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Brand Ninja
Color Black, Grey
Special Feature Adjustable Time, Pre-Programmed, Single Serve, Compact, Pulse Technology, Pour Spout
Capacity 64 Fluid Ounces
Product Dimensions 7.5"D x 8.25"W x 17.25"H
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  • POWERFUL CRUSHING: Stacked Blade Assembly and high-performance Pro Extractor Blades Assembly powers through frozen ingredients and ice with ease.
  • FOOD PROCESSING: Includes a 5-cup Precision Processor Bowl, Chopping and Dough Blade Assembly for added versatility and functionality.
  • 3 VERSATILE FUNCTIONS: Blender, ice crusher, and food processor combined that utilizes 1200 watts of performance power to truly customize your drink-making experience.
  • AUTO-IQ TECHNOLOGY: take the guesswork out of drink making with intelligent programs that combine unique timed pulsing, blending, and pausing patterns that do the work for you.
  • ON-THE-GO CONVENIENCE: Blend directly in the 18-oz. single-serve cup and attach spout lid to take your creations on the go.
  • BLADES FOR ANY RECIPE: Stacked Blade Assembly for the pitcher, Dough Blade and Chopping Blade for the processor bowl, and Pro Extractor Blades Assembly for single-serve cups.
  • DOUGH BLADE ASSEMBLY: Mix and knead wholesome ingredients into dough for pizzas, breads, and more.
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Compact yet versatile

The Ninja Compact Kitchen System with Auto-iQ is three appliances in one. It’s a full-size blender, single-serve blender, and food processor all in one kitchen system.

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Auto-iQ: Intelligent pre-set programs

Take the guesswork out of your kitchen. Make perfect smoothies, resort-style frozen drinks, or evenly mixed batters and dough, all at the touch of a button.

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The Ninja Compact Kitchen System with Auto-iQ allows you to truly customize your drink-making experience. Use the pitcher, 5-cup Processor Bowl, or Single-Serve Cup to create all your favorite recipes. This blender-food processor combo is perfect for frozen blending, chopping, and mixing. Ninja Auto-iQ technology makes creating healthy drinks, tasty treats, and meals simple and efficient. 1200 watts of power allows you to power through your favorite ingredients.

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Customers like the functionality, blending power, and ease of use of the food blender. They mention it gets the job done, blends things quickly and efficiently, and is easy to assemble. Some are also satisfied with the ease of cleaning and value for money. However, some customers differ on the build quality.

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171 customers mention "Functionality"149 positive22 negative

Customers like the functionality of the food blender. They mention it blends ice, food, and whatever extremely well. It's powerful and gets the job done. Some say it's awesome, flawless, and a perfect kitchen appliance.

"...My wife, who's a chef, was particularly impressed with how well it performs, especially with the versatility of switching between the blender and..." Read more

"...The system also comes with different attachments, including to-go cups for smoothies, making it easy to prep healthy drinks or snacks in the morning..." Read more

"...the design is great and functional. Great value for money. this is a blender i’m sure i will have for a couple years" Read more

"...but for the value, everything that comes with it is a really great product...." Read more

69 customers mention "Blending power"62 positive7 negative

Customers like the blending power of the food blender. They say it blends things quickly and efficiently. Some say it takes seconds to blend a frappe, and it cuts through ice easily. Customers also mention it has a mixing function and a food processor.

"...The 1200W power is perfect for making smoothies, effortlessly crushing frozen fruit and ice, and the Auto-IQ technology makes it super easy to use..." Read more

"...The powerful motor makes blending a breeze, quickly breaking down fruits, vegetables, ice, and more, while the sharp blades ensure a smooth,..." Read more

"...For smoothie-making, it’s fantastic; it pulverizes ice and frozen fruits effortlessly, creating smooth, consistent results...." Read more

"...Saves me a lot of time it's easier to clean up it's totally easy to use I love it" Read more

59 customers mention "Ease of use"59 positive0 negative

Customers find the food blender easy to use. They mention it's powerful, good-looking, and easy to assemble. Some say the cup just makes everything easier and clean up simple.

