Best overall: Ninja Foodi HB150C Blender — it’s the only pick here that both crushes cold ingredients and heats food in the same 64 oz glass pitcher, so soups and smoothies come from one machine.
Best for frozen drinks: Ninja DB751A Pro Plus — a 72 oz pitcher for big batches plus two 24 oz cups with spout lids, so the drink goes straight from blend to car ride.
Best air fryer: Ninja Air Fryer Pro AF142 — a 5 qt nonstick basket that fits up to 4 lbs of fries, with five functions covering air fry, roast, bake, reheat and dehydrate.
The rest of this guide covers five more Ninja machines, from a 6.5 qt pressure cooker to a compact personal blender, so you can match one to the way you actually cook.
How We Picked
We also split the list by job rather than by size. A pressure cooker and a personal blender aren’t rivals, so ranking them against each other would tell you nothing. Each pick had to be the strongest listing for one clear task: blending hot and cold, crushing ice for a crowd, frying with hot air, cooking under pressure, replacing a stovetop, making frozen dessert, or fitting in a small kitchen.
The CREAMi listing, for example, spells out which pint series fit and which don’t.
- Cold and hot blender that crushes and heats
- 1400-peak-watt motor base for smoothies and frozen drinks
- 800-watt heating element boils in minutes for soups and sauces
- Use heat to infuse flavors for spa waters and cocktails
- 1400-peak-watt motor with stainless steel blade system
- Auto-IQ presets for smoothies, frozen drinks, nutrient extraction
- 72-ounce pitcher plus two 24-ounce cups with spout lids
- Intuitive control panel with easy-to-use interface
- 400℉ superheated air for crispy results with little to no oil
- 5 functions: Air Fry, Air Roast, Bake, Reheat, Dehydrate
- 1750-watt air fryer, BPA-free
- 5-QT nonstick basket fits up to 4 lbs of fries
- 9-in-1 multi cooker replaces multiple appliances
- Pressure cook, slow cook, rice, sous vide, steam, sear/sauté, yogurt
- HyperHeat technology cooks up to 2X faster
- Sear and sauté directly in the pot
- Replaces 12 cooking tools and appliances
- 6 functions: Slow Cook, Sear/Sauté, Keep Warm, Sous Vide, Braise, Proof
- Sear and sauté directly in the pot
- Removable cooking pot is oven safe up to 500°F
- 7 one-touch programs: Ice Cream, Gelato, Sorbet, Milkshake, Smoothie Bowl, Lite Ice Cream,
- Creamify Technology shaves a frozen pint for smooth results
- Make ice cream, sorbet, dairy-free and vegan treats from scratch
- Mix-In program distributes add-ins evenly
- 700-watt push-to-blend motor base
- Extracts nutrients from whole fruits and veggies
- Crushes ice and frozen ingredients for drinks and shakes
- Compact countertop design with push-to-blend controls
1. Ninja HB150C/HB152 Foodi Heat-iQ Blender
Best for: Someone who wants soup and smoothies from one machine
This is the only blender on the list with a heating element built in. The 1400-peak-watt motor handles crushing and extraction for smoothies and frozen drinks, and an 800-watt precision heater boils in minutes for soups and sauces. That’s a blender and a cooker sharing a single footprint, which matters if your counter space is already tight.
The trade-off sits in the pitcher. It’s 64 oz by name, but the listing caps cold liquid at 56 oz, so you’re filling it lower than the number suggests. The nonstick coating and heated Clean program are aimed at easy cleanup, though a coated glass pitcher asks for gentler tools than a bare one.
Twelve Auto-iQ programs cover smoothies, extractions, frozen drinks, sauces, dips, soups, cocktails, water infusions and ice cream. The box includes a tamper, a cleaning brush and a 25-recipe guide. Skip this one if you only ever make cold drinks — the heating side is what you’d be paying for and never using.
Pros
- Heats and blends in the same pitcher
- 12 Auto-iQ programs, one-touch operation
- Tamper, brush and recipe guide included
Cons
- Cold liquid capacity capped at 56 oz
2. Ninja DB751A Pro Plus DUO Blender
Best for: Big batches of frozen drinks for a crowd
The 72 oz crushing pitcher pairs with two 24 oz cups and spout lids. So you can run a big batch for a party, or blend a single serving straight into a cup and walk out the door with it. Three Auto-IQ modes cover smoothies, frozen drinks and nutrient extraction.
The stainless steel pitcher and blades are described as scratch and stain resistant, and the whole system is BPA-free. The control panel is built around picking a mode rather than guessing at speeds, which suits anyone who doesn’t want to think about pulsing.
Two things to weigh. This is a Renewed unit, so it isn’t a new-in-box machine, and the listing doesn’t describe what the renewal process covered. And it has no heating function at all — cold blending only. If soup is on your list, this isn’t the one.
