None of that is acceptable to me when a product is being advertised as a "high-power" blender. The jar has to be oriented into the base correctly, or else it doesn't clip into place. It also can't be used to hot blend ingredients, and it doesn't have a lot of extra features. VitamixOur Vitamix Ascent A2500 had a dedicated smoothie button that ran for 60 seconds. The 'Extract' mode can be used with each of the 24 oz jars for a single-serve. The hummus was very liquidy and very viscous - it poured out of the blender jar like a thickish soup, compared to the Vitamix hummus we had to scrape out with a spatula. However, it's not intended for ice crushing. Both come with two personal-sized additional jars, but the DUO's are each 20 ounces while the Professional Plus' are each 24 ounces. It can blend leafy greens like kale, though there may be small bits of unprocessed fruit like banana. We sifted through it did not find any full sugar crystals left over, it was a nice, white, sugary dust, as powdered sugar should be. The smaller Ninja jar did much better than it's full size jar, but still was no match for Vitamix. For each round, we used identical recipes, blending for identical times unless otherwise noted. Again, it's the friction, caused by the blades in a small area, that heats the ingredients during blending. Unblended hearty produce like kale and apple skin makes for an incredibly grainy and gritty smoothie, which is unappetizing, and honestly, almost undrinkable. NinjaNinja failed the hardest on the one test any blender should ace. The manufacturer advises that you remove the blade assemblies from the jar before placing them both in your dishwasher separately. If you prefer a similar blender with less attachments, check out the Ninja Professional Plus Blender with Auto-iQ. It makes better-blended smoothies in its personal jars and crushed ice with a better texture in its main jar. That's all it took to create perfect powdered sugar. NinjaUnfortunately the Ninja completely failed to make powdered sugar. We had an abundance of onions, so we decided to do some caramelized onion-infused hummus. The Ninja's soup was a chilly 70 degrees, colder than room temperature. The Ninja couldn't do it. The results were considerably better, with fewer distinguishable bits of fruits and vegetables compared to the standard Ninja jar, but you can definitely still see chunks of apple skin and there were still some full-on carrot chunks in the smoothie we made. The Ninja Professional Plus Kitchen System with Auto-iQ can't hot blend, so it isn't suitable for making soups. Nutri Ninja Smoothie cups. As far as raw power goes, both sport a 1500W motor underneath. If you want milkshakes, I guess the Ninja can do it, but it's definitely not fast enough to create ice cream like the Vitamix. It comes with several preset modes and some additional attachments, including two 24-oz personal-sized jars that are ideal for bringing smoothies on-the-go, and a food processor attachment. Plus, its single-serve cups with spout lids makes it easy to take delicious, nutrient-rich smoothies on the go. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. Why shouldn't I get a $99 blender from the box store? This made for a smooth mouth feel, the pulp was very fine and didnt feel grainy when we drank the smoothie. However, it can't hot blend, and it struggles to make smooth, spreadable almond butter.
It's significantly better-built and comes with a tamper and a two-part lid. Unfortunately, this blender does struggle to make smooth, spreadable almond butter, and it can't hot blend. The Vitamix Ascent Series blending jars have an updated design that makes them easier and more efficient to use. That's all it took to create perfect powdered sugar. Vitamixcame out on top in every single test. put them under the same test bench, There's also a food processor attachment, although we don't test it currently. Click herefor his full bio. While both blenders are similar, the Kitchen System comes with more attachments, including a food processor and two 24-ouncepersonal jars. The Ninja Professional Plus Kitchen System with Auto-iQ is pretty much the same blender as the more bare-bones Ninja Professional Plus with Auto-iQ butcomes with more accessories like the food processor attachment and compatible blade attachments, and two 24-oz personal jars. It's also a bit quieter when it's running. We could not fit the full recipe we used in the previous test, so we halved it. When Using a Dishwasher: All attachments are dishwasher safe. Sandy chunks of apple and kale are going to make a less-than-desirable smoothie like Ninja makes. When not cooking, Austin is tinkering with computers or exploring the Ozarks with his wife Amy. We sifted through it did not find any full sugar crystals left over, it was a nice, white, sugary dust, as powdered sugar should be. This blade assembly is only meant to be used with the 72-ounce main