Which Ninja Blender Is Best?

On this page (12 sections)

1. Which Ninja blender is best for most people?
2. Which Ninja blender is best for your routine?
3. Ninja Professional BL610: who should choose it?
4. Ninja Professional Plus BN701: who benefits from Auto-iQ?
5. Ninja Professional Plus DUO BN751: who needs pitcher and personal cups?
6. Ninja Kitchen System Pro BL770: when is the extra equipment useful?
7. Should you get a Ninja blender with Auto-iQ?
8. Do you need personal cups?
9. How should you set up and use a Ninja blender?
10. How much counter and cabinet space do Ninja blenders need?
11. What mistakes should you avoid with a Ninja blender?
12. Which Ninja blender should you buy?

The Ninja Professional Plus BN701 is the best Ninja blender for most people who want a family-size pitcher, ice crushing and preset programs. If you're asking which Ninja blender is best for your kitchen, choose the BN751 for personal cups, the BL770 for food processing too, or the BL610 for a simpler manual setup.

The right choice depends on what you blend, how many servings you make and whether you want attachments beyond a pitcher. These four models all offer a large pitcher, but their controls, cups and food-processing parts suit different routines.

If you're still deciding between blender styles, start with our countertop blender guide. After choosing, use our Ninja blender first-use guide to assemble and operate it.

Which Ninja blender is best for most people?

The BN701 is the strongest all-around fit for pitcher blending if you want presets and often make several servings at once. Its 3 Auto-iQ programs combine timed pulsing, blending and pauses.

The BN701's 72 oz pitcher has a 64 oz max liquid capacity. Its top-rack dishwasher-safe pitcher and stacked blade assembly also make cleanup more direct after a batch.

Choose another model if you need personal cups or food processing. The BN751 adds two to-go cups, the BL770 adds a processor bowl and dough blade, and the BL610 gives you manual pitcher blending without preset programs.

Which Ninja blender is best for your routine?

Choose by the containers and tasks you will use most. All four models have a large pitcher, but their extras make the real difference in day-to-day use.

The BN701 and BN751 have the same basic pitcher capacity and Auto-iQ program count. The practical question is whether you'll use the BN751's cups often enough to justify storing them.

The BL770 makes sense when its processor bowl and attachments will replace separate prep tools you use now. If you mainly make drinks, the extra parts add storage needs without changing your core blending routine.

Ninja Professional BL610: who should choose it?

The BL610 suits you if you want a large pitcher with manual controls for smoothies, sauces or frozen drinks. It has 1000 watts, Total Crushing technology and 4 speeds.

Its 72 oz pitcher has a 64 oz max liquid capacity. The BPA-free pitcher is dishwasher safe on the top rack, which helps keep cleanup simple after a larger batch.

Choose the BL610 if you don't need Auto-iQ, personal cups or a food processor bowl. Skip it if preset cycles or single-serve blending are important parts of your routine.

For setup, place the motor base on a dry, level counter and seat the pitcher according to its instructions before adding ingredients. Start with the lid secured, keep the liquid below the max-fill mark and use the controls in short stages if you want to check texture as you go.

Ninja Professional Plus BN701: who benefits from Auto-iQ?

The BN701 suits frequent pitcher blending when you want preset cycles to manage pulsing and pauses. It combines a 72 oz pitcher with 3 Auto-iQ programs.

Its Total Crushing blades are designed for ice and frozen drinks, and its pitcher supports batches for several people. The BN701 is a practical fit when most of your blending happens in one container.

It doesn't include single-serve cups or food-processing attachments. Skip it if you know you'll want to carry individual drinks or chop and mix dough with the same appliance.

Auto-iQ can make a familiar routine easier, but a preset can't account for every ingredient amount or preferred thickness. Use the program as a starting point, then adjust the next batch's liquid, frozen ingredients or serving size to suit your recipe.

Ninja Professional Plus DUO BN751: who needs pitcher and personal cups?

The BN751 suits households that make both larger batches and individual drinks. It includes a 72 oz pitcher plus two 24 oz cups with spout lids.

Its 3 Auto-iQ programs are set up for smoothies, frozen drinks and nutrient extractions. The cups, pitcher and stacked assembly blade are dishwasher safe on the top rack.

Choose the BN751 if you regularly make drinks for the table and take-along smoothies. Skip it if you rarely use personal cups, since they still need cupboard or drawer space.

Keep the pitcher and cup blades in a safe place when they are not in use. The blades are sharp, so handle them by their center or designated grip areas and avoid reaching into a container while an assembly is attached.

Ninja Kitchen System Pro BL770: when is the extra equipment useful?

The BL770 suits you if you'll use a food processor bowl as well as a blender pitcher. It includes an 8-cup processor bowl, chopping blade, dough blade and two 16 oz cups.

The 1500 watt motor base supports the pitcher, processor bowl and personal cups. The dough blade is described as mixing up to 2 lb of dough in 30 seconds.

This is the most attachment-heavy option here, so check your counter and cupboard space before choosing it. Skip the BL770 if your kitchen needs only smoothies and frozen drinks, or if you won't use the processor bowl.

For storage, keep the blades and attachments together with the bowl they fit. The motor base should be wiped with a damp cloth, while the cups, bowls, blades, attachments and lids can go on the top rack of the dishwasher.

