{"id":3270,"date":"2026-08-18T18:36:38","date_gmt":"2026-08-18T17:36:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/homegadgetradar.com\/?page_id=3270"},"modified":"2026-08-18T18:38:15","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T17:38:15","slug":"kitchen-gadgets-blenders-ninja-professional-plus-bn701-similar","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/homegadgetradar.com\/index.php\/kitchen-gadgets-blenders-ninja-professional-plus-bn701-similar\/","title":{"rendered":"Kitchen Gadgets &#8211; Blenders &#8211; Ninja Professional Plus (BN701 \/ similar)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<link rel=\"preconnect\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\">\n<link rel=\"preconnect\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.gstatic.com\" crossorigin=\"\">\n<link href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Inter:wght@400;500;600;700&amp;display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\n<style>\n  :root {\n    --bg: #F8FAFC;\n    --surface: #FFFFFF;\n    --surface-2: #F1F5F9;\n    --text: #0F172A;\n    --muted: #64748B;\n    --primary: #0EA5E9;\n    --primary-hover: #0284C7;\n    --border: #E2E8F0;\n    --success: #10B981;\n    --danger: #EF4444;\n    --radius: 14px;\n    --shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);\n    --transition: all 0.25s ease;\n  }\n  .hgr * {\n    margin: 0;\n    padding: 0;\n    box-sizing: border-box;\n  }\n  .hgr {\n    font-family: 'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;\n    background: var(--bg);\n    color: var(--text);\n    line-height: 1.65;\n    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;\n  }\n  .hgr a {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: inherit;\n    transition: var(--transition);\n  }\n  .hgr-container {\n    width: 100%;\n    max-width: 800px;\n    margin: 0 auto;\n    padding: 0 24px;\n  }\n  .hgr-article-hero {\n    padding: 50px 0 30px;\n  }\n  .hgr-breadcrumb {\n    font-size: 0.9rem;\n    color: var(--muted);\n    margin-bottom: 16px;\n  }\n  .hgr-breadcrumb a {\n    color: var(--primary);\n  }\n  .hgr-article-hero h1 {\n    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.4rem);\n    font-weight: 700;\n    letter-spacing: -0.5px;\n    margin-bottom: 12px;\n    line-height: 1.25;\n  }\n  .hgr-score-badge {\n    display: inline-flex;\n    align-items: center;\n    gap: 8px;\n    background: var(--primary);\n    color: white;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    font-size: 1.1rem;\n    padding: 8px 16px;\n    border-radius: 50px;\n    margin-bottom: 24px;\n  }\n  .hgr-score-badge span {\n    font-weight: 500;\n    opacity: 0.85;\n    font-size: 0.95rem;\n  }\n  .hgr-featured-image {\n    background: var(--surface);\n    border: 1px solid var(--border);\n    border-radius: var(--radius);\n    overflow: hidden;\n    margin-bottom: 40px;\n  }\n  .hgr-featured-image img {\n    width: 100%;\n    height: auto;\n    display: block;\n    max-height: 420px;\n    object-fit: contain;\n    padding: 30px;\n    background: #F8FAFC;\n  }\n  .hgr-content {\n    padding-bottom: 80px;\n  }\n  .hgr-content h2 {\n    font-size: 1.35rem;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    margin: 40px 0 16px;\n    letter-spacing: -0.3px;\n  }\n  .hgr-content p {\n    color: #334155;\n    margin-bottom: 18px;\n    font-size: 1.05rem;\n  }\n  .hgr-specs {\n    background: var(--surface);\n    border: 1px solid var(--border);\n    border-radius: var(--radius);\n    padding: 24px 28px;\n    margin: 24px 0 32px;\n  }\n  .hgr-specs ul {\n    list-style: none;\n  }\n  .hgr-specs li {\n    padding: 10px 0;\n    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);\n    display: flex;\n    justify-content: space-between;\n    gap: 20px;\n    font-size: 0.98rem;\n  }\n  .hgr-specs li:last-child {\n    border-bottom: none;\n  }\n  .hgr-specs li strong {\n    color: var(--text);\n    min-width: 160px;\n  }\n  .hgr-specs li span {\n    color: var(--muted);\n    text-align: right;\n  }\n  .hgr-pros-cons {\n    display: grid;\n    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;\n    