Ninja BL660 Professional Compact Smoothie & Food Processing Blender, 1100-Watts, 3 Functions -for Frozen Drinks, Smoothies, Sauces, & More, 72-oz.* Pi

I wouldn’t know if this blender was good or not because this was a fraudulent purchase! Someone hacked my Wayfair account and bought two of these with my credit card. Wayfair allowed these criminals to change the delivery address to Rhode Island. I don’t live in Rhode Island! And I had just purchased a piece of furniture to be delivered to me in Florida a few days prior to this fraudulent purchase! But Wayfair took it upon themselves to just change the address without alerting me or sending a code to my phone to make sure it was me that requested an address change. And then they promised they would have FedEx intercept the delivery but they didn’t. I called FedEx 17 times and they could not help me. So this person in Rhode Island who broke into my account was able ... MoreI wouldn’t know if this blender was good or not because this was a fraudulent purchase! Someone hacked my Wayfair account and bought two of these with my credit card. Wayfair allowed these criminals to change the delivery address to Rhode Island. I don’t live in Rhode Island! And I had just purchased a piece of furniture to be delivered to me in Florida a few days prior to this fraudulent purchase! But Wayfair took it upon themselves to just change the address without alerting me or sending a code to my phone to make sure it was me that requested an address change. And then they promised they would have FedEx intercept the delivery but they didn’t. I called FedEx 17 times and they could not help me. So this person in Rhode Island who broke into my account was able to steal these two blenders and it’s all because of Wayfair‘s incompetence! I am so disgusted and disappointed with Wayfair and FedEx! Wayfair needs to change their system so that if someone changes an address there should be a code sent to the account holder’s phone number to make sure it’s not a fraud. They don’t even care that they lose blenders and products and furniture to fraud ! They don’t care! All they care is that you call your bank and dispute it. Ridiculous!

I love using this to make a pitcher of drinks. I get it out for gatherings and make blended drinks. I can also make milkshakes and other non alcoholic drinks. I can make sauces in it as well. It comes with the individual cups that I can attach by themself. I use them to make smoothies and individual drinks. The blades in the blender are sharp. The power crushed ice with ease. It blends drinks fast. It has several different settings. I use the pulse button when I am using the cups. It mixed all the ingredients good. I can put the pitcher and cups in the dishwasher to clean. They can also be hand washed but I have to be extremely careful with the blades I the pitcher.

Great blender BUT the worst design for cleaning. The entire machine is great. I never have trouble with the blades being able to rlly chop things up. It’s seriously a powerhouse of a blender. It lasts years too! I don’t think this thing will ever stop. The only gripe I have with it is the way the stick holder are designed makes it impossible to fully clean out. I have years of stuck on food inside my machine. Now it’s not in obvious openings super exposed, but still there is very old dried on food in the machine. In a place that food is being prepared by the way. It’s not like it’s in a spot that food never touches. It’s in a small area so not super exposed, but still in a place where food is being prepared. For this reason I would never repurchase this item ... MoreGreat blender BUT the worst design for cleaning. The entire machine is great. I never have trouble with the blades being able to rlly chop things up. It’s seriously a powerhouse of a blender. It lasts years too! I don’t think this thing will ever stop. The only gripe I have with it is the way the stick holder are designed makes it impossible to fully clean out. I have years of stuck on food inside my machine. Now it’s not in obvious openings super exposed, but still there is very old dried on food in the machine. In a place that food is being prepared by the way. It’s not like it’s in a spot that food never touches. It’s in a small area so not super exposed, but still in a place where food is being prepared. For this reason I would never repurchase this item personally. I would rather go with the vitamix.

