Are 2 Ninjas Better Than One? Blender/Processor VS Ninja Foodi Power Blender Ultimate System!

Is it better to have a dedicated Ninja Blender and Food Processor or can The Ninja Foodi Power Blender Ultimate System do it all? If you liked this video, you might like this Ninja Ultimate System Review as well: • Ninja Foodi Power Blen...
The Ninja Foodi Power Blender is a great blender. The only problem is that although it can handle some processing duties, It can't do a lot of things that a dedicated food processor like the Ninja Professional Food Processor can do. Namely, things that involve discs like slicing, grating, and shredding. For most people, if you need that function, you end up having to buy 2 appliances. That's all well and good, but kitchen counter real estate is some of the most valuable space in your house, let alone the kitchen. Well, now we have the Ninja Foodi Power Blender Ultimate System! This great kitchen system does everything that the Ninja foodi Power Blender does and has all the same attachments. In addition to that, the Ultimate System has a second blender lid that has an integrated pusher and disc support, and also comes with processing discs, allowing you to do all of the same things that you could previously only do on a dedicated food processor saving you time, money, and counter space. Does it do as good a job as 2 dedicated appliances? Watch this and find out!
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Blender/Processor VS Ninja Foodi Power Blender Ultimate System
00:20 - What do all the Ninja Kitchen appliances comprise of?
01:05 - Ninja Foodi Power Blender vs Foodi Power Blender Ultimate System
01:52 - Ninja Professional Food Processor vs Foodi Power Blender Ultimate System
04:23 - Price Comparision of the 2 Ninja solutions
04:43 - Are 2 Ninjas Better Than One Foodi Ultimate System?
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[@JoesPhenomenal]

Ninja did a way better job on this system than they have with this type of all-in-one type system in the past! If you wanna see the Ultimate System's full review, you can see it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHWrfYOcnNJ2ia8

[@aarond.8586]

I just bought the Ultimate System at Costco yesterday for only $169.99, and I can't wait to try it out!

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Woo! Nice deal!

[@Puviani]

I had (still have, really) the Ninja HB150 Hot & Cold Blender and the Ninja BN602 Professional Advanced Food Processor, but the SS401 Power Blender Ultimate System had been gnawing at me for some time, and your reviews did nothing to appease my itch for it. So, when it finally went on sale, I ordered the SS401. Needless to say, I love it to bits and it rendered the other food processor redundant. As you correctly state in your review, it does the job at least as well as the dedicated food processor and the difference in power, stability, and longer run times are very noticeable, especially when grating hard or dense cheeses or making dough. To my surprise, while the SS401 is a great blender, it didn't make the Hot & Cold Blender redundant. I find that I'm pretty hooked on the ability to throw in ingredients, press a button, and get a home-made soup after 30 minutes and no fuss. It also turns out that the Hot & Cold Blender is better at very liquid jobs, much like the nutrient extraction cup/blade of the SS401, but with a capacity of 64 ounces instead of the 24 ounces for the cup. For some jobs, that matters. So, I ended up replacing the food processor, but not my blender. While the extra counter space would have been nice, I really like having the two sets of complementary features and I make soups often enough that I don't feel like boxing and unboxing the HB150 every time. So, I probably look like a dork for having two blenders on my counter, but at least, I'm a happy dork.

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Yeah... I wish they had the Hot/Cold option on the Ultimate System. That was a bit of a bummer.

[@techjunkie2010]

I REALLY wanted that hot and cold blender and because ninja stopped selling it I was lucky to find a great deal on ebay.

[@Puviani]

@@techjunkie2010 That's odd. It's still being sold in Canada, both directly from Ninja and on Amazon.

[@drgergens]

Thanks Joe, rewatching your tutorial eased my mind since my blender ultimate processor is purchased and should arrive tomorrow. I did some addition research in waiting and was beginning to have doubts but thanks to your comparison tests I believe I made the right decision.

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Glad I could help! Since we picked this up, our regular food processor has just been sitting in the pantry. So far it's been really great.

[@dontsurroundurselfwithurself]

Oh man, Joe! During Cyber week, I bought a Ninja Neverstick cookware set, Ninja Dual Brew Pro, and Ninja Dual Heat Oven. Now after watching this amazing comparison video, I NEED this! I won't be getting out of the dog house until well after the new year. Seriously, you knocked it out of the park with this video, even after watching your stand-alone videos on the separate appliances I learned something.

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Hey thanks, Sal! That means a lot to me. You rock. My dual brew pro review video goes online Friday, also!

[@mauriciovituri6828]

Joe, thanks for making these videos. Really handy to choose which product to buy. Specially when one lives out of US and want to import stuff. Great!

[@JoesPhenomenal]

No problem. Glad I could be of service!

[@DMosesRN]

Awesome job as usual, i always look forward to your reviews.

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Thanks Diana! I'm trying... I'm not always perfect on these, but I always try to improve. Just trying to help people get a little different looks on things.

[@ByteMasterPro]

Excellent product review. Thank you!

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Thanks again, sir!

[@TheTravises]

Was already convinced with the last video but totally sold now! Thank you!

[@JoesPhenomenal]

No problem! I have an Amazon link from my affiliate account to it in the video description.. It's on sale over there right now at 50 bucks off!

[@TheTravises]

@@JoesPhenomenal I used it and purchased!!!

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Alight! Awesome to hear! Hope you enjoy it! You got such a great deal!

[@sanmiguel2197]

Oh sweet! I want that 💕😍 Thanks for sharing!

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Thanks! It's way better than I thought it was gonna be.

[@bridgettelindner2527]

Thanks for the info.

