Blendtec Classic 575 vs Ninja BN701 Professional Plus Blender
Blendtec Classic 575 (#3) vs Ninja BN701 Professional Plus Blender (#4, best value): in our Blenders scoring the Blendtec Classic 575 totals 9.3/10 and the Ninja BN701 Professional Plus Blender 8.6/10. At $380 versus $90, the Ninja BN701 Professional Plus Blender costs $290 less.
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Side by side
| Blendtec Classic 575 | Ninja BN701 Professional Plus Blender | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $380 | $90 |
| Motor | 3 HP | 1400W |
| Container | 75 oz WildSide+ | 72 oz + 2x 24 oz cups |
| Controls | 6 preprogrammed cycles | Auto-iQ + manual |
| Blade | Blunt stainless | — |
| Warranty | 8 years | 2 years |
| Programs | — | 4 presets |
How they differ in real use
Built from our blenders scoring, each product's published specifications, and verified owner feedback — not hands-on testing.
Both the Blendtec Classic 575 and the Ninja BN701 Professional Plus Blender made our Top 5 Blenders, at #3 and #4 (best value). 3 HP motor with blunt blade design that's safer for cleaning. Wider, shorter jar fits under cabinets better. 1400W power with Auto-iQ presets at a fraction of Vitamix pricing. Includes personal blend cups for on-the-go.
We score blenders on Blending Power (35%), Versatility (25%), Build Quality (20%), Noise Level (10%) and Value (10%). On that basis the Blendtec Classic 575 totals 9.3 out of 10 and the Ninja BN701 Professional Plus Blender 8.6. The widest gap is Blending Power, where the Blendtec Classic 575 scores 10 against 8 for the Ninja BN701 Professional Plus Blender — ice crushing and smoothness. Build Quality also separates them: 10 for the Blendtec Classic 575 versus 8 for the Ninja BN701 Professional Plus Blender. The Ninja BN701 Professional Plus Blender claws back ground on Value and Noise Level.
On paper, the specifications that actually differ: Motor — 3 HP on the Blendtec Classic 575 versus 1400W on the Ninja BN701 Professional Plus Blender; Container — 75 oz WildSide+ on the Blendtec Classic 575 versus 72 oz + 2x 24 oz cups on the Ninja BN701 Professional Plus Blender; Controls — 6 preprogrammed cycles on the Blendtec Classic 575 versus Auto-iQ + manual on the Ninja BN701 Professional Plus Blender; Warranty — 8 years on the Blendtec Classic 575 versus 2 years on the Ninja BN701 Professional Plus Blender.
Pricing as of February 1, 2026: $380 for the Blendtec Classic 575 and $90 for the Ninja BN701 Professional Plus Blender, a $290 difference in the Ninja BN701 Professional Plus Blender's favor. Owners praise the Blendtec Classic 575 for 3 HP motor and blunt blade (safer); the most common complaint is very loud. Owners praise the Ninja BN701 Professional Plus Blender for 1400W powerful motor and auto-iQ presets; the most common complaint is not as smooth as Vitamix.
Blendtec Classic 575
- 3 HP motor
- Blunt blade (safer)
- Preprogrammed cycles
- Wide jar (shorter)
- Very loud
- Expensive
- Wide jar less portable
Ninja BN701 Professional Plus Blender
- 1400W powerful motor
- Auto-iQ presets
- Total Crushing pitcher
- Two single-serve cups
- Not as smooth as Vitamix
- Louder operation
- Shorter warranty
Which should you buy?
The Blendtec Classic 575 is the better fit for power users and low cabinet height needs — it is the higher-scoring pick here, chiefly for Blending Power and Build Quality. The Ninja BN701 Professional Plus Blender is the better fit for value seekers and family smoothies, and the stronger choice if Value and Noise Level matter more to you than the overall score. If the $290 saving matters more than Blending Power, the Ninja BN701 Professional Plus Blender is the better value. The Blendtec Classic 575 is a poor fit for noise-sensitive; the Ninja BN701 Professional Plus Blender is a poor fit for silkiest textures.
Choose the Blendtec Classic 575 if
- Power users
- Low cabinet height needs
- Ice crushing enthusiasts
Skip it if
- Noise-sensitive
- Manual control preference
Choose the Ninja BN701 Professional Plus Blender if
- Value seekers
- Family smoothies
- Those wanting Vitamix results for less
Skip it if
- Silkiest textures
- Professional use
Common questions
Is the Blendtec Classic 575 better than the Ninja BN701 Professional Plus Blender?
In our Blenders ranking the Blendtec Classic 575 scores higher overall, 9.3 to 8.6, with the biggest advantage in Blending Power. The Ninja BN701 Professional Plus Blender is stronger on Value and Noise Level, so it is the better pick if those matter most to you.
How much more does the Blendtec Classic 575 cost than the Ninja BN701 Professional Plus Blender?
$290 more as of February 1, 2026: $380 for the Blendtec Classic 575 against $90 for the Ninja BN701 Professional Plus Blender. Prices move, so the merchant page shows the current figure. What the extra buys is mostly Blending Power — 10 versus 8 in our scoring.
What is the main difference between the Blendtec Classic 575 and the Ninja BN701 Professional Plus Blender?
The headline spec difference is Motor: 3 HP on the Blendtec Classic 575 versus 1400W on the Ninja BN701 Professional Plus Blender. In use, the gap that matters most is Blending Power (10 vs 8 in our scoring): ice crushing and smoothness.