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Ninja Professional Plus Blender with Auto-iQ (BN701) vs Hamilton Beach Wave Crusher Blender Side-by-Side Comparison

Overall Verdict
The Ninja AMZ493BRN and Hamilton Beach Wave Crusher represent contrasting levels of performance and durability. Packed by a 700-watt motor, the Hamilton Beach is adequate for blending soft, fresh fruits, but it often struggles with tougher ingredients like greens, nuts, and frozen items. Furthermore, its affordability is reflected in its lower build quality, with flimsy components and a container prone to scratching.
Conversely, the Ninja AMZ493BRN offers a step up in both power and versatility. Its higher-powered 1200-watt motor allows it to crush ice with ease. In our tests, it also achieved smoother blends across a broader array of ingredients, though they were not always flawless.
Pros & Cons
- Modern aesthetic design
- Intuitive interface
- Great for ice and nuts
- Moderate nut and dried berry blending
- Ease of clean
- Green smoothies a challenge
- Subpar build quality
- Inability to process greens and frozen ingredients
- Subpar build quality
- Hard-to-remove lid
- Unintuitive control panel
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

