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Which Ninja blender should I buy? The best Ninja blenders 2024

A definitive breakdown of your options, and the best Ninja blender deals

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Best Ninja blender deals: Quick List

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1.  Ninja blender deals
2. The list in brief ↴
3. Best for power: Ninja Professional Plus Kitchen
4. Best for large households: Ninja Professional Plus
5. Best for value: Ninja Professional
6. Best for luxury: Ninja Foodi Power
7. Best personal: Ninja Blast
8. Best for versatility: Ninja Foodi Cold & Hot

Ninja offers a diverse range of models, from compact and and portable to versatile powerhouses and it can be hard to work out which is best, especially since half of them are called 'Foodi'. However, we've tested them all. If you're looking for a Black Friday Ninja blender deal, we know exactly what's worth your money.

Our experts have hands-on experience with the best blenders on the market and many of those just happen to be made by Ninja. In fact, many of these made it into our best blenders round-up, with appliances that can either provide beverages for on-the-go or pitchers for serving up drinks for the family. 

We love Ninja blenders for their famously intuitive automated programs. In Ninja terms, these are called 'Auto-iQ' and are designed to do the thinking for you when it comes to getting the right consistency in your smoothies and blends. Ninja blenders are also fairly advanced when it comes to their designs, with multiple blades to cut through your ingredients and dishwasher-safe components that make clean-up as easy as possible. 

So, if you’re considering a Ninja blender, but you're not quite sure how to establish the best fit for you, then we’ve got all the answers you need, from suitable options due to size, as well as adaptability to make different drinks.

The quick list

Best Ninja blenders 2024

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The best Ninja blender for power

Specifications

Capacity: 72 ounces
Dimensions: 7.38 x 9.63 x 18 inches
Power: 1400 watts
Preset programs: 3

Reasons to buy

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Smart programs do the work for you 
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Precision blades 
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Pulse button  

Reasons to avoid

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Lots of parts take up room on your countertop 
Buy it if

✅ You live in a large household: this has a large jug
✅ You need power: for ginger, spinach, and ice
✅ You need versatility: this has a good range of settings

Don't buy it if:

❌ You're on a budget: there are cheaper models
❌ You're short on space: this has lots of parts
❌ You will only make smoothies: this could be overkill

The bottom line

🔎 Ninja Professional Plus Blender this can cover large servings and tough blending tasks. It's one of the most powerful models on the market

This blender offers a whole world of possibilities. It's a family-sized, powerful, versatile blender, which has attachments for small and large blends, as well as the capability to turn into one of the best food processors we have tried. 

This is taken a step further with the Auto-IQ technology built into the Ninja Professional Plus base, which is equipped with smart programs to take the work out of blending. These three programs allow you to make smoothies, frozen drinks, and blends from fruit and vegetables that are still nutrient-rich. 

Though there are quite a few components to this system that might clutter up your kitchen cupboards the personal-sized cups are ideal for breakfast when you need to run out of the door. We'd recommend this to almost everyone, except those who are short on space or shopping on a budget.

Read more: Ninja Professional Plus review

The best Ninja blender for large households

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2. Ninja Professional Plus Blender with Auto-IQ

The best Ninja blender for the whole family

Specifications

Capacity: 72 ounces
Measurements: 6.75 inches X 9 inches X 17.5 inches
Power: 1400 watts
Preset programs: 3

Reasons to buy

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Large capacity  
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Easy clean-up  

Reasons to avoid

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Only one pitcher 
Buy it if

✅ You live in a large household: this has a large jug
✅ You need easy cleaning: this is close to effortless
✅ You need versatility: this has a good range of settings

Don't buy it if:

❌ You want easy cleaning: this has one pitcher
❌ You're short on space: this is bulky
❌ You want a premium model: this isn't as luxurious as others

The bottom line

🔎 Ninja Professional Plus Blender with Auto-IQ with enough capacity and power for the whole family, this is a brilliant model. It's a little bulky, but brilliant

If you need an all-around blending star for your kitchen, then the Ninja Professional Plus has everything you need. It can turn ice to snow for cocktails to serve up in the 72-ounce pitcher, and is easy for clean-up operations, with dishwasher-safe attachments. 

The three Auto-IQ presets on this blender are extremely handy for home use – with smoothies, frozen drinks, and ice cream – creating a perfect mix of healthy options and blends to whip up treats. 

