Which is better for smoothies?

Both use a 1400-watt motor and a 72 oz Total Crushing pitcher, so smoothies come out similar. The Kitchen System adds single-serve cups for one-person batches.

Is the Kitchen System worth $30 more?

Yes if you will chop, mix dough or blend single servings. If you only blend large batches, the Professional Plus does the same core job for less.

Which one lasts longer?

Both carry a 1-year warranty and plastic jars, so expected life is similar. The Kitchen System has more parts, which means more to wear or replace.

Can the Professional Plus chop or make dough?

No. It is a blender only. For chopping and dough you need the Kitchen System's processor bowl.

Which is easier to store?

The Professional Plus is narrower at 9 in wide and has one pitcher. The Kitchen System is 18 in tall and adds a bowl and cups to store.

Yes. Both use Ninja's Total Crushing blades and 1400 peak watts, which are designed for ice and frozen drinks.

Professional Plus Countertop Blender With Auto-iQ vs Ninja Professional Plus Kitchen System with Auto-iQ

Buy the Kitchen System if you want one machine for blending, chopping, dough and single-serve cups. Buy the Professional Plus if you only blend and want to pay less. As of November 5, 2026, the Professional Plus is $119.99 at BrandsMart USA and the Kitchen System is $149.99 at Target, a $30 gap. The Kitchen System's extra $30 buys a food processor bowl, two personal jars and more preset programs.

Today the Professional Plus Countertop Blender With Auto-iQ costs $30.00 less at its best price.

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