Description
The Nutri Ninja | Ninja Blender Duo with Auto-iQ has 1200 watts of professional power and performance. The XL 72 oz. (64 oz. max liquid capacity) Pitcher features Total Crushing Technology to crush through ice and frozen ingredients in seconds to create creamy frozen drinks. The Nutri Ninja Blade Assembly pulverizes whole fruits and vegetables for Nutrient & Vitamin Extraction (extract a drink containing vitamins and nutrients from whole fruits and vegetables). Blend personalized smoothies and juices directly in the Nutri Ninja Cup, attach the lid, and enjoy on the go.
Michael S. Tollefson –
A few years ago I wanted to get into juicing so I started researching and tried a few things. I ended up with a Nutribullet which I’ve been using ever since for making smoothies. I’ve tried a few different blenders as well. The blenders didn’t chop everything up as well as the Nutribullet. Especially frozen fruit. The Nutribullet worked better than the blenders.
Don’t get me wrong, the Nutribullet works extremely well, but this Ninja chops everything up better than the Nutribullet. I’ve tried just using the low, medium, and high settings – but the Auto-IQ feature is what does it the best. That works flawlessly. No more frozen chuncks of strawberry to surprise me as I drink. I love the size selections of the cups. I love that the cups have the measurement marks on it. I love the blades and the design of the blade and ease of cleaning. Yes these are features that are better than the Nutribullet. The only way the Nutribullet comes out on top compared to this is price, size, and slightly less noise. This Ninja is a little louder, but if you’re running any kind of blender you’re making noise, so to me it’s negligible. Besides, I put my ingredients in for my smoothie, attach the cup, push the Auto-IQ button I want to use and walk away, then come back when it’s done. This Ninja is more expensive but better. It’s bigger, but more features and uses. I can’t find a Ninja at any of the local stores with the Auto-IQ feature – well with the exception of Kohls, I didn’t look there and it looks like that’s where this came from. I didn’t pay as close attention to where it was coming from as I really didn’t care as much about that. I’d researched and decided this was the one I wanted. It was shipped through amazon – wasn’t prime – but it was cheaper than getting it from Ninja’s website – and I’ve developed a trust in Amazon. I would recommend if you’re getting a Ninja to get one with the Auto-IQ feature. Well worth it. Something about the stopping and pulses that chops everything up better.
The base is sturdy and has suction cups so it stays put. I was a little concerned if it would fit on my counter under my cabinets. It does fit. With the big blender pitcher attached it stands 17 3/4" high, about 7" wide and 10" deep. My cabinets are 19" from the counter which gives me just enough clearance to set the pitcher over the base and then slide it down on and lock it in place. I’m ok with that clearance, but if this is an issue for you, you may want to consider a different location as the base locks to the counter with the suction cups and it’s very difficult to slide or move on your counter. So it’s more of a set it in place and leave it type of appliance.
I am extremely happy with this Ninja. I might just have to buy one for my camper this summer.
Lisa M. –
We were upgrading our old (but in good shape) Kitchen Aid blender, and after a lot of research started off with buying the Blendtec Total Blender. Seems like there’s no way that could be a bad purchase if the item is $400, right? It’s a $400 blender, but you’re not getting what you pay for. Right off the bat, my husband and I were not happy with how light and flimsy it felt. It literally bounced away from me on my counter when trying to make a single smoothie. I tried to make a juice in it, atrocious. I tried to make the ice cream per their recipe EXACTLY on three different occasions, and all I got was a wet smoothie. We had it two days and I was so disappointed in its performance that I returned it immediately.
Enter the Nutri Ninja. I was originally turned off by this machine after seeing videos of it online and not being into the idea of the blade being an additional part that needed cleaning. Turns out, that extra blade is the saving grace of this machine making it perform SUPER WELL, and at half the cost of the Blendtec. Right out of the package, I felt better about the Ninja. It was engineered to address basically every problem I ran into with the Blendtec. It’s carafe felt like it was sturdy enough to survive a fall if it met one. The base was heavy enough to ground the blender. Suction cups on the bottom to prevent it from running away. A locking mechanism to ensure the carafe doesn’t fly away during blending. Just awesome! So far, I’ve made some really amazing smoothies and ice creams, no sweat!
