Ninja BN701
Score: 76/100
Hamilton Beach Power Elite Wave Gray
Score: 79/100Rankings
The Hamilton Beach Power Elite Wave Action Blender offers a 700 W peak motor and a patented Wave~Action® system that delivers smooth smoothies in a durable glass jar. Its limited speed presets and modest 40-oz capacity may restrict batch size and fine-tuned blending. Ideal for individuals or small households seeking straightforward, high-performance blending.
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 | | |
|---|---|---|
1,200 Wbest | — | |
2.13 Lbest | 1.18 L | |
1,400 Wbest | 700 W | |
4best | 2 | |
| ↓ lower better | 3.67 kg | 2.92 kgbest |
— | 18,900 rpmbest | |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest | |
6best | 5 |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Controls(1) | ||
Number of Speed Settings | 4 | 2 |
Accessories(1) | ||
Number of Included Accessories | 6 | 5 |
Power & Performance(1) | ||
Peak Power (W) | 1400 W | 700 W |
Design & Capacity(5) | ||
Jar Capacity (L) | 2.13 L | 1.18 L |
Jar Material | BPA-free plastic | Glass |
Blade Type | total crushing | Ice Sabre |
Weight (kg) | 3.67 kg | 2.92 kg |
Dimensions (HxWxD) (cm) | 44.5x22.9x17.2 cm | 37.3x16.5x22.0 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, 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.
Professional reviewers praise the Power Elite for its smooth blending of fibrous ingredients and effective ice crushing, noting the 700 W motor and Wave~Action® system produce texture scores near 9/10. They appreciate the straightforward 5-button layout and dishwasher-safe components, but criticize the limited speed range, lack of low-speed settings, and modest 40-oz capacity, which reduce its versatility versus higher-end models.
Everyday users commend the blender's strong performance on smoothies and frozen drinks, the mess-free pour spout, and the ease of cleaning thanks to dishwasher-safe parts. Common complaints revolve around noisy operation, cheap-feeling buttons, occasional lid leaks when overfilled, and difficulty handling very thick nut-butter blends without manual intervention.
