We judged the Ninja Professional BL610 purely as a smoothie machine: how smooth it gets leafy greens and berry seeds, how it copes with frozen fruit and ice, how easy it is to use and clean, and whether the price is fair for what you get.
What we like
- Crushes ice and frozen fruit fast
- 72-oz pitcher makes smoothies for the whole family
- Dishwasher-safe parts
- Very affordable
Watch out for
- Leaves tiny bits of kale and seeds
- Stacked blade is sharp and awkward to clean
- Struggles with very thick bowls
Key facts
| Typical price | $90 |
|---|---|
| Type | Full-size |
| Power | 1,000 W |
| Capacity | 72 oz |
| Tamper | No |
| Dishwasher-safe | Yes (jar, lid, blade) |
| Warranty | 1 year |
Checked Oct 9, 2026 on the official site. Prices and terms change: confirm before you buy.
Smoothies to make first
Recipes that show off what this full-size blender does best.
Green · Tropical smoothieKale Pineapple Smoothie
195 cal 4 g protein
Berry smoothieAçaí Smoothie Bowl
345 cal 6 g protein
Nut butter smoothiePeanut Butter Banana Smoothie
495 cal 20 g protein
Smoothie performance
Soft fruit, yogurt and milk blend fine, but fibrous greens and seeds leave visible bits, so stick mostly to fruit-based recipes. Frozen fruit and ice are no problem; it pulls ingredients down into the blades without much stopping and stirring. Thick smoothie bowls are possible with patience, but without a tamper you’ll stop to stir.
Size, cleanup and day-to-day use
It holds 72 oz, so it suits big batches and families. Dishwasher-safe: yes (jar, lid, blade). The quickest cleanup for any blender: fill it a third with warm water and a drop of dish soap and blend for 30 seconds right after use.
Who should buy it
Best for: frozen-fruit smoothies on a budget. The main trade-off: leaves tiny bits of kale and seeds.
Price checked October 2026, blenders go on sale often, so compare a few retailers and check the warranty (1 year) before you buy.
Our verdict
A great pick for: frozen-fruit smoothies on a budget. The catch: leaves tiny bits of kale and seeds. If that’s a deal-breaker, see the alternatives below.
Frequently asked questions
Can the Ninja Professional BL610 make smoothie bowls?
Thick smoothie bowls are possible with patience, but without a tamper you’ll stop to stir.
Is the Ninja Professional BL610 dishwasher safe?
Yes (jar, lid, blade).
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Alternatives to Ninja Professional BL610
Vitamix’s entry model blends nearly as smoothly as the 5200 with a shorter jar that fits under cabinets. It’s the high-end blender we’d recommend to most smoothie fans.
- Type
- Full-size
- Power
- 1,380 W (2 HP)
- Capacity
- 48 oz
- Warranty
- 5 years
The benchmark high-performance blender. It pulverizes kale stems, seeds and ice into a perfectly smooth drink, makes thick smoothie bowls with the tamper, and a 7-year warranty means it lasts.
- Type
- Full-size
- Power
- 1,380 W (2 HP)
- Capacity
- 64 oz
- Warranty
- 7 years
More power than the BL610 plus Auto-iQ programs that pulse and pause for you: press “smoothie” and walk away. Smoother results with greens than cheaper Ninjas.
- Type
- Full-size
- Power
- 1,400 W
- Capacity
- 72 oz
- Warranty
- 1 year
The main Vitamix rival: powerful, very smooth and run by simple preset buttons. A shorter jar fits under cabinets, and the 8-year warranty is the longest we’ve seen.
- Type
- Full-size
- Power
- 1,560 W
- Capacity
- 75 oz (FourSide jar)
- Warranty
- 8 years