Breville Fresh & Furious vs Ninja Professional Plus with Auto-iQ (BN701)

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Quick verdict

Ninja Professional Plus with Auto-iQ (BN701) edges it overall, winning 2 of 4 rating categories. Ninja Professional Plus with Auto-iQ (BN701) is cheaper to start ($120 vs $180).

Choose Breville Fresh & Furious if…

You’re a quieter blender with dedicated green-smoothie presets. A stylish mid-range blender with separate smoothie and green smoothie programs that is noticeably quieter than most. A great pick for early mornings and open-plan kitchens.

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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

Breville Fresh & FuriousNinja Professional Plus with Auto-iQ (BN701)
Our rating4.3/54.5/5
Smoothness (greens & seeds)4.2/54.1/5
Frozen fruit & ice4.2/54.7/5
Ease of use & cleaning4.6/54.5/5
Value4.1/54.6/5
Typical price$180$120
TypeFull-sizeFull-size
Power1,100 W1,400 W
Capacity50 oz72 oz
TamperNoNo
Dishwasher-safeYes (jar)Yes
WarrantySee Breville’s warranty terms1 year
Best forA quieter blender with dedicated green-smoothie presetsOne-touch smoothie programs at a mid-range price

Breville Fresh & Furious: pros & cons

  • Quieter than most full-size blenders
  • Green smoothie preset
  • Compact footprint
  • Not as powerful as Vitamix or Blendtec
  • Mid-range price

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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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