This blender has a place in almost every kitchen. One of the big problems for me, with blenders, is a lot of times their use is very limited. Thanks to a few smart design choices this SharkNinja Blender does a lot of the things I'd normally need a food processor for. I'd recommend this without hesitation, even though there is always room for improvement, specifically in the Nutri-cups.For example, the nutri-cups are a great idea and mean that you don't need to make a whole jug for a personal serving of smoothie (less mess is always welcome), however the Nutri-cups aren't watertight, which makes their use a little more limited. The cap on the cup is the kind of travel mug top that will be ok in the event of a little shaking, but must generally be kept upright. Not ... MoreThis blender has a place in almost every kitchen. One of the big problems for me, with blenders, is a lot of times their use is very limited. Thanks to a few smart design choices this SharkNinja Blender does a lot of the things I'd normally need a food processor for. I'd recommend this without hesitation, even though there is always room for improvement, specifically in the Nutri-cups.For example, the nutri-cups are a great idea and mean that you don't need to make a whole jug for a personal serving of smoothie (less mess is always welcome), however the Nutri-cups aren't watertight, which makes their use a little more limited. The cap on the cup is the kind of travel mug top that will be ok in the event of a little shaking, but must generally be kept upright. Not only does this mean it can't be taken in a bag and can easily be spilled, but it also makes me wary of leaving it out, since air can get at the smoothie. I think including a leak-proof travel mug/cup style nutricup would bring this product to perfection.It's still handy, but more limited.Setup and cleaning -This is extremely easy to put together. Instructions are clear, everything clicks into place simply and with a clear, concise guide and there really isn't any confusion. All you have to do is give the parts (excluding base for obvious reasons) a quick wash and you're ready to go. Cleaning itself is really easy with no annoying nooks or crannies, very easy to wash.It is quite heavy, so eldery relatives might want a more lightweight model, but it's also sturdy and well-made. Suction cups on the bottom do a great job at holding it steady so you can feel at ease and not worry about it moving around when operating it.Cutting Power -This is where the SharkNinja blender really shines. Compared to my old blender, which has one set of blades at the bottom and struggles with things like turning nuts into nut butter, the Ninja has no problem with this! It has three sets of blades going from bottom, mid and top, all connecting to one 'blade pillar' type assembly that can be lifted out and cleaned in one piece. This means you don't end up with all the stuff at the bottom that doesn't get cut properly.It doesn't even struggle with nuts or ice and can easily be used to make smoothies as well as nut butters of all kinds. I haven't yet used it to make lentil flour, but will give an update when I do.Design -Looks-wise, the Ninja just looks cool. The design is lovely, professional looking and very high-end. It really looks fantastic, though the size is quite big so if you're looking for a more compact blender this might not be right for you. However, the power and design are both top-notch.The only thing that gave me pause was that parts of the plastic looked a little cheaper than expected (for example the blade pillar) and it could just be that they are 3D printed or made of recycled materials. It does make me worry that in the future it won't last as long as I'd like, but I'm sure that's just paranoia on my part.My only BIG complaint would be the pouring spout. I was really excited at first, since the lid locks in place (no worries about spills!) and it has a spout that you can open and just pour without removing the whole lid. This feature is ingenius, but unfortunately it doesn't work perfectly. The spout is leakproof when closed, but when open, it isn't hinged, so it stays on top of the 'flow' of liquid. This means that when you tip the jug to pour, it ends up coming out quickly and then getting blocked by the lid, before flowing quickly again. In other words, the flow is uneven and builds up behind the lid and then you end up spilling it as it rushes out, or overfilling your glass. This also means it overflows and drips over the side of the blender. These problems could be solved by making the spout stay up when open, so it doesn't get in the way, but perhaps they couldn't do that without compromising the leakproofness of the lid.It's not a huge issue, but it does mean it's just easier and neater to take off the whole lid and makes the spout a bit useless unless you are filling big container that holds a lot.The square design looks great, apart from adding visual interest it just works. I was concerned stuff would get stuck in the corners, but thanks to the slightly rounded design it doesn't build up there and works just as well as a round blender.Very few products are perfect and this blender is no different, but make no mistake, while it lacks absolute perfection it's a really, really great blender and as long as you're aware of the few areas where it could be improved, it's great value and works wonderfully.Pros:- Gorgeous, high-end looking design.- Stronger than lower-end blenders with a three blade design that cuts very well.- Does nut butters and ice.- Jug is large and holds a lot.- Suction cups hold it to counter.- Nutri-cups mean you can make one portion rather than a whole jug.- Easy setup and cleaning.Cons:- Nutri-cups are not spill-proof or airtight.- Spout design makes the spout pointless as it's easier to take off the lid.Be aware:- Heavy.- Can be hard to pull up suction cups if you have weak muscles or disability.

We have had this series for about 3 years and use it almost daily.  The blender component is huge and the power engine is amazing.  I’m able to throw in full cauliflower, celery, turmeric, ginger, etc. and have it blended into an almost fine powder.  And the blending cups work great for quick salsa’s, chopping, smoothies and such.  We are a huge smoothie people also love to throw in some frozen fruit with non-dairy milk, and or coconut water for a quick snack.  All parts are easy to clean.  I’ve had no issues with motors, breaking or anything funky happening. Definitely five stars.

