page before publishing.
Frequently asked questions
Who makes Ninja blenders?
SharkNinja, a company based in Needham, Massachusetts, which also makes Shark vacuums. It designs and sells every Ninja kitchen appliance.
What is the difference between Ninja blenders?
Mostly the shape and the controls. Pitcher blenders make big batches, kitchen systems add a food processor bowl and cups, and cup blenders make single drinks. Controls range from plain speed buttons to timed Auto-iQ programs to Detect models that sense the load and set themselves.
Which Ninja blenders are the most recent?
The Detect line, launched in 2023, is Ninja's current sensor-driven range. It includes the Detect Power Blender Pro (TB201), a version with cups (TB301) and the Detect Kitchen System (TB401).
Is the Ninja Professional blender still sold?
Yes. The original Professional BL610 is still sold, and the Professional Plus BN701 adds a stronger motor and three Auto-iQ programs.
Can a Ninja blender make milkshakes and smoothies?
Yes. Any Ninja here handles milkshakes and fruit smoothies. A cup blender is the easiest for one drink, and a pitcher with a smoothie program suits a family.
Can I blend hot soup in a Ninja?
Not in a standard pitcher or cup. Steam builds pressure in a sealed container. Let soup cool first, unless the model is specifically built for hot blending.