jar, and the processor bowl and 24-ounce additional jars have their own blade assemblies. Ninja makes more of a hummus smoothie compared to Vitamix's fluffy and creamy hummus. As you can see in the above below, there are no distinguishable bits of carrot, apple or kale - it's all one nice, consistent green color. Ninja Foodi NeverStick Premium Hard-Anodized 13-Piece Cookware Set, Ninja Professional Plus Blender DUO with Auto-iQ, Ninja Foodi 8-qt. We were looking for how well the blenders crush ice and how well the liquid ingredients freeze around the crushed ice, because thats what creates a blended ice cream. Exercise care when handling blade assemblies, as the blades are sharp. Check out our full review on the Vitamix Ascent series here. The A2500 is Vitamix's middle-of-the-road model in terms of functionality and power; the Mega Kitchen System is one of Ninja's highest-spec'd blenders. You can use the smaller jars to make significantly better smoothies. Ninja has flush-mount buttons that take a press or two to get going. All are constructed from BPA-free plastic. It is recommended that the containers, lids, and blade assemblies be placed on the top rack of the dishwasher ONLY. The Ninja BN801 comes with several preset speeds and several preset modes. VitamixWe filled our blender jar full of cheddar-broccoli soup ingredients then pressed the Hot Soup preset and stepped back. The Ninja, with its plastic parts, just feels flimsy, and the blender jar can't survive even a short fall. The Ninja has a significantly better build quality and comes with two 24-ounce jars for making smoothies, while the Calphalon only comes with one. Vitamix can make hot soup from cold ingredients, no stove required. The vortex effect created by the Vitamix jar achieves full emulsification of the oil and water in the hummus that the Ninjas jar simply could not manage. That means no chunks, no strings, and no grainy, gloppy messes to try to choke down. VitamixVitamix has a dedicated Frozen Dessert preset function for ice cream. The KitchenAid is much better for making almond butter and can be used for hot blending. We added those same ice cream ingredients to the Ninja blender jar and, sadly, got back very different results - an icy chocolate milkshake instead of ice cream. The Ninja Foodi Cold & Hot Blender is a more versatile overall blender than the Ninja Professional Plus Kitchen System with Auto-iQ. It also feels more sturdy. Auto-iQ Technology provides preset programs that do the work for you, no guesswork required. NinjaExact same test for the Ninja, undeniably different results. There may be small bits of leafy greens like kale in the mix, making the texture slightly grainy.
On the bottom of the blender, there are four suction cups to help keep it in place while blending. It's easier to clean by hand and comes with extra accessories, including a food processing bowl and single-serve jars. With a jar of a different size on the Ninja base, the Single Serve button doesn't even turn on. We're looking for a consistently fine, fluffy powder with no sugar crystals left unblended. The main jar has a large, 72-ounce capacity that's suitable for making large batches, though the manufacturer advises that the maximum amount of liquid you should put in the jar is 64 ounces. It can easily blend leafy greens like kale, too. No cherry-picked units sent by brands. The hummus was much too runny - it ran right off of the cucumber we dipped in it. The 2L Total Crushing Pitcher is great for making large batches for the whole family with 1400 peak watts of professional power. The olive oil was completely emulsified with the liquid, with no signs of pooling oil on top. The Vitamix has a much better build quality and can blend hot ingredients for soups and sauces. This is one of the reasons these blenders last so long in your kitchen - the metal isn't going to wear down as quickly as the plastic components in cheaper blenders, like the Ninja. The Ninja Professional Plus Kitchen System with Auto-iQ is impressive for smoothies and protein shakes. In order for oil and water to combine into one, oil particles have to be small enough to surround water particles in order to not separate. On the other hand, the Ninja comes with a pair of personal jars with matching to-go lids. It took about 1 minute for the Vitamix to completely puree our hummus from start to finish. However, the Ninja is a more compact personal blender, and it's much better for making almond butter. Even with Ninja having a dediacated bread dough hook with special blender jar, the Vitamix did a better job of kneading the bread dough creating an over all finished baked bread. ADA Website Accessibility Policy: We are committed to keeping our site ADA and W3C WCAG compliant. Vitamix delivers on its claim of making HOT soup. After 30 seconds, we saw some of the sugar crystals trying to turn into powder but it was a grainy, sugary mess on the inside.
