Kitchen Mixers
Ninja Professional Plus Blender with Auto-iQ (BN701)
The Ninja BN701 sits above Ninja's base-tier blenders in both motor output and preset intelligence. The 1400-watt peak motor handles frozen fruit and whole-ice blending without stalling — the point where cheaper countertop blenders typically lose ground. Auto-iQ provides three preset programs (Smoothie, Frozen Drinks, Ice Cream) that cycle through pulsing and blending patterns automatically, removing guesswork from the most common tasks. The 72-oz Total Crushing Pitcher accommodates large batches; the stacked blade design keeps ingredients circulating rather than collecting at the bottom. Cleanup is straightforward — the pitcher rinses quickly with warm water and parts are top-rack dishwasher safe. The BN701 runs louder than higher-end blenders from Vitamix or Blendtec, which is typical at this power level. The dark-grey housing is compact for a 72-oz machine. For households blending daily — smoothies in the morning, frozen drinks for entertaining — the BN701 handles the full range without requiring a step up to a professional-grade machine.
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What we like
- + 1400-watt motor processes frozen fruit and whole ice without stalling
- + Three Auto-iQ presets handle smoothies, frozen drinks, and ice cream without manual adjustments
- + 72-oz pitcher fits large batches; stacked blade keeps ingredients circulating evenly
- + Dishwasher-safe parts — pitcher and blades clean without full disassembly
Watch out for
- - Runs louder than higher-end blenders — noticeable in open-plan kitchens
- - No individual single-serve cup included in the standard BN701 configuration
Our verdict
Best mid-tier countertop blender for daily smoothies and frozen drinks. The 1400-watt motor and Auto-iQ presets cover the most common blending tasks without requiring a professional-grade machine.