Blenders
Vitamix 5200 Blender
$449.99
Best overall blender — pulverizes anything and even makes hot soup by friction. Built to last a decade.
Blenders
Ninja Professional Plus Blender
$99.99 $129.99
Near-premium results for far less. Auto-iQ programs handle smoothies and frozen drinks at a button, the 72-oz pitcher feeds a family, and crushing power is genuinely strong. No hot soup, but outstanding value for everyday blending.
Best for: Families · Smoothies · Frozen drinks · Value
How it scores
Ease of use5/5
Performance4/5
Durability4/5
Easy to clean4/5
Value for money5/5
Pros & cons
- Strong crushing
- Big pitcher
- Preset programs
- Great price
- Loud
- More plastic
- Less silky on greens than Vitamix
In depth
In regular rotation (1400W, a 72 oz capacity, serving about 2-4), the Ninja Professional Plus Blender earns 4/5 for performance and 4/5 for durability in our scoring. Strong crushing is the detail that shows up most in day-to-day use. Dishwasher-safe parts keep cleanup mostly hands-off, which feeds into its 4/5 cleanup score.
This one is a strong fit for Families, Smoothies, Frozen drinks. Where it falls short: loud, and more plastic — worth weighing against its 5/5 value-for-money score before you commit.
Compared to the Vitamix 5200 Blender, the Ninja Professional Plus Blender runs about $350 less than it and edges it out on value for money (5/5 vs 4/5). If unmatched blending matters more to you than strong crushing, the Vitamix 5200 Blender is the one to check next.
Where it sits in Blenders
At $99.99, the Ninja Professional Plus Blender is 3rd cheapest of the 5 blenders we list — right at the $99.99 median for the category. Stepping down to the NutriBullet Pro 900 saves $20; stepping up to the Blendtec Total Classic 575 costs $250 more.
| Product | Price | Rating | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| NutriBullet Pro 900 | $79.99 | 4.6★ | 32 oz cups |
| Ninja Professional Plus Blender (this page) | $99.99 | 4.7★ | 72 oz |
| Blendtec Total Classic 575 | $349.99 | 4.7★ | 90 oz jar (32 oz fill) |
Prices are from our last catalog check and move around on Amazon; ranking is across the 5 blenders in the Kantan Prep catalog, not the whole market.
Full specifications
| Capacity | 72 oz |
|---|---|
| Material | Tritan pitcher |
| Wattage | 1400 |
| Voltage | 120 |
| Dimensions (in) | 9.0 x 7.0 x 17.0 |
| Weight (lbs) | 7 |
| Color | Black/Silver |
| Controls | touch |
| Presets | 4 |
| Functions | Blend, Crush ice, Smoothie, Frozen |
| Dishwasher safe | Yes |
| Warranty | 1 year |
| Noise | High |
| Power | Corded electric |
| Footprint | Tall |
Common questions
How much does the Ninja Professional Plus Blender cost?
As of our last check it was priced around $99.99 (down from $129.99) on Amazon. That makes it the 3rd cheapest of the 5 blenders in our catalog, level with the $99.99 category median. Amazon prices change often, so confirm the current price before buying.
Who is the Ninja Professional Plus Blender best for?
Best for: Families, Smoothies, Frozen drinks, Value. If that profile doesn't fit, the NutriBullet Pro 900 covers similar ground for $20 less.
Is the Ninja Professional Plus Blender worth the price?
It sits at the $99.99 median for the 5 blenders we list. At a 5/5 value-for-money score in our comparison, it's one of the stronger picks in its price range — the main tradeoff to weigh is loud.
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