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Head-to-head · Best Blenders for Smoothies

Ninja Professional Plus BN701 vs NutriBullet Pro 900

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

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The short answer

Ninja Professional Plus BN701 comes out ahead by a clear margin (3.9 vs 3.2). Ninja Professional Plus BN701 is best for: budget buyers who blend mostly fruit-based smoothies, milkshakes, and frozen drinks and want family-size capacity. Read the strengths below before deciding.

Ninja Professional Plus BN701
Higher ratedRanked #4 in Best Blenders for Smoothies
Ninja Professional Plus BN701
1 source$89.99as of Oct 16

The Ninja Professional Plus BN701 is the budget pick and America's Test Kitchen's value choice. 1400 peak watts, Total Crushing blades, and three Auto-iQ presets turn out excellent berry smoothies and milkshakes for around $100, though green smoothies come out with small pieces of kale left in. TechGearLab calls it "an absolute steal" for smoothie and blended-drink enthusiasts. Aimed at budget buyers who blend mostly fruit-based drinks.

Strengths
  • — America's Test Kitchen's budget pick — "makes solid smoothies, crushed ice, and mayo, and it's relatively quiet"
  • — 1400 peak watts and Total Crushing blades make excellent berry smoothies and milkshakes
  • — Large 72 oz / 64 oz-liquid pitcher handles family-size batches
Watch-outs
  • — Struggles to fully puree leafy greens — small kale pieces remain
  • — Louder and harder to clean than the Vitamix and Breville picks
  • — Stacked blade assembly takes care to wash safely
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NutriBullet Pro 900
Ranked #5 in Best Blenders for Smoothies
NutriBullet Pro 900
1 source$78as of Oct 16

The NutriBullet Pro 900 is the best personal blender for smoothies: a compact bullet around $90 that turns leafy greens into a silky-smooth puree and doubles as a travel cup. RTINGS scores it 8.1/10 for single-serving smoothies and calls it "an excellent choice for smaller batches" of nut butter and dips. It is single-serve only and not built for hot blending. For a solo daily smoothie, the value and convenience are hard to beat.

Strengths
  • — Blend-and-go: jar doubles as a travel cup with a to-go lid
  • — Excellent for small batches of nut butter, hummus, and dips
  • — One of the cheapest capable personal blenders, around $90
Watch-outs
  • — Single-serve only — 32 oz jars, no family-size batches
  • — No speed control or presets — you press and hold
  • — Blades must be hand-washed; not all parts are dishwasher-safe
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How they stack up

Ninja Professional Plus BN701

The power-per-dollar pick: around $100 with a bigger 72 oz pitcher than the Breville Fresh & Furious, and it crushes ice as well as anything here. But it leaves kale pieces the Breville's green-smoothie program smooths out, and it can't match the Vitamix 5200 or Vitamix Explorian E310 on texture or durability.

NutriBullet Pro 900

The single-serve specialist: silkier than the Ninja BN701 on small portions and far more compact than any pick here, but it can't match the family-size capacity of the Ninja BN701 or the ice-crushing and hot-blend versatility of the Vitamix 5200 and Vitamix Explorian E310.

Specs side-by-side

SpecNinja Professional Plus BN701NutriBullet Pro 900
Power1400W peak (1200W base)900W
Capacity72 oz (64 oz liquid)32 oz cup
Speed Control3 speeds + PulseSingle speed (press & hold)
Programs3 Auto-iQ (Smoothie, Frozen Drink, Ice)None
Container MaterialBPA-free Total Crushing pitcherBPA-free, to-go lid
Dishwasher SafeYes (pitcher, lid, blades)Cups yes, blades hand-wash
Warranty1-year limited1-year limited
Footprint17 in tallCompact bullet
Voltage120V—
Dimensions6.75 x 9 x 17.5 inches; 8.1 pounds7.32"D x 10.63"W x 11.6"H
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