Pros
- 72 oz pitcher plus two 24 oz cups
- Three Auto-iQ preset modes
- Stainless steel pitcher and blades
Cons
- Renewed unit, not new
- Cold blending only, no heat
3. Ninja Air Fryer Pro AF142
Best for: Weeknight cooking with less oil and less cleanup
Air Crisp Technology pushes 400°F superheated air around the food, and the listing claims up to 75% less fat than traditional deep frying, tested against hand-cut deep-fried fries. Five functions — Air Fry, Air Roast, Bake, Reheat and Dehydrate — cover most of what a weeknight asks for.
The 5 qt nonstick basket and crisper plate fit up to 4 lbs of French fries or 5 lbs of chicken wings, which is a family portion rather than a single plate. The 1750-watt element and BPA-free build are stated plainly. Both the basket and the removable crisper plate are nonstick, which is where most of the cleanup happens.
The listing calls it a space-saving design that keeps capacity without eating your countertop. What it doesn’t offer is a second basket or a split zone, so cooking two different foods at two different temperatures means running it through a full cycle twice. Not for you if you regularly cook for a crowd in one pass.
Pros
- Five functions in one appliance
- Fits 4 lbs of fries at once
- Nonstick basket and crisper plate
Cons
- Dehydrate takes up counter time
4. Ninja® HyperHeat™ 9-in-1 Pressure Cooker
Best for: Getting dinner done fast on busy nights
HyperHeat technology builds pressure quickly, and the listing says it cooks up to 2x faster than traditional slow cooking. Nine functions in one pot: pressure cook, slow cook, rice, sous vide, steam, sear and sauté, yogurt and more. White rice in as little as 8 minutes, quinoa in as little as 5 — both excluding the time to build and release pressure, which the listing states.
The 6.5 qt pot fits up to a 4 lb chicken or a 5 lb roast and feeds 8 to 10 people. Sear and sauté happen right in the pot, so you’re not dirtying a pan first. The removable SimpliServe pot goes from cooker to table, and the ceramic nonstick interior is 100% PFAS-free and wipes clean.
It runs on a 1200-watt heating system, which the listing compares to an Instant Pot Duo. Skip it if you already own a pressure cooker you like — the overlap is nearly total.
Pros
- Nine functions in one pot
- 6.5 qt fits a 5 lb roast
- PFAS-free ceramic nonstick pot
Cons
- Rice times exclude pressure build and release
- Overlaps heavily with an existing pressure cooker
5. Ninja® PossibleCooker™ PLUS 6-in-1
Best for: Replacing a cupboard full of pots and pans
The listing says this replaces 12 cooking tools and appliances — slow cooker, food warmer, nonstick pot, sauté pan, cast iron skillet, saucier, saucepan, stock pot, Dutch oven, roasting pan, bread maker and utensil. Six functions do the work: Slow Cook, Sear/Sauté, Keep Warm, Sous Vide, Braise and Proof.
The listing puts the 8.5 qt capacity at chili for up to 20 people, 9 lbs of spaghetti and meatballs, or pulled pork for 30 sliders. Triple Fusion Heat combines bottom, side and steam heat, and the listing claims up to 30% faster cooking than conventional ovens, tested on 6 lb chickens.
The removable pot is oven safe to 500°F, so you can finish a dish under the broiler for a crispy top. A multi-function utensil works as a ladle and pasta fork and rests in the lid handle.
Pros
- Replaces 12 tools and appliances
- 8.5 qt pot is oven safe to 500°F
- Utensil with built-in lid rest included
Cons
- Large footprint on the counter
6. Ninja® CREAMi® 7-in-1 Ice Cream Maker
Best for: Making frozen dessert your own way
Seven one-touch programs cover Ice Cream, Gelato, Sorbet, Milkshake, Smoothie Bowl, Lite Ice Cream and Mix-In. Creamify Technology shaves through a uniformly frozen pint to turn it into a smooth frozen dessert in minutes. You control the ingredients, so protein-packed, low-sugar, dairy-free and vegan bases are all on the table.
The process is three steps: prep your base, freeze it for 24 hours, then process. That 24-hour freeze is the real catch — it’s not a machine that makes dessert on a whim. The Re-spin function runs a second pass for a softer texture.
Mix-ins go in after processing, and the Mix-In program spreads them evenly. Pint containers, storage lids and the Creamerizer Paddle are all top-rack dishwasher safe. Read the compatibility note before ordering: this unit works with NC299 and NC300 series pints only, not NC100, NC200, NC500 or NC700 — check the SKU on the bottom of your machine.
