Oster Pro 1200
Score: 81/100
Ninja Blender Dark Gray
Score: 80/100Rankings
The Oster Pro 1200 Blender Plus offers a powerful 1200 W motor and a handy portable smoothie cup, making it great for everyday blending. Its trade-offs are high noise levels and a relatively small jar capacity. Best suited for budget-conscious households and apartment kitchens.
The Ninja Professional Plus Kitchen System combines a 1200 W motor with a 1400-peak-watt boost, a 72-oz pitcher and 8-cup processor bowl, delivering high-capacity blending and Auto-iQ presets. Its large size and limited manual speed options may be challenging in small kitchens. Perfect for families and entertainers requiring large batches and dough processing.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1,200 Wbest | 1,200 Wbest | |
1.42 L | 2.13 Lbest | |
900 W | 1,400 Wbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 3.18 kgbest | 5.71 kg |
7best | 3 | |
10 yearsbest | 1 years | |
| ↓ lower better | 97.1 dBbest | — |
— | 120 Vbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
General(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 10 years | 1 years |
Controls(1) | ||
Number of Speed Settings | 7 | 3 |
Features(1) | ||
Blade Material | stainless steel | Stainless steel |
Accessories(1) | ||
Included Accessories | 1 | 5 |
Power & Performance(2) | ||
Peak Power (W) | 900 W | 1400 W |
Power Type | 1200 W | corded |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Jar Capacity (L) | 1.42 L | 2.13 L |
Weight (kg) | 3.18 kg | 5.71 kg |
Dimensions (H×W×D) | 36.8×18.4×20.3 cm | H×W×D: 44.3×20.7×19.7 cm |
Jar Material | BPA-free Tritan, glass | BPA-free plastic |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers acknowledge the Oster Pro 1200's strong motor and versatile presets as solid value for its price, but they consistently note its high noise output and limited control features as drawbacks compared to rivals like Ninja.
Everyday users praise the blender's powerful performance, easy setup, and the convenience of the portable smoothie cup, but they frequently cite the loud noise, occasional jar jams with fibrous foods, and basic control layout as pain points.
Professional reviewers commend the Ninja Professional Plus for its high-power motor, large 72-oz pitcher, and versatile 8-cup processor, noting that Auto-iQ presets simplify operation. However, they criticize the limited manual speed range and the appliance's bulk, which can dominate countertop space.
Everyday users praise the system's versatility and the ease of using Auto-iQ presets, especially for quick smoothies and batch food prep. Common complaints focus on the unit's size, weight, and the need to stay under the 64-oz liquid limit to prevent spills.
“Extremely loud during runs”
“Easy setup, strong blending for daily smoothies/ice (pulse excels)”