Same blend time, same ingredients, same power motor. Ninja can't pulverize hearty greens and tougher veggies like the Vitamix can. The Ninja Professional Plus Kitchen System with Auto-iQ and the Ninja Foodi Power Nutri DUO are different types of blenders; you may prefer either one, depending on your needs. NinjaWe put the exact same recipe into the Ninja jar and lo! The Kitchen System is easier to clean and has a significantly better build quality. Exercise care when handling blade assemblies. Your browser is not supported or outdated so some features of the site might not be available. Precision Processor Bowl with Chopping and Dough Blades and Lid. Orders to be shipped to Northwest Territories, Yukon or Nunavut or other territories outside of Canada or to an international address are subject to a surcharge. The main blade assembly is made up of six sharp blades that can easily be removed for cleaning in the top rack of your dishwasher. Both Vitamix and Ninja advertise their blenders can make bread dough. Full sugar crystals were left over. jar, 8-cup food-processing bowl, & two 16-oz. On the other hand, the Kitchen System is a full-size blender with a 72-ounce main jar. We wanted to see if a Ninja with the same-size motor could do the same. Vitamix makes perfectly stretchy bread dough. The BL770 can make smooth, spreadable almond butter, and it can make a well-blended smoothie in less time. Ninja's dough tears apart. On the other hand, the Ninja can make snow-like crushed ice in less than a minute, so you may prefer it if you like to make frozen drinks. Free shipping on all orders over $75*SharkNinja offers a 60-day money back guarantee for purchases from this Site, or for select products, a 90-day money back guarantee. Now, keep in mind, the Ninja Mega Kitchen System and the Vitamix A2500 both have a 1500W motor. It also makes much better smoothies and almond butter. *Offer applies on orders over $75 and does not apply outside of Canada. Theyve been known for this feature for so long, my vintage Vitamix from 1992 still churns out hot soup! In a mere 5 minutes and 45 seconds, we had perfectly pureed cheddar-broccoli soup clocking in at 162 degrees - it was literally steaming. On the other hand, the Ninja makes crushed ice with a better texture. The Ninja Professional Plus Kitchen System with Auto-iQ is decent for multi-purpose use. The Ninja BN801 Professional Plus Kitchen System with Auto-iQ is a large, bulky blender. The buttons are not very responsive and can be a little confusing. The blender has several preset modes: 'Smoothie', 'Ice Crush', 'Chop', 'Dough', 'Pulse', 'Low', 'Medium', and 'High'. It takes less time to make better-blended smoothies and almond butter, and you can also use it to blend hot ingredients. We added 4 cups of ice along with milk, cream, vanilla extract, and cocoa powder to the Vitamix and started blending. Vitamix, on the other hand, has won my heart - it's incredibly easy to use and understand; it feels like a commercial quality machine; and it excelled at every single real-world test we threw at it. Winner:Vitamix - If you didn't guess already. If you are wanting to make smoothies a part of your daily life, I have to recommend avoiding the Ninja and going for the Vitamix. The Kitchen System makes a more spreadable almond butter, and its personal jar can make a better-blended smoothie.
It's best stored on your kitchen counter or in a large cupboard, but you can also remove the main jar for easier storage. jars included, Plastic-to-plastic blender jar to motor base, Thin, sharp tower of blades will become dull over time, Digital LCD, Speed Dial and Physical Switches, No LCD Display, Flush-Mounted Push Buttons. He studied under chefs in College of the Ozarks' Culinary Program. It still felt and tasted granular, with little broccoli bits floating around. No tamper was needed for the smoothie, the Vitamix did a great job with his vortex effect blending all the ingredients. There's also a food processing attachment, but we don't test it currently. The ice cream had very small ice crystals so it was smooth instead of "crunchy," and held its shape nicely.