My in-laws gave me a Ninja Professional Blender many years ago. My FIL loves to do his research for the best buys and apparently the Ninja Pro was ranked as the best value. I used it regularly for years until our dishwasher massively malfunctioned and stayed on the super-hot drying cycle overnight. After like 12 hours of that both the blender jar and the lid were warped and deformed. When we went to replace it my then-husband wanted to get this model with the 2 blender cups for smoothies since that is what he liked to have every morning for breakfast. The Ninja Professional Blender itself is great! It has a large capacity, 3 different power levels, and an interesting blade design that helps to maximize blending/stirring for an evenly smooth product. The jar, lid, ... MoreMy in-laws gave me a Ninja Professional Blender many years ago. My FIL loves to do his research for the best buys and apparently the Ninja Pro was ranked as the best value. I used it regularly for years until our dishwasher massively malfunctioned and stayed on the super-hot drying cycle overnight. After like 12 hours of that both the blender jar and the lid were warped and deformed. When we went to replace it my then-husband wanted to get this model with the 2 blender cups for smoothies since that is what he liked to have every morning for breakfast. The Ninja Professional Blender itself is great! It has a large capacity, 3 different power levels, and an interesting blade design that helps to maximize blending/stirring for an evenly smooth product. The jar, lid, and blade insert are all dishwasher safe. The base is easily cleaned by wiping down with a damp cloth. My only complaint is that it is difficult to clean the under-inside of the jar and food debris that is normally washed away during the regular rinse cycle in the dishwasher does not move and will wind up dried in there. It doesn't affect the cleanliness of the inside part of the jar that is exposed to food but it is unsightly as it accumulates over time. We paid about $100 at Target for this blender and the 2 blender cups. I've never had an issue with this Ninja blender. It even was a great stand-in for years after my food processor died. Of course I couldn't use it for doughs but that is what my KitchenAid stand mixer is for. It was great for dressings, marinades, batters, flavored sugars, and all of the typical things that you'd make in a blender. My ex used the blending cups for individual breakfast smoothies a couple of times before pretty much just abandoning them. I am pretty sure that I threw them out long before I packed up the actual blender when I was moving. This Ninja Blender really is great. I definitely would buy it again but without the blender cups.

I love this blender so much! It is so powerful and makes the perfect smoothies every time. I mostly use the smaller personal size, but love that it also has a pitcher to make bigger batch drinks. It is pretty loud, so if a noisy blender is an issue for you, maybe look elsewhere. But, it blends so well and has great versatility so I can look past the noise

Fantastic blender

I have owned at least a dozen blenders over time and the Ninja is leagues better than any of them. This very powerful, well engineered machine is fast to get the job done. I just purchased a duplicate for a vacation home; I don't want be without it. The blender can be purchased with different accessories. As I enjoy icy blended drinks I purchased the package that comes with TWO single serve "Nutrition Ninja Cups". The cups work so very, very well that a perfect smoothy is produced in a few seconds. The engineering/design team for this blender did a fantastic job!

Not worth the money

This blender is not good. First of all, it is hard not to slice your hand when trying to remove the blade since it’s very tall and has blades almost the full length of the blender. My protein powder always gets stuck on one of the blades and not fully blended . If you typically only do single servings this is not for you- I use Daily Harvest smoothies and the large blender doesn’t blend them smooth enough, but the single use blender is not big enough to hold them either, so I have to do in 2 batches and end up making a mess. This thing is going in the trash

Who designed this?

Gotta give it one star, because I returned it before even turning it on. This is a pretty large blender, and barely fits under a kitchen cabinet that is at STANDARD height. That would be okay, but the thing has suction cups on the bottom, so it can't simply be slid in under the cabinet. Kind of a deal breaker already. Add to that the unnecessarily complex lid locking mechanism, overall flimsy build quality, and issues that I knew about before picking one up (mold building up, cracking, melting jugs, etc...), and it just makes me wonder who designed these things, and what were they thinking about when they did so? I never realized before this episode, how difficult it is to find a good blender. The ones with glass jugs seem to be prone to leaks around the blade ... MoreGotta give it one star, because I returned it before even turning it on. This is a pretty large blender, and barely fits under a kitchen cabinet that is at STANDARD height. That would be okay, but the thing has suction cups on the bottom, so it can't simply be slid in under the cabinet. Kind of a deal breaker already. Add to that the unnecessarily complex lid locking mechanism, overall flimsy build quality, and issues that I knew about before picking one up (mold building up, cracking, melting jugs, etc...), and it just makes me wonder who designed these things, and what were they thinking about when they did so? I never realized before this episode, how difficult it is to find a good blender. The ones with glass jugs seem to be prone to leaks around the blade mechanism, while the plastic ones seem prone to premature cracking and mold buildup. This one has the added bonus of really poor design.