The catch
Ninja Foodi Power Blender and Processor System
No feed chute or slicing discs come in the pitcher kit.
Side by side
Ninja SS351 vs SS401: Slicing, shredding and a larger thick-blend bowl come with SS401
Quick verdict
With fewer tools, the SS351 handles cold drinks, small thick bowls and dough. If slicing, shredding or a larger smoothie bowl matters, go with the SS401.
Before you buy
Why, and what it costs you
Bowl size goes up by about 29%
Useful nominal room for a larger thick blend is added by SS401.
Where this comes from
Recipes still need the bowl's ingredient limits. The math is (18 - 14) / 14 = 28.6%.
The catch
Ninja Foodi Power Blender Ultimate System
Storage is needed for the extra feed-chute and disc equipment.
Ninja Foodi Power Blender and Processor System
- Why pick it
- Blending, chopping and dough are all you need
- Your thick blends fit in a 14-ounce bowl
- The catch
- No feed chute or slicing discs come in the pitcher kit.
Ninja Foodi Power Blender Ultimate System
- Why pick it
- The included slicing and grating discs appeal to you
- You’d get more from an 18-ounce tamper bowl
- The catch
- Storage is needed for the extra feed-chute and disc equipment.
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What this page compares
Slicing, shredding and grating hardware and a larger tamper bowl are what the SS401 adds. The SS351 keeps the attachment set simpler for cold blending.
small thick blends, or wider pitcher prep
Which one fits
Pick the situations that sound like you
Make just one modest smoothie bowl
With SS351, the job is covered by fewer processing accessories to store.
- Ninja Foodi Power Blender and Processor System
- Better fit
- Ninja Foodi Power Blender Ultimate System
- Good
Need a thick-blend vessel that is bigger
SS401 supplies an 18-ounce bowl, up from 14 ounces.
- Ninja Foodi Power Blender and Processor System
- Good
- Ninja Foodi Power Blender Ultimate System
- Better fit
Cut slices of vegetables or grate cheese
The required discs and feed-chute lid come only with SS401.
- Ninja Foodi Power Blender and Processor System
- Not suitable
- Ninja Foodi Power Blender Ultimate System
- Better fit
Need larger liquid batches
A 64-ounce liquid maximum is where both pitchers stop.
- Ninja Foodi Power Blender and Processor System
- Similar
- Ninja Foodi Power Blender Ultimate System
- Similar
In practice
Differences you will notice
Bowl size goes up by about 29%
Useful nominal room for a larger thick blend is added by SS401.
How we worked this out
Recipes still need the bowl's ingredient limits. The math is (18 - 14) / 14 = 28.6%.
The same pitcher room remains
A family-drink batch that exceeds 64 liquid ounces will not be solved by upgrading.
How we worked this out
The same stated liquid maximum applies to both full-size pitchers.
The bigger tool collection is justified by the discs
SS351's chopping blade cannot reproduce the slicing and grating jobs that SS401 adds.
How we worked this out
SS351 has chopping and dough blades. A feed chute and two disc types are included with SS401.
Option A
Ninja, SS351
Foodi Power Blender and Processor System
Cold drinks, thick spoonable blends and dough are all covered on one base by a large pitcher, a 24-ounce cup and a 14-ounce tamper bowl.
- Best for
- Family-size cold drinks plus thick smoothie bowls for individuals
Facts we checked
- 64-ounce maximum liquid capacity in a 72-ounce pitcher.
- 24-ounce extraction cup plus a 14-ounce bowl, which has a built-in tamper turned by hand.
- Variable-speed control and six Auto-iQ programs.
- A chopping blade stack and dough blade come with it, but no separate processor bowl.
- 1400 peak watts describes a peak specification and does not reflect measured blending performance.
Option B
Ninja, SS401
Foodi Power Blender Ultimate System
Made for thick blends, it has a powered bowl maker, an extraction cup and processor hardware next to the large pitcher.
- Best for
- One package for smoothie bowls, nut spreads and food prep
Facts we checked
- A 72-ounce pitcher, 24-ounce extraction cup and 18-ounce bowl maker all work with the 1,600-peak-watt base.
- For thick mixtures, the bowl maker has a tamper built in.
- Included are a processing lid, feed chute and reversible slicing and shredding disc.
Spec by spec
Where they really differ
| Spec | Ninja Foodi Power Blender and Processor System | Ninja Foodi Power Blender Ultimate System | In practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tamper bowl | 14 oz | 18 oz | Four additional nominal ounces for thick blends come with SS401. |
| Disc processing | No discs or feed-chute lid | Slice/shred and grating discs with feed-chute lid | Distinct vegetable and cheese preparation tools come with SS401. |
| Automatic programs | 6 | 7 | Along with its additional hardware, SS401 adds a processing preset. |
| Large pitcher | 72 oz nominal, 64 oz liquid maximum | 72 oz nominal, 64 oz liquid maximum | Liquid batch capacity is not added by the larger model name. |
Trade-offs
What each pick costs you
With Ninja Foodi Power Blender and Processor System
- SS401's eighteen-ounce bowl is larger than its fourteen-ounce thick-blend bowl.
With Ninja Foodi Power Blender Ultimate System
- Allowed use still excludes hot liquids.
Change of plan
When the answer changes
Weekly jobs now include shredding and slicing
Go with Ninja Foodi Power Blender Ultimate System. A concrete purpose for the upgrade comes from the SS401 hardware.
Hot soup is your priority
Neither model fits. Hot ingredients are unsuitable for both cold-blending systems.
Decision guide
How to decide
The SS351 gets by with fewer tools for cold drinks, small thick bowls and dough, and the SS401 is for slicing, shredding or a larger smoothie bowl.
Leave a blend-only kitchen simple
A large pitcher, a personal cup and a tamper bowl already come with the SS351. If drinks, spoonable bowls and occasional dough make up your entire routine, the SS401's processing lid and discs only add storage and don’t fix any missing task.
Check the thick portion and look past the motor label
Going from 14 to 18 nominal ounces matters if your regular bowl feels cramped. On both tamper systems you still turn the built-in mechanism yourself. More capacity does not establish a better texture.
Think of the upgrade as food-prep equipment
The SS401 makes the most sense if its discs take over from hand slicing or grating. The liquid limit of its large pitcher is unchanged, and hot blending is still off the table on both. Plan on handling and storing the extra sharp tools safely.
What this page can’t tell you
- Documented equipment and controls are the subject here. Blend texture, noise and durability for these models were never tested head to head.
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 3 of the 29 models checked meet every need here: “Thick smoothie bowls are my thing”, “I also want chopping, slicing or dough”, and “My blending is for a family or group”.
3 models fit, out of 29 checkedShow the facts and the math
How we countedThe count uses each product's current fit ratings for “Thick smoothie bowls are my thing”, “I also want chopping, slicing or dough”, and “My blending is for a family or group”. A need with no documented match is not counted.
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