Ninja sells blenders in two quite different shapes: countertop models that stay on the bench, and cordless blenders you take with you. This page compares the seven Ninja models we checked on Amazon Australia, so you can match a model name to the way you actually blend. If you are open to other brands, our best blenders guide compares across brands.
Five of the picks are countertop models: the Foodi Power Nutri Duo, Nutri-Blender Pro, Detect Kitchen System, Detect Duo and Stealth IQ Kitchen System. Two are cordless blenders, the Blast Max and the Blast. Each section below uses the listing's own words and ends with one honest catch.
Best Ninja blender overall: Ninja Foodi Power Nutri Duo
Best Ninja blender overall: the Ninja Foodi Power Nutri Duo, because it puts an 1100 watt motor under cups and bowls for drinks and thick smoothie bowls, and it has the most ratings of the countertop range.
The listing describes a 1100 watt power dense motor with Smart Torque for tough ingredients, a Hybrid Edge Blade, and high grade stainless steel blades for whole fruits and veggies, nuts and seeds. Power Nutri Cups are for smooth drinkables, and Power Nutri Bowls are for thick smoothie bowls with less liquid. The included list names two 700ml Power Nutri Cups with spout lids, 400ml Power Nutri Bowls with storage lids and a recipe inspiration guide. It holds 4.6 stars from 327 ratings, the most of any countertop Ninja here.
It suits most kitchens that want smoothies and smoothie bowls without a big jug taking up the bench. The honest catch: the listing names cups and bowls, not a full size jug or a food processor bowl, so choose a Detect model if you want to blend for a crowd.
Best personal blender: Ninja Nutri-Blender Pro
Best personal blender: the Ninja Nutri-Blender Pro, because you blend inside the cup, then twist on a spout lid and take it with you.
The listing describes two Auto-iQ programs that combine timed pulsing, blending and pausing patterns, and a Pro Extractor Blade assembly that crushes ice and breaks down whole fruits and veggies. Three single serve Ninja cups are included, with a spout lid for drinking on the go. The listing also describes frozen blending for ice and frozen fruit. It holds 4.6 stars from 285 ratings.
It suits one person making a morning smoothie or protein shake, and anyone short on bench space. The honest catch: it is single serve cups only, so it will not make family sized batches.
Best kitchen system: Ninja Detect Kitchen System
Best kitchen system: the Ninja Detect Kitchen System, because one base blends, chops, slices and shreds, with a large jug and a food processor bowl.
The listing describes BlendSense Technology that adjusts speed and time while detecting ingredients, 10 variable settings for speed and texture, and Liquid Detect that alerts you when liquid is needed. A food processor bowl is described for salsa or mixing dough, and its large capacity jug is described as great for large batches of smoothies and frozen drinks for the whole family. It holds 4.7 stars from 130 ratings.
It suits a family kitchen that wants one machine for smoothies and everyday prep. The honest catch: the same 130 ratings appear on the Detect Duo listing, so the count may be shared between the two.
Best power blender with a single serve cup: Ninja Detect Duo
Best power blender with a single serve cup: the Ninja Detect Duo, because it gives you a full size blender and a single serve option from one system.
The listing describes BlendSense Technology for consistent results across a variety of ingredients, and settings for blending, emulsifying, ice crushing, mixing and pureeing, from nut butters and pestos to smoothies. Smart Liquid Detect alerts you when more liquid is needed, on the single serve cup only. It is described as a complete blender system for smoothies, frozen drinks, sauces and purees. It holds 4.7 stars from 130 ratings.
It suits households that want a full size blender for batches and a single serve cup for one. The honest catch: the same 130 ratings appear on the Detect Kitchen System listing, so feedback specific to this model is unclear, and the listing does not name a food processor bowl.
Best quiet blender: Ninja Stealth IQ Kitchen System
Best quiet blender: the Ninja Stealth IQ Kitchen System, because its noise dampening design is described as running up to 40% quieter.
The listing describes a whisper quiet design said to be ideal for early mornings or late night blending, with ingredient sensing that adjusts speed and timing. It combines a blender pitcher, a food processor and blending cups, with modes to blend, chop and crush. It holds 4.8 stars, from only 12 ratings.
It suits open plan homes and early risers who want a jug and processor in one system. The honest catch: only 12 ratings so far, which is a thin count, and it is the dearest countertop model here.
Best portable blender: Ninja Blast Max
Best portable blender: the Ninja Blast Max, because it is a cordless blender with a detachable twist and go vessel, three programs and ice crush.
The listing describes a vessel of about 650 ml that detaches from the motor base with one twist, with a sip lid and silicone carry handle. Three Auto IQ presets cover smoothie, crush and blend, and a dedicated power button is described to prevent accidental blends. The rechargeable base takes approximately 3 hours for a full charge. It holds 4.3 stars from 1,617 ratings.
It suits gym, work and travel smoothies, and protein shakes. The honest catch: the rating count may cover several Blast Max versions, so read it as a rough guide. For more cordless options see our portable blender guide.
Best cheaper portable blender: Ninja Blast 530ml
Best cheaper portable blender: the Ninja Blast 530ml, because it is a rechargeable cordless blender with a leakproof lid and sip spout.
The listing describes a 530ml cup with 470ml max fill, a stainless steel BlastBlade Assembly for ice and frozen fruit, and a comfortable carry handle. It is described as Ninja's most compact and quietest blender. The USB-C base gives more than 10 blends on a single charge, with up to 2 hours of battery life and about 2 hours to charge. It measures H270mm by W90mm by L85mm. It holds 4.4 stars from 2,430 ratings.
