- Table of Contents
- Intro
- Our Verdict
- Test Results
- Differences
- Compared To Others
- Deals
- Discussions
The Ninja Foodi Power Pitcher System is a full-size blender. It comes with three differently sized jars, so you can make smoothies to feed your family or single-serve blends to take with you on-the-go. It offers outstanding performance making smooth almond butter as well as silky smoothies. Clean up is easy as its jars, blade assemblies, and lids are all dishwasher-safe. Handwashing these parts is just as simple. While it can't hot blend, it's a versatile choice for most uses.
Our Verdict
The Ninja Foodi Power Pitcher System is decent for multi-purpose use. It makes a silky smoothie using its personal jars as well as bar-quality ice in no time. It can also blend smooth and spreadable almond butter, and clean up is easy since its jars, lids, and blade assemblies are all dishwasher-safe. Unfortunately, it can't hot blend.
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Oustandingly silky smoothies with its personal jars.
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Produces bar-quality ice in under a minute.
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Easy to clean.
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Can't hot blend.
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Plasticky motor base.
The Ninja Foodi Power Pitcher System is amazing for smoothies. With both its 14-ounce and 24-ounce jars, it makes a silky smoothie, which is perfect for taking with you on-the-go. It can also make bar-quality crushed ice in under a minute. Clean up is easy since the jars, blade assemblies, and lids are all dishwasher-safe.
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Oustandingly silky smoothies with its personal jars.
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Easy to clean.
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Plasticky motor base.
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Easy to clean.
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Plasticky motor base.
The Ninja Foodi Power Pitcher System is outstanding for ice crushing. It can make bar-quality ice in less than a minute, which is perfect for frozen blends.
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Produces bar-quality ice in under a minute.
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Easy to clean.
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Plasticky motor base.
The Ninja Foodi Power Pitcher System can't hot blend and isn't recommended for making soups.
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Easy to clean.
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Plasticky motor base.
The Ninja Foodi Power Pitcher System is excellent for professional use. The 72-ounce pitcher can hold a lot of food. While it can't hot blend, it can make smooth, spreadable almond butter as well as bar-quality crushed ice. It can make silky smoothies too, but when using its pitcher, the texture is a little grainy and foamy. On the upside, it's all very easy to clean since its jars, lids, and blade assemblies are dishwasher-safe.
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Oustandingly silky smoothies with its personal jars.
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Produces bar-quality ice in under a minute.
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Easy to clean.
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Can't hot blend.
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Plasticky motor base.
- 7.6 Multi-Purpose
- 8.9 Smoothies (Single Serving)
- 9.0 Smoothies (Multiple Servings)
- 9.7 Ice Crushing
- 5.3 Soups
- 7.9 Professional Use
- Updated Aug 24, 2022: The score for 'Fibrous Ingredients (Full capacity)' changed from 7.0 to 8.5 because a longer blending time results in a better texture. The 'Texture' score changed from 6.5 to 9.0, while the 'Processing' score changed from 8.5 to 7.0 because of the extra time required. We've also corrected the result for 'Power'. The blender has a 1,200-watt motor, not 1,400 W.
- Updated Aug 11, 2022: Converted to Test Bench 1.0.
- Updated Oct 26, 2020: Review published.
- Updated Oct 20, 2020: Early access published.
Test Results
The Ninja Foodi Power Pitcher System is a full-size blender that's a bit smaller in size than the Ninja DUO but is still fairly bulky. You can store it on your kitchen counter or inside a large cupboard. You can also remove the main jar to make it easier to store.
The Ninja Foodi Power Pitcher System has a good build quality. This blender is mostly made from plastic, although the thickness of each part differs from one part to another. The motor base is plastic, but it doesn't feel particularly premium or thick. However, the jars and lids feel better as they're a bit thicker. The Power Nutri Bowl jar also has a manually rotating arm mechanism, which is well-built. The base transmission is made of plastic, but it hooks onto the blade assembly's rubber transmission. There are also four suction cup feet to keep in place while blending.
