Our verdict: The Ninja Professional Blender 1000 BL610 ranks 2nd of the 10 blenders we compare, with 9.1 out of 10.
Ninja Professional Blender 1000 BL610
9.1/10
The Ninja BL610 is a 1,000-watt countertop blender with a 72-ounce pitcher and four simple buttons. It suits households that make big batches of frozen drinks and smoothies and don't need presets.
1,000-watt motor with simple low, medium, high and pulse buttons
Total Crushing blades handle ice and frozen fruit well
72-ounce pitcher fits a family-size batch
BPA-free parts are dishwasher safe
Keep in mind
No presets or true low speed for gentle mixing
Loud and bulky for a small counter
Plastic pitcher can scratch and cloud over years of use
Why the Ninja BL610 scores 9.1
Each bar shows where it places among the 10 blenders in this guide, so a full bar is 1st of 10. How happy owners are counts for most of the score.
How happy owners are2nd of 10
How many rated it2nd of 10
How new it is5th of 10
Why it sits behind the Ninja Professional Plus Blender with Auto-iQ BN701
The Ninja Professional Plus Blender with Auto-iQ BN701 (9.3) beats the Ninja Professional Blender 1000 BL610 (9.1) because it leaves owners a little happier.
About the Ninja BL610
The BL610 has a 1,000-watt base with a tall 72-ounce pitcher on top. The pitcher holds up to 64 ounces of liquid, which is the figure to use for soups, shakes and cocktails. Ninja's manual lists 120V, 60Hz power, so it runs on a standard US outlet.
Controls are four buttons: low, medium, high and pulse. The manual describes low for processing and mixing, medium for blending and ice crushing, and high for pureeing and liquefying. Pulse gives short bursts for chopping. There are no preset programs and no dial.
A stack of stainless steel blades sits inside the pitcher, which is the Total Crushing design. The lid has a locking handle and a pour spout cap. The power light flashes if the pitcher or lid isn't seated properly, and the motor won't run until both are in place. Retailer listings describe the parts as dishwasher safe and the body as plastic.
What owners report about the Ninja BL610
We found little first-hand owner feedback for this exact model that we could open, so this section is short.
Repair guidance for the BL610 points to two weak spots. Small cracks can form in the pitcher over time and cause leaks, and the rubber seals on the lid and pour spout can wear. The lid's locking handle can also fail after a hard knock or a drop, and the lid then needs replacing. If the power light keeps flashing, the usual cause is a pitcher or lid that isn't fully seated.
The same sources list a few recurring gripes: the plastic build, noise at full speed, the size on a counter, and a lid that is awkward to clean and dry. Some reports say frozen fruit can come out slightly crunchy.
Who the Ninja BL610 suits
Buy it if you want a low-cost, high-wattage blender for frozen drinks, smoothies and family-size batches, and you are happy with a handful of buttons. The 64-ounce liquid limit is generous.
Look elsewhere if counter space is tight, noise matters, or you want a dial or presets. The KitchenAid K400 Variable Speed Blender KSB4027 has a speed dial. The Vitamix Explorian Series E310 is more compact and has a stronger motor. For single servings, the Ninja Nutri-Blender Pro with Auto-iQ BN401 takes less room.
Questions about the Ninja BL610
How many watts is the Ninja Professional Blender 1000 BL610?
1,000 watts. Ninja's manual lists 120V, 60Hz, so it plugs into a standard US outlet.
How much does the Ninja BL610 pitcher hold?
The pitcher is 72 ounces (8 cups). Ninja's manual gives a maximum liquid capacity of 64 ounces.
What speeds does the Ninja BL610 have?
Low, medium and high, plus a pulse button. The manual describes low for processing and mixing, medium for blending and ice crushing, and high for pureeing and liquefying.
Why is the power light flashing on my Ninja BL610?
The pitcher or lid is usually not seated correctly. Align the arrows, press the lid handle down until it clicks, and turn the pitcher clockwise until it clicks. Food stuck in the blade opening can also cause it.
Why is my Ninja BL610 pitcher leaking?
Check for small cracks in the pitcher and for worn rubber seals on the lid and pour spout. iFixit suggests filling the pitcher with water to find the leak. A damaged pitcher or lid needs replacing.
Is the Ninja BL610 dishwasher safe?
Retailer listings describe its parts as dishwasher safe. Check the manual's cleaning section before washing the base, which should not go in the dishwasher.
Every score here comes from our ranking model; no editor sets the order. Too few review sites cover blenders for their verdicts to lead, so this ranking is led by owners. It ranks products by how happy owners are, holding back any product few owners have rated until more agree. How many rated it and how new it is only settle close calls, and value for money earns its own badge rather than a higher place. We compared 16 models for this guide before settling on these ten.
Brands can't pay to be included or to move up. We last checked these picks in October 2026.