[@JensenJupiter]

I dont know why ... but I find the word " power blender " very funny XD idk why, sorry a bit random, great video Joe!!!

[@JoesPhenomenal]

LOL... my internet company out here is Cox communications.... They used to have a commercial where people said, "I love my Cox"... it was epic.. haha

[@LittleAngelsFly]

I just bought one. I will try mine out soon. ☺️

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Nice!! Hope you like it!

[@la1930]

Thnx again Joe! 👋✌️🇨🇦🔎

[@JoesPhenomenal]

You got it!

[@MyTube4Utoo]

Great videos! I'm loving your channel. I seem to be a new Ninja addict. *lol* In the last week I've purchased a Foodi FD401 12-in-1 Pressure Cooker Air Fryer, a BN401 Nutri Pro Blender Smoothie Maker, and ordered the SS401 Power Blender Ultimate System today. I fear I'm not finished. I'm hoping there's a 12 step program for Ninja addicts. *lol*

[@JoesPhenomenal]

LOL. Thanks. Ninja products are easy to like... People say they don't last, but I haven't really had any serious problems with them... I recommend hand washing all the plastic stuff though.. Dishwashers are hard on that stuff and can cause plastics to crack if the water is too hot..... They have a pretty great coffee maker too, by the way (hint hint).

[@MyTube4Utoo]

@@JoesPhenomenal lol I've been using a single cup coffee maker forever, as I live alone. It's a Black and Decker that I bought for my late mother probably 35 years ago. I was just about to watch your review on the Ninja Dual Brew. I would like to have a proper system, as I drink a lot of coffee. Great tips on caring for the Ninja products, too.

[@JoesPhenomenal]

@@MyTube4Utoo lol.. Thanks... Yeah.. I drink way too much of that stuff, myself.

[@ExcellentDude]

Yeah - In this case, one is better than two! Thanks for breaking it down.

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Yeah... Now I have a Blender and also a food processor that are gonna sit in the closet until the end of time... Haha. Maybe I can make a torture test video... Or possibly I can do a subscriber giveaway on them or something.

[@wissamharb5684]

Thank you so much for making these phenomenal comparisons Joe! Quick question, how would you compare making dips with the regular Foodi power blender and the ultimate system? Let's say with hummus, how well can they make that compared to the dedicated food processor? Thanks!

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Thanks! The foodi power blender and the one with the ultimate system would be identical.. If you compared it with the normal food processor, the power blender would make it smoother and thinner, while the food processor would be a little more granual since it's got a larger, slower blade. If you want to make it a little less smooth like that in the power blender, you can do it, but you have to pulse a bit and also keep the speed down as well... Other than that, pretty darned good. Without doing that, it would come out similar to the potato puree in the video.

[@wissamharb5684]

@@JoesPhenomenal I'm sold. Thanks!

[@JoesPhenomenal]

No problem. Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!

[@EricDBruce]

Whoaaaa now that is how you review

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Hey, thanks, Bruce!

[@georgeannbyrd1681]

Managed to get the Ninja Power Blender SS200 on clearence for $35 ! Very happy with it! Was also wondering if some of the inserts for the ultimate system (mainly the food processing blades and top would if the power blender? (I have a feeling that i may need to upgrade soon😅)

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Nice!! You got an great deal. The ultimate system's discs only work in the pitcher for that system and also that base. The base has the controls to make the discs go, and the pitcher has a plastic control pass-through that only engages when the top closes...That was the first thing I tried to do.. haha

[@highontea1097]

are the SS401 (Ultimate system) accessories (like the chute lid, disc setup etc.) compatible with the SS351 pitcher? I guess they are ? and I'm thinking of buying SS401 parts for whatever is not there in my SS351 in comparison.

[@JoesPhenomenal]

The pitchers are different. They physically fit and will do all the normal blending stuff, but there is a mechanism inside the pitcher handle of the intimate system that controls the discs and interfaces with the new disc function of the base.... I was thinking the same thing when I picked it up. Lol

[@TheFrenchieConnection]

Yes, 2 is better than one, when you can make so much more stuff for me. 😂

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Yes!

[@Paula-vw7ez]

Thank you for the video. I was wondering how well it makes mayonnaise and dips. I am looking at buying one. I am also comparing it to the kenwood multi pro Express weigh food processor. It's similar pricing, but the kenwood has juicer and extra features.

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Heya Paula... For mayo and dips, I'd recommend an immersion blender. They're pretty cheap and they handle those kind of things way better than a normal blender.... Super, silky smooth results.... Here goes a video about what those can do, if you wanna see. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ambSfYKIrsSZsK8

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Forgot to mention, the ninja blender can do pretty nice mayo too, but you would want to use the single serve cup for that. It's higher rpm than the main pitcher since it had a tiny blade, and purees nicer... Less cleanup too.

[@Paula-vw7ez]

Thanks Joe. I mainly use food processor than blender for my Mayo and dips like hummus. I hardly ever use blender for anything. What makes ninja attractive its that its one bowl that does both. I will have look at your suggestion. Thank you. Funny I had Russell Hobbs for nearly 10years. Even thou it's very cheap machine it did everything really well. Now I am looking at replacing it for something different. Appreciate your time and suggestions. Have beautiful day.

[@Paula-vw7ez]

@@JoesPhenomenal I watched video. I understand what you mean now. Thank you

[@JoesPhenomenal]

You're welcome!

[@steveroberts8853]

How does it handle chopping to make something like a chunky salsa vs the standard food processor? A little worried it would just end up blending everything to a smoothie like consistency but hoping I’m wrong.

[@JoesPhenