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Ninja Compact Kitchen System Blender (AMZ493BRN) vs Ninja Professional Plus Blender with Auto-iQ (BN701) Side-by-Side Comparison
Performance is closely matched between the Ninja AMZ493BRN and BN701, with both excelling in crushing ice but falling short in blending fibrous greens. However, the BN701's build quality is comparatively inferior.
Ninja Compact Kitchen System Blender (AMZ493BRN)
Tested Using Methodology v1.0Ninja Professional Plus Blender with Auto-iQ (BN701)
Tested Using Methodology v1.0
Overall Verdict
Despite the difference in motor power, the Ninja AMZ493BRN and BN701 Professional Plus are closely matched in terms of performance. They both can crush ice with ease yet fall short in liquifying fibrous green and blending frozen fruits. In tasks like making nut butter and preparing protein shakes, they perform reasonably well, though not flawlessly.
This parallel in performance, however, diverges when considering build quality. We found the BN701's container is prone to scratches, and more notably, its motor began emitting a high-pitched whine, suggestive of wear or internal malfunction, after just a few uses. In contrast, the AMZ493BRN maintains consistent operation throughout extended testing. A wider range of accessories also give it an edge in terms of versatility over the BN701.
Pros & Cons
- The blender's robust build promises a stable and reliable performance.
- It excels at crushing ice, making it an ideal choice for preparing chilled beverages.
- The provided set of accessories enhances the blender's versatility, allowing it to accommodate a wider range of tasks.
- The user-friendly control panel makes operation simple and straightforward.
- Modern aesthetic design
- Intuitive interface
- Great for ice and nuts
- It struggles with even simple tasks like making green smoothies, frozen fruit smoothies, and nut butter.
- The containers are prone to scratches
- Green smoothies a challenge
- Subpar build quality
Key Specs
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Analysis and Test Results
Performance
Smoothie
Frozen Fruit Smoothie
Protein Shake
Almond Butter
Crushed Ice
Design
In the Box
Dimensions
Build Quality
Blades
Motor Base
Blending Container
Lid
Control Panel
Extra Accessory
Usability
Ease of Blend
Noise Level
Assembly
Cleanability
Behind the Comparison
Tina Pham is a staff writer and reviewer, with five years of experience in the industry. As a passionate amateur home cook, she loves to discover practical cooking solutions, and has made it her mission to bring her findings to every kitchen. Her ultimate goal is making cooking more of a pleasure for all.
Lap is Head of the Research, Testing, and Review Team (RTR Team) at HealthyKitchen101.com, where he directs and supervises the testing of kitchen gadgets and appliances.
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