Should You Buy a Ninja Blender?

Ninja is one of the most popular blender brands as well as being well known for its coffee makers and food processors.

If you are thinking about buying a Ninja blender then our handy guide provides you with all the key info at a glance. Our objective, impartial comparison of blender brands is compiled by analysing over 14,000 user and expert reviews and 10 awards from hundreds of different review sites on over 1,500 blenders.

Ninja are recognised for their wide selection of mid-range and moderately popular blenders. Their blenders start at $30 for the QB900 which has a power of 400W, a bowl capacity of 1L and is a tabletop blender and go up to $200 for the BL2012 which has a power of 1,100W, a bowl capacity of 2.5L and is a tabletop blender. The average price of a new Ninja blender is $95.

Is Ninja the Best Blender Brand?

So are Ninja blenders any good? We give every blender a Kagoo Score by analysing its specs, reviews and prices and comparing this to its competitors. By aggregating this data across all blenders we are able to impartially rank all the blender brands.

Our detailed analysis taking into account all of the above factors found that Ninja is the actually best blender brand out there.

Let's look at how Ninja blenders compare to the other blender brands across each of the key facets that make up the Kagoo Score.

There's a wide selection of Ninja blenders available compared to other blender brands, with 10 Ninja blenders currently on the market in the US. Ninja also have better reviews than the typical blender brand, with the average rating of a Ninja blender being 85%.

Ninja have a number of great features including FreshVac Vacuum Blending Technology, Auto-iQ and Sip n Seal Lid which sets them apart from the competition. When it comes to energy efficiency the average annual running cost of Ninja blender is $15 (based on a person typically using a blender for 1 hour per week), which makes them more efficient than most other blender brands.

Ninja blenders tend to be cheaper than most other blender brands however they are still a less popular choice with consumers.

What Do the Ninja Blender Reviews Say?

We've added up all the reviews for every Ninja blender to work out the average distribution of reviews for Ninja and then compared this to the other blender brands.

Expert Reviews

5 stars		4
4 stars		6
3 stars		3
2 stars		0
1 star		0

User Reviews

5 stars		3,942
4 stars		745
3 stars		138
2 stars		57
1 star		134

Over 77% of expert reviews and 93% of user reviews for Ninja blenders are 4 stars or higher. This compares to 90% and 90% respectively across all Blender brands.

Purchasers of Ninja blenders frequently mentioned that the product was easy to use.

Looking at just the expert reviews, in the table below we compare the average review score given to Ninja blenders by some of the most popular technology review sites against their reviews for other blender brands. The best review score from each review source is highlighted in green.

Average Review Score	Ninja	Vitamix	Philips	Cuisinart	Smeg
	65% 2 reviews	83% 3 reviews		70% 1 review	60% 1 review
	75% 2 reviews	95% 2 reviews		90% 1 review	80% 1 review
	94% 2 reviews	93% 1 review		76% 1 review	93% 1 review
			80% 4 reviews		80% 1 review
	75% 2 reviews	74% 1 review
		85% 3 reviews
	76% 3 reviews
		75% 2 reviews
	60% 1 review				80% 1 review
			90% 2 reviews
			82% 1 review
				60% 1 review
			90% 1 review
	100% 1 review
				100% 1 review
			76% 1 review
Average	78% 13 reviews	84% 12 reviews	84% 9 reviews	79% 5 reviews	79% 5 reviews

How Many Industry Awards Have Ninja Blenders Received?

After checking thousands of expert review websites we couldn't find any industry awards for Ninja blenders. The table below shows the number of awards given to the most popular blender brands. The largest number of awards provided by each review source is highlighted in green.

Compare all award winning blenders

Number of Awards	Ninja	Vitamix	Philips	Cuisinart	Smeg
		2		1
			2
			1
			1
				1
		1
Total		3	4	2

How Reliable Are Ninja Blenders?

We checked over 14,000 reviews to find comments about the reliability of Ninja blenders. 210+ of these reviews that mention reliability of which 81% were positive. Therefore the vast majority of Ninja blender owners and reviewers thought the product was reliable.