It's significantly better-built and comes with a tamper and a two-part lid. Unfortunately, this blender does struggle to make smooth, spreadable almond butter, and it can't hot blend. The Vitamix Ascent Series blending jars have an updated design that makes them easier and more efficient to use. That's all it took to create perfect powdered sugar. Vitamixcame out on top in every single test. put them under the same test bench, There's also a food processor attachment, although we don't test it currently. Click herefor his full bio. While both blenders are similar, the Kitchen System comes with more attachments, including a food processor and two 24-ouncepersonal jars. The Ninja Professional Plus Kitchen System with Auto-iQ is pretty much the same blender as the more bare-bones Ninja Professional Plus with Auto-iQ butcomes with more accessories like the food processor attachment and compatible blade attachments, and two 24-oz personal jars. It's also a bit quieter when it's running. We could not fit the full recipe we used in the previous test, so we halved it. When Using a Dishwasher: All attachments are dishwasher safe. Sandy chunks of apple and kale are going to make a less-than-desirable smoothie like Ninja makes. When not cooking, Austin is tinkering with computers or exploring the Ozarks with his wife Amy. We sifted through it did not find any full sugar crystals left over, it was a nice, white, sugary dust, as powdered sugar should be. This blade assembly is only meant to be used with the 72-ounce main jar, and the processor bowl and 24-ounce additional jars have their own blade assemblies. Ninja makes more of a hummus smoothie compared to Vitamix's fluffy and creamy hummus. As you can see in the above below, there are no distinguishable bits of carrot, apple or kale - it's all one nice, consistent green color. Ninja Foodi NeverStick Premium Hard-Anodized 13-Piece Cookware Set, Ninja Professional Plus Blender DUO with Auto-iQ, Ninja Foodi 8-qt. We were looking for how well the blenders crush ice and how well the liquid ingredients freeze around the crushed ice, because thats what creates a blended ice cream. Exercise care when handling blade assemblies, as the blades are sharp. Check out our full review on the Vitamix Ascent series here. The A2500 is Vitamix's middle-of-the-road model in terms of functionality and power; the Mega Kitchen System is one of Ninja's highest-spec'd blenders. You can use the smaller jars to make significantly better smoothies. Ninja has flush-mount buttons that take a press or two to get going. All are constructed from BPA-free plastic. It is recommended that the containers, lids, and blade assemblies be placed on the top rack of the dishwasher ONLY. The Ninja BN801 comes with several preset speeds and several preset modes. VitamixWe filled our blender jar full of cheddar-broccoli soup ingredients then pressed the Hot Soup preset and stepped back. The Ninja, with its plastic parts, just feels flimsy, and the blender jar can't survive even a short fall. The Ninja has a significantly better build quality and comes with two 24-ounce jars for making smoothies, while the Calphalon only comes with one. Vitamix can make hot soup from cold ingredients, no stove required. The vortex effect created by the Vitamix jar achieves full emulsification of the oil and water in the hummus that the Ninjas jar simply could not manage. That means no chunks, no strings, and no grainy, gloppy messes to try to choke down. VitamixVitamix has a dedicated Frozen Dessert preset function for ice cream. The KitchenAid is much better for making almond butter and can be used for hot blending. We added those same ice cream ingredients to the Ninja blender jar and, sadly, got back very different results - an icy chocolate milkshake instead of ice cream. The Ninja Foodi Cold & Hot Blender is a more versatile overall blender than the Ninja Professional Plus Kitchen System with Auto-iQ. It also feels more sturdy. Auto-iQ Technology provides preset programs that do the work for you, no guesswork required. NinjaExact same test for the Ninja, undeniably different results. There may be small bits of leafy greens like kale in the mix, making the texture slightly grainy.
On the bottom of the blender, there are four suction cups to help keep it in place while blending. It's easier to clean by hand and comes with extra accessories, including a food processing bowl and single-serve jars. With a jar of a different size on the Ninja base, the Single Serve button doesn't even turn on. We're looking for a consistently fine, fluffy powder with no sugar crystals left unblended. The main jar has a large, 72-ounce capacity that's suitable for making large batches, though the manufacturer advises that the maximum amount of liquid you should put in the jar is 64 ounces. It can easily blend leafy greens like kale, too. No cherry-picked units sent by brands. The hummus was much too runny - it ran right off of the cucumber we dipped in it. The 2L Total Crushing Pitcher is great for making large batches for the whole family with 1400 peak watts of professional power. The olive oil was completely emulsified with the liquid, with no signs of pooling oil on top. The Vitamix has a much better build quality and can blend hot ingredients for soups and sauces. This is one of the reasons these blenders last so long in your kitchen - the metal isn't going to wear down as quickly as the plastic components in cheaper blenders, like the Ninja. The Ninja Professional Plus Kitchen System with Auto-iQ is impressive for smoothies and protein shakes. In order for oil and water to combine into one, oil particles have to be small enough to surround water particles in order to not separate. On the other hand, the Ninja comes with a pair of personal jars with matching to-go lids. It took about 1 minute for the Vitamix to completely puree our hummus from start to finish. However, the Ninja is a more compact personal blender, and it's much better for making almond butter. Even with Ninja having a dediacated bread dough hook with special blender jar, the Vitamix did a better job of kneading the bread dough creating an over all finished baked bread. ADA Website Accessibility Policy: We are committed to keeping our site ADA and W3C WCAG compliant. Vitamix delivers on its claim of making HOT soup. After 30 seconds, we saw some of the sugar crystals trying to turn into powder but it was a grainy, sugary mess on the inside.
