Ninja BN701 Professional Plus Blender Review

Intro

The Ninja Professional Plus Blender (model BN701) is positioned as a high‑power, family‑size countertop blender built for smoothies, frozen drinks, and quick batch prep. The listing highlights a 72‑ounce pitcher, Total Crushing™ blades, and Auto‑iQ™ preset programs. Owners consistently praise the unit for raw blending power and batch capacity; they also flag noise and a tendency for the pitcher to work best when not used for tiny single servings. This review pulls together what the listing and owners report so you can decide whether it fits your kitchen routine.

What it is / first look

The BN701 is SharkNinja's Ninja Professional Plus Blender. The listing describes a 1400 peak‑watt motor and a 72‑oz total crushing pitcher; the product spec sheet also lists “Wattage: 1100 watts,” so both figures appear in the listing. It ships with a 1400‑peak‑watt motor base (listed in the included components), a stacked blade assembly, lid, quick start guide, and a 15‑recipe Inspiration Guide.

Key, listing‑stated facts at a glance:

• Model: BN701; Manufacturer: SharkNinja / Brand name: Ninja.
• Motor power: listing describes 1400 peak watts; spec field lists 1100 watts.
• Pitcher: 72 fluid ounces total capacity with a 64‑oz max liquid fill line (clearly marked on the pitcher in the listing).
• Controls: physical interface with three Auto‑iQ preset programs (listed as intelligent presets) and four speeds.
• Materials called out in the listing: Stainless Steel for the blade material and “Material Type Free: BPA Free” for the pitcher.
• Dishwasher‑safe parts: listing states the pitcher and stacked blade assembly are dishwasher safe on the top rack.
• Dimensions and weight from the listing: 6.75" D x 9" W x 17.5" H and 8.1 pounds.
• Power: listing shows Voltage 120 volts and Power Source ac_dc.
• Warranty: 1 year limited warranty (listed).

Visually the listing gives this as a dark/grey unit with a squared pitcher and a modern motor base design. The listing calls the style “Professional Plus Blender” and the color specifically “Dark Grey.” Owners regularly describe the pitcher as sturdy and the lid as having a secure lock feature.

In daily use

Owner feedback forms the clearest picture of how the BN701 performs day to day. Across many owners the same strengths show up: fast ice crushing, reliable handling of frozen fruit, consistent Auto‑iQ programs, and a pitcher size that’s great for families and meal prep. A handful of recurring caveats appear as well — the unit is loud on high speed and it’s not ideal for very small single‑serve blends unless you use a different container or scale up the recipe.

Daily smoothie and frozen drink use

Owners report the Total Crushing blades and the motor power turn ice into snow in short order. The listing emphasizes frozen drinks, smoothies, and even ice cream in its copy, and owners confirm that thick blends — smoothie bowls, frozen cocktails, protein shakes with frozen fruit — come out smooth when the pitcher is at least partially filled. A repeated note: the pitcher is most effective when it's at least halfway full; very small single servings sometimes don’t blend as evenly, according to owners.

Family kitchens & meal prep

With a 72‑oz pitcher and a 64‑oz max liquid fill mark, the BN701 is repeatedly described by owners as “family‑size.” If you need to make multiple smoothies at once or batch‑prep sauces and dressings, the capacity and blade assembly are praised. The listing explicitly calls out the pitcher’s 72‑ounce capacity and the marked 64‑oz max liquid line, which helps prevent overfilling when you’re making larger batches.

Home bar and cocktail use

The listing highlights powerful ice crushing for margaritas and daiquiris; owners echo that, calling the blender consistent for resort‑style frozen drinks. The Auto‑iQ programs take some of the guesswork out of pulsing and blending patterns for cocktails, according to owner comments that praise the presets’ convenience.

Cleanup and day‑to‑day ergonomics

The listing and owners both mention that the pitcher and stacked blade assembly are dishwasher safe on the top rack. Owners describe the removable blade assembly as easy to lift out for cleaning (and they emphasize care when handling sharp stainless‑steel blades). The unit’s footprint and listed dimensions (6.75" D x 9" W x 17.5" H) make it fairly compact for a full‑size pitcher blender; at 8.1 pounds it’s heavy enough to feel stable during use but light enough to move for storage.

Materials & build quality

The listing gives the clearest source for materials information: the blade material is listed as stainless steel, and the pitcher is listed under “Material Type Free: BPA Free.” The included components list the stacked blade assembly and lid, and multiple bullet points describe the pitcher and blade assembly as dishwasher safe on the top rack.

What the listing explicitly says or makes clear:

• Blade material: stainless steel (listed).
• Pitcher/material claim: the listing states the pitcher is BPA‑free.
• Dishwasher safe: the listing claims that the pitcher and stacked blade assembly are dishwasher safe on the top rack.
• Weight and footprint: 8.1 pounds; 6.75" D x 9" W x 17.5" H — useful for planning counter space or cabinet storage.

How owners describe build quality: almost uniformly positive. Owners call the pitcher “sturdy,” the lid “secure,” and the overall feel “not cheap.” Several owners note a squared pitcher that pours cleanly and a lid that locks before operation. Remember that material and food‑contact claims come from the listing: phrases like “BPA‑free pitcher” are listing claims and should be verified against manufacturer documentation if that detail matters to you.

