Is the Ninja BL642 good for crushing ice?

Yes. The 1200-watt motor and six-blade stack are built for ice and frozen drinks, and owners report consistent crushing. Use the pulse or frozen-drink setting for best results.

What comes in the box?

The blender base, a 72 oz pitcher with lid, and three 16 oz single-serve cups with lids. The blade assembly is detachable for cleaning.

Can the pitcher and cups go in the dishwasher?

Yes, the pitcher, cups and lids are dishwasher safe. Wash the blade assembly by hand to avoid dulling it.

How tall is it, and will it fit under my cabinets?

The unit is about 17.5 inches deep and 7 inches tall at the base, but the pitcher adds height. Measure your clearance before buying if you plan to leave it on the counter.

Yes, it is loud at high speed, which is common for 1200-watt blenders. Lower speeds and pulse are quieter.

Ninja BL642

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$199.99last seen Nov 7

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Our take on the Ninja BL642

The Ninja BL642 is a 1200-watt countertop blender with a 72 oz pitcher and three 16 oz single-serve cups, so one machine covers family batches and grab-and-go smoothies. It has five speeds plus pulse and preset programs for smoothies, green smoothies, frozen drinks and purees, with a six-blade stack that Ninja rates at 20,400 rpm. The plastic jug and cups are dishwasher safe and the blades detach for cleaning. It is a large, tall machine (about 17.5 inches deep) that suits buyers who want blending volume over a compact footprint.

Best forFamilies making large smoothie batchesBuyers who want single-serve cups includedCrushing ice and frozen fruitBudget-minded shoppers wanting preset programs

Pros

1200 watts and a six-blade stack handle ice and frozen fruit
72 oz pitcher plus three single-serve cups in one box
Preset programs for smoothies, green smoothies, frozen drinks and purees
Five speeds plus pulse give manual control
Pitcher, cups and lids are dishwasher safe

Cons

Ninja BL642 price history

Lowest price we've seen: $199.99 on Nov 7. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 7.

What reviewers say

Owners generally rate the BL642 well for power and value, especially for smoothies and crushed ice. Common complaints center on noise and the tall plastic build.

What people mention

PowerPraisedOwners say it powers through frozen fruit and ice with little left unblended.
NoiseCriticisedReviewers call it loud, especially on the highest speeds.
SizeMixedThe large pitcher is useful for batches, but the tall body can crowd a counter.

Questions and answers

Is the Ninja BL642 good for crushing ice?: Yes. The 1200-watt motor and six-blade stack are built for ice and frozen drinks, and owners report consistent crushing. Use the pulse or frozen-drink setting for best results.
What comes in the box?: The blender base, a 72 oz pitcher with lid, and three 16 oz single-serve cups with lids. The blade assembly is detachable for cleaning.
Can the pitcher and cups go in the dishwasher?: Yes, the pitcher, cups and lids are dishwasher safe. Wash the blade assembly by hand to avoid dulling it.
How tall is it, and will it fit under my cabinets?: The unit is about 17.5 inches deep and 7 inches tall at the base, but the pitcher adds height. Measure your clearance before buying if you plan to leave it on the counter.
Is it loud?: Yes, it is loud at high speed, which is common for 1200-watt blenders. Lower speeds and pulse are quieter.