The Ninja Foodi Power Pitcher System uses two sets of blade assemblies. The first is used with the full-size jar and has six sharp blades. These blades are removable so that you can wash them. The additional jars use 'Hybrid Edge Blades' which are made of eight sharp blades. They screw onto the additional jars. Both sets of blade assemblies are dishwasher-safe.
This lid locks into place. It has a small, window-like spout as well as a release button so that you can remove the lid from the jar. The lid needs to be aligned with the spout corner of the jar to lock it into place.
The power cord is long enough to reach an outlet on your counter. Unfortunately, this blender doesn't have a stowaway compartment to help store the cable.
- 72 oz blender pitcher and lid
- Motor base
- 12 oz jar
- 14 oz Power Nutri Bowl
- Spout lid
- Storage lid
- Hybrid edge blade assembly
- Stacked blade assembly
- Dough blade assembly
- Cleaning brush
- User manual and recipe book
The Ninja Foodi Power Pitcher System is fantastic for small batches of fibrous ingredients. It makes a very silky puree with ingredients like kale. There are some small grains in the mix compared to some blenders, like the Ninja Foodi Power Nutri DUO, and it takes a bit longer.
The Ninja Foodi Power Pitcher System is also excellent for processing fibrous ingredients in its main jar. It can make a silky blend with ingredients like kale with just a few small grains leftover. However, you need to run the blender for a long time to get the best result.
This blender makes outstanding crushed ice. It can make bar-quality ice in its 72-ounce jar when pulsed, which is great for making frozen drinks.
The Ninja Foodi Power Pitcher System makes outstanding almond butter using its Power Nutri Bowl jar on the 'Spread' preset. It takes under two minutes to blend almonds into smooth butter with no unprocessed chunks. Thanks to its manually rotating arms, you can get thick textured blends off of the jar's walls and towards the blade's vortex.
The Ninja Foodi Power Pitcher System has a speed dial to give you more control over your blending. There's also a dedicated pulse button. It's quite loud when it's running at maximum speed. If you're looking for a quieter full-size blender, you may prefer the Hamilton Beach Professional Quiet Blender.
This blender has several modes that act as a timer.
- Smoothie: 65 seconds
- Bowl: 40 seconds
- Spread: 75 seconds
- Chop: 5 seconds
- Dough: 45 seconds
To activate these modes, you need to press the iQ/Manual button to toggle between presets and manual blending. If you're using the 14-ounce or 24-ounce jar, there's also an additional 'Extract' mode that lasts for 75 seconds. However, these jars can only be used on the tenth speed setting when manually blending.
The Ninja Foodi Power Pitcher System is fantastically easy to clean. You can easily rinse the jars or pitcher with water to get out pieces of kale. If you're cleaning almond butter from the jar, it's also pretty easy to loosen up this food from the jar. A water rinse followed by a soap and water blend should get most of the debris off. You can also pass a sponge over the bottom of the blade assembly if necessary.
Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The Ninja Foodi Power Pitcher System comes in one color: silver. You can see its label here.
If you come across a Ninja Foodi Power Pitcher System with different features, please let us know and we'll update our review.
Compared To Other Blenders
The Ninja Foodi Power Pitcher System is a full-size blender with a well-rounded and versatile performance. It comes with three differently-sized jars, including a 'Power Nutri Bowl' which, just like that of the Ninja Foodi Power Nutri DUO, has manually rotating arms to help get food off of the jar's walls and into the vortex's path. While it offers an outstanding overall performance whether you're making almond butter or smoothies, it can't hot blend. Check out our recommendations for the best Ninja blenders, the best blenders for smoothies, and the best blenders for crushing ice.
The Ninja Mega Kitchen System BL770 is a better full-size blender than the Ninja Foodi Power Pitcher System. The Mega Kitchen feels better built and comes with a food processing attachment. While it takes a bit longer than the Power Pitcher to make almond butter, it's still smooth and spreadable. Its additional jar also makes a silky smoothie, and it can make snow-like crushed ice. However, the Power Pitcher has a speed dial, and its other additional jar also makes a silky smoothie.
