We judged the Ninja Professional Plus with Auto-iQ (BN701) 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
- Auto-iQ smoothie and frozen drink programs
- Stronger motor than entry Ninjas
- Big pitcher, dishwasher-safe
Watch out for
- Still not Vitamix-smooth with fibrous greens
- Loud
- Short warranty
Key facts
| Typical price | $120 |
|---|---|
| Type | Full-size |
| Power | 1,400 W |
| Capacity | 72 oz |
| Tamper | No |
| Dishwasher-safe | Yes |
| 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
Fruit smoothies are smooth and creamy; with kale or lots of seeds you may notice a little texture unless you blend longer or start with the greens and liquid. 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. 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: one-touch smoothie programs at a mid-range price. The main trade-off: still not Vitamix-smooth with fibrous greens.
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: one-touch smoothie programs at a mid-range price. The catch: still not Vitamix-smooth with fibrous greens. If that’s a deal-breaker, see the alternatives below.
Frequently asked questions
Can the Ninja Professional Plus with Auto-iQ (BN701) make smoothie bowls?
Thick smoothie bowls are possible with patience, but without a tamper you’ll stop to stir.
Is the Ninja Professional Plus with Auto-iQ (BN701) dishwasher safe?
Yes.
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Alternatives to Ninja Professional Plus with Auto-iQ (BN701)
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
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
Blend, twist on a lid and go. The 900-watt motor handles frozen fruit and spinach well, and personal cups mean almost no cleanup. The go-to personal blender.
- Type
- Personal
- Power
- 900 W
- Capacity
- 32 oz cup
- Warranty
- 1 year