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Ninja Nutri Pro Compact (BN401) vs NutriBullet Pro 900W Personal Blender Side-by-Side Comparison

Ninja Nutri Pro Compact (BN401) vs. NutriBullet Pro 900W Personal Blender. Whether you value the Auto-iQ presets or a basic design, both are good options to consider.

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Ninja Nutri Pro Compact

NutriBullet Pro 900W

Ninja Nutri Pro Compact (BN401) vs NutriBullet Pro 900W Personal Blender

Overall Verdict

9.5
Overall Score
9.8
Overall Score
  • Performance (60%)9.4
  • Design (25%)9.6
  • Usability (15%)9.7
  • Performance (60%)9.8
  • Design (25%)9.7
  • Usability (15%)9.7

Both the Ninja BN401 Nutri Pro and the NutriBullet Pro are stand-out personal blenders, each with their unique strengths that make them great options for different preferences. In our testing, both blenders demonstrated outstanding performance in blending protein shakes, frozen fruit smoothies, leafy greens, and producing finely crushed ice with a snow-like texture, surpassing their competitors by a considerable margin.

In terms of build quality, both boast solid constructions and top-grade materials, including upscale blades, to ensure durability and heavy-duty blending capabilities. However, the Ninja BN401 Nutri Pro comes equipped with the two Auto-iQ presets, adding further convenience and enhancing the user experience, which the NutriBullet Pro lacks.

Pros & Cons

  • This blender is an all-arounder that works without a fuss. 
  • Nearly all of its capability is outstanding—it’s very well equipped to crush ice and make smoothies. 
  • The 1000-watt motor provides heavy-duty blending performance. 
  • Smart preset programs are designed to deliver excellent consistency. 
  • There are solid design details throughout the blender.
  • It is very easy to assemble and use. 
  • Stainless steel extractor blades are tough enough to power through even solid ingredients like ice cubes.
  • BPA-free plastic cups are durable and dishwasher safe. 
  • Hands-free operation offers superior convenience 
  • Motor base is very stable.
  • The motor base is roughly the same size as a standard full-sized blender. 
  • It’s relatively noisy.
  • It's difficult to clean the blades’ undersides.

Key Specs

Dimension
H14.2 x W6.4 inches
H14.7 x W5.4 inches
Weight
5.4 lbs (2.4 kg)
4.6 lbs (2.1 kg)
Number of speeds
4
1
Pulse/Turbo option
Yes
No
Dishwasher-safe wand
Yes
Yes
Accessories
An extra blending cup, two spout lids
2 to-go lids, 2 cup rings, 2 handled cup rings, an extra 32-ounce blending cup

Where to Buy?

Price at publication
$84.93
$87.62

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Analysis and Test Results

Performance

Overall Performance Scoring
9.4
9.8

Protein Shake

8.8
10
Ninja BN401 Personal Blender Protein Shake Test
A batch of protein shake prepared by the Ninja BN401 Nutri Pro Single-Serve Blender is checked for smoothness by being drained through a stainless steel mesh strainer, with a smartphone displaying the total blending time (1 minute) next to it.
Using a spoon to scoop a small smattering of dried blueberry chunks from a mesh strainer containing protein shake produced the Ninja BN401 Nutri Pro Blender.
NutriBullet 900-Watt Pro Protein Shake Video
A batch of protein shake prepared by the Nutri Ninja Blender Pro is checked for smoothness by being drained through a stainless steel mesh strainer, with a smartphone displaying the total blending time (39 seconds) next to its.
Blending Time
1 min 01 sec
40 secs
Result
Slightly Smooth
Silky Smooth

Frozen Smoothie

10
10
Ninja BN401 Personal Blender Frozen Fruit Smoothie Test
A spoon of fruity smoothie packed with blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, and mango made by theNinja BN401 Nutri Pro blender with a smartphone displaying the total blending time ( 59 seconds) next to it.
To check for solid chunks, after finishing blending, the fruity smoothie made by the Ninja BN401 Nutri Pro personal blender is spread throughout a white paper.
NutriBullet 900-Watt Pro Frozen Fruits Smoothie Video
To check for solid chunks, after finishing blending, the fruity smoothie made by the Nutribullet Pro Nutrient Extractor being spread throughout a white paper with a smartphone displaying the total blending time (50 seconds) next to its.
A spoon of fruity smoothie packed with blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, and mango made by the Nutribullet Pro 900-watt Personal Blender.
Blending Time
1 min
50 seconds
Result
Silky Smooth
Silky Smooth

Fibrous Greens

9.5
9.0
Ninja BN401 Personal Blender Fibrous Greens Test
A glass of water and fibrous greens pulp produced by the Ninja BN401 Nutri Pro Single-Serve Blender.
A glass of water with fibrous green pulp produced by the Ninja BN401 Nutri Pro Personal Blender sinking from its top to bottom.
NutriBullet 900-Watt Pro Fibrous Greens Video
A glass of water combined with fibrous greens pulp produced by the Nutribullet Pro Single-Serve Blender.
A glass of water with fibrous green pulp produced by the Nutribullet Pro 900-watt Personal Blender sinking from its top to bottom.
Blending Time
20 seconds
20 seconds
Result
Very Fine
Fine