I only have two complaints. The first is that while I love how effective the center blade helps make the blender, it also takes away a lot from interior space when loading it for a smoothie. So I find myself having to my ingredients in around the blade which is a bit dangerous. But hey – it blends everything! And my second complaint is the blender top for the individual serve containers. Every time I’ve tried blending with it, it leaves big chunks of ice left in, and I have to keep on removing and shaking the container to get the ice down to the bottom. It’s just not that effective. I’ve resigned myself to just using the big container unless I’m making something with very little or no ice.
Overall, it outperforms the Blendtec. It worked so much better right out of the box. It feels like it’s worth $400, but it’s only $200. It’s engineered to address a lot of the main issues you run into with a regular blender. It’s just amazing. If you want to try the Blendtec, do it, but for me the Ninja was the clear winner. So happy with this purchase!
Kindle Customer –
We knew we wanted to get more vegetables and fruits into our diet, and were close to getting a juicer. Infomercials on the Nutribullet changed our mind about that – it became pretty clear that the quantity of fruits/vegetables to make juice equated to a whole lot of clean up, a whole lot of wasted nutrients, and a whole lot of calories.
When I started researching the Nutribullet, I ran into Consumer Report reviews that talked about parts breaking for that product. They recommended the Ninja. I am very happy I went with that recommendation.
We use ours primarily for smoothies and protein drinks. It is possible to adjust the consistency from super thick to very liquid, just by adding some ice or fruits or vegetables with a lot of water in them. The recipe and instruction books are easy to follow and have good hints and suggestions so in no time, we have found ourselves making up our own combinations.
Now we keep protein powder, a bag or two of frozen fruit, some pineapple coconut water and then add in whatever fresh fruits & veggies look good at the farmers market.
My particular favorite is a kale tonic. This was based on a juice I have at my favorite breakfast place, and it was super easy to figure out proportions. One fuji apple, one handful of kale, one lemon and half a cucumber with some shaved ice make a great drink that I am not worried about having from a diet/calorie perspective.
And more from a diet perspective, my husband and I both find ourselves using this rather than reaching for something else with more calories and less nutrients. If it wasn’t easy to use and clean up, we would be back to our evil ways when it comes to snacking.
I am very liberal about what I put into the mixer including seeds and skin, though I do take off the lemon peel. I have found that chopping it into chunks makes it easier to fit everything in the container, but you don’t need to worry about the blades cutting stuff up and pulverizing it.
I bought the large blender but have not used it yet, indeed we almost exclusively use the largest "cup" and the smaller blade assembly pictured. It is ridiculously easy to clean up. It could go in the dishwasher, but you can also handwash it easily, there is nothing and nowhere for food particles to hide. Just be very careful around the blades.
I would be remiss not to mention the Auto IQ feature. This is really a set it and forget it feature that takes all the guesswork out of how long to blend or at what speed. My husband likes to experiment with the other settings, but this button makes smoothies as easy as put the ingredients in, turn it on and walk away. There are industrial strength suction cups on the bottom of the unit that keep the unit from traveling.
It’s loud, but so what. You have to be careful not to overfill, the unit will leak a little in that case. There are also a few lessons to learn about what should be on the bottom and top to keep it mixing smoothly, but its not a big deal to make a mistake or two with this and figure it out. These are all common sense things.
Highly, highly recommended.
Robin Snyder –
I love my new Ninja IQ blender.
There are a ton of reviews on this so I’ll keep mine simple.
1) This model is well worth a little extra $$ for the higher power blender especially if you are going to make anything with ice.
2) The blender is Fantastic. The extra blades up the center make a huge difference when you are blending. Also use caution they are super sharp and will cut you while you are cleaning them if you are not careful. I’ve made frozen drinks, soup, chile verde sauce and some other things in it. It works great every time and I like that the lid locks into place AND has a little cap you can pull back if you want to add anything while it is mixing. That is a pretty important feature to me when I’m making soup.
