That’s the short version of this buying guide. There’s more to learn about the brand’s lineup of amazing blenders. So please keep reading to learn more about each of my top 5 recommended Ninja blenders.

Or you could also opt for a bite-size review of each blender down below.

Not found the right blender for you? Try this comparison table. You have more than five options in this list. We’ve simplified the data so you can easily spot the difference between each model.

Name and Photo	Price Range	Blender Type	Capacity	Auto-IQ	Accessories
Ninja Smoothie Blender	$	Personal Blender	24 oz	4 walkaway blend settings	Nutri Bowl, (2x) 24oz Nutri Ninja cups
NEW Ninja Nutri-Blender	$	Personal Blender	24 oz	2 walkaway blend settings	(2x) 24oz Nutri Ninja cups
Nutri Ninja with Auto-iQ	$	Personal Blender	32 oz	2 walkaway blend settings	32oz, 24oz, and 18oz Nutri Ninja Cups
Ninja BN701	$	Countertop Blender	64 oz	3 walkaway blend settings	Total Crushing Pitcher
Ninja BL642	$$	Drink System	64 oz	5 walkaway blend settings	Total Crushing Pitcher
Ninja Pro Plus Blender DUO	$$	Drink System	64 oz	3 walkaway blend settings	Total Crusing Pitcher, (2x) 24 oz Nutri Ninja Cups
Ninja TWISTi High-Speedo Blender DUO	$$	Drink System	34 oz	4 walkaway blend settings	Twist Tamper, High Speed Pitcher, 18 oz & 24 oz Nutri Ninja Cups
Ninja Foodi Power Blender & Processor System	$$	Kitchen System	64 oz	6 walkaway blend settings	Blender & Processor Pitcher, Nutrient Extraction Cup, Smoothie Bowl Maker; Crush, Blend, & Process Blades
Ninja Professional Plus Kitchen System	$$$	Kitchen System	64 oz	5 walkaway blend settings	Total Crushing Pitcher, (2x)24oz Nutri Ninja Cups, Food Processor Kit
Ninja Foodi SS401 Power Blender	$$$	Kitchen System	64 oz	7 walkaway blend settings	Total Crushing Pitcher, Personal Cup, XL Smoothie Bowl, Food Processor Kit with Slicing and Shredding Discs

By using this table you can compare all the Ninja blenders side by side. You can compare by price, type, capacity, walk-away blending cycles, and included accessories.

If you want more in-depth info, you can click the link to read the full review of each blender. Or you can continue reading to learn more about the brand’s entire product line up.

Shark Ninja has four main product series. It has the Countertop, Drink System, Kitchen System, and Single-serve Blenders.

Here’s a quick explanation of each series:

• Countertop means a standalone blender with no accessories
• Drink systems are dual-purpose blenders that have a personal cup attachment
• Kitchen system is the most versatile, coming with food processor attachments and more
• The Personal blender series are a catalog of Ninja’s smallest blenders that are primarily used for shakes, smoothies, and very small blending tasks*

*Note: Ninja’s Personal blenders can have many names—single-serve blender, travel blender, portable blender, ninja-bullet.

Ninja Countertop Blenders

If you only need a traditional countertop blender without any attachments, you should look into the Ninja Professional Plus Blender (below). However, I have to warn you that Ninja’s accessories aren’t cross-compatible.

Should you decide to invest in a single-serve cup in the future, sadly, it won’t work. Ninja used to make a Foodi Heat iQ blender that could cook soups. However, the company seems to have retired that line.

Bottom Line

There’s only one reason to choose this specific type of Ninja blender—that is, if you want a cheaper option. Just keep in mind that it won’t be compatible with a Nutri Ninja cup or the food processor attachment.

Apart from this standalone blenders, there are a handful which we did not include in the list because they are discontinued.

Ninja Drink Systems

Most of the blenders under this category are called Duos.

“Duo” simply means dual purpose. These are countertop blenders with personal cup attachments.

