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BLACK+DECKER FusionBlade vs Ninja QB3001SS Fit Side-by-Side Comparison

BLACK+DECKER FusionBlade vs. Ninja QB3001SS Fit. Read our comparison to see for yourself how these personal blenders compare against each other.

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BLACK+DECKER FusionBlade

Ninja Fit

BLACK+DECKER FusionBlade vs Ninja QB3001SS Fit Comparison: All the Similarities and Differences

Overall Verdict

6.6
Overall Score
9.4
Overall Score
  • Performance (60%)6.1
  • Design (25%)7.4
  • Usability (15%)7.0
  • Performance (60%)9.6
  • Design (25%)9.5
  • Usability (15%)8.5

The Ninja QB3001SS Fit performed far better than the BLACK+DECKER FusionBlade in all of our four tests. Its outputs were exceptionally smooth with almost no large chunks left behind. It also has a more attractive design and  solidly-built parts.

Meanwhile, the BLACK+DECKER FusionBlade is powerful enough to liquify frozen fruits and raw nuts, but is too weak for a quick fibrous greens extraction or fluffy crushed ice. We suspect that most buyers in this price-range would be acceptable of this weak point, but by choosing the mid-range Ninja QB3001SS Fit you can enjoy a better overall design and consistent heavy-duty performance.

Pros & Cons

  • It offers consistent performance.
  • There is an extra blending jar with twist-on travel lids included.
  • The motor is more than sufficient for light-duty tasks. 
  • It has a fetching, well-finished, and simple design.
  • A great tool for any quick blend that involves fibrous, frozen food, raw nuts, or even ice cubes. 
  • Compact, straightforward design makes it easy to use, assemble, and clean. 
  • The blending blade is attention to detail with 4 sharp, sophisticatedly-designed prongs.
  • Coming with an affordable price is an above-average quality. 
  • Its final results were consistently smooth in all of our testing. 
  • There are extra blending cups included.
  • It doesn’t allow for hands-free operation
  • A better blade assembly could make blending more efficient.
  • It doesn’t allow for hands-free operation 
  • A little shaking is necessary for an even blend.

Key Specs

Dimension
H14.5 x W5.5 inches
H13 x W4.5 inches
Weight
2.3 lbs (1.0 kg)
3.1 lbs (1.4 kg)
Number of speeds
1
1
Pulse/Turbo option
No
No
Dishwasher-safe wand
Yes
Yes
Accessories
Two to-go lid, an extra blending cup
2 to-go lids, and an extra 16-ounce blending cup

Where to Buy?

Price at publication
$28.47
$60.22

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Analysis and Test Results

Performance

Overall Performance Scoring
6.1
9.6

Protein Shake

7.2
9.6
BLACK+DECKER FusionBlade Protein Shake Video
A batch of protein shake prepared by the Black and Decker PB1002 blender is checked for smoothness by being drained through a stainless steel mesh strainer, with a smartphone displaying the total blending time (2 minutes) next to it.
A tiny piece of dried blueberries scooped from a mesh strainer containing protein shake produced by the Black+Decker single-serve blender by a stainless steel spoon.
Ninja QB3001SS Fit Protein Shake Video
A batch of protein shake prepared by the Ninja Small Blender is checked for smoothness by being drained through a stainless steel mesh strainer, with a smartphone displaying the total blending time (50 seconds) next to it.
A tiny unblended chunk of dried blueberry left behind by the Ninja QB3001SS Fit personal blender on a stainless steel spoon.
Blending Time
2 mins 01 sec
50 secs
Result
Smooth
Silky Smooth

Frozen Smoothie

6.0
10
BLACK+DECKER FusionBlade Frozen Fruit Smoothie Video
To check for solid chunks, after finishing blending, the fruity smoothie made by the Black+Decker Fusionblade Personal Blender is spread throughout a white paper with a smartphone displaying the total blending time (1 minute and 40 seconds) next to it.
A spoon of fruity smoothie packed with blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, and mango made by the Black+Decker Fusionblade 12-Speed Blender.
Ninja QB3001SS Fit Frozen Fruits Smoothie Video
To check for solid chunks, after finishing blending, the fruity smoothie made by the Ninja blender is spread throughout a white paper with a smartphone displaying the total blending time (1 minute) next to it.
A spoon of fruity smoothie packed with blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, and mango made by the Ninja Personal Blender.
Blending Time
1 min 40 seconds
1 minute
Result
Silky Smooth
Silky Smooth

Fibrous Greens

7.0
9.5
BLACK+DECKER FusionBlade Fibrous Greens Video
A glass of water with fibrous greens pulp produced by the Black+Decker Fusionblade Single-Serve Blender.
A glass of water with fibrous green pulp produced by the Black+Decker Fusionblade Personal Blender sinking from its top to bottom.
Ninja QB3001SS Fit Fibrous Greens Video
A glass of water combined with fibrous greens pulp produced by the Ninja Fit Single-Serve Blender.
A glass of water with fibrous green pulp produced by the Ninja QB3001SS Fit Personal Blender sinking from its top to bottom.
Blending Time
20 seconds
20 seconds
Result
Coarse
Very fine