It suits a single shake at the gym or desk. The honest catch: it is smaller than the Blast Max, and the rating count may be pooled across colours, so it is not a count for one colour alone.
How to choose a Ninja blender
Choose the shape first
Ninja models fall into four shapes. Cup blenders (Nutri-Blender Pro, Foodi Power Nutri Duo) blend in the cup you drink from. Jug systems (Detect Duo, Detect Kitchen System, Stealth IQ) make larger batches. Kitchen systems add a food processor bowl. Cordless models (Blast Max, Blast) run on a rechargeable base and travel with you. Decide which shape fits your day before comparing features.
How to read Ninja blender model names
Nutri points to cup blending. Detect and Stealth IQ point to the jug systems with sensing technology. Duo means two options on one base: cups and bowls on the Foodi Power Nutri Duo, a full size blender and single serve on the Detect Duo. Kitchen System means a processor bowl is included. Pro appears in several names, so read the whole name. Blast and Blast Max are the cordless pair.
Watts, programs and sensing
The Foodi Power Nutri Duo listing gives 1100 watts, and the Stealth IQ product details give 800 watts. The other listings describe features instead: two Auto-iQ programs on the Nutri-Blender Pro, 10 variable settings and BlendSense on the Detect Kitchen System, and three programs on the Blast Max. Compare what the listing says each model does, not a watt number you cannot find.
Capacity
Cups and bowls on the Nutri Duo are 700ml and 400ml. The Blast Max vessel is about 650 ml, and the Blast cup is 530ml with a 470ml max fill. The Detect Kitchen System listing describes a large capacity jug for the whole family. Choose capacity by how many people you blend for at once.
Noise
The Stealth IQ listing describes a noise dampening design up to 40% quieter, so if you blend before the household wakes, it is the Ninja to look at. The Blast is described as Ninja's quietest blender, in the cordless group.
Reading the rating counts
Counts vary a lot here. The Nutri Duo has 327 ratings and the Nutri-Blender Pro 285. The two Detect listings each show 130, the Stealth IQ has only 12, and the Blast models have thousands that may be pooled across colours. A high star score from a small count is a good sign, but not the final word.
Which suits which home
One person with a small bench: Nutri-Blender Pro. A busy family: Detect Kitchen System. Bowls and drinks without a jug: Foodi Power Nutri Duo. If your recipes need chopping and dough as well, our food processor guide shows what a separate machine does.
Frequently asked questions
Which Ninja blender should I buy?
For most kitchens buy the Ninja Foodi Power Nutri Duo, which blends drinks in 700ml cups and smoothie bowls in 400ml bowls on one base. Choose the Ninja Nutri-Blender Pro for single serve cups, the Ninja Detect Kitchen System for a jug plus processor bowl, and the Ninja Blast Max for a cordless blender.
Which Ninja blender is best for smoothies?
For most kitchens the Ninja Foodi Power Nutri Duo is the smoothie pick: its listing describes Power Nutri Cups for smooth drinkables and Power Nutri Bowls for thick smoothie bowls. For a single serve routine the Ninja Nutri-Blender Pro blends in the cup. For big batches choose the Ninja Detect Kitchen System.
What is the best Ninja portable blender?
The Ninja Blast Max is the larger one here, with a twist and go vessel of about 650 ml, three programs and a rechargeable base. The Ninja Blast is the smaller and cheaper cordless option at 530ml, with a leakproof lid and sip spout. Choose the Blast Max for bigger drinks and the Blast for a smaller cup.
What is a Ninja Nutri blender?
Nutri is the word in the names of the Ninja cup blenders here. That means the Ninja Nutri-Blender Pro, which blends inside one of three included single serve cups, and the Ninja Foodi Power Nutri Duo, which adds two 700ml cups and 400ml bowls on one 1100 watt base.
Is a Ninja bullet blender the same as a Nutri Ninja?
The listings here do not use the word bullet, but people use it for small blenders that blend in a cup. The nearest matches are the Ninja Nutri-Blender Pro and the Ninja Foodi Power Nutri Duo. If you want a cordless cup you can carry, look at the Ninja Blast or Blast Max instead.
Is there a Ninja blender with 1500 watts?
None of the seven listings here states 1500 watts. The Ninja Foodi Power Nutri Duo gives 1100 watts in its bullets and the Ninja Stealth IQ Kitchen System product details give 800 watts. The Detect listings describe sensing technology and settings instead of a wattage figure, so compare those models on features and capacity, not on watts.
Which one is the Ninja Blender Pro?
Ninja uses Pro in several names. The Nutri-Blender Pro is the single serve cup model with Auto-iQ programs. The Detect Duo Power Blender Pro and Single Serve pairs a full size blender with a single serve cup, and the Detect Kitchen System has a Processor Pro in its name. Check the full model name before buying.
Is there a quiet Ninja blender?
The Ninja Stealth IQ Kitchen System is the quiet one here. Its listing describes a noise dampening design to help it run up to 40% quieter. The Ninja Blast is described as Ninja's most compact and quietest blender, which suits a cordless cup. The Stealth IQ is the one for a countertop jug.
Which Ninja blender is best for a family?
The Ninja Detect Kitchen System is the family pick: its listing describes a large capacity jug for batches of smoothies and frozen drinks for the whole family, plus a food processor bowl. The Ninja Detect Duo gives a full size jug and a single serve cup if you do not need the processor.