If you're comparing other Ninja systems, see our guide to the BL770 and BN801. It can help narrow the choice if you want a broader kitchen system comparison.

Should you get a Ninja blender with Auto-iQ?

Choose Auto-iQ if you want preset cycles that combine timed pulsing, blending and pauses. The BN701 and BN751 have 3 programs, while the BL610 and BL770 use manual controls.

Presets reduce the need to manage every pulse yourself, which can help when you repeat the same kind of drink. They don't guarantee your preferred texture, so leave room to make a small adjustment after the cycle ends.

Choose manual controls if you prefer deciding when to pulse, blend or stop. The BL610 has 4 speeds, and the BL770 has 5 speeds, giving you direct control without relying on the BN701 or BN751's programs.

Do you need personal cups?

Choose personal cups if you often blend drinks to take with you. The BN751 includes two 24 oz cups with spout lids, while the BL770 includes two 16 oz cups with to-go lids.

The BN751 keeps the large pitcher for shared batches. The BL770 adds cups as part of a broader system with food-processing tools, so compare the attachments you will use before deciding.

If you mostly serve drinks at home from one pitcher, the BN701 or BL610 may be a better fit. You can avoid storing cups that rarely leave the cupboard.

How should you set up and use a Ninja blender?

Set up your blender on a stable, dry counter with enough room for the pitcher and lid. Check the assembled height against any overhead cabinets, then place loose cups and attachments where you can reach them safely.

Before blending, secure the container and lid, add ingredients in manageable amounts and stay below the marked max liquid capacity. Use enough liquid for the ingredients to move, and pause to scrape or stir only after the blender is stopped and the blade assembly is safe to handle.

For frozen ingredients, alternate them with softer ingredients or liquid rather than packing the container tightly with hard pieces. This helps ingredients circulate; if the mixture stalls, stop the blender before shifting ingredients or adding liquid.

Use the pitcher for larger batches and a compatible cup for a single serving. Do not run a container without its lid secured, and keep hands and utensils away from moving blades.

How much counter and cabinet space do Ninja blenders need?

Check counter height, footprint and attachment storage before choosing a model. The BN701 and BN751 measure 17.5 in tall, the BL610 is 15.94 in tall, and the BL770 is 18.07 in tall.

The BL770 has a deeper footprint at 15.75 in, compared with 6.75 in for the BN701 and BN751. Its processor bowl, blades and cups need storage space beyond the base and pitcher.

Measure the counter spot with the blender assembled and check where the loose parts will go. If you'll keep it under a cabinet, allow room to lift off the pitcher and lid without moving the base.

What mistakes should you avoid with a Ninja blender?

The most common avoidable mistakes are overfilling, adding ingredients in a clump and handling blades carelessly. The pitcher may hold 72 oz overall, but the max liquid capacity is 64 oz, so use the marked limit for liquids.

Don't assume a preset will fix an overloaded container or an overly thick mixture. Begin with a sensible batch size, leave space for ingredients to move, and add liquid gradually if the blender struggles to circulate the contents.

Avoid putting the motor base in water or the dishwasher. Wipe it with a damp cloth, and use the dishwasher only for parts described as dishwasher safe.

Finally, don't choose the BL770 only because it comes with the most attachments. If you won't use its food processor bowl, chopping blade or dough blade, the BN701, BN751 or BL610 is a more focused match.

Which Ninja blender should you buy?

Pick the BN701 for preset pitcher blending, the BN751 if you'll use personal cups, the BL770 for food processing, or the BL610 for manual pitcher blending. This is the simplest way to answer which Ninja blender is best: match the model to your regular tasks and the space you have for its parts.

If your routine is mostly smoothies and frozen drinks for several people, start with the BN701. If you want individual drinks too, choose the BN751; if you also prepare dough or chopped ingredients, consider the BL770.

Choose the BL610 when you want a straightforward full-size pitcher and manual controls. For help adjusting a drink's texture, read our guide to making a smoothie thicker, or see our best Ninja kitchen systems guide.

Frequently asked questions

Which Ninja blender is best for smoothies?

The Ninja Professional Plus BN701 suits large smoothie batches, with a 72 oz pitcher, 64 oz max liquid capacity and 3 Auto-iQ programs. Choose the BN751 if you want the same pitcher setup plus two 24 oz cups for drinks to take with you.

For one person who mainly makes a single serving, compare the cup sizes and storage needs before choosing.

What is the difference between the Ninja BN701 and BN751?

Both have a 72 oz pitcher, 64 oz max liquid capacity, 1400 peak watts and 3 Auto-iQ programs. The BN751 adds two 24 oz to-go cups with spout lids and a single-serve blade assembly, while the BN701 focuses on pitcher blending.

Pick the BN751 if you will use the cups regularly.

Is the Ninja BL770 a blender or a food processor?

The BL770 combines a 72 oz pitcher with an 8-cup food processor bowl, chopping blade and dough blade. It also comes with two 16 oz cups, so it handles pitcher blending, processing and personal drinks.

Choose it when you have cabinet space for its attachments and expect to use the processor bowl.

Is the Ninja BL610 enough for frozen drinks?

The BL610 has 1000 watts, a 72 oz pitcher and Total Crushing blades for ice and frozen ingredients. It suits large batches of frozen drinks and smoothies.

Its max liquid capacity is 64 oz, so leave room below the pitcher rim and avoid filling it to the full 72 oz volume.