With the capacity, presets, and intuitive controls, this ticks all the boxes when it comes to family use. It’s hard to see how this blender wouldn’t become a staple in any home. If you’re looking for included cups that allow you to take smoothies on the go then you might be a little disappointed, with this blender only having the pourable pitcher. 

The best Ninja blender for value

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3. Ninja Professional Blender

The most affordable Ninja blender

Specifications

Capacity: 72 ounces
Dimensions: 17.5" x 6" x 9"
Power: 1,000 watts
Preset programs: N/A

Reasons to buy

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Generous capacity
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Easy to clean

Reasons to avoid

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No Auto IQ programs
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Weaker Power
Buy it if

✅ You live in a large household: this has a large jug
✅ You need easy cleaning: this is close to effortless
✅ You are on a budget: this is excellent value

Don't buy it if:

❌ You want smart settings: this is very basic
❌ You need power: this is weaker than others
❌ You want a premium model: this isn't as luxurious as others

The bottom line

🔎 Ninja Professional blender among the best value blenders on the market, this offers Ninja style and capability for a fraction of the price. Although, it lacks some power.

For those who want a basic Ninja blender that can get the job done, the Ninja Professional Blender offers tremendous value. It has fewer bells and whistles when it comes to accessories and settings, but it can still knead, mix, blend, and crush the ice with finesse.

Reviews generally praise the performance of the Professional across basic tasks. On smoothies, it performs exceptionally. People even commented on how thorough this was when blending tougher spinach and fibrous ginger in smoothies.

If you're looking to make large batches of smoothies or margaritas for casual or even regular use, you'll get on just as well. Compared to the previous option, the Ninja Professional Plus Blender with Auto-IQ, which costs $20 more, it doesn't have the Auto-IQ features and has a lower power rating of 1,000 watts. 

The best luxury Ninja blender

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4. Ninja Foodi Power Blender Ultimate System

The most premium Ninja blender

Specifications

Capacity: 72 ounces
Dimensions: 8.7" x 8.3" x 16.14"
Power: 1,600 watts
Preset programs: 7

Reasons to buy

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Sleek interface
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Very powerful
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Great for smoothies, extractions, bowls, spreads, chopping, food processing, and dough

Reasons to avoid

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Lots of pieces to store
Buy it if

✅ You need power: this is one of the most powerful models
✅ You need versatility: this has a range of settings
✅ You need capacity: this has a 72 oz jug

Don't buy it if:

❌ You're short on space: this is quite bulky
❌ You don't need extras: this almost has too many
❌ You need portability: this has a large footprint

The bottom line

🔎 Ninja Foodi Power with an incredible range of automatic settings, this blender is one of the most useful on the market.

The Ninja Foodi Power Blender Ultimate System is one of the most versatile Ninja blenders. It comes with all the bells and whistles, including various settings for smoothies, extractions, bowls, spreads, chopping, food processing, and dough. 

The technology is among the most sophisticated, making it thorough and faultless. The chrome body also looks extremely high-end, and the overall interface design is a lot less cluttered looking than other models. 

It's most similar to the Ninja Professional Kitchen System but has additional speed settings, more attachments for advanced food processing, and slightly more power.

We would caution that the blades are very sharp, so when it comes to clearing up, be careful. It also comes with lots of pieces that you'll need to safely store.

The best personal Ninja blender

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5. Ninja Blast Portable

The best personal blender

Specifications

Capacity: 18 oz.
Dimensions: 15 x 6 x 6 inches
Power: 3.54"D x 3.54"W x 10.71"H

Reasons to buy

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Simple to operate
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Super quiet
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Portable sip top
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Well priced
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Easy to clean

Reasons to avoid

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Not the most powerful
Buy it if

✅ You make single servings: the jug becomes a bottle
✅ You live in a small home: this is ultra compact
✅ You need a quiet blender: this is close to silent

Don't buy it if:

❌ You'll blend ice: this can't quite manage it
❌ You live in a large home: this can't cater to large homes
❌ You need different settings: this has a single button

The bottom line

🔎 Ninja Blast a small, slim blender, this is perfect for taking on-the-go. It's perfect for smoothies, but has limited power on tough ingredients

The Ninja Blast is a case study for why size doesn't matter. Svelte and smart, this narrow blender packs a personal blender punch, so much so, it's one of the best personal blenders that our experts have tested.