The Ninja Foodi Power Pitcher System Side-by-Side is better for most purposes than the Ninja Nutri Ninja Auto-iQ. The Foodi is a full-size blender with a much better build quality. It's equipped with a speed dial and does a much better job of making smoothies and almond butter. It's also easier to clean by hand. However, the Nutri is a much more compact personal blender, and it makes bar-quality ice with a more uniform texture.
The Ninja Foodi Power Pitcher System is better than the Ninja Professional Blender 1000 for most purposes. The Foodi comes with additional jars that make it better for nut butter and single-serve smoothies. It also makes a much smoother blend with fibrous ingredients in its main jar. It also comes with a few different blade assemblies for different purposes, including a dough blade. Βoth models are superb for ice crushing.
The Ninja Foodi Power Pitcher System is better for most purposes than the Ninja Professional Plus Kitchen System with Auto-iQ. The Foodi produces much better smoothies and almond butter. On the other hand, the Ninja makes crushed ice with a significantly better texture. It also feels more sturdy.
The Ninja Foodi Power Pitcher System is better than the NutriBullet Blender Combo. The Foodi has a better build quality and is easier to clean. It can crush ice and makes significantly better almond butter and smoothies. On the other hand, the NutriBullet can hot blend.
The Ninja Foodi Power Pitcher System and the Ninja TWISTi perform similarly. The Pitcher System is a bulkier blender, but its main jar has a much bigger 72-ounce capacity. It makes it more suitable for ice crushing and for preparing larger servings. It also offers a few different speed settings, and it's easier to clean by hand. You may prefer the TWISTi if you don't mind its smaller 34-ounce capacity since its more compact design takes up less space on your counter.
The Ninja Foodi Power Pitcher System is better for most purposes than the Ninja Professional Plus Blender with Auto-iQ. The Foodi makes significantly better nut butter in its 'Smoothie owl Maker' jar and a silkier, more uniform blend with fibrous ingredients in its main pitcher and personal jars. It also comes with a few extra blade assemblies, including a dough blade. On the other hand, the Professional Plus is just as good for ice crushing. It's sturdier and quieter when it's running.
The Ninja Foodi Power Pitcher System and the Ninja Foodi Power Nutri DUO perform similarly, and you may prefer either one depending on what type of blender you're looking for. The Pitcher System is a full-size blender equipped with a speed dial. It comes with a large capacity 72-ounce main pitcher as well as a couple of smaller personal jars. On the other hand, the Nutri DUO is a more compact single-speed blender that comes with three personal jars. It makes crushed ice with a better texture and takes less time to blend a smoothie.
The Ninja Foodi Power Pitcher System is better for most purposes than the Ninja Nutri-Blender Pro with Auto-iQ. The Foodi is a better-built full-size blender that comes with two personal jars with to-go lids in addition to a 72-ounce main pitcher. It has a dial with several speed settings and does a much better job of making smoothies and almond butter. On the other hand, the Nutri-Blender is a personal blender, so you may prefer it if you want something more compact for making single-serve drinks.
The Ninja Blender Duo with Auto-iQ BL642 is better than the Ninja Foodi Power Pitcher System for most purposes. The Duo comes with more personal jars, and its 'Auto-iQ' feature allows it to detect what size of jar you're using. It also makes crushed ice with a better texture. On the other hand, the Foodi is much easier to clean.
The Ninja Foodi Power Pitcher System is a better full-sized blender than the Ninja DUO. The Foodi Power Pitcher System comes with three jars, including one that has manually rotating arms to help get food stuck on the jar's sides back into the blade's vortex, and it's easier to clean. It has a speed dial, and it can make better almond butter and smoothies with its jars. However, the DUO comes with a juicer attachment as well as a vacuum pump.
The Ninja Foodi Power Βlender & Processor System and the Ninja Foodi Power Pitcher System are almost identical. The Processor is a more recent release, and its additional jars are bigger. Its maximum speed is somewhat faster, and it's louder. It processes fibrous ingredients more quickly, but it's not a very significant difference.
