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On top of its BlendSense blender and cup system, Ninja Detect TB401 brings a feed chute, processor bowl, dough blade and slicing and shredding discs.
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One motor base delivers a capable pitcher, cups and real processor tools.
By the numbers
What we found across the high-end blenders we compare, plus the checked facts behind each finding.
Only 1 of the 29 models checked meet every need here: “I want my fruit smoothies very smooth”, “My blending is for a family or group”, “I want cups I can blend in and take along”, “I also want chopping, slicing or dough”, “I want walk-away programs I can rely on”, “I like controlling speed directly”, “I want vessels that are dishwasher-safe”, and “Spend less than $300”.
1 model fits, out of 29 checkedNinja Detect Kitchen System lists 72 oz for included-container capacity, 13% above the 64 oz median.
How we countedThe count uses each product's current fit ratings for “I want my fruit smoothies very smooth”, “My blending is for a family or group”, “I want cups I can blend in and take along”, “I also want chopping, slicing or dough”, “I want walk-away programs I can rely on”, “I like controlling speed directly”, “I want vessels that are dishwasher-safe”, and “Spend less than $300”. A need with no documented match is not counted.
How we calculatedFigures use the largest container listed in the package. Its total volume can be more than the recommended fill line for liquids. The median draws on the 28 of 29 models that publish comparable figures.
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| Ninja Foodi Power Blender Ultimate System |
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| Ninja Professional Plus Kitchen System |
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Ninja, TB401
Beyond full-size blending and cups, this BlendSense package includes a processor bowl, feed chute, slicing disc, shredding disc and dough blade.
Top pick ifOne base that takes the place of a blender and a basic food processor
Storing all the bowls, discs, lids and blades takes real cabinet space.
Ninja, SS401
Made for thick blends, it has a powered bowl maker, an extraction cup and processor hardware next to the large pitcher.
Best forOne package for smoothie bowls, nut spreads and food prep
Learning seven functions and keeping several vessels organized takes longer than with a simple blender.
Ninja, BN801
A time-tested 1,400-peak-watt bundle: large blender, processor bowl, dough blade and two travel cups.
Best forAll-in-one kitchen system, affordably priced
The TB401’s BlendSense responds to the load. The BN801 runs fixed Auto-iQ patterns instead.
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