Ninja Professional BL660 Review: The Best Value Blender of 2026

The Ninja Professional BL660 has been a best-seller for years for one reason: it does the basics brilliantly at a price almost anyone can afford. With an 1100-watt motor, Total Crushing blades and a 72-ounce pitcher, it powers through ice, frozen fruit and fibrous greens without stalling.

Specs at a glance

What I like

Ice is the test, and the BL660 crushes it literally — a full tray of ice becomes snow in seconds. The 72-ounce pitcher handles family-size batches, the two to-go cups make it a genuinely practical smoothie setup, and everything (except the base) is dishwasher-safe. It typically sells in the $80–100 range, which makes it the best value in the category.

What could be better

No preset programs or smart features — it’s manual speeds only. If you want one-touch smoothie modes or a hot-soup function, look at Ninja’s Foodi line or a Vitamix.

Pros & cons

Pros: crushes ice effortlessly; big 72-oz pitcher; to-go cups included; dishwasher-safe parts; unbeatable price.

Cons: manual controls only; no preset programs.

Who should buy it

Anyone who wants a dependable, powerful blender for smoothies and frozen drinks without paying for features they won’t use.

FAQ

Can it crush ice? Yes — Total Crushing blades handle a full tray without water.

Is it dishwasher-safe? The pitcher, lids and cups are; hand-wash the base.