Pros
- Seven one-touch frozen dessert programs
- Full control over ingredients
- Pints and paddle are dishwasher safe
Cons
- Base must freeze 24 hours first
- Pints only fit NC299 and NC300 series
7. Ninja Fit Compact Personal Blender
Best for: One smoothie at a time in a small kitchen
This is the simplest machine here. A 700-watt push-to-blend base powers through whatever is in the cup, and the compact design is built to sit on any countertop. There’s no program menu and no pitcher — you press and hold.
You blend directly in a 16 oz single-serve cup, screw on a spout lid, and take it with you. Two cups and two spout lids come in the box. It crushes ice and pulverizes frozen ingredients for smoothies, shakes and frozen drinks, and it pulls nutrients from whole fruits and vegetables, including the parts you’d normally throw away.
All parts are BPA-free and top-rack dishwasher safe. What it won’t do is serve a family — 16 oz is one drink, so a household of four means four separate blends. That’s the catch of a personal blender, and it’s the reason this one is a companion rather than a replacement for a full-size machine.
Pros
- Compact enough for any countertop
- Two 16 oz cups with spout lids
- All parts top-rack dishwasher safe
Cons
- One 16 oz serving per blend
Also Worth Considering
The Ninja Plus Blender is a 1400 peak-watt machine with a 72 oz pitcher and three Auto-iQ presets for smoothies, frozen drinks and ice cream. Total Crushing blades handle the ice. It’s a straightforward full-size blender with no heating element and no personal cups.
The Ninja BN751 Plus DUO Blender pairs the same 1400 peak watts with a 72 oz Total Crushing pitcher and two 24 oz to-go cups. Three Auto-iQ programs cover smoothies, frozen drinks and nutrient extractions. It sits between the Plus and the DB751A in what it includes, and it’s a new unit rather than renewed.
How to Choose in Sixty Seconds
Do I need a blender that heats?
Only if soup, sauce or fondue is actually on your menu. The Ninja Foodi HB150C Blender carries both a 1400-peak-watt motor and an 800-watt heating element, so it boils, simmers and melts in the same pitcher it blends in. Every other blender here is cold-only. Buying heat you won’t use means paying for a function that sits idle while you make smoothies. If your list is smoothies, shakes and frozen drinks, a cold-only machine covers it.
How much capacity do I really need?
Count the drinks you make at once, not the people in your house. The Ninja Fit QB3001SS gives you 16 oz per blend — one serving, start to finish. The Ninja DB751A Pro Plus gives you a 72 oz pitcher plus two 24 oz cups, which covers a party and a commute in the same machine. The Ninja Foodi HB150C Blender sits at 64 oz, with cold liquid capped at 56 oz. Match the number to your biggest batch, not your average one.
What should I check before I order?
Read the compatibility and capacity notes in full. The Ninja CREAMi NC299AMZ works only with NC299 and NC300 series pints, so you confirm the SKU on the bottom of your machine before buying accessories. The Ninja HyperHeat PC201SP lists rice times that exclude pressure build and release, so the real number is longer. And the Ninja DB751A Pro Plus is a Renewed unit. Those lines decide whether a machine fits your kitchen.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What can these machines actually work with?
Every pick here handles frozen ingredients, and the listings say so directly. The Ninja Fit QB3001SS crushes ice and pulverizes frozen ingredients. The Ninja CREAMi NC299AMZ processes a uniformly frozen pint, which means the base has to be frozen solid for 24 hours first. The Ninja Air Fryer Pro AF142 cooks frozen food straight to crispy in minutes. What you’re feeding them decides which one earns counter space.
What tends to go wrong first?
Capacity is what people bump into, not the motor. The Ninja Foodi HB150C Blender is named 64 oz but caps cold liquid at 56 oz, so a full pitcher isn’t as full as the number suggests. The Ninja Fit QB3001SS makes one 16 oz drink per blend, so a family means running it several times. The Ninja Air Fryer Pro AF142 has a single 5 qt basket with no split zone, so two foods at two temperatures take two rounds.
Is the simplest one on the list enough?
For one person making a daily smoothie, yes. The Ninja Fit QB3001SS blends in the cup you drink from, comes with two 16 oz cups and spout lids, and every part is top-rack dishwasher safe. What it won’t do is heat, cook, or serve more than one person at a time. If your kitchen needs soup, air-fried food or dessert, you’ll want one of the larger machines instead.
Closing
Start with the Ninja Foodi HB150C Blender if you want a single appliance that handles hot and cold, since the heating element and its full lineup of one-touch programs cover the widest range of everyday jobs. If frozen drinks are the main event, the Ninja DB751A Pro Plus gives you the 72 oz pitcher and two to-go cups to match. Before you buy, check the capacity note on whichever machine you pick — the cold liquid limit, the pint series, the pressure build time. That one line tells you more about daily use than any feature list.
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