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Ninja Blast Portable Blender (BC151) vs Ninja Professional Plus with Auto-iQ (BN701)

Ninja Blast Portable Blender (BC151)Ninja Blast Portable Blender (BC151)★★★★★★★★★★ 4.1From $50 vs Ninja Professional Plus with Auto-iQ (BN701)Ninja Professional Plus with Auto-iQ (BN701)★★★★★★★★★★ 4.5From $120

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Quick verdict

Ninja Professional Plus with Auto-iQ (BN701) edges it overall, winning 2 of 4 rating categories. Ninja Blast Portable Blender (BC151) is cheaper to start ($50 vs $120).

Choose Ninja Blast Portable Blender (BC151) if…

You’re fresh smoothies at the gym, office or on the road. A cordless blender that makes surprisingly smooth smoothies from frozen fruit. You drink straight from the jar, which stays on the base, and it charges by USB-C.

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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

Ninja Blast Portable Blender (BC151)Ninja Professional Plus with Auto-iQ (BN701)
Our rating4.1/54.5/5
Smoothness (greens & seeds)3.8/54.1/5
Frozen fruit & ice3.5/54.7/5
Ease of use & cleaning4.5/54.5/5
Value4.6/54.6/5
Typical price$50$120
TypePortableFull-size
PowerCordless (USB-C rechargeable)1,400 W
Capacity18 oz72 oz
TamperNoNo
Dishwasher-safeYes (jar and lid)Yes
Warranty1 year1 year
Best forFresh smoothies at the gym, office or on the roadOne-touch smoothie programs at a mid-range price

Ninja Blast Portable Blender (BC151): pros & cons

  • Smooth results for a portable
  • Dishwasher-safe jar and lid
  • Leak-proof sip lid
  • Jar stays attached to the base while you drink
  • No wall plug included
  • Small batches only

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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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