"...The 18-oz single-serve cup is a convenient feature for quick, on-the-go smoothies, and I love that extra cups are inexpensive, allowing us to make..." Read more

"...making the Ninja Compact Blender System not only efficient but also hassle-free...." Read more

"...The Ninja blender is easy to assemble. Put the “Total Crushing Pitcher” onto the motor base...." Read more

"...The three functions are intuitive, and switching between blending and food processing tasks is smooth and quick...." Read more

54 customers mention "Ease of cleaning"48 positive6 negative

Customers find the food blender easy to clean. They mention it's dishwasher-safe and easy to put back together after washing.

"...Cleanup is a breeze with the dishwasher-safe parts, and the included recipe guide offers great inspiration...." Read more

"...Cleanup is simple since most parts are dishwasher safe, making the Ninja Compact Blender System not only efficient but also hassle-free...." Read more

"...fact that this Ninja blender can be fully disassembled makes it very easy to clean.When your blender arrives, put it in your dishwasher...." Read more

"super easy to clean, it’s a little loud but it doesn’t leak and blades are super sharp. the design is great and functional. Great value for money...." Read more

53 customers mention "Power"53 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the power of the food blender. They mention it's the most powerful they have ever had, great for iced coffees, and efficient. Some say it has already saved them time and energy.

"...The 1200W power is perfect for making smoothies, effortlessly crushing frozen fruit and ice, and the Auto-IQ technology makes it super easy to use..." Read more

"...The powerful motor makes blending a breeze, quickly breaking down fruits, vegetables, ice, and more, while the sharp blades ensure a smooth,..." Read more

"...This thing has real power and the different mode buttons take a lot of guesswork out of it...." Read more

"...With 1200 watts of power, it easily handles smoothies, frozen drinks, and small dough batches...." Read more

44 customers mention "Value for money"39 positive5 negative

Customers like the value for money of the food blender. They mention it's bulky and takes up room, but it's completely worth it.

"...feature for quick, on-the-go smoothies, and I love that extra cups are inexpensive, allowing us to make multiple drinks for guests or different..." Read more

"...the design is great and functional. Great value for money. this is a blender i’m sure i will have for a couple years" Read more

"I am surprised this blender is on the less expensive side. It has all the parts and so many features. Very happy." Read more

"Great price on a great product." Read more

58 customers mention "Build quality"36 positive22 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the build quality of the food blender. Some mention it's well-made, reliable, and powerful. Others say it arrived shattered and with cracks at the bottom.

"...It’s durable, powerful, and ideal for life on the move." Read more

"Works as expected but quality is not what I expected, it feels cheaply made." Read more

"...Great quality, easy to clean, and perfect for everyday use!" Read more

"...Power is great for iced coffees. Love Ninja products. Very well made." Read more

Powerful, Versatile, and Chef-Approved: The Ultimate Kitchen System for Smoothies and More!
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Powerful, Versatile, and Chef-Approved: The Ultimate Kitchen System for Smoothies and More!
I recently purchased the Ninja Compact Kitchen System, and it's been a fantastic addition to our kitchen. The 1200W power is perfect for making smoothies, effortlessly crushing frozen fruit and ice, and the Auto-IQ technology makes it super easy to use with its intelligent blending patterns. My wife, who's a chef, was particularly impressed with how well it performs, especially with the versatility of switching between the blender and food processor functions.The 18-oz single-serve cup is a convenient feature for quick, on-the-go smoothies, and I love that extra cups are inexpensive, allowing us to make multiple drinks for guests or different flavor combos in no time. Cleanup is a breeze with the dishwasher-safe parts, and the included recipe guide offers great inspiration. Whether you're blending, processing, or making dough, this Ninja system really delivers on all fronts!
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I recently purchased the Ninja Compact Kitchen System, and it's been a fantastic addition to our kitchen. The 1200W power is perfect for making smoothies, effortlessly crushing frozen fruit and ice, and the Auto-IQ technology makes it super easy to use with its intelligent blending patterns. My wife, who's a chef, was particularly impressed with how well it performs, especially with the versatility of switching between the blender and food processor functions.

The 18-oz single-serve cup is a convenient feature for quick, on-the-go smoothies, and I love that extra cups are inexpensive, allowing us to make multiple drinks for guests or different flavor combos in no time. Cleanup is a breeze with the dishwasher-safe parts, and the included recipe guide offers great inspiration. Whether you're blending, processing, or making dough, this Ninja system really delivers on all fronts!
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Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2024
I recently purchased the Ninja Compact Kitchen System, and it's been a fantastic addition to our kitchen. The 1200W power is perfect for making smoothies, effortlessly crushing frozen fruit and ice, and the Auto-IQ technology makes it super easy to use with its intelligent blending patterns. My wife, who's a chef, was particularly impressed with how well it performs, especially with the versatility of switching between the blender and food processor functions.

