NINJABlender with 2 Automatic Programs: Blend & Max Blend, Pulse Setting, 2x 700ml Cups with Spout Lids, 1000W, Dishwasher Safe Parts, Smoothie Maker, Auto-iQ, Black BN495UK

REASONS TO BUY+ Modes for different tasks+ Easy to clean+ Countdown timer+ Makes amazing smoothies+ Comes with two cups and carry lids+ Blitzed through ice and frozen spinach easilyREASONS TO AVOID- Not the best for chunky spreads - Only one capacity- NoisyI got the Ninja blender after my previous blender stopped working after just 1 year of use. I have been using this blender for some time and here is my honest review.If you want something to make your morning smoothie even smoother, it’s a must-have.The Ninja Auto-IQ Blender is nearly 3kg. It’s not heavy, and I was able to store the base on top of my kitchen cupboards when I needed to clear some space. This is a bulkier base than some of the blenders I’ve used. This is justified by the power that’s packed into the base of the Ninja Auto-IQ. It has three programs to choose from, and each is useful for different tasks. It also has a display that indicates how much time is left on your chosen blend cycle, and this automatically lights up when you insert the blend cup into the base. When you press the Start button, it will set off a 60-second timer of continuous blending. The Pulse setting is fairly self-explanatory. Pressing it will blend your ingredients for as long as you hold the button down, and the display counts the number of seconds you blend for with each pulse. You can use this to shift more solid ingredients that may get stuck towards the blades of a normal blender. The Ninja Auto-IQ is a top notch blender for those who like a morning smoothie. Because the blender runs on preset cycles I really enjoyed how easy it was to turn the Ninja on and leave my drink to blend while I takle other tasks in the morning. This can really streamline your day and buy you a few minutes to get ready.The cup capacity is 700ml, and I found that it filled up very quickly when I added fruits and vegetables. The serving sizes are definitely suited for making a large smoothie for yourself, or a smaller glass for yourself and a friend or partner. Because of the drink lids, which can be easily attached to the cups and come included, you can take your drinks on the go as and when you wish. They’re very sturdy and didn’t spill even when I tipped them to the side, perfect for walking to the office or taking to the gym. If you want to blend something of larger capacity, this blender probably will not be your solution.The Ninja is very easy to clean. The base obviously doesn’t go in the dishwasher, but everything else can. Even if you do wash by hand, the blades on the blending attachment aren’t so fiddly that a good brush won’t dislodge any remaining greens or sauce. The blending cups do have ridges on the inside. I found that with thicker dips it was best to rinse immediately after use before giving them a proper clean. This way no remnants dried in these harder-to-reach spots.In conclusion, if you’re a smoothie lover looking for your next personal blender, I would certainly recommend this one! It’s super powerful and easy to use, and because of it’s settings you’re able to do other things while your drink is blending.

This Ninja Blender, like many Ninja products, is amazing.You get 2 large bottles (with lids) to put your ingredients in, and when finished you can drink straight from the bottle due to the lids having an opening to drink from.The main unit is nice and heavy, and doesn't take up much room. The small display at the front is nice and easy to read, and understand. You have Start/Stop - for manual blending, Blend, Pulse, and my favourite - Max Blend - which will auto blend your ingredients for around 70 seconds, and this really blends the ingredients which is especially good for tougher fruit/veg that might need that extra blending. Also good for those powder shakes that are slightly gritty.One minor issue, and might annoy some, is definitely the noise levels. This sounds like you are drilling into your walls, it's that loud. You get used to it. But that initial morning blending, if you're not quite fully awake at the time, you will definitely be awake after this thing starts up.Easy to use. Just pop your fruit/veg/ingredients in the bottle, tighten the lid with the blades on it, it has a nice sort of rubber texture to it, so it tightens nice and tight. You then turn it upside down, line-up the plastic lugs with the area on the base unit, then twist until locked. This is a nice feature of this unit because, if the bottle isn't fully twisted, it won't come on. So you know there is little chance of an accident, and food going everywhere.Overall, brilliant blender, I love it.

I first bought the Ninja blender, approximately 10 years ago and it’s been used daily. I didn’t realise just how long ago I bought it until the motor started to get really noisy and eventually it stopped working all together. The only draw back with my original ninja was the cumbersome lid, I have really small hands and had many a fiasco with my smoothie contents spilling everywhere, due the lid becoming loose during operation.Nevertheless, I had to purchase a replacement quickly, still very competitively priced on Amazon and the best smoothie blender on the market, in my opinion. I was really pleased to see the lid design has improved, so much easier to ensure no more loose lid fiascos!! I probably use mine at least twice a day, for wholesome smoothies, humous, guacamole and a variety of delicious soups and dips for the family. It blends so incredibly well, so you get the full impact of flavours. Raw vegetables and nuts, blend effortlessly too…Fingers crossed it lasts as long as my previous model 😄

Very noisy, but more powerful than some rivals and good at blending. Cup design has screw thread on the inside, rather than outside, making it necessary to wipe clean after removing the blade assembly and before putting the lid on.

I’ve been a long term user of the other major brand of blenders but this one seems better made, more solid and effective and is actually a little quieter. I am hopeful this one will last longer than a year or two of the ‘other brand.’ Quite easy to clean and blends well and intelligently. Good value for money, I would say.