Name	Ninja TWISTi Blender DUO (SS151)	Ninja Professional Plus Blender Duo (BN751)	Ninja Blender Duo (Ninja BL642)	Ninja Ultima Blender (Ninja BL830)	Ninja Pro System 1100 (Ninja BL660)
Price Range	$$	$$	$$	$$$$	$$
Motor Power Rating	1600 Watt Motor	1400 Watt Motor	1200 Watt Motor	1500 Watt Motor	1100 Watt Motor
Presets	Extract, Smoothie, Frozen, Spread, Bowl	Smoothies, Frozen Drinks, Nutrient Extraction	Frozen Drinks & Smoothies, Nutrient Extraction, Ultra Nutrient Extraction, Food Puree, Pulse	N/A	N/A
Timer	Built-in timer	Built-in timer	Built-in timer	N/A	N/A
Speed settings			3 Speed Settings With Pulse Control	10 Variable Speed with Pulse Control	3 Speed Settings With Pulse Control
Blade type	Hybrid-Edge™		Stacked Total Crushing Blades	Dual Blade System	Stacked Total Crushing Blades
Capacity	34 oz		64 oz	64 oz	64 oz

Bottom Line

This series is perfect for those looking for a dependable all-around traditional blender that also doubles as a smoothie or protein shake maker.

Ninja Kitchen System

The benefit of going for a Ninja Kitchen System is the complementary accessories. As I said a while ago, Ninja’s blender attachments are not cross-compatible.

You can buy a countertop model and decide later that you need an additional personal cup. But’s its confusing and you may get the wrong one. The thing is, there would be no blending cycles optimized for a single-serve cup or a food processor.

So, if you need those accessories, jump straight into any of these Kitchen Systems.

Name	Ninja Foodi Ultimate System (Ninja SS401)	Ninja Professional Plus Kitchen System (Ninja BN801)	Ninja Mega Kitchen System (Ninja BL770)	Ninja Supra Kitchen System (Ninja BL780)	Ninja Foodi Power Blender System with Smoothie Bowl Maker (Ninja SS351)
Price Range	$$$	$$$	$$	$$$	$$
Motor rating	1600	1400	1500	1200	1400
Presets	Smoothies, Extractions, Bowls, Spreads, Chopping, Food Processing, & Dough	Smoothies, Frozen Drinks, Nutrient Extractions, Chopped Mixtures, and Dough	N/A	N/A	Smoothies, Extractions, Bowls, Spreads, Chopping Dough
Control type	Dial and buttons with digital display	Traditional	Traditional	Traditional	Dial and buttons with digital display
Timer	Built-in Timer	Built-in Timer	N/A	N/A	Built-in Timer
Capacity	72oz container	72oz container	72oz container	72oz container	72oz container

Bottom Line

This type may not be the cheapest, but they are an excellent deal. It comes with must-have kitchen accessories. And you might even say it’s an all-in-one blender. Some models even have a spiralizer.

I bet it’s their answer to Vitamix’s premium line of smart blenders without the expensive price tag.

Personal Blender Series

If you’re only planning to make smoothies, Ninja’s personal blender line has you covered. It’s cheap, easy to use, and takes a little space on your countertop. 

Except for the Power Nutri Duo, Ninja’s calls its single-serve blenders Nutri Ninjas.

For some reason, some people also call it the Ninja Bullet. Well, I can’t blame them. Nutri Bullet and Nutri Ninja sound pretty similar. Ninja Bullet is what you’ll get when you take the common denominator off.

To set the record straight, Nutri Bullet is a different brand. It’s one of Ninja Kitchen’s top competitors. 

Here are the Nutri Ninja Blenders:

Name	Ninja Smoothie Maker (Ninja SS101)	NEW Nutri Ninja Blender (Ninja BN401)	Ninja Fit (NINJA QB3001SS)	Nutri Ninja Pro (Ninja BL455)
Price range	$	$	$	$
Tamper	Nutri Bowl with Rotary Tamper	N/A	N/A	N/A
Technology	Anti-stall Technology (SmartTORQUE)	N/A	N/A	N/A
Presets	Smoothies, Extractions, Bowls, Spreads	Crush, Smoothie	N/A	N/A
Timer	Built-in Timer	Built-in Timer	N/A	N/A
Motor rating	1200-watt Motor	1100-watt Motor	700-watt Motor	1000-watt Motor
Max capacity	Up to 24 oz	Up to 24 oz	Up to 16 oz	Up to 24 oz

Bottom Line

Surprisingly, these compact smoothie makers have a better blend quality than larger units. So, if you want a smoother and more consistent texture, pick any of the variants above.

So there you have it, the Ninja Blender Series—countertop, drink system, kitchen system, and personal blenders.

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Updates

Jan 2023 Update:

• New pick chosen for most powerful Ninja blender and for most affordable blender.
• Removed reference to a now-retired cooking blender.