Ninja Professional Blender Review (2023) Ninja BN701 Professional Plus

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Apart from those convenient presets, it can also help you make nut butters, sauces and dips, and if you’ll buy the Kitchen System variant, it comes with a food processor attachment that will open up to more kitchen applications.

Compared to its predecessor (Ninja Professional Blender 1000), the Ninja BN701 has more processing power. To give you a concrete idea, the former comes with a 1000-watt motor, and the latter is rated at 1400 watts.

Now, let’s get to the good and bad parts of this product.

PROS

• Modern sleek design
• Affordable
• 3 walk-away blend settings
• 3 manual speed control
• Pulse feature
• 72-ounce pitcher for hefty servings
• Powerful 1400-watt motor
• Can crush ice in a matter of seconds
• Labeled measurements on the pitcher
• Easy to clean and dishwasher safe
• BPA-free

CONS

• It’s a full-size countertop blender, it’s quite heavy and bulky
• Can’t make hot soups
• If you’re new to the Ninja family it may take some time to get used to
• It’s a little loud
• 1 year warranty

Ninja BN701 Features

What can you make with Ninja Professional Blender?

This blending machine has a stacked blade design. Instead of the usual solitary blade, the brand opted for three blades stacked on top of each other. They call it the total crushing blade.

That feat, along with its powerful 1400-watt motor, makes it highly efficient at pulverizing anything inside it. It can crush ice, make your favorite smoothie, and so on.

To give you a clear picture, here’s what you can do with the Ninja BN701.

This list is usually shorter on affordable blenders. Perhaps, that’s the ultimate selling point of this blender with Auto-IQ.

Unfortunately, some users have reported that you’ll end up with a not-so-smooth texture. But, considering the affordable price point, that is something that we can compromise.

However, there’s a walk-around for that small issue. If you want a silky smooth blend, use the single-serve cups. It’s included when you purchase the Ninja BN801 Kitchen System variant.

Just so you know, this product cannot handle hot items. It’s not designed for making hot soups. That is something that only a cooking blender or a powerful blender can do.

Is Ninja BN701 easy to use?

The only complicated thing about this countertop blender is the placement of the pitcher and lid.

Here’s what I mean:

But that’s all there is to it. You’ll figure it out in no time.

On a positive note, this complex twisting and locking mechanism adds an extra level of safety. Just imagine those blades flying out of the container. It would be huge disaster.

So, kudos to the brand for making it ultra-safe for users.

One thing that you should keep in mind is that when pouring smoothies, you need to take the crushing blades first.

Overall, I would say that the Ninja Professional Plus Blender has a usability rating of 3/5.

Technology

Now, let’s get to the control panel.

What I like about this Ninja Professional Blender is it comes with Auto-IQ presets for making the most common recipes.

The BN701 comes with three hassle-free settings—for smoothie, crushing ice, and frozen desserts.

On top of those Auto-IQ programs, you can also use the manual speed levels (low, medium, high). There’s also a pulse button, if the situation calls for it.

Last but not least—cleaning.

Let’s face it; washing your blender isn’t exciting. Thankfully, all the attachments of this Ninja are dishwasher safe.

Pro tip:

Wash your blender right away. If not, fill your blender half-way through with warm water and a few drops of dishwashing soap. Run it for about a minute to loosen up hardened food particles.

Ninja BN701 vs. Ninja BN801

Please note that the Ninja BN701 is a standalone countertop blender. This variant doesn’t come with the food processor attachment, nor the single-serve cups.

If you want those accessories, you should check the Ninja Kitchen System variant. It’s basically the same machine with very minor differences.

I don’t want to confuse you, so here’s a quick comparison of Ninja BN701 and Ninja BN801.

Picture	Get at Ninja Kitchen →	Get at Ninja Kitchen →
Blender Name	Ninja Professional Plus Blender with Auto-IQ	Ninja Professional Plus Blender Kitchen System with Auto-IQ
Model number	BN701	BN801
Accessories	N/A	Pro Extractor Blades, (2x) 24oz. Single Serve Cups with Spout Lids, 64 oz. Precision Processor Bowl with Lid, Dough Blades, Chopping Blades
Number of Walk-away blending programs	3	5
Timer	N/A	Digital timer
Price range	$	$$

Technically, the BN801 is more of a great deal than the BN701. For some reason the brand didn’t indicate if the accessories are cross-compatible. So, if you really want those accessories, go for the BN801 model right away.

Technical Specifications

Type	Countertop Blender
Brand/Series	Shark Ninja Professional Series with Auto-iQ
Model #	BN701
Price	$
Ratings	4.4 out of 5
Speed	3 walk-away blend settings Plus three manual speed control with pulse feature
Wattage	1400-watt
Blades	6-stacked blades
Container capacity	Up to 72 oz (2.12 L)
Dishwasher safe	Yes
BPA-Free	Yes
Colors	Grey
Dimensions	6.75 x 9 x 17.5 inches
Cord length	2.5 ft. (76.2 cm)
Application	Home & Personal Use
Warranty	1 Year
Related Products	Ninja Duo BL642, Ninja Professional Blender 1000, Ninja Professional 1100, Vitamix E310, Vitamix E320, Vitamix 5200, Vitamix 7500, Oster Pro 1200, Cuisinart Smartpower Duet

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