Which is better for crushing ice?

Both crush ice well. The Breville has more power at 1800 watts and a dedicated crushed ice program. The Ninja's Total Crushing blades and frozen drink preset handle ice too, at a lower price.

Which is better for large family batches?

The Ninja. Its pitcher holds 72 oz versus 68 oz for the Breville jug, and it costs less.

The Breville carries a 10-year limited warranty against 1 year for the Ninja, so Breville stands behind it longer.

Is the Breville worth the extra money?

Yes if you want 12 speeds, a personal cup, quieter blending and the long warranty. If you mainly make smoothies in bulk, the Ninja covers that for about $95 less.

The Breville. It uses a cooling system for noise suppression. The Ninja lists no noise reduction.

Can I make soup in either?

The Breville has a one-touch soup program. The Ninja has no soup preset and only 3 speeds.

Professional Plus Countertop Blender With Auto-iQ vs Breville Super Q Blender

Buy the Ninja Professional Plus if you want a big 72 oz pitcher for family smoothies and crushed ice at the lowest price. Buy the Breville Super Q if you want 12 speeds, a personal cup, quieter operation and a 10-year warranty. The Ninja is $119.99 at BrandsMart USA as of November 5, 2026. The Breville's best new price is $214.88 at eBay as of the same date, about $95 more.

Today the Professional Plus Countertop Blender With Auto-iQ costs $94.89 less at its best price.

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