The Vitamix 7500 and the Ninja Foodi Power Pitcher System have different strengths, and you may prefer either. It has a much better build quality, a faster maximum speed setting, and comes with a tamper and two-part lid for the main pitcher. It makes crushed ice with a better texture and you can use it to blend hot ingredients. However, the Ninja takes less time to make smoother, more spreadable almond butter. It also comes with personal jars that you can use to make better-blended smoothies.
The Ninja Foodi Power Pitcher System is better for most purposes than the KitchenAid K400. The Ninja makes significantly better almond butter and smoothies. It also produces bar-quality crushed ice in less time. It's also much easier to clean and comes with two personal jars. On the other hand, you can use the KitchenAid to blend hot ingredients.
The Ninja Foodi Power Pitcher SS201 and the Ninja Foodi Power Pitcher System are very similar blenders, but the System is better for most uses. The System has a better build quality, makes a better smoothie, and comes with a pair of personal jars. On the other hand, the SS201 is better at crushing ice.
The Ninja Foodi Power Pitcher System is better than the Ninja Smart Screen for most purposes. The Foodi makes smoother, more spreadable almond butter and better-blended smoothies. In addition to its main jar, it comes with two personal jars. There's also a dough blade included that you can use with the main jar, but we don't currently test it. On the other hand, the Smart Screen makes crushed ice with a better texture. It also has a much better build quality.
The Vitamix 5200 and the Ninja Foodi Power Pitcher System have different strengths, and you may prefer either depending on your needs. The Vitamix can blend hot ingredients. It has a much better build quality and comes with a two-part lid and tamper. It also has a much faster maximum speed setting. On the other hand, the Ninja comes with two personal jars in addition to its main jar. There are also some extra accessories, including a dough blade, although we don't test them currently.
The Ninja Foodi Cold & Hot Blender and the Ninja Foodi Power Pitcher System are two full-size blenders with different advantages. The Cold & Hot has a glass jar that can hot blend. Its body also contains a heating element, which is well-suited for making soup. However, the Power Pitcher System makes smoother almond butter and smoothies. It also comes with two personal jars, which is great if you like to make blends to take with you on the go.
The Vitamix Explorian E310 is a better full-size blender than the Ninja Foodi Power Pitcher System. The Vitamix has a much better build quality and makes a smoother blend with fibrous ingredients. It's safe to use for hot blending and has a much wider range of speed settings. On the other hand, the Ninja comes with more extra accessories, including a personal jar for single-serve smoothies and a dough blade for forming dough.
The Ninja Foodi Power Pitcher System is better for most purposes than the Breville the Fresh & Furious. The Ninja does a much better job of making smoothies and crushed ice in its main jar. It also makes better-blended smoothies in its two additional jars. On the other hand, the Breville is much easier to clean by hand and offers a few preset modes, including a self-cleaning program.
The Ninja Foodi Power Pitcher System is better than the Calphalon ActiveSense for most purposes. The Ninja makes better-blended smoothies and smoother almond butter. It has a better build quality and has a greater number of jars and more accessories, including a dough blade. It's also much easier to clean by hand. On the other hand, the Calphalon is safe for hot blending. It's quieter when it's running at maximum speed and comes equipped with some unusual features, like the ability to select your recipe's desired thickness or texture.
Ninja Foodi Power Pitcher System and the Ninja Foodi Power Blender Ultimate System perform similarly, but the Ultimate System comes with more accessories for food processing. Βoth models come with a personal jar you can use for silky smoothies and an 18-ounce 'Smoothie Βowl Maker' that works well for thick mixtures like nut butter. They each come with a dough blade for forming bread or cookie dough, but the Ultimate System also includes blades for slicing and grating things like vegetables and cheese.
The Ninja Foodi Power Pitcher System is better for most purposes than the Blendtec Chef 600. The Ninja makes smoother almond butter, crushed ice with no unprocessed pieces, and better-blended smoothies. Its better performance is partly because of its accessories: a 24-ounce personal jar for single-serve smoothies and a 'Power-Nutri Βowl' intended for thicker mixtures like almond butter. On the other hand, while the Βlendtec doesn't come with any accessories, it has a versatile performance, and you can use it to blend hot ingredients.