Cuisinart CPB-380
Score: 81/100
Ninja BN701
Score: 80/100Rankings
The Cuisinart CPB-380 Hurricane Compact Juicing Blender offers a powerful 500 W motor and a versatile accessory set in a space-saving personal size. Its high noise level and tendency to overheat on prolonged heavy loads limit its suitability for extended heavy-duty blending. Ideal for individuals seeking quick single-serve smoothies and on-the-go convenience.
The Ninja BN701 Professional Plus Blender offers a 1400-peak-watt motor and a generous 72-oz pitcher for family-size smoothies. Its large capacity and Auto-iQ presets are offset by noisy operation and a lack of personal jars. Best suited for households that prioritize batch size and power.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
500 W | 1,200 Wbest | |
0.946 L | 2.13 Lbest | |
— | 1,400 Wbest | |
3 | 4best | |
120 Vbest | 120 Vbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 2.95 kgbest | 3.67 kg |
9best | — | |
0.91 mbest | 0.76 m |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(2) | ||
Jar Capacity (L) | 0.946 L | 2.13 L |
Speed Settings | 3 | 4 |
Power & Electrical(3) | ||
Motor Power (W) | 500 W | 1200 W |
Peak Power (W) | 1+ W | 1400 W |
Cord Length (m) | 0.91 m | 0.76 m |
Build & Design(3) | ||
Jar Material | BPA-free Tritan | BPA-free plastic |
Weight (kg) | 2.95 kg | 3.67 kg |
Dimensions (H×W×D) (cm) | H×W×D: 35.3×19.1×26.7 cm cm | 44.5×22.9×17.1 cm cm |
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Professional reviewers commend the CPB-380 for its powerful 500 W motor, effective ice-crushing, and versatile accessory set, noting its compact size as ideal for personal use. However, they criticize its inconsistent blending of fibrous greens, tendency to overheat on prolonged heavy loads, and relatively loud operation, positioning it below higher-end Cuisinart models.
Everyday users love the blender's ability to quickly crush ice and make smooth protein shakes, appreciating its compact footprint, quietness, and the value added by travel cups and reusable straws. Common complaints focus on its inability to fully process hard nuts, occasional overheating with dense ingredients, limited jar size, and noticeable noise on high speed.
Professional reviewers commend the BN701 for its 1400-peak-watt motor, Total Crushing blades and Auto-iQ presets, noting it outperforms the older BL610 and delivers reliable ice-crushing power for family-size batches.
Everyday users praise the blender's ability to quickly pulverize frozen fruits and ice, the convenience of one-touch Auto-iQ programs, and the ease of cleaning thanks to dishwasher-safe parts. The most frequent complaints revolve around loud operation, the unit's heft, and the missing personal jars for individual servings.
“Excellent for smoothies/protein shakes (effortless ice crushing, purees soups)”
“Doesn't fully blend hard nuts/seeds (chunks remain)”