3) The smoothie cups I love. I make a different smoothie almost every morning now because it is so easy and works so well. I used to have a magic bullet and that thing sucked if there was any ice that wasn’t already crushed in the cup. But no such worries with this. It pulverizes the ice every time. The lids took a little getting used to but I found if you make a seal with your mouth around the entire opening it is easy to drink from them. My husband hates the lids though and so he uses a large straw for the smoothies I make him to go.
4) The settings for nutriblend and untra-nutriblend! So you put your smoothie on the blender and select one of those settings and you can totally walk away. They are timed and do the pulses and stuff for you so you don’t have to sit there for a minute and watch it blend you can pack your lunch or do a few other small errands while it is mixing and come back and it has stopped itself and is just waiting for you. On a few occasions I didn’t get enough liquid in. No worries it still blended the crap out of the stuff inside but there was just no way to drink it so you add a little more liquid blend again and you are good to go.
5) The other settings. This is so easy. There is a timer on the actual blender that lets you know how long you have been blending at a certain speed. Of if you are pulsing it lets you know how many pulses you’ve done. I really appreciate stuff like this so I don’t have to watch a clock or count myself.
Overall I’ve been really happy with this blender. It took the place of 2 other things on my kitchen counter and works better than both of them at their respective jobs. Get the one with the bigger motor and you can’t go wrong.
T Shore –
Bought for my daughter. She and her partner are using it 3-5 x day. Morning smoothies with kale and fruit and chia seeds. Afternoon tropical smoothies. They love it!
Kim Smith –
The looks the same as on the picture, very durable, crush ice properly, and easy to clean
John Chan –
The Ninja Battle: A Smoothie Showdown with a Sonic Boom
The mornings began peacefully. Birds chirped, sunlight peeked through the curtains, and I dreamt of delicious, healthy smoothies. But that dream quickly turned into a full-blown battle when the new arrival entered the kitchen – the Ninja BL642 Nutri Ninja.
This sleek, black machine promised creamy smoothies and nutrient-packed concoctions. I eagerly prepped my ingredients – frozen berries, spinach, almond milk – and hit the power button. The blender roared to life, a sound that could only be described as a dragon awakening in my kitchen. Conversation ceased. The cat bolted. My peaceful morning vanished faster than a banana into the blades.
The battle raged on. The Auto-IQ setting, a supposed convenience, felt more like a taunt. Each pre-programmed cycle seemed to relish in building suspense, the motor whirring louder with each passing second, before finally reaching a deafening crescendo and then, blessed silence. My smoothie was ready, perfectly smooth and delicious, but at what cost? My ears were ringing, and a thin sheen of sweat had formed on my brow.
Now, don’t get me wrong, the Ninja is a champion. Those blades are samurai sharp, conquering ice and pulverizing greens with ease. The personal cups are fantastic for grabbing a smoothie on the go, and the pitcher tackles family-sized creations in seconds. Cleaning is a breeze, a welcome respite after the sonic assault.
But be warned, bringing the Ninja into your kitchen is like inviting a rock band to live in your blender. If you crave a silent symphony while you sip your morning greens, this might not be your warrior. But for those who value power and speed, and maybe enjoy a little heavy metal with their breakfast prep, the Ninja BL642 is the ultimate champion. Just remember, this battle might be won with delicious smoothies, but your ears might take a few rounds to recover.
Rachel –
The quality and performance of this blender is just perfect. Worth every penny.
Steven C –
This Ninja blender produces very smooth, silky drinks. It does a good job with protein powders and thick honey alike, working them into a uniform liquid with other ingredients. It pulverizes ice extremely well; the self-timed pulses seem to help everything settle then remix evenly. I can see why it has so many patents.
My prior Breville blender in contrast produced clumpy, sandy drinks. It never performed as well as this Ninja.
Kate Syopsky –
This blender mixes Almased drink with strawberries totally great! I like that you can mix things using the mixer glasses upside down with their own blender rotating blade. Saving the complete big blender for large uses. Great blender and easy to use!