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Ninja BL490

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User ratings:
42
4.2 out of 5
42 user ratings
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42 %
4 stars
33 %
3 stars
23 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
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1 editorial reviews
The Nutri Ninja Auto-IQ looks to have the pieces of a perfect blender, but falls short of expectations.Read more
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Pros

  • works quite well for smoothies in particular
  • it s a pretty inexpensive blender that works like a charm
  • high-power and high-performance motor

Cons

  • lack of a bigger jar with measurement lines
  • jar is sorely missing the tower blades of the Ninja Ultima
  • finicky food processor lid
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  • Jug blender
  • 6
  • yes
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Ninja BL490 - Pros & Cons

Ninja BL490

Pros

  • works quite well for smoothies in particular
  • it s a pretty inexpensive blender that works like a charm
  • high-power and high-performance motor
  • high-quality and fairly inexpensive blender
  • controls are easy to understand and use and using the bullet cups is easy

Cons

  • lack of a bigger jar with measurement lines
  • jar is sorely missing the tower blades of the Ninja Ultima
  • finicky food processor lid
  • it cannot handle dry ingredients or very hot foods

Ninja BL490 - Full Specifications

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General
TypeJug blender
Speed levels6
Volume0.26 gal
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Features
Adjustable speed levelyes
Stepless controlno
Pulse/Turbo modeyes
Bowlyes
Ice crusheryes
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Design
Colour of productBlack,Stainless steel
MaterialsPlastic
Removable bowlyes
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Power
Power1200.0 W

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Ninja BL490 Ninja - Editorial Reviews (1)

Ninja BL490 This blender is not a Ninja star
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CNET
Published: 09.03.2016
This blender is not a Ninja star

The Nutri Ninja Auto-IQ looks to have the pieces of a perfect blender, but falls short of expectations.

By Andrew Gebhart
8 minute read

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