The 18-oz single-serve cup is a convenient feature for quick, on-the-go smoothies, and I love that extra cups are inexpensive, allowing us to make multiple drinks for guests or different flavor combos in no time. Cleanup is a breeze with the dishwasher-safe parts, and the included recipe guide offers great inspiration. Whether you're blending, processing, or making dough, this Ninja system really delivers on all fronts!
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The Ninja Blender System is a fantastic addition to any busy family’s kitchen, especially for those who love to cook but are always on the go. This blender is packed with versatility, offering a range of functions that can handle anything from smoothies and frozen drinks to chopping and pureeing ingredients for home-cooked meals. The powerful motor makes blending a breeze, quickly breaking down fruits, vegetables, ice, and more, while the sharp blades ensure a smooth, consistent texture every time.

One of the standout features is the compact design, which saves counter space without sacrificing performance. It’s perfect for families with limited kitchen space but high expectations for quality and convenience. The system also comes with different attachments, including to-go cups for smoothies, making it easy to prep healthy drinks or snacks in the morning and take them with you on the way out the door.

Cleanup is simple since most parts are dishwasher safe, making the Ninja Compact Blender System not only efficient but also hassle-free. If you’re a busy family that loves cooking and staying healthy, this blender system will quickly become a kitchen essential. It’s durable, powerful, and ideal for life on the move.
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STRAWBERRY SPLURGE

Make a great frozen drink!

by Andrew Roller

Ninja AMZ493BRN Compact Kitchen System, 1200W, 3 Functions for Smoothies, Dough & Frozen Drinks with Auto-IQ, 72-oz.* Blender Pitcher, 40-oz. Processor Bowl & 18-oz. Single-Serve Cup, Grey. Cost: $159.99

My brother, Pierre, was working in the kitchen. This surprised me. Pierre had never shown any interest in culinary pursuits. Pierre was adding ingredients to our family’s blender. It was a traditional model. The blender was tall, with its blades built into the base. Pierre turned it on. The blades whirled around. Then, Pierre poured out what he’d put into the blender.

What came out didn’t surprise me, once Pierre told me what it was. He was mixing an alcoholic drink. I left him to his drink and, for the next four decades or so, I left the world of the blender.

I’ve now rejoined it. Here’s how:

In my room, I have a lot of carbohydrates. Potato chips, pretzels, cheese popcorn; a night’s meal, if you need to get full.

What I keep exhausting is my supply of protein. I needed a way to obtain protein, without constantly making trips to the grocery store. ( On foot. I don’t have a car. )

I hit on an idea. Buy protein powder. I purchased the following at amazon ( dot ) com:

Muscle Milk Genuine Protein Powder, Vanilla Crème, 4.94 Pound, 32 Servings, 32g Protein, 2g Sugar, Calcium, Vitamins A, C & D, NSF Certified for Sport, Energizing Snack, Packaging May Vary. Cost: $51.09.

This review is not about Muscle Milk. I have yet to open the Muscle Milk container. Instead, it’s about how to make a great strawberry flavored drink! ( To which you can add Muscle Milk, if you desire. )

My Ninja blender arrived from Amazon. The version that I bought isn’t the least expensive Ninja blender at Amazon. So, if you decide to do as I’ve done, make sure you buy the same model.

I chose this version of the Ninja because, doing research, I discovered the following: you need a powerful motor. A Ninja with a 1200W motor is powerful. ( The “W” stands for “watts”. )

I’ve since learned something more. According to author J. Kenji Lopez-Alt, “W” doesn’t signify power. That is, my blender doesn’t put out 1200 watts of power. It consumes 1200 watts of power!

All I can say is this: my 1200 watt blender crushes what I need it to crush. So, I’m happy.

If you buy this version of the Ninja blender, you’ll also want to buy something else: leather gloves. This blender comes with three “blade assemblies”. ( Blade attachments. ) According to an Amazon reviewer, who tested them with his fingers, the blades on the blade attachments are “insanely sharp”. I never handle the blade attachments without first donning leather gloves.

