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REASONS TO BUY
+ Modes for different tasks
+ Easy to clean
+ Countdown timer
+ Makes amazing smoothies
+ Comes with two cups and carry lids
+ Blitzed through ice and frozen spinach easily
REASONS TO AVOID
- Not the best for chunky spreads
- Only one capacity
- Noisy
I got the Ninja blender after my previous blender stopped working after just 1 year of use. I have been using this blender for some time and here is my honest review.
If you want something to make your morning smoothie even smoother, it’s a must-have.
The Ninja Auto-IQ Blender is nearly 3kg. It’s not heavy, and I was able to store the base on top of my kitchen cupboards when I needed to clear some space. This is a bulkier base than some of the blenders I’ve used. This is justified by the power that’s packed into the base of the Ninja Auto-IQ. It has three programs to choose from, and each is useful for different tasks. It also has a display that indicates how much time is left on your chosen blend cycle, and this automatically lights up when you insert the blend cup into the base.
When you press the Start button, it will set off a 60-second timer of continuous blending. The Pulse setting is fairly self-explanatory. Pressing it will blend your ingredients for as long as you hold the button down, and the display counts the number of seconds you blend for with each pulse. You can use this to shift more solid ingredients that may get stuck towards the blades of a normal blender.
The Ninja Auto-IQ is a top notch blender for those who like a morning smoothie. Because the blender runs on preset cycles I really enjoyed how easy it was to turn the Ninja on and leave my drink to blend while I takle other tasks in the morning. This can really streamline your day and buy you a few minutes to get ready.
The cup capacity is 700ml, and I found that it filled up very quickly when I added fruits and vegetables. The serving sizes are definitely suited for making a large smoothie for yourself, or a smaller glass for yourself and a friend or partner. Because of the drink lids, which can be easily attached to the cups and come included, you can take your drinks on the go as and when you wish. They’re very sturdy and didn’t spill even when I tipped them to the side, perfect for walking to the office or taking to the gym. If you want to blend something of larger capacity, this blender probably will not be your solution.
The Ninja is very easy to clean. The base obviously doesn’t go in the dishwasher, but everything else can. Even if you do wash by hand, the blades on the blending attachment aren’t so fiddly that a good brush won’t dislodge any remaining greens or sauce. The blending cups do have ridges on the inside. I found that with thicker dips it was best to rinse immediately after use before giving them a proper clean. This way no remnants dried in these harder-to-reach spots.
In conclusion, if you’re a smoothie lover looking for your next personal blender, I would certainly recommend this one! It’s super powerful and easy to use, and because of it’s settings you’re able to do other things while your drink is blending.
| Brand | Ninja |
|---|---|
| Model Number | BN495UK |
| Colour | Black & Silver |
| Product Dimensions | 15.9 x 16.99 x 38.71 cm; 2.95 kg |
| Capacity | 700 Millilitres |
| Voltage | 220 Volts |
| Number of Speeds | 1 |
| Special Features | Powerful Blending, Auto IQ Technology, Easy to Clean, Dishwasher Safe Parts |
| Item Weight | 2.95 kg |
