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

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Ninja Nutri Pro Compact

$74.99 from Amazon

Ninja Fit Personal Blender

$49.99 from Amazon(+2 more)
Ninja Nutri Pro Compact (BN401) vs. Ninja Fit Personal Blender

Overall Verdict

If you prioritize ice crushing capability and hi-tech features, the Ninja BN401 may be the better choice for you, while the Ninja Fit is a more compact and budget-friendly option that can still produce excellent results for most recipes. 

Our rigorous testing has revealed these two blenders might deliver equally outstanding results in blending dense and fibrous whole foods. Whether it was leafy greens, berry seeds, or raw nuts, both blenders effortlessly produced the creamy and indulgent texture that is the hallmark of a delicious and nutritious drink. 

The subtle difference between the two blenders lies in their ice-crushing abilities. The Ninja BN401, boasting a powerful motor and a generously sized container, effortlessly crushed ice to produce a delightful snow-like consistency in mere seconds. On the other hand, the compact and portable Ninja Fit exhibited its blending prowess, although it faced a slight challenge with ice crushing, leaving around 20% of the ice cubes unprocessed. 

Not only that, but the Ninja Fit also required a bit of extra shaking to ensure all ingredients were thoroughly blended in most of the tests, while the Ninja BN401 offered advanced features such as the convenient Auto-iQ preset, which simplified the blending process, taking take your blending experience to a whole new level.

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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.
  • 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.
  • The motor base is roughly the same size as a standard full-sized blender. 
  • It’s relatively noisy.
  • It doesn’t allow for hands-free operation 
  • A little shaking is necessary for an even blend.

Key Specs

Dimension
H14.2 x W6.4 inches
H13 x W4.5 inches
Weight
5.4 lbs (2.4 kg)
3.1 lbs (1.4 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, and an extra 16-ounce blending cup

Where to Buy

Price at publication
$84.93
$60.22
$74.99 at Amazon
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Analysis and Test Results

Performance

Overall Performance Scoring
9.4
9.6

Protein Shake

8.8
9.6
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.
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
1 min 01 sec
50 secs
Result
Slightly Smooth
Silky Smooth

Frozen Fruit 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.
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
1 minute
Result
Silky Smooth
Silky Smooth
Suction

Fibrous Greens

9.5
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.
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
Very Fine
Very fine

Crushed Ice Cubes

10
9.0
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.
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
Very Fine
Very Fine
Unblended Ice
0% of 6 oz
20% of 6 oz

Design

Overall Design Scoring
9.6
9.5

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.
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 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 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
14.2" (36.1 cm)
13.0" (33.0 cm)
Width
6.4" (16.3 cm)
4.5" (11.4 cm)
Weight
5.4 lbs (2.4 kg)
3.1 lbs (1.4 kg)
Length
Shaft Length

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 blending cup and motor base of the Ninja small blender lying on a white table.

Blades

9.5
9.0
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 sporting 4 stainless steel prongs of the Ninja Fit single-serve blender.
Material
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Type
Cross
Cross
Guard Material
Blade Count
4 blades
4 blades
Removable
Yes
No
Dishwasher Safe
Yes
Yes

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 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
120 V
110 - 120 V
Rated Power
1000 W
700 Watts
Working Time
N/A
≤ 1 minute
Protection
Yes
Yes
Weight
4.5 lbs (2.0 kg)
2.5 lbs (1.2 kg)
Cord Length
2.6 ft (0.8 m)
2.8 ft (0.9 m)
Extra Feature
Rubber grips on the bottom, cooling fan.
Rubber grips on the bottom, cooling fan.

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 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
24 oz
16.0 fl oz (473.2 ml)
Weight
1 lb
0.6 oz (17 g)
Dishwasher Safe
Yes
Yes
Measurement
Yes
No
Suitable For
Small and Medium batches
Small batches
Accessories
Spout Lids
2 to-go lids

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 Ninja Fit personal blender with the noise meter (98.5 dB).
Activation
Twist
Push
Min Speed
N/A
N/A
Max Speed
18,996 RPM
21,016 RPM
Presets
Yes
No
Noise Level
101 (db)
98 dB
Digital Display
Yes
No
Pulse Mode
Yes
No

Usability

Overall Usability Scoring
9.7
8.5

Hands-Free Operation

10
7.8

Assembly

9.5
10

Cleanability

9.0
9.0