Ninja Professional Plus BN701 Blender
The high-power blender most households should start with.
- Best blend of power, pitcher size, presets, and price
- Strong ice crushing for smoothies and frozen drinks
- Auto-iQ modes reduce guesswork for daily use
Best For / Not For
Best for
- Smoothies and frozen drinks
- Families that need a large pitcher
- Buyers who want power without Vitamix pricing
Not for
- Small kitchens with limited cabinet height
- Buyers who need hot soup blending
- Anyone who wants the quietest motor
Key Details
What Makes It Stand Out
The BN701 is the right kind of overpowered for most kitchens. It has enough motor headroom for ice, frozen fruit, and thick smoothie blends, but it still lands at a price that makes sense for everyday shoppers.
Auto-iQ presets are not magic, but they do help avoid under-blending or running the motor longer than needed. For a family blender that will see regular frozen drinks and smoothie duty, this is the cleanest overall fit.
Value
This is the value sweet spot before premium blenders start asking for a much bigger budget. It gives up quietness and premium materials, not the core blending performance most people need.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- 1400-watt motor handles ice well
- 72-ounce pitcher fits batch prep
- Auto-iQ presets are useful
- Strong value for the performance
Cons
- Loud under heavy loads
- Tall pitcher can be awkward to store
- Plastic jar is not as premium as glass
Bottom Line
Buy the Ninja Professional Plus BN701 if you want one blender that can handle smoothies, ice, and frozen drinks without premium pricing.
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