Also, I have a dishwasher. If you don’t have a dishwasher, don’t buy this blender. You’re told to wash the blender in “warm, soapy water”. ( Ninja Owner’s Guide, page 18. ) Imagine washing three separate blade attachments in a sink, with your hands! Ninja recommends washing the blade attachments with “a dishwashing utensil with a handle”. ( A scrub brush. ) ( Ibid. ) My advice: don’t try it. The blade attachments are large and dangerous. No matter how careful you are, you’ll probably cut yourself.

You’ll also need someplace to put the blade attachments. Each blade attachment can be placed into a Ninja container. However, I’ve found that I use two of the three Ninja containers to hold the frozen drink that I make. This leaves two blade attachments lying around, unused. They have to be stored somewhere. Currently, my unused blade attachments are sitting in a cardboard box.

( There is, in fact, a fourth blade attachment. It’s called a “Dough Blade Assembly”. It doesn’t look sharp, but I haven’t tested it with my fingers. )

So, to review, you’ll need the following items, if you buy this version of the Ninja blender:

1. A dishwasher.

2. Leather gloves.

3. A storage box. ( Ninja doesn’t provide one. You’ll have to improvise. )

4. Metal tongs. ( Mentioned below. )

5. Ear protectors. ( Mentioned below. )

You could buy more items: drink containers. I’m speaking of drink containers that can be sealed, and stored in your refrigerator. I don’t have any drink containers, except the ones that came with my Ninja blender. That’s why I have to store my spare blade attachments in a cardboard box.

The Ninja’s three blade attachments are dangerous. Do they provide a benefit? Yes. First, you’ll be able to crush what you need to. Second, the fact that this Ninja blender can be fully disassembled makes it very easy to clean.

When your blender arrives, put it in your dishwasher. Put the small items on the top rack of the dishwasher. Turn the big items upside down, and put them on the bottom rack of the dishwasher.

Ninja writes: “It is recommended that the lids, containers, and blade assemblies be placed on the top rack of the dishwasher ONLY.”

I put my blender’s lids and blade attachments on my dishwasher’s top rack. However, I put my containers ( which are large ) on the bottom rack. I’ve had excellent results, doing this.

The “motor base” does not go in the dishwasher! This is self-evident, but I figured I’d mention it.

The Ninja blender is easy to assemble. Put the “Total Crushing Pitcher” onto the motor base. The Ninja blender was built for right-handed people, so the pitcher’s handle will be on the right, when you put the pitcher onto the base.

Once the pitcher is on the base, grasp it with both of your hands. Give it a firm twist to the left. ( In essence, you’re twisting the pitcher toward you. ) The blender will not operate until you’ve turned the pitcher toward the left. On page 12 of the Ninja Owner’s Guide, you’ll see a drawing. It shows how the pitcher will look, once you’ve twisted it to the left. You’ll need your blender to look like that.

Next, put the lid on the pitcher. You’ll need to line up the spout on the lid with the spout on the pitcher. The spout will be opposite to the handle. ( I failed to line the spout up properly. I was trying to jam the lid down onto the pitcher. That didn’t work. )

There is a handle on top of the lid. The handle is sticking up. I tried to shove the lid’s handle down, when the lid wasn’t on the pitcher. That didn’t work. The handle will only go down when the lid is on the pitcher.

The lid of the Total Crushing Pitcher has a spout. The spout has a cover. I can’t get the cover to pop up. It’s stuck on the lid. I could exert more force, but I’m afraid that I’ll break it.

The lid of the Precision Processor Bowl has a spout. The spout has a cover. I am able to open and close this cover. The same is true of the cover on the Single-Serve Cup.

I make my frozen drink in the Total Crushing Pitcher. This pitcher is too big to store in my refrigerator. So, I do the following:

1. I make my frozen drink.

2. I remove the lid. ( Press the button on the lid, in order to remove the lid. )

3. Remove the blade attachment from the pitcher! I forgot to do that. I poured out my drink from the pitcher. Liquid came out of the pitcher. Then, to my horror, out came the blade attachment! It fell, upside down, into the container that I was pouring my drink into. At that point, I resorted to metal tongs. I used the metal tongs to take the ( upside down ) blade attachment out of the container that it had fallen into. So, here’s another item that you should buy, when you buy a Ninja blender:

Buy metal tongs. I didn’t see any way to retrieve the blade attachment, except by grasping its blades. No way was I doing that.

