Ninja Professional Plus Kitchen System BN800 vs Blendtec Designer 650 Blender

Buy the Ninja Professional Plus BN800 if you want one machine that blends, chops, purees and mixes dough, and you want preset programs to do the thinking. Buy the Blendtec Designer 650 if blending is all you need and you want the stronger motor and tougher jar. The Ninja wins on versatility and value; the Blendtec wins on motor power, jar durability and long-term reliability, which is why owners of high-end Blendtec machines tend to keep them for years.

• Choose the Ninja Professional Plus if you want a blender, food processor and dough mixer in one countertop unit with one-touch presets.
• Choose the Blendtec Designer 650 if you mainly make smoothies and hot soups and want a more powerful motor with a tougher jar.