So, most people think that Ninja blenders are good quality. Now let's take a look at some of the reviews for Ninja blenders that mention reliability:

RELIABLE

the IQ feature removes the time guesswork - it has a count down display-suction cup feet stick to counter tops very well- appreciate the sturdy blades

has been very reliable so far

This blender is heavy duty

it feels robust

Great value for money - Good build quality (better than the nutribullet) - The thread for the lid is on the inside of the beaker

NOT RELIABLE

Great for Juice/coffee shops Heavy duty

it just started causing leaking problems

Broken after 1 month

the " lid for the mouth piece " on the cup lids do not seal tight at all

Features to Look Out For On Ninja Blenders

There's a number of great features to look out for on the latest range of Ninja blenders that set them apart from the competition. These include FreshVac Vacuum Blending Technology, Auto-iQ and Sip n Seal Lid.

Ninja FreshVac Vacuum Blending Technology

Ninja blenders that feature FreshVac Vacuum Blending Technology include the Ninja BL580 ($65).

Ninja Auto-IQ

Ninja blenders that feature Auto-iQ include the Ninja BL480 ($56) and the Ninja BL642 ($149).

Ninja Sip N Seal Lid

Ninja blenders that feature Sip n Seal Lid include the Ninja QB3001SS ($50) and the Ninja BL480 ($56).

Ninja Frozen Drink Function

Ninja blenders that feature Frozen Drink Function include the Ninja CT610 ($75).

What is the Best Mid-Range Ninja Blender?

Ninja CT610

2.1L BOWL CAPACITY

1,000W

2 SPEED LEVELS

$109 OVER 10 YEARS

A great mid range choice, priced at $75 is the Ninja CT610, which has a Kagoo Score of 83.

Features We Love:

Frozen Drink Function

Big bowl capacity (2.1L)

Ice crushing function

Pulse function

Dishwasher-proof parts

Our review analysis indicates that this blender isvery great for making smoothies and good-looking, and easy to use. It's an excellently reviewed and bowl capacity 1,000W tabletop blender, with a reasonable price and a very good spec.

96 Reviews	36 Reviews
84 Features	Fully-Featured
76 Popularity	Quite Popular
79 Value for Money	Very Good
84 Running Costs	$110 Over 10 Years
83 Kagoo Score	Excellent

Multiple reviews mentioned that Ninja CT610 has terrific user reviews with an average user rating of 97%, based on 36 reviews.

The cheapest price that we could find for the CT610 in the US is $75.00 but in total we found only 2 prices for it.

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What is the Best High End Ninja Blender?

Ninja BL642

2.1L BOWL CAPACITY

1,500W

1 SPEED LEVEL

$163 OVER 10 YEARS

If you're looking for a high end Ninja blender then the Ninja BL642 takes some beating. It has a Kagoo Score of 73, but is a bit more expensive at $148.99.

Features We Love:

Auto-iQ

Big bowl capacity (2.1L)

Pulse function

Ice crushing function

Dishwasher-proof parts

A fully featured and classic 1,500W tabletop blender, with moderate running costs and bowl capacity. Multiple reviews mentioned that this blender isvery easy to use and great for making smoothies but noisy.

87 Reviews	646 Reviews
80 Features	Fully-Featured
65 Value for Money	Good
66 Running Costs	$160 Over 10 Years
73 Kagoo Score	Very Good

Multiple reviews mentioned that Ninja BL642 has exceptional user reviews but below average expert reviews. 100% of buyers recommended this blender to others.

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What is the Best Budget Choice Ninja Blender?

Ninja BL610

2L BOWL CAPACITY

1,000W

3 SPEED LEVELS

$109 OVER 10 YEARS

At only $35 and with a Kagoo Score of 88 the Ninja BL610 makes a great budget choice.

Features We Love:

Big bowl capacity (2L)

Ice crushing function

Dishwasher-proof parts

The top rated blender under $100, with very low running costs and a very good spec. Multiple reviews mentioned that this blender isgreat for making smoothies, very easy to use and great for crushing ice.

98 Reviews	981 Reviews
88 Features	Fully-Featured
84 Popularity	Quite Popular
87 Value for Money	Very Good
87 Running Costs	$110 Over 10 Years
88 Kagoo Score	Excellent

Our review analysis indicates that Ninja BL610 has excellent user reviews with 97% of buyers recommending this blender to others.

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