( I may seem squeamish. Trust me: these blade attachments are nasty. I’m surprised that Ninja can sell them. You’ll definitely want to keep small children, pets, and clumsy people away from your Ninja blender. Joe Biden: stay away from this blender! )

A common refrain about a microwave is the following: don’t use the popcorn button. If you use the popcorn button on your microwave, you’re likely to overcook, or undercook, your popcorn.

Currently, I use the button marked “frozen” on my blender. It delivers a wonderful drink that consists of small crystals of crushed ice. However, the ice will melt. Since the joy of the drink lies in the fact that it contains crystals of ice, your drink soon becomes a smoothie.

My advice: simply turn on the blender. Crush the ingredients until you’re satisfied with the result. However, don’t crush everything in one go. That is, load all of your ingredients into your blender. Then, turn your blender on.

Next, before the crushing is finished, turn your blender off. Wait. Let the ingredients settle. Then, turn your blender on again. Do this several times. This is called “pulsing” the blender.

If you press the “frozen” button, you’ll notice that it, too, pulses the blender. That is, the blender turns on and off, repeatedly, until it fully crushes your ingredients.

What result am I aiming for? I want larger ice crystals. That way, it will take longer for them to melt.

I pour my result from the Total Crushing Pitcher into the Precision Processor Bowl. Some of my drink remains in the Total Crushing Pitcher. So, I pour the rest of my drink into the Single-Serve Cup. I am able to store both the Precision Processor Bowl and the Single-Serve Cup in my refrigerator. The Total Crushing Pitcher, its lid, and its dangerous blade attachment go straight into my dishwasher.

When you turn on your Ninja blender, you’ll find that it’s very loud! So, here’s another item to buy: ear protectors. I wear ear protectors when I operate my blender.

The single serve cup can be described as “a sippy cup meets a thermos.” It’s a large, sealable container. I drink out of it. It’s not insulated.

Making my drink, I was tempted to put ice cubes into the bottom of my blender. That’s not what Ninja recommends. According to Ninja, you put the lightest items into your blender first. You put the heaviest items in last.

Here’s the drink that I made:

Strawberry Splurge

( My recipe. )

1. Two twelve ounce cans of Black Cherry soda.

2. Three single-serve containers of strawberry yogurt.

3. One bag of whole frozen strawberries. ( You can use sliced frozen strawberries, if you desire. )

4. Three handfuls of ice.

The result is a delicious fruity drink!

Recommended with this:

Snyder’s of Hanover “Snaps Pretzels”. ( Not the butter version. )
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Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2024
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super easy to clean, it’s a little loud but it doesn’t leak and blades are super sharp. the design is great and functional. Great value for money. this is a blender i’m sure i will have for a couple years
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Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2024
super easy to clean, it’s a little loud but it doesn’t leak and blades are super sharp. the design is great and functional. Great value for money. this is a blender i’m sure i will have for a couple years
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Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2023
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This is not going to be a 100% honest review because I still haven't used all the attachments, but for the value, everything that comes with it is a really great product. I've used it a hundred times already for mostly smoothies, but also salsas and ground some items that you would put in a food processor. This thing has some real power.
Pros: The unit will not turn on at all if the lid is not on properly which is really nice, especially if you have little ones around.
This thing has real power and the different mode buttons take a lot of guesswork out of it. Smoothie setting, push the button and walk away, it does all the work of pulse blending and full on blending for you.
It's seriously easy to clean as long as you get to it pretty quick after use. I like that the bottom is a closed unit.
You can still add small amounts of stuff thru the small port of the lid while blending. I thought I saw a review where that wasn't possible, but maybe that was a different model.
Cons: this thing is crazy loud. With great power, comes great noise? Idk what i thought it would sound like but don't try having a conversation while it's running! I have 5 kids, I know what loud is!
The bread dough mode seems a little high of a setting for me, but I have yet to truly test it out.
And not really a con, but just a caution, the blade for the main attachment is incredibly sharp, so wash carefully. Like I said, the sooner you get to cleaning it off, the better.
Overall it's a great product and I'll use it for a long time I'm sure
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