The super slick and stylish bottle looks like a simple water bottle. In fact, the water bottle I take to the gym is twice the size of it. The Ninja Blast looks so slim on the countertop, it's hardly noticeable. If you wanted to leave it out, you could. However, it would slot into any drawer or cupboard too.

We tested it across a range of recipes and the Ninja Blast excelled at smoothies. There were a few tough skins that it struggled with and this definitely doesn't have the power for ice, but it's a brilliant basic. 

Even when blending fruits this didn't get any louder than an electric toothbrush. If you're an early riser who doesn't like noise, that's a dream come true. This is an excellent price too.

Best blender for versatility

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6. Ninja Foodi Cold & Hot

The most versatile Ninja blender

Specifications

Capacity: 64 lbs
Dimensions: 7.86"D x 8.78"W x 17.91"H
Power: 4200 watts
Preset programs: 17

Reasons to buy

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 Built-in tamper  
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 Extremely powerful motor 
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 Perfect for mastering texture 

Reasons to avoid

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 Not the best for large quantity mixes 
Buy it if

✅ You want versatility: this can blend hot and cold
✅ You need capacity: this can cater to a whole family
✅ You want quality: this has fantastic build quality

Don't buy it if:

❌ You have low cabinets: this is tall
❌ You'll only make smoothies: this could be overkill
❌ You're in a small home: this is heavy and big

The bottom line

🔎 Ninja Foodi Cold & Hot capable of everything from soups to smoothies, this powerful blender has everything covered. It is very tall and heavy though

The best blenders can whip up a silky smoothie in seconds. They're powerful, slick and stylish. The Ninja Foodi Cold & Hot goes one better. It can make hot soups, sautés, and jellies, as well as smoothies, deserts, and frozen drinks. If you're looking for a hard-working appliance, look no further.

Our experts put this to the test on butternut squash, ginger, spinach, and ice. These are some of the toughest tests and the Cold & Hot blended them up into smooth bowls of hot and cold delights. 

Not only was it effective, this stylish model looks fantastic on the countertop. The generous 64 oz jug can cater to at least four people - with some left over too. It's also incredibly intuitive to navigate, so this is tough to fault.

If we are being picky, this is tall, so you won't clear wall mounted cupboards. It's also tricky to clean, because it doesn't lift off the base. However, if you're looking for a brilliant blender to save you time and hassle without breaking the bank, you'll love this.

Read more: Ninja Foodi Cold & Hot review

Ninja blender alternatives

However, this isn't an advert for Ninja blenders. There are lots of other options on the market worth considering. 

FAQs

What is the best Ninja blender?

Our best Ninja blender is the Ninja Professional Plus Kitchen System with Auto-IQ.  Millie, our Reviews editor was most impressed with the food processor attachment in particular, though she thought the appliance itself was a bit bulky, so keep that in mind. 'It was speedy and chopped evenly using the double-layered blades. The various Auto-IQ settings are excellently timed with differing strengths and intermediate pulsing. This was particularly useful when blending a large smoothie or soup because it meant I could leave the setting to work unassisted while I went about making breakfast.'

Meanwhile, if you're looking for a product that strictly focuses on blending for smoothies, we also admire the Ninja Professional Plus Blender with Auto-IQ, as it is amply sized, includes the smart Auto-IQ technology, and retails at a pretty reasonable price of $119.99. 

Which Ninja blender crushes ice?

We believe that any of these Ninja blenders will powerfully crush through the ice, especially since that is one of the basic functions expected of a blender. In particular, models with higher power ratings will be able to crush ice, so we'd look for models with power ratings of at least 1000W to turn ice into a dusting of snow. 

Laura Honey
eCommerce Editor

Laura is our eCommerce editor. As a fully qualified barista, she's our expert in all things coffee and has tested over thirty of the best coffee makers on the market. She has also interviewed Q-Graders and world-leading experts in the coffee industry, so has an intimate knowledge of all things coffee. Before joining Homes & Gardens, she studied English at Oxford University. Whilst studying, she trained as a master perfumer and worked in the luxury fragrance industry for five years. Her collection of home fragrance is extensive and she's met and interviewed five of the world's finest perfumers (also known as 'noses'). As a result of this expansive fragrance knowledge, she always puts quality and style over quantity and fads. Laura looks for products which have been designed simply and with thoughtful finishes.