Ninja DUO vs Blendtec Chef 600

Tested using Methodology v1.0

Updated Apr 23, 2025 09:32 PM

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Blender Type Full Size Blender

Power 1,100 W

Hot Blending No

Blender Type Full Size Blender

Power 1,560 W

Hot Blending Yes

Our Verdict

Ninja DUO

Blendtec Chef 600

The Ninja DUO and the Blendtec Chef 600 have different strengths, and you may prefer either, depending on your usage. The Ninja has a significantly better build quality and comes with a pair of 20-ounce personal jars and matching lids that you can use to make single-serve drinks to go. However, the Blendtec Chef 600 is much easier to clean by hand and is safe to use for hot blending, so it's much better for recipes like soups and sauces.

Variants

IV701 (Black)

Chef 600 (Black)

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IV701

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Main Differences for

Multi-Purpose

Threshold

0.10

Multi-Purpose

7.2

8.7

Hot Blending

Yes

Cleaning

6.5

8.5

Nut Butter

7.8

6.6

Build Quality

8.0

6.5

Full Comparison

Multi-Purpose

7.2

8.7

Smoothies (Single Serving)

8.9

Smoothies (Multiple Servings)

9.3

9.6

Ice Crushing

9.5

Soups

5.3

9.7

Professional Use

7.4

8.2

Design

Dimensions

Blender Type

Full Size Blender

Box Picture

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Height

17.4" (44.2 cm)

15.4" (39.0 cm)

Width

7.2" (18.2 cm)

7.9" (20.0 cm)

Depth

10.0" (25.5 cm)

8.7" (22.0 cm)

Weight

9.8 lbs (4.4 kg)

7.7 lbs (3.5 kg)

Shaft Length (Immersion Blenders)

N/A

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Build Quality

8.0

6.5

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Jar Capacity

9.8

Main Jar Capacity

72.0 oz (2,129 ml)

75.0 oz (2,218 ml)

Additional Jar Capacity

20.0 oz (591 ml)

N/A

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Jar/Beaker Materials

Jar Picture

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Optional Jar Picture

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Jar/Beaker Material

BPA-Free Plastic

Dishwasher Safe

Yes

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Blades

Blades Picture

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Blade Type

Sharp

Blunt

Blade Count

Removable

Dishwasher Safe

Yes

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Lid

Lid Picture

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Two-Part Lid

Yes

Lid Closing Type

Lock Mechanism

Friction

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Power Cord

Cable Picture

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Stow-Away Compartment

Yes

Cord Length

3.0 ft (0.9 m)

5.6 ft (1.7 m)

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In The Box

Bundle Picture

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Performance

Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches)

9.9

9.6

Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Photo

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Blendtec Chef 600 Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Photo

Jar Used

Additional Jar

Main Jar

Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Video

Fibrous Ingredients Processing

9.5

Fibrous Ingredients Texture

9.5

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Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity)

9.4

9.9

Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Photo

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Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Video

Jar Used

Main Jar

Fibrous Ingredients Processing

9.0

9.5

Fibrous Ingredients Texture

9.5

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Crushed Ice

9.6

9.9

Crushed Ice Photo

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Crushed Ice Video

Crushed Ice Preparation

8.5

9.5

Crushed Ice Texture

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Nut Butter

7.8

6.6

Nut Butter Picture

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Nut Butter Video

Nut Butter Preparation

6.0

Nut Butter Texture

9.0

7.0

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Noise

5.8

6.1

Noise @ Max Speed

97.8 dB

96.8 dB

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Blade Speed

Min Speed

17,600 RPM

4,000 RPM

Power

1,100 W

1,560 W

Max Speed

20,500 RPM

18,000 RPM

Speed Adjustment Based On Jar Type

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Ease Of Use

Controls And Programs

Control Panel

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On/Off Switch

Yes

Speed Presets

Hot Blending

Yes

Speed Dial

Pulse/Turbo Mode

Yes

Programs

Blending Time Indicator

Yes

Programmable Timer

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Cleaning

6.5

8.5

Self-Cleaning Video

Cleaning Video

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