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Blendtec Total Classic vs Ninja Professional Plus with Auto-iQ (BN701)

Blendtec Total ClassicBlendtec Total Classic★★★★★★★★★★ 4.5From $343 vs Ninja Professional Plus with Auto-iQ (BN701)Ninja Professional Plus with Auto-iQ (BN701)★★★★★★★★★★ 4.5From $120

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Quick verdict

Blendtec Total Classic edges it overall, winning 1 of 4 rating categories. Ninja Professional Plus with Auto-iQ (BN701) is cheaper to start ($120 vs $343).

Choose Blendtec Total Classic if…

You’re push-button high performance with the longest warranty. 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.

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Choose Ninja Professional Plus with Auto-iQ (BN701) if…

You’re one-touch smoothie programs at a mid-range price. 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.

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Side by side

Blendtec Total ClassicNinja Professional Plus with Auto-iQ (BN701)
Our rating4.5/54.5/5
Smoothness (greens & seeds)4.7/54.1/5
Frozen fruit & ice4.7/54.7/5
Ease of use & cleaning4.5/54.5/5
Value4.2/54.6/5
Typical price$343$120
TypeFull-sizeFull-size
Power1,560 W1,400 W
Capacity75 oz (FourSide jar)72 oz
TamperNo (WildSide jar design)No
Dishwasher-safeSelf-cleansYes
Warranty8 years1 year
Best forPush-button high performance with the longest warrantyOne-touch smoothie programs at a mid-range price

Blendtec Total Classic: pros & cons

  • Preset smoothie cycle does it all
  • Blunt, safe blade is easy to clean
  • Fits under cabinets
  • 8-year warranty
  • No tamper: thick bowls need more liquid or stopping to stir
  • Expensive
  • Loud

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Ninja Professional Plus with Auto-iQ (BN701): pros & cons

  • Auto-iQ smoothie and frozen drink programs
  • Stronger motor than entry Ninjas
  • Big pitcher, dishwasher-safe
  • Still not Vitamix-smooth with fibrous greens
  • Loud
  • Short warranty

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