Ninja BL610 Professional 72 Oz Countertop 1000-Watt Base and Total Crushing Technology for Smoothies, Ice and Frozen Fruit, Black, Blender + Pitcher

I use my new Ninja blender every day to make healthy smoothies. The extra large capacity is a plus and it is easy to clean. The 3 levels of super sharp blades makes quick work of frozen fruit and vegetables. It has plenty of power and the noise factor is much less than my previous blender. This is a quality blender for a fraction of the price of other products on the market.

Love this blender!!!!! Perfect for all my juicing needs and blends greats drinks and smoothies. Extremely easy to use, high performance and no leakage. You can’t do anything about the noise because hello it’s a blender lol. Over all would recommend.

Every rare once in awhile you get a product that exceeds expectations, is well designed, and leaves nothing to be desired. AND THIS IS IT!!! With a very reasonable price point, it also seems to grind through anything!
Additionally it looks to be indestructible with a no nonsense easy-to-navigate control panel, unbreakable parts, and is super easy to clean. My only warning is be very careful with grinding component that is very sharp and detaches for easy cleaning – it should be carefully dried and put out of reach rather than left in drying rack where it can easily bite.

I recommend the Ninja NJ601AMZ Professional Blender for anyone looking for a powerful and efficient blender capable of handling tough ingredients. The 1000-watt motor and large 72 oz pitcher make it ideal for smoothies, shakes, and frozen drinks, providing smooth and consistent results. However, the blender sometimes requires manual intervention to push down ingredients that get stuck at the top, which can interrupt the blending process. Including a tamper tool or improving the design to prevent this issue would significantly enhance the user experience. Despite this minor drawback, the blender is easy to use and clean, offering good value for its performance and features.

Initial Impressions:
Packaging: The blender was well-packaged and arrived in excellent condition, with all components securely placed in the box.
Delivery: The delivery was prompt, and the product arrived without any damage.
Product Details:
Features: This professional blender features a 1000-watt motor and a 72 oz dishwasher-safe total crushing pitcher, making it ideal for smoothies, shakes, and frozen drinks. The blender is designed to handle tough ingredients with ease.
Quality: The overall quality is excellent, with a robust and sturdy build that promises durability and long-lasting performance.
Ease of Use: The blender is easy to use with straightforward controls, but occasionally, ingredients can get stuck at the top, requiring manual intervention.
Performance:
Blending Power: The 1000-watt motor provides powerful blending capabilities, effectively crushing ice and blending tough ingredients for smooth and consistent results.
Capacity: The 72 oz pitcher is large enough to make multiple servings at once, making it convenient for families or gatherings.
Cleaning: The pitcher is dishwasher-safe, making it easy to clean after use.
Specific Experiences:
Pros:
Powerful 1000-watt motor handles tough ingredients with ease.
Large 72 oz pitcher is perfect for making multiple servings.
Dishwasher-safe pitcher for easy cleaning.
Effective at making smoothies, shakes, and frozen drinks.
Cons:
Ingredients can sometimes get stuck at the top, requiring you to stop and push them down manually.
Improvements: A tamper tool or improved design to prevent ingredients from getting stuck at the top would enhance the user experience.
Usage Purpose:
What Did You Use This Product For?: I used this blender for making smoothies, shakes, and frozen drinks. It works well overall, but I sometimes had to stop and push ingredients down when they got stuck at the top.

I’m a healthcare professional and bought this after researching the competition (i.e., "Vita-Mix). After reading through a gazillion comments and reviews (including CR who rates the Ninja #2) I opted for the lower priced Ninja. I have used mine twice a day for the 6 weeks I have owned it, I use it for making smoothies. I blend for health, I have a morning fruit and berry smoothie and I have an afternoon veggie smoothie. Blending is a really convenient way to get in all your servings of fruit and veggies each day without removing the (very important) fiber. So far, I love my Ninja. I have had stuff made with a Vita Mix in the past, but have never done a side by side comparison, though I can think of a few differences that are meaningful for me. One, the Vita Mix generates heat. They use it as a selling feature, that you can use it to make soups, but I like my smoothies cold, so it’s not something I look for in a blender. Secondly, Vita Mix seems to win in all the comparisons with Ninja on smoothness, or thoroughness of blending. The only reason I knocked one star off the Ninja is because I have noticed that my smoothies are a bit chewier after several weeks of blender use. I attribute that to the fact that Ninja relies (apparently) on their sharp blades, which naturally dull with use-especially when blending frozen berries or ice (which both of my smoothies contain). I’ve noticed a subtle change in texture, no chunks, but definitely not a fine blend. My understanding is that Vita Mix has dull blades that work for years, they do not rely so much on sharpness as they do on speed? The other thing (in addition to heat) that you get with a Vita Mix is aeration (foam), which I do not notice with the Ninja. My smoothies are full of fruit and veggies, so they are full of fiber. If you are okay with having some noticeable fiber in your blend over time, the Ninja is a great deal at about 1/5 the cost. If that matters to you, expect that you will have it in time (I started to notice it after about 25 blends). The blender cleans very easily and is simple to use. I’ve never had to remove the top to tamp stuff down and I use 3 cups of leafy greens like kale and arugula, as well as whole carrots, celery, apples, and never have chunks. Overall it’s a great machine. I cannot rate longevity since I’ve only had it 6 weeks, but so far I’m very pleased.
Update: It’s January 2018, I owned the Ninja about 3 months and ended up getting a Vita Mix. I still stand by my original review, but there is a difference. The Ninja starts out pretty great, but then over time things do no blend as well. I drink 2 smoothies a day (one veggie, one fruit), so I use it a minimum of 2x a day. Over time I started calling my Ninja smoothies: "grainies." The blades start out very sharp, and the technology depends on that, but they dull with use and it shows in the results. The Vita Mix does not depend on blade sharpness, but power, it pummels everything to pieces (itty bitty pieces). I am amazed at the flour I can make with it. Also, the heat i mentioned is not a factor but a feature. Most things are blended in less than a minute (35 seconds often), so nothing really gets warm unless you leave it on in order to generate heat. The Ninja is a good blender, especially for the cost, but I don’t think one can fairly compare it to a Vita Mix, it’s like comparing apples and oranges.