Ninja BN401-A Nutri Pro Compact Personal Blender
- Personal Size Blender
- 71 fl oz
- 120 watts
- Corded electric
- Better rated than 86%
Delivers on ice crushing and smooth whole-fruit blends with minimal effort thanks to Auto-iQ, at the cost of a loud motor during operation.
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How it ranks among the 21 personal size blenders we track
4.6★ across 205 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
205 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
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Overview
The Ninja BN401-A Nutri Pro is a personal-size blender with a 1100-peak-watt motor, Auto-iQ preset blending programs, and Pro Extractor blades, sold with to-go cups and spout lids for portable smoothies.
Auto-iQ runs a pulse-and-pause pattern automatically so the user just picks a program and walks away, which reviewers cite as the appeal over manually pulsing a blender. Noise is the tradeoff most people mention for that power.
- 1100 peak watts with Auto-iQ preset programs
- Pro Extractor blade assembly for whole fruit and vegetables
- Includes to-go cups with spout lids
- Dishwasher-safe cups, lids and blades
Who it's for
People making daily smoothies or frozen drinks who want strong, whole-fruit blending power in a personal-cup format rather than a full-size pitcher blender.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Reviewers consistently describe it as powerful enough to crush a tray of ice or blend whole fruit and vegetables smooth within seconds, and like that the Auto-iQ button runs the cycle without needing to hold it down. Noise comes up often, even from happy reviewers, and one buyer notes the cup can shift loose enough during a thick blend to turn the motor off.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Crushes ice and blends frozen fruit smooth in seconds per multiple reviewers
- Auto-iQ smoothie program runs the full cycle unattended
- Cups, lids and blades are dishwasher safe
- Motor noise is called out repeatedly, even by satisfied reviewers
- One reviewer's cup occasionally loosens mid-blend and shuts the motor off
Performance notes
The Pro Extractor blade assembly is designed to break down whole fruit and vegetables, including skins and seeds usually discarded, while Auto-iQ programs alternate pulsing and pausing automatically rather than requiring manual control.
Specifications
| Brand | Ninja |
|---|---|
| Model | CL401A |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 3.75 pounds |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 8.2 × 7.5 × 17.4 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 71 fl oz |
| Number of Speeds | 3 |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 120 watts |
| Power Source | Corded electric |
| Construction & materials | |
| Container Material | Plastic |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Material Type Free | BPA Free |
| Blade Material | Stainless Steel |
| Color | Dark Grey |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | 1 x pro puller, 1 manual, 1 cookbook, 2 single cups 32oz cu. |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Type | Full |
| Other details | |
| Control Type | Programmable, Touch |
| Container Count | 2 |
| Is the item dishwasher safe | Yes |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Single Serve |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Blending |
| Part Number | 622356578400 |
| Style | Modern |
| Item Type Name | juicer |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in personal size blenders.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ninja BN401-A Nutri Pro Compact Personal BlenderThis product | 4.6 / 5 | 205 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Nutribullet Pro1000 Light GrayNutriBullet | 4.6 / 5 | 4,800 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Magic Bullet MBR-1701 17-Piece Express Mixing SetMagic Bullet | 4.4 / 5 | 5,300 | 4.4 / 5 |
| KOIOS Smoothie BlenderKOIOS | 4.4 / 5 | 3,977 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Elite Gourmet EPB-1800A# 17-Piece Personal Drink Mixer BlenderElite Gourmet | 4.0 / 5 | 3,600 | 4.1 / 5 |
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Questions about the Ninja CL401A
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
How powerful is the Ninja BN401-A Nutri Pro?
It has an 1100-peak-watt motor paired with Auto-iQ preset blending programs.
What comes included with the blender?
It ships with Ninja to-go cups and spout lids, plus the Pro Extractor blade assembly.
Is it loud when running?
Multiple reviewers describe it as loud during operation, even while praising its blending power.