Ninja BN701
Score: 80/100
Astralship Glass Blenders
Score: 86/100Rankings
The Astralship Glass Blender is a professional-grade countertop blender featuring a 1500 W motor, a 1.75 L heat-resistant glass jar and built-in heating with 14 smart presets. Its powerful performance comes with noticeable noise and a heavy glass jar that can be cumbersome. Ideal for health-focused families needing large batches and hot soups.
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 | | |
|---|---|---|
1,200 W | 1,500 Wbest | |
2.13 Lbest | 1.75 L | |
1,400 Wbest | — | |
4 | 9best | |
120 Vbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 3.67 kgbest | 3.86 kg |
— | 1best | |
0.76 mbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(2) | ||
Jar Capacity (L) | 2.13 L | 1.75 L |
Speed Settings | 4 | 9 |
Power & Electrical(1) | ||
Motor Power (W) | 1200 W | 1500 W |
Build & Design(3) | ||
Jar Material | BPA-free plastic | BPA-free glass |
Weight (kg) | 3.67 kg | 3.86 kg |
Dimensions (H×W×D) (cm) | 44.5×22.9×17.1 cm cm | 23.6×20.3×48.3 cm cm |
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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.
Professional reviewers consistently commend the Astralship for its powerful motor, versatile preset library and unique heating capability, positioning it as a multi-functional kitchen workhorse that rivals higher-priced brands. They also highlight the convenience of auto-steam cleaning and the confidence of a five-year warranty, while noting occasional noise and the confusing motor-power specifications across models.
Everyday users celebrate the large glass jar, the ease of crushing tough ingredients, and the rapid auto-clean cycle, describing the blender as a time-saver for family meals. The main themes are smooth textures, warm soups made directly in the unit, and appreciation for the tamper, with occasional remarks about noise and jar weight.
“multi-functional tool”
“heating and self-cleaning powerhouse”
“effortless crushing of fibrous ingredients”
