The catch
Nutribullet SmartSense Blender Combo
Solid ingredients have to be covered by liquid for the automatic cycle to work, and fibrous produce may call for a repeat run.
Side by side
Nutribullet Smartsense vs Ninja Detect TB301: Both already sense the load, and SmartSense includes one larger travel cup
Quick verdict
Both sense the load when blending. SmartSense ships with 32- and 24-ounce cups, and Detect TB301 with two 24-ounce cups and ten pitcher speeds.
Before you buy
Why, and what it costs you
Eight more nominal ounces come in the larger SmartSense cup
Compared with either included Ninja cup, that 32-ounce cup gives one third more nominal room, subject to its marked fill limit.
Where this comes from
Nominal cup-volume difference: 8 / 24 × 100 = 33.3%, where 32 - 24 = 8 ounces.
The catch
Ninja Detect Duo Power Blender Pro
Swapping between the pitcher blade and the cup blade means more pieces to store.
Nutribullet SmartSense Blender Combo
- Why pick it
- You want personal cups that differ in size
- Five distinct speeds are your preference
- The catch
- Solid ingredients have to be covered by liquid for the automatic cycle to work, and fibrous produce may call for a repeat run.
Ninja Detect Duo Power Blender Pro
- Why pick it
- Ten pitcher speed settings are what you want
- Two identical travel cups fit your routine
- The catch
- Swapping between the pitcher blade and the cup blade means more pieces to store.
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What this page compares
SmartSense comes with 32- and 24-ounce cups, while the Detect TB301 has two 24-ounce cups and ten pitcher speeds. Both blend by sensing the load.
Two cup sizes with a vented pitcher, or more manual pitcher speeds
Which one fits
Pick the situations that sound like you
One personal serving vessel that is larger
A 32-ounce cup is included with SmartSense.
- Nutribullet SmartSense Blender Combo
- Better fit
- Ninja Detect Duo Power Blender Pro
- Good
Two travel vessels that match
Two cups of identical capacity come from Ninja.
- Nutribullet SmartSense Blender Combo
- Good
- Ninja Detect Duo Power Blender Pro
- Better fit
Fine adjustments of indexed pitcher speed
Ten settings come with Detect.
- Nutribullet SmartSense Blender Combo
- Good
- Ninja Detect Duo Power Blender Pro
- Better fit
Automatic drinks that sense the load
Automatic speed and duration adjustment is provided by both.
- Nutribullet SmartSense Blender Combo
- Good
- Ninja Detect Duo Power Blender Pro
- Good
In practice
Differences you will notice
Eight more nominal ounces come in the larger SmartSense cup
Compared with either included Ninja cup, that 32-ounce cup gives one third more nominal room, subject to its marked fill limit.
How we worked this out
Nominal cup-volume difference: 8 / 24 × 100 = 33.3%, where 32 - 24 = 8 ounces.
Indexed pitcher speed choices are doubled by Detect
Deliberate texture work, rather than automatic smoothies, is where it matters that ten settings offer more intermediate manual options than five.
How we worked this out
SmartSense lists five manual speeds, and Detect lists ten pitcher speeds.
A capacity distinction is hidden by the printed pitcher labels
Its liquid maximum is 64 ounces, so the 72-ounce label alone does not mean Ninja can blend eight extra ounces of liquid.
How we worked this out
Ninja identifies 72-ounce total volume and 64-ounce maximum liquid capacity, whereas SmartSense lists a 64-ounce pitcher.
Option A
Nutribullet, NBF50700AK
SmartSense Blender Combo
The base for the 64-ounce pitcher and two personal cups offers five manual speeds and a load-sensing automatic cycle.
- Best for
- Household batches and single servings, with speeds that adjust on their own
Facts we checked
- 1400-watt base
- 64-ounce pitcher alongside a 24-ounce handled cup and a 32-ounce cup
- Pulse and five manual speeds
- The automatic cycle sets speed and time according to the ingredient load
- Blending time is counted in seconds on the display
Option B
Ninja, TB301
Detect Duo Power Blender Pro
Take the TB201's 1,800-peak-watt full-size system and add two travel cups for single servings on weekdays.
- Best for
- Family pitchers and take-away smoothies from one base
Facts we checked
- A 72-ounce pitcher and two 24-ounce single-serve cups make up the set.
- BlendSense automatic adjustment is used by the base, which is rated at 1,800 peak watts.
- For the full-size pitcher, Ninja lists a liquid capacity of 64 ounces.
Spec by spec
Where they really differ
| Spec | Nutribullet SmartSense Blender Combo | Ninja Detect Duo Power Blender Pro | In practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal vessels | 32-ounce and 24-ounce handled cups | Two 24-ounce cups | Two nominal sizes are offered by SmartSense. |
| Pitcher manual speeds | 5 plus pulse | 10 | Finer indexed selection comes with Detect. |
| Automatic method | Ingredient-load sensing | BlendSense ingredient sensing | Speed and time are adjusted automatically on both. |
| Main vessel label | 64-ounce pitcher | 72-ounce total, 64-ounce liquid maximum | The largest printed number does not directly compare as working volume. |
Trade-offs
What each pick costs you
With Nutribullet SmartSense Blender Combo
- Keep warm or hot ingredients in the vented pitcher. The sealed cups are never for them.
With Ninja Detect Duo Power Blender Pro
- No processor bowl comes with it, and there is no tamper for dense nut butter.
Change of plan
When the answer changes
One personal serving vessel that is larger
Go with Nutribullet SmartSense Blender Combo. A 32-ounce cup is included with SmartSense.
Two travel vessels that match
Go with Ninja Detect Duo Power Blender Pro. Two cups of identical capacity come from Ninja.
Fine adjustments of indexed pitcher speed
Go with Ninja Detect Duo Power Blender Pro. Ten settings come with Detect.
Decision guide
How to decide
Choose between SmartSense with its 32- and 24-ounce cups and the Detect TB301 with two 24-ounce cups and ten pitcher speeds. Load-sensing blending is on both.
The bigger personal cup sets them apart usefully
One 32-ounce cup and one 24-ounce handled cup come with SmartSense, whereas Ninja includes two 24-ounce cups. A larger nominal vessel can help one person’s recipe fit, but every cup has its own maximum-fill line.
Load sensing on both still leaves preparation rules in place
Speed and time adjust automatically on both. Nutribullet specifically advises enough liquid to cover the solids, and it notes that fibrous ingredients can need another cycle. Even automatic control depends on loading the jar sensibly.
Hand control over texture is where the interfaces differ
Five speeds and pulse come with SmartSense, while the Detect gives its pitcher ten speed settings. A cook after an in-between texture may like the extra steps, but fewer steps can be easier to repeat.
What this page can’t tell you
- The manufacturer specifications establish what equipment and capacity you get. Independent tests of cooking or preparation outcomes were not carried out for this comparison.
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 7 of the 29 models checked meet every need here: “I want cups I can blend in and take along”, “I want walk-away programs I can rely on”, and “I like controlling speed directly”.
7 models fit, out of 29 checkedThe gap in numbers
Ninja Detect Duo Power Blender Pro lists 72 oz for included-container capacity, 13% more than the 64 oz on Nutribullet SmartSense Blender Combo.
- Nutribullet SmartSense Blender Combo
- 64 oz
- Ninja Detect Duo Power Blender Pro
- 72 oz
- Models with this figure
- 28 of 29
Show the facts and the math
How we countedThe count uses each product's current fit ratings for “I want cups I can blend in and take along”, “I want walk-away programs I can rely on”, and “I like controlling speed directly”. 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. For context, 28 of 29 models publish comparable figures.
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