The Ninja Chef Blender is a versatile full-size blender with a power of 1,500 W and hot blending capability. It features 10 speed presets for manual blending, several automatic programs, and a programmable timer, which is an uncommon feature. The blades are less sharp than most Ninja blenders, making it safer to clean by hand. It includes a 72-ounce jar, 2-part lid, tamper, a 24-ounce personal jar, and to-go lid. However, the blade assembly for the personal jar isn’t included, so you can’t use it as a blending jar unless purchased separately. There are also some issues with build quality.
This blender excels in multi-purpose use, handling large and small batches for smoothies and shakes. It easily makes nut butter, crushes ice into snow-like ice, and blends hot ingredients into pureed soups, though hot blending has a smaller 40-ounce max capacity. It feels decently well-built but not as robust as other Ninja full-size blenders. Some units may leave a sooty imprint on the counter after use. Pros: – Easy to clean and dishwasher-safe. – Versatile performance. – Big capacity. – Programmable timer. – Fantastic at processing fibrous ingredients. Cons: – Extremely loud.