gap: 20px;\n    margin: 24px 0 32px;\n  }\n  .hgr-pros, .hgr-cons {\n    background: var(--surface);\n    border: 1px solid var(--border);\n    border-radius: var(--radius);\n    padding: 22px;\n  }\n  .hgr-pros h3, .hgr-cons h3 {\n    font-size: 1.05rem;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    margin-bottom: 14px;\n    display: flex;\n    align-items: center;\n    gap: 8px;\n  }\n  .hgr-pros h3 { color: var(--success); 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It delivers excellent ice-crushing power, useful Auto-iQ presets, and a large 72 oz pitcher at a price far below the premium Vitamix and Breville options.<\/p>\n\n        <h2>Key Specs<\/h2>\n        <div class=\"hgr-specs\">\n          <ul>\n            <li><strong>Type<\/strong> <span>Full-size countertop blender<\/span><\/li>\n            <li><strong>Motor<\/strong> <span>1,400 peak watts<\/span><\/li>\n            <li><strong>Capacity<\/strong> <span>72 oz Total Crushing pitcher<\/span><\/li>\n            <li><strong>Key Features<\/strong> <span>Auto-iQ presets, Total Crushing blades, pulse<\/span><\/li>\n            <li><strong>Hot Blending<\/strong> <span>Limited (not designed for hot soup like Vitamix)<\/span><\/li>\n            <li><strong>Best for<\/strong> <span>Everyday smoothies, frozen drinks, and value-focused buyers<\/span><\/li>\n          <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <h2>What We Like &amp; What Could Be Better<\/h2>\n        <div class=\"hgr-pros-cons\">\n          <div class=\"hgr-pros\">\n            <h3>\u2713 Pros<\/h3>\n            <ul>\n              <li>Excellent ice crushing and frozen drink performance<\/li>\n              <li>Large 72 oz pitcher<\/li>\n              <li>Useful Auto-iQ preset programs<\/li>\n              <li>Strong value for the performance<\/li>\n              <li>Easy to use and clean<\/li>\n              <li>Good everyday smoothie results<\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"hgr-cons\">\n            <h3>\u2013 Cons<\/h3>\n            <ul>\n              <li>Not as refined as Vitamix or Breville for nut butters\/hot soup<\/li>\n              <li>Can be loud<\/li>\n              <li>Build quality is more plastic-feeling than premium models<\/li>\n              <li>Blade stack design can be harder to clean thoroughly<\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <h2>Who It\u2019s For<\/h2>\n        <p>The Ninja Professional Plus is ideal if you:<\/p>\n        <ul style=\"margin: 0 0 24px 20px; color: #334155;\">\n          <li>Want strong performance without spending Vitamix money<\/li>\n          <li>Make a lot of smoothies and frozen drinks<\/li>\n          <li>Prefer simple preset programs<\/li>\n          <li>Need a large pitcher for family batches<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n        <p>It\u2019s less ideal if you frequently make nut butters, hot soups, or want the absolute smoothest texture possible.<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"hgr-verdict\">\n          <h2>Verdict<\/h2>\n          <div class=\"final-score\">8.9 \/ 10<\/div>\n          <p>The Ninja Professional Plus remains one of the best value full-size blenders in 2026. It punches well above its price for everyday blending tasks and is an excellent choice for most households.<\/p>\n          <p><strong>Buy if:<\/strong> You want strong performance and capacity at a mid-range price.<br>\n          <strong>Skip if:<\/strong> You need premium-level refinement for nut butters or hot blending.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/homegadgetradar.com\/index.php\/kitchen-gadgets-blenders\/\" class=\"hgr-back\">\u2190 Back to Blenders<\/a>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/article>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Home \u2192 Kitchen Gadgets \u2192 Blenders \u2192 Ninja Professional Plus Ninja Professional Plus Blender (BN701) Review (2026) 8.9 \/ 10 The Ninja Professional Plus (BN701 and similar models) is one of the strongest mid-range full-size blenders available. 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