Hamilton Beach Power Elite Black
Score: 76/100
Ninja BN701
Score: 76/100Rankings
The Hamilton Beach Power Elite with 3-cup vegetable chopper combines a 700 W peak motor (444 W measured) with Ice Sabre® blades and Wave Action for effective blending and chopping. Its limited speed range, bulkier footprint, and lower actual power compared to the rating are trade-offs. Great for home cooks who want a multi-function blender with added food-processor capability.
The Ninja BN701 Professional Plus offers a 1400-peak-W motor, Total Crushing 6-blade system and Auto-iQ presets in a 72-oz pitcher, excelling at ice-crushing and batch smoothies. Its loud noise, heavy build, and lack of single-serve accessories may deter some buyers. Perfect for households needing high-capacity, powerful blending with convenient cleaning.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
444 W | 1,200 Wbest | |
1.18 L | 2.13 Lbest | |
700 W | 1,400 Wbest | |
— | 4best | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.45 kgbest | 3.67 kg |
18,900 rpmbest | — | |
3 yearsbest | 1 years | |
6best | 6best |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
General(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 3 years | 1 years |
Power & Performance(2) | ||
Motor Power (W) | 444 W | 1200 W |
Peak Power (W) | 700 W | 1400 W |
Design & Capacity(5) | ||
Jar Capacity (L) | 1.18 L | 2.13 L |
Jar Material | Glass | BPA-free plastic |
Blade Type | Ice Sabre | total crushing |
Weight (kg) | 0.45 kg | 3.67 kg |
Dimensions (HxWxD) (cm) | 37.3x21.6x22.0 cm | 44.5x22.9x17.2 cm |
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Professional reviewers commend the Power Elite for its strong motor, effective Wave Action system and solid build quality, delivering smooth results on fibrous foods. However, they criticize its limited speed range, slower processing of fibrous ingredients compared to higher-end models, and its somewhat bulky footprint.
Everyday users consistently highlight the blender's ample capacity, reliable power for smoothies, easy cleaning and durability, while noting its value for money. The main user-level concerns revolve around its size and limited speed control, though no major recurring complaints were reported.
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, while pointing out the high noise level and lack of single-serve accessories.
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.