Safety considerations

Two layers of safety details appear across the listing and owner reports: built‑in safety features listed by Ninja, and owner behavior pointers born from daily use.

Listing‑stated safety features

• The listing notes a lid that locks and a pitcher that must be correctly seated to operate — owners echo that you can’t run the unit until the pitcher and lid lock into place.
• Suction feet are mentioned by owners as helping keep the blender steady while running.
• The stacked blade assembly is removable for cleaning, but the listing also makes clear the blades are stainless steel — owners repeatedly remind that they’re sharp and should be handled carefully.
• The listing includes electrical details: voltage 120 volts and AC power source; it also lists wattage as 1100 watts in the spec block while describing 1400 peak watts elsewhere in the product copy.

Owner safety signals and everyday hazards

Owners commonly call out a few practical safety points:

• Blades are very sharp — numerous owners emphasize caution when removing and cleaning the stacked blade assembly.
• The unit is loud on high speed — the listing and many owners describe the 1400‑peak‑watt motor as powerful and noisy; that’s a signal to keep it away from baby rooms or to expect a loud motor during crushing cycles.
• Secure lid and pitcher seating: owners say the blender won’t operate until both are properly locked, and they praise that as a useful safety interlock.

What the listing doesn’t specify (and you should verify if important): certified electrical safety marks (the listing doesn’t specify UL or other certifications), decibel/noise levels, and third‑party material testing. The listing does state a 1‑year limited warranty, which is helpful if you run into early issues.

Who this is for / who should skip

Match the BN701 to kitchen size, routine, and priorities based on listing facts and owner experience.

Great fit if you:

• Regularly make family‑sized smoothies, frozen drinks, or batch recipes — listing gives a 72‑oz pitcher and 64‑oz max fill line, and owners describe it as ideal for multiple servings.
• Want strong ice‑crushing power — the listing emphasizes Total Crushing blades and 1400 peak watts; owners report quick, consistent ice crushing and smooth frozen blends.
• Prefer preset convenience — the listing details three Auto‑iQ presets and owners praise the convenience and consistency of those Auto‑iQ programs.
• Like dishwasher‑safe cleanup — the listing states pitcher and blade assembly are top‑rack dishwasher safe and owners find cleanup straightforward.

Skip or reconsider if you:

• Only make single‑serve smoothies — owners note the pitcher blends small volumes less evenly and performs best when at least partly filled.
• Need a whisper‑quiet unit — the listing’s high power and owner comments make loudness on high a consistent tradeoff.
• Require verified third‑party certifications or lab‑tested material disclosures beyond the listing — the listing includes BPA‑free language but does not list independent certifications in the product copy.

Verdict

The Ninja BN701 Professional Plus Blender is a strong value proposition for cooks who want a family‑size countertop blender that consistently crushes ice and handles frozen fruit and thick blends. The listing packs two pieces of power information — “1400 peak watts” in copy and “1100 watts” in the spec block — and both appear in the listing; owners interpret the motor as meaningfully more powerful than many lower‑powered consumer blenders and praise the Total Crushing blades. The 72‑oz pitcher and marked 64‑oz max liquid capacity suit batch work, meal prep, and frozen cocktails.

Realistic tradeoffs: owners repeatedly point out that the BN701 is loud at top speed and is less ideal for very small single‑serve blends. If your priority is power and batch capacity at a mid‑price point, this blender lines up well. If you need a whisper‑quiet motor or a dedicated single‑serve personal blender, you may want a supplementary appliance.

Check before you buy (quick checklist)

• Confirm power details you care about: listing describes 1400 peak watts while the spec block lists 1100 watts — decide which figure you want to prioritize for your use case.
• Measure counter and storage space against the listed dimensions: 6.75" D x 9" W x 17.5" H and weight 8.1 pounds.
• Plan for noise: owners report it is loud on high power.
• Remember the pitcher is 72‑oz total capacity with a 64‑oz max liquid fill line clearly marked in the listing — don’t overfill.
• Handle the stacked blade assembly carefully — blades are stainless steel and sharp, per the listing and owner reports.
• Check the current listing/manufacturer documentation if you need independent material certifications or further food‑contact testing beyond the listing claim that the pitcher is BPA‑free.
• Warranty: the listing states a 1‑year limited warranty — factor that into long‑term service expectations.

Colors and visuals: the listing identifies the blender color as Dark Grey and shows a squared pitcher design. Owners often mention a sturdy pitcher and a lid that locks. The pitcher and blade assembly are listed as dishwasher safe on the top rack, which helps with daily cleanup.

• Available color (from the listing):
  • dark grey

Bottom line: the BN701 is a capability‑first, family‑friendly countertop blender. The combination of a large 72‑oz pitcher, the listed Total Crushing stainless‑steel blades, Auto‑iQ presets, and widespread owner praise for ice‑crushing performance make it a solid choice for households that blend larger volumes regularly. Expect a loud motor and remember the pitcher is happiest when it’s working on batches rather than tiny single‑serve portions.