Crushed Ice

0.0
9.0
BLACK+DECKER FusionBlade Crushed Ice Video
A black tray of crushed ice produced by the Black+Decker Fusionblade 12-Speed Personal Blender being on a table.
The amount of unblended ice cubes (4.76 oz) of the Black+Decker Fusionblade single-serve blender displayed on a scale’s screen.
Ninja QB3001SS Fit Crushed Ice Cubes Video
A black tray of crushed ice produced by the Ninja Fit Personal Blender being on a table.
The amount of unblended ice cubes (1.17 oz) of the Ninja Fit QB3001SS single-serve blender displayed on a scale’s screen.
Ice Fineness
Chunky
Very Fine
Unblended Ice
79% of 6 oz
20% of 6 oz

Design

Overall Design Scoring
7.4
9.5

In The Box

The Black+Decker Fusionblade lying on a table with its additional accessories, including an extra blending cup with lid, a to-go lid, a paper carton box, and owner’s manuals.
Unboxing the Ninja QB3001SS Fit personal blender, from left to right: a paper carton box, a to-go lid, the unit’s motor base with its blending cup and blade assembly attached, an additional blending cup with to-go lid, and a user’s guide.

Dimensions

The Black+Decker Fusionblade personal blender standing on a gray table, with the length of its motor base being noted to the side as 6.8 inches, and the total length and width of the unit as 14.5 inches and 5.5 inches, respectively.
The Ninja Fit Personal Blender standing on a gray table, with the length of its motor base being noted to the side as 7 inches, and the total length and width of the unit as 13 inches and 4.3 inches, respectively.
Height
14.5" (36.8 cm)
13.0" (33.0 cm)
Width
5.5" (14.0 cm)
4.5" (11.4 cm)
Weight
2.3 lbs (1.0 kg)
3.1 lbs (1.4 kg)

Build Quality

7.0
9.5
The motor base and blending cup of the Black+Decker Fusionblade single-serve blender lying side by side on a gray table.
The blending cup and motor base of the Ninja small blender lying on a white table.

Blades

6.0
9.0
A close-up of the blade assembly featuring 2 prongs of the Black+Decker Fusionblade personal blender.
A close-up of the blade assembly sporting 4 stainless steel prongs of the Ninja Fit single-serve blender.
Material
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Type
Flat
Cross
Blade Count
2 blades
4 blades
Removable
No
No
Dishwasher Safe
Yes
Yes

Motor Base

The motor base of the Black+Decker Fusionblade personal blender standing on a white table.
The motor base of the Black+Decker Fusionblade personal blender standing on a white table.
A close-up of the motor base of the Black+Decker Fusionblade personal blender.
A close-up of the underside of the Black+Decker Fusionblade motor base.
A close-up of the power plug in the underside of the Black+Decker Fusionblade motor base.
A close-up of the Ninja Fit personal blender motor base.
A close-up of the Ninja Fit personal blender motor base.
A close-up of the underside of the Ninja Fit motor base.
A close-up of the power cord featuring a 2-plug of the Ninja Fit personal blender.
Rated Voltage
120V
110 - 120 V
Rated Power
275 Watt
700 Watts
Working Time
N/A
≤ 1 minute
Protection
No
Yes
Weight
1.9 lbs (0.9 kg)
2.5 lbs (1.2 kg)
Cord Length
2.3" (5.8 cm)
2.8 ft (0.9 m)
Extra Feature
rubber feets
Rubber grips on the bottom, cooling fan.

Blending Cup

10
10
Two blending cups of the Black+Decker Fusionblade personal blender standing on a table, with the width of their top and bottom being noted to the side as 4 inches and 3, respectively, and the total length of the unit as 9 inches.
Two blending cups of the Black+Decker Fusionblade personal blender standing on a table, with the width of their top and bottom being noted to the side as 4 inches and 3, respectively, and the total length of the unit as 9 inches.
The blending cup of theBlack+Decker Fusionblade personal blender standing on a table with dimension measurements written to the side (4x9x3 inches).
Two blending cups with lids of the Ninja Fit personal blender stand on a gray table, with the width of their top and bottom being noted to the side as 3.2 inches and 3.5, respectively, and the total length of the unit as 8 inches.
Material
Plastic
Plastic
Capacity
20 oz
16.0 fl oz (473.2 ml)
Weight
0.3 lb
0.6 oz (17 g)
Dishwasher Safe
Yes
Yes
Measurement
Yes
No
Suitable For
Small batches
Small batches
Accessories
Travel lids
2 to-go lids

Speed And Controls

Someone is measuring the noise level of the Black+Decker personal blender with the noise meter (89 dB).
Someone is measuring the noise level of the Ninja Fit personal blender with the noise meter (98.5 dB).
Activation
Button
Push
Min Speed
N/A
N/A
Max Speed
21,386 RPM
21,016 RPM
Presets
No
No
Noise Level
88 dB
98 dB
Digital Display
No
No
Pulse Mode
No
No

Usability

Overall Usability Scoring
7.0
8.5

Hand Free Operation

5.3
7.8

Assembly

10
10

Cleanability

9.0
9.0

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