Crushed Ice

10
10
Ninja BN401 Personal Blender Crushed Ice Test
A black tray of crushed ice produced by the Ninja BN401 Nutri Pro Personal Blender being on a table.
NutriBullet 900-Watt Pro Crushed Ice Cubes Video
A black tray of crushed ice produced by the Nutribullet Pro 900-watt Personal Blender being on a table.
The amount of unblended ice cubes (0.17 oz) of the NutriBullet single-serve blender displayed on a scale’s screen.
Ice Fineness
Very Fine
Very Fine
Unblended Ice
0% of 6 oz
3% of 6 oz

Design

Overall Design Scoring
9.6
9.7

In The Box

The Ninja BN401 Nutri Pro personal blender lying on a white table with the accessories by its side, including a blending cup with lid, a spout lid, a paper carton box, a recipe book, and owner’s manuals.
The NutriBullet Pro 900-watt personal blender lying on a gray table with its accessories by its side, including two blending cups, two to-go lids, two handled cup rings, two cup rings, a paper carton box, a recipe book, and owner’s manuals.

Dimensions

The Ninja BN401 Nutri Pro personal blender standing on a gray table, with the length of its motor base being noted to the side as 8 inches, and the total length and width of the unit as 14.2 inches and 6.4 inches, respectively.
The NutriBullet Pro 900-watt personal blender standing on a gray table, with the length of its motor base being noted to the side as 8 inches, and the total length and width of the unit as 14.7 inches and 5.4 inches, respectively.
Height
14.2" (36.1 cm)
14.7" (37.3 cm)
Width
6.4" (16.3 cm)
5.4" (13.7 cm)
Weight
5.4 lbs (2.4 kg)
4.6 lbs (2.1 kg)

Build Quality

9.5
9.5
The motor base and blending cup of the Ninja Bn401 Nutri Pro single-serve blender lying side by side on a table.
The motor base and blending cup of the NutriBullet Pro single-serve blender lying side by side on a gray table.

Blades

9.5
10
A close-up of the blade assembly sporting 4 stainless steel prongs of the Ninja BN401 Nutri Pro single-serve blender.
A close-up of the blade assembly featuring 6 prongs of the NutriBullet Pro personal blender.
A close-up of the blade assembly featuring 6 prongs of the NutriBullet Pro personal blender.
The blade assembly featuring 6 prongs of the NutriBullet Pro personal blender being on a gray table.
Material
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Type
Cross
Cross
Blade Count
4 blades
6 blades
Removable
Yes
No
Dishwasher Safe
Yes
No

Motor Base

The Ninja BN401 Nutri Pro Motor Base
The Ninja BN401 Nutri Pro Motor Base
A close-up of the Ninja BN401 Nutri Pro Motor Base
A close-up of the motor base of the 900-watt NutriBullet Pro personal blender.
A close-up of the motor base of the 900-watt NutriBullet Pro personal blender.
A close-up of the underside of the NutriBullet’s motor base.
A close-up of the power plug, silicone feet, and cooling fan in the underside of the NutriBullet’s motor base.
Rated Voltage
120 V
110 - 120 V
Rated Power
1000 W
900 Watt
Working Time
N/A
≤ 1 minute
Protection
Yes
No
Weight
4.5 lbs (2.0 kg)
3.7 lbs (1.7 kg)
Cord Length
2.6 ft (0.8 m)
2.5 ft (0.8 m)
Extra Feature
Rubber grips on the bottom, cooling fan.
Silicon feet

Blending Cup

10
10
Illustrated dimensions of the Ninja BN401 Nutri Pro personal blender’s cups showing the height, depth, and width in inches
Illustrated dimensions of the Ninja BN401 Nutri Pro personal blender’s cups showing the height, depth, and width in inches
The Ninja BN 401 Nutri Pro spout lid
Two blending cup of the NutriBullet Pro 900-watt personal blender standing on a gray table, with the width of their top and bottom being noted to the side as 4.5 inches and 2.9, respectively, and the total length of the unit as 9.4 inches.
Material
Plastic
Plastic
Capacity
24 oz
32.0 fl oz (946.4 ml)
Weight
1 lb
0.8 oz (23 g)
Dishwasher Safe
Yes
Yes
Measurement
Yes
No
Suitable For
Small and Medium batches
Small and medium batches
Accessories
Spout Lids
2 to-go lids, 2 cup rings, 2 handled rings

Speed And Controls

Someone is measuring the noise level of the Ninja BN401 Nutri Pro personal blender with the noise meter (101.2 dB).
Someone is measuring the noise level of the NutriBullet personal blender with the noise meter (97.4 dB).
Activation
Twist
Twist and Push
Min Speed
N/A
N/A
Max Speed
18,996 RPM
20,807 RPM
Presets
Yes
No
Noise Level
101 (db)
97 dB
Digital Display
Yes
No
Pulse Mode
Yes
No

Usability

Overall Usability Scoring
9.7
9.7

Hand Free Operation

10
10

Assembly

9.5
9.5

Cleanability

9.0
9.0

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