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OBERLY vs Ninja Nutri Pro Compact (BN401) Personal Blender Side-by-Side Comparison

OBERLY vs Ninja Nutri Pro Compact (BN401) Personal Blender. Two blenders, diverse outcomes. Discover how they manage to blend challenging ingredients

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OBERLY Portable Blender

Ninja Nutri Pro Compact

OBERLY vs Ninja Nutri Pro Compact (BN401) Personal Blender

Overall Verdict

2.2
Overall Score
9.5
Overall Score
  • Performance (60%)0
  • Design (25%)5.9
  • Usability (15%)4.9
  • Performance (60%)9.4
  • Design (25%)9.6
  • Usability (15%)9.7

In our test, the Ninja BN401 Nutri Pro confidently carved its niche, outshining most of the rivals including the PopBabies. From icy delights to leafy green concoctions and protein-packed mixtures, this blender delivered unmatched consistency without even a struggle. 

Beyond its remarkable blending capabilities, the blender's construction speaks of meticulous attention to quality. Crafted from high-grade materials, it's built to withstand the test of time. Moreover, its blade ensures reliable blending, while the Auto-iQ presets elevate user convenience, streamlining the process and making it almost intuitive.

Meanwhile, the PopBabies seems to have traded off power for portability. It's sufficient for handling the basics, particularly softer ingredients, but falls short of the multifaceted prowess exhibited by corded adversaries like the Ninja BN401 Nutri Pro. Its overall resilience and durability also remain questionable. 

In the end, the choice becomes clear: for those seeking a blend of power, longevity, and convenience, the Ninja BN401 Nutri Pro is the undisputed champion.

Pros & Cons

  • Cordless design provides excellent mobility. 
  • Quite convenient for small batches of baby food and fresh fruit smoothies.
  • It’s very easy to charge the battery.
  • 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.
  • The 175-watt motor is too weak to ensure quick, smooth blends.
  • In exchange to its cheap price is a relatively flimsy construction. 
  • For a thorough blending process, it requires cutting the food into tiny particles. 
  • Some may find it annoying to shake the blender while it is blending.
  • The motor base is roughly the same size as a standard full-sized blender. 
  • It’s relatively noisy.

Key Specs

Dimension
H9.2 x W3.2 inches
H14.2 x W6.4 inches
Weight
1.0 lbs (0.5 kg)
5.4 lbs (2.4 kg)
Number of speeds
1
4
Pulse/Turbo option
No
Yes
Dishwasher-safe wand
Yes
Yes
Accessories
Cup Filter
An extra blending cup, two spout lids

Where to Buy?

Price at publication
$35.35
$84.93

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Analysis and Test Results

Performance

Overall Performance Scoring
0.0
9.4

Protein Shake

0.0
8.8
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.
Blending Time
N/A
1 min 01 sec
Result
Failed
Slightly Smooth

Frozen Smoothie

0.0
10
A spoon of fruity smoothie packed with blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, and mango made by the OBERLY portable blender 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 OBERLY portable blender with a smartphone displaying the total blending time ( 1 minute and 40 seconds) next to it.
To check for solid chunks, after finishing blending, the fruity smoothie made by the OBERLY personal blender is spread throughout a white paper.
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.
Blending Time
2 mins
1 min
Result
Failed
Silky Smooth

Fibrous Greens

0.0
9.5
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.
Blending Time
20 seconds
20 seconds
Result
Failed
Very Fine

Crushed Ice

0.0
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.
Ice Fineness
Coarse
Very Fine
Unblended Ice
100% of 6 oz
0% of 6 oz

Design

Overall Design Scoring
5.9
9.6

In The Box

The OBERLY personal blender lying on a table with a paper carton box, user guide, and warranty card by its sides.
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.

Dimensions

The OBERLY standing on a table, with the length of its motor base being noted to the side as 4.2 inches, and the total length and width of the unit as 9.2 inches and 3.2 inches, respectively.
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.
Height
9.2" (23.4 cm)
14.2" (36.1 cm)
Width
3.2" (8.1 cm)
6.4" (16.3 cm)
Weight
1.0 lbs (0.5 kg)
5.4 lbs (2.4 kg)

Build Quality

6.5
9.5
The motor base and blending cup of the OBERLY blender.
The motor base and blending cup of the Ninja Bn401 Nutri Pro single-serve blender lying side by side on a table.

Blades

5.0
9.5
The blade assembly features 6 stainless steel prongs attached to the OBERLY’s motor body.
A close-up of the blade assembly sporting 4 stainless steel prongs of the Ninja BN401 Nutri Pro single-serve blender.
Material
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Type
Cross
Cross
Blade Count
6 blades
4 blades
Removable
No
Yes
Dishwasher Safe
No
Yes

Motor Base

The OBERLY motor base standing on a white table
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
Rated Voltage
N/A
120 V
Rated Power
175 Watts
1000 W
Working Time
90 seconds
N/A
Protection
Yes
Yes
Weight
0.5 oz (14 g)
4.5 lbs (2.0 kg)
Cord Length
NaN" (NaN cm)
2.6 ft (0.8 m)
Extra Feature
Silicone feet
Rubber grips on the bottom, cooling fan.

Blending Cup

5.0
10
A close-up of the OBERLY’s lid
A close-up of the OBERLY’s lid
A close-up of the OBERLY’s filter
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
Material
Plastic
Plastic
Capacity
380 ml
24 oz
Weight
1.0 oz (28 g)
1 lb
Dishwasher Safe
Yes
Yes
Measurement
No
Yes
Suitable For
Small batches
Small and Medium batches
Accessories
Lid, filter
Spout Lids

Speed And Controls

Someone is measuring the noise level of the Oberly personal blender with the noise meter (65.2 dB).
Someone is measuring the noise level of the Ninja BN401 Nutri Pro personal blender with the noise meter (101.2 dB).
Activation
Button
Twist
Min Speed
N/A
N/A
Max Speed
9,802 RPM
18,996 RPM
Presets
No
Yes
Noise Level
65 (db)
101 (db)
Digital Display
No
Yes
Pulse Mode
No
Yes

Usability

Overall Usability Scoring
4.9
9.7

Hand Free Operation

3.0
10

Assembly

7.5
9.5

Cleanability

8.0
9.0

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