Ninja Intellisense Blender Review (2023) 1200-Watt Kitchen System

If you’re not a fan of preloved items, you might want to check Ninja’s new product offerings—Ninja Foodi Blender, Ninja Kitchen System, Ninja Professional Blender, and the Ninja Smoothie Blender.

Otherwise, if you’re curious about this classic machine, it’s available in four different variants when it was launched.

Model number	CT680	CT680SS	CT680SSCCO	CT682SP
Included cups	24 oz. slim cup	24 oz. standard cup	(Two) 24 oz. standard cups	24 oz. slim cup
Food Processor attachments	Food processor container and accessories with closed lid	Food processor container and accessories with feed chute lid, plus slicing and shredding discs	Food processor container and accessories with feed chute lid, plus slicing and shredding discs	Food processor container and accessories with feed chute lid
Spiralizer Attachments and Accessories	No	No	No	Yes

As you can see, the only difference between those four main models of the Ninja IntelliSense Blender is the complimentary accessories.

Here’s the catch:

Don’t assume that the accessories are cross-compatible. The brand doesn’t like making the attachments interchangeable. If you want a feature, it would be wise to pick the model which has it. Or you can double-check from their website if a future upgrade is possible with the variant that you’re going to choose.

Now, let’s head to the pros and cons section.

PROS

• Touch control panel
• Reasonably priced
• 8 automatic blending programs depending on which container is on
• 3 manual speed control (including pulse)
• Up to 64-ounce max liquid capacity
• Also doubles as a personal blender, food processor, and spiralizer, depending on the product model
• 1200-watt motor
• Powerful enough to crush ice
• Built-in timer
• Dishwasher safe
• BPA-free

CONS

• A lot of negative feedback
• Old product, no new model available
• Can’t make hot soups
• Bulky profile
• Loud
• It’s not a straightforward product
• 1-year warranty

Ninja IntelliSense Kitchen System Features

What can you make with Ninja IntelliSense Blender?

Since it belongs to Ninja’s Kitchen System, it’s normal to expect that it can do a lot, right? You bet! It’s not just for making green smoothies or protein shakes.

Here’s a full list of its capabilities:

You can also use it to mince, chop and slice fruits and veggies when the Precision Processor attachment is on.

Here are a few things that it can’t do:

Hot Soups—You can use the Ninja CT680SS to puree ingredients, but it’s not designed for hot items. Never pour hot liquid into it. If you badly need this feature, that is something that a cooking blender can offer.

Turn Wheat into Flour—While you can knead your dough with the food processor, the blender itself doesn’t have the ability to pulverize dry grains. If you need a blender that also works as a grain mill, you might want to consider the Vitamix Explorian Series.

On top of that, the crushing blade and pitcher have a bad reputation for blend quality. If you want a silky smooth blend, you need to use the single-serve cups. The bad news is you need to purchase it separately.

I know, it’s not looking good for the Intelli-Sense Ninja Blender.

Now, let’s proceed to the usability section.

Is IntelliSense Ninja Blender easy to use?

If it’s your first time using the total crushing blender, it’s going to be a little tricky. It’s not as simple as snap-and-go like other competing products. You have to master the art of assembling it.

Take a look at this quick tutorial, it applies to all models with Total Crushing blades and pitcher like the Ninja CT680.

After you mastered the technique, you can call yourself a true ninja.

Kidding aside, it’s just going to take a few tries.

For safety reasons, never open the lid when it’s running and take the blade assembly out when transferring your smoothie, or use the spout. The stacked blade assembly isn’t fixed to the pitcher. It’s sharp, so treat it with respect.

In terms of maintenance, you won’t have any issues with the Intellisense Ninja blender. All the attachments and accessories are top-rack dishwasher safe.

Technology

The way I see it is that the company tried to rebrand Auto-IQ to Intelli-Sense. To be frank, Intelli-Sense is more catchy and has more ring to it. But, apart from the touch display, it works pretty much the same way.

Take a look at the picture on the right; those are the options when the 72 oz pitcher is on. You have a button for making smoothies, ice cream, frozen drinks, and snow cones. Plus two manual speed levels and pulse control.

Ninja CT680 will automatically detect the container. Those options won’t be the same for the single-serve cup and food processor attachment.

The blending cycle should be relative to the container’s size, and that’s the smart thing about this blender. It eliminates most of the guesswork.

Technical Specifications

Type	Countertop Blender
Brand/Series	Shark NinjaKitchen Intelli-Sense Series
Model #	CT680SS
Price	$$
Ratings	3.9 out of 5
Speed	8 automatic programs
Wattage	1200 Watts
Blades	6-stacked blades
Container capacity	Up to 64 oz (1.89 L)
Dishwasher safe	Yes
BPA Free	Yes
Colors	Black
Dimensions	9.8 x 7 x 17.6 inches
Cord length	2.5 ft. (76.2 cm)
Application	Home & Personal Use
Warranty	1 Year
Related Products	Ninja Supra Kitchen System, Ninja Ultima Kitchen System, Vitamix Ascent, Vitamix Explorian, Ninja Foodi Hot and Cold Blender, Breville Super Q

*Product Images and Video Courtesy of Ninja