How does it handle ice?

Ninja rates the 1200-peak-watt motor and CrushBlade assembly to crush ice to snow, and there is a dedicated Ice Crush Auto-iQ program for it. Add liquid with the ice so the blades can circulate.

Do I need to hold the cup while blending?

No. The cup locks onto the base and the Auto-iQ programs run on their own and stop when the cycle ends. You press one button and walk away.

Can I take the tumbler in the car?

The 26 oz cup is contoured to fit a cupholder and has a carry handle. The flip cap is leakproof when locked, and the straw is detachable.

What comes in the box?

The 26 oz BlendBoss travel tumbler, the Easy Sip chug and straw lid assembly, the CrushBlade assembly and the 1200-peak-watt motor base.

Is it dishwasher safe?

The cup, lid and blade assembly are the parts that need washing; Ninja's single-serve cups and blades are typically top-rack dishwasher safe, but check the included guide for the base, which is wipe-only.

How does it compare with a full-size blender?

It is smaller and made for one serving at a time. A full-size blender holds more and offers variable speeds, but this one blends in the cup you drink from and takes less counter space.