Same blend time, same ingredients, same power motor. Ninja can't pulverize hearty greens and tougher veggies like the Vitamix can. The Ninja Professional Plus Kitchen System with Auto-iQ and the Ninja Foodi Power Nutri DUO are different types of blenders; you may prefer either one, depending on your needs. NinjaWe put the exact same recipe into the Ninja jar and lo! The Kitchen System is easier to clean and has a significantly better build quality. Exercise care when handling blade assemblies. Your browser is not supported or outdated so some features of the site might not be available. Precision Processor Bowl with Chopping and Dough Blades and Lid. Orders to be shipped to Northwest Territories, Yukon or Nunavut or other territories outside of Canada or to an international address are subject to a surcharge. The main blade assembly is made up of six sharp blades that can easily be removed for cleaning in the top rack of your dishwasher. Both Vitamix and Ninja advertise their blenders can make bread dough. Full sugar crystals were left over. jar, 8-cup food-processing bowl, & two 16-oz. On the other hand, the Kitchen System is a full-size blender with a 72-ounce main jar. We wanted to see if a Ninja with the same-size motor could do the same. Vitamix makes perfectly stretchy bread dough. The BL770 can make smooth, spreadable almond butter, and it can make a well-blended smoothie in less time. Ninja's dough tears apart. On the other hand, the Ninja can make snow-like crushed ice in less than a minute, so you may prefer it if you like to make frozen drinks. Free shipping on all orders over $75*SharkNinja offers a 60-day money back guarantee for purchases from this Site, or for select products, a 90-day money back guarantee. Now, keep in mind, the Ninja Mega Kitchen System and the Vitamix A2500 both have a 1500W motor. It also makes much better smoothies and almond butter. *Offer applies on orders over $75 and does not apply outside of Canada. Theyve been known for this feature for so long, my vintage Vitamix from 1992 still churns out hot soup! In a mere 5 minutes and 45 seconds, we had perfectly pureed cheddar-broccoli soup clocking in at 162 degrees - it was literally steaming. On the other hand, the Ninja makes crushed ice with a better texture. The Ninja Professional Plus Kitchen System with Auto-iQ is decent for multi-purpose use. The Ninja BN801 Professional Plus Kitchen System with Auto-iQ is a large, bulky blender. The buttons are not very responsive and can be a little confusing. The blender has several preset modes: 'Smoothie', 'Ice Crush', 'Chop', 'Dough', 'Pulse', 'Low', 'Medium', and 'High'. It takes less time to make better-blended smoothies and almond butter, and you can also use it to blend hot ingredients. We added 4 cups of ice along with milk, cream, vanilla extract, and cocoa powder to the Vitamix and started blending. Vitamix, on the other hand, has won my heart - it's incredibly easy to use and understand; it feels like a commercial quality machine; and it excelled at every single real-world test we threw at it. Winner:Vitamix - If you didn't guess already. If you are wanting to make smoothies a part of your daily life, I have to recommend avoiding the Ninja and going for the Vitamix. The Kitchen System makes a more spreadable almond butter, and its personal jar can make a better-blended smoothie.
It's best stored on your kitchen counter or in a large cupboard, but you can also remove the main jar for easier storage. jars included, Plastic-to-plastic blender jar to motor base, Thin, sharp tower of blades will become dull over time, Digital LCD, Speed Dial and Physical Switches, No LCD Display, Flush-Mounted Push Buttons. He studied under chefs in College of the Ozarks' Culinary Program. It still felt and tasted granular, with little broccoli bits floating around. No tamper was needed for the smoothie, the Vitamix did a great job with his vortex effect blending all the ingredients. There's also a food processing attachment, but we don't test it currently. The ice cream had very small ice crystals so it was smooth instead of "crunchy," and held its shape nicely.