The catch
Ninja Professional Plus Blender
Liquid tops out at a 64-ounce maximum, lower than the 72-ounce pitcher size.
Side by side
Ninja BN701 vs Ninja Professional BN801: Beyond the shared pitcher, BN801 adds meal-prep tools and cups
Quick verdict
With the BN701 you get a large pitcher and nothing more. The BN801 adds a processor bowl and two cups, which pay off when you prepare food as well as drinks.
Before you buy
Why, and what it costs you
With the same pitcher and peak rating, attachments decide it
Neither the main pitcher size nor the peak-watt label goes up, so the processor bowl and cups deserve your attention when choosing BN801.
Where this comes from
A 72-ounce pitcher and 1400-peak-watt base are listed for both models.
The catch
Ninja Professional Plus Kitchen System
The TB401’s BlendSense responds to the load. The BN801 runs fixed Auto-iQ patterns instead.
Ninja Professional Plus Blender
- Why pick it
- The large pitcher is enough
- Fewer attachments to store is a priority
- The catch
- Liquid tops out at a 64-ounce maximum, lower than the 72-ounce pitcher size.
Ninja Professional Plus Kitchen System
- Why pick it
- Besides blending, you chop or mix dough
- Two personal cups in the box appeal to you
- The catch
- The TB401’s BlendSense responds to the load. The BN801 runs fixed Auto-iQ patterns instead.
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What this page compares
The BN701 package is just a large pitcher. A processor bowl and two cups come with the BN801, and those extra parts earn their keep if you prep food beyond drinks.
Frozen drinks from the pitcher alone, or a broader processor and cup package
Which one fits
Pick the situations that sound like you
Frozen drinks to serve several people
The nominal pitcher size is the same on both.
- Ninja Professional Plus Blender
- Good
- Ninja Professional Plus Kitchen System
- Good
A processor bowl in the box for chopping and dough
The processor bowl and relevant programs come with BN801.
- Ninja Professional Plus Blender
- Not suitable
- Ninja Professional Plus Kitchen System
- Better fit
Blending straight in two personal cups
BN801 includes those cups.
- Ninja Professional Plus Blender
- Not suitable
- Ninja Professional Plus Kitchen System
- Better fit
Minimal attachment storage needs
The narrower equipment package belongs to BN701.
- Ninja Professional Plus Blender
- Better fit
- Ninja Professional Plus Kitchen System
- Depends
In practice
Differences you will notice
With the same pitcher and peak rating, attachments decide it
Neither the main pitcher size nor the peak-watt label goes up, so the processor bowl and cups deserve your attention when choosing BN801.
How we worked this out
A 72-ounce pitcher and 1400-peak-watt base are listed for both models.
A separate preparation station comes with the processor bowl
BN701 does not supply the dedicated 64-ounce bowl in which BN801 can run its documented chopping and dough programs.
How we worked this out
BN701 is a pitcher package, while BN801 lists a 64-ounce processor bowl and Chop and Dough Auto-iQ programs.
How drinks are served changes with two personal cups
BN701 expects pouring from the shared pitcher, whereas BN801 can prepare individual drinks directly in the supplied cups.
How we worked this out
No personal cups appear in BN701’s manufacturer box list, while BN801 includes two 24-ounce cups.
Option A
Ninja, BN701
Professional Plus Blender
This Ninja comes with just a pitcher, a 64-ounce liquid limit, three Auto-iQ programs and removable stacked blades.
- Best for
- Cold drinks for the family, made in one large pitcher
Facts we checked
- 64-ounce maximum liquid capacity in a 72-ounce total pitcher
- 1400-peak-watt rating for the motor
- Three programs, all automatic
- Pulse is among four manual controls
- Pitcher and blade assembly that are dishwasher-safe
Option B
Ninja, BN801
Professional Plus Kitchen System
A time-tested 1,400-peak-watt bundle: large blender, processor bowl, dough blade and two travel cups.
- Best for
- All-in-one kitchen system, affordably priced
Facts we checked
- Peak rating for the base is 1,400 watts.
- A 72-ounce pitcher, a 64-ounce processor bowl and two 24-ounce cups come with the system.
- Smoothies, frozen drinks, extraction, chopping and dough are covered by five Auto-iQ programs.
Spec by spec
Where they really differ
| Spec | Ninja Professional Plus Blender | Ninja Professional Plus Kitchen System | In practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main pitcher | 72 ounces total | 72 ounces total | The main pitcher stays the same size in the bundle. |
| Peak motor rating | 1400 watts | 1400 watts | Neither has a rated peak-power edge. |
| Processor bowl | Not included | 64 ounces | Dedicated food preparation is supported by BN801. |
| Personal cups | Not included | Two 24-ounce cups | Individual drink vessels come with BN801. |
| Automatic programs | 3 | 5 | Chopping and dough workflows are included on BN801. |
Trade-offs
What each pick costs you
With Ninja Professional Plus Blender
- Neither personal cups nor a processor bowl come in the package.
With Ninja Professional Plus Kitchen System
- A big blade stack plus numerous attachments makes washing and storing a busy affair.
Change of plan
When the answer changes
A processor bowl in the box for chopping and dough
Go with Ninja Professional Plus Kitchen System. The processor bowl and relevant programs come with BN801.
Blending straight in two personal cups
Go with Ninja Professional Plus Kitchen System. BN801 includes those cups.
Minimal attachment storage needs
Go with Ninja Professional Plus Blender. The narrower equipment package belongs to BN701.
Decision guide
How to decide
The BN701 is only a large pitcher, while the BN801’s processor bowl and two cups make its extra parts worthwhile for prep beyond drinks.
The upgrade isn’t on the motor label
Each lists 1400 peak watts and a 72-ounce main pitcher. The BN801 grows the range of attachments for the base. The motor rating stays the same.
Your processing needs decide which bundle is useful
A 64-ounce processor bowl with chopping and dough programs comes with the BN801. If you prepare meals frequently, those parts make sense. A household that only makes drinks could leave them sitting unused in a cupboard.
Tally the pieces to clean before buying the system
Drinks can be made straight in the BN801’s two 24-ounce cups, yet the processor bowl, lids and tools all need somewhere to be stored. With the BN701, the routine revolves around one pitcher and a removable blade assembly.
What this page can’t tell you
- Only equipment and capacity are established by the manufacturer specifications. Outcomes of cooking or preparation have not been independently tested here.
By the numbers
What the data shows
What we found across the high-end blenders we compare, plus the checked facts behind each finding.
How many fit
Only 5 of the 29 models checked meet every need here: “I also want chopping, slicing or dough”, “I want cups I can blend in and take along”, and “Frozen drinks and slushes are what I make”.
5 models fit, out of 29 checkedShow the facts and the math
How we countedThe count uses each product's current fit ratings for “I also want chopping, slicing or dough”, “I want cups I can blend in and take along”, and “Frozen drinks and slushes are what I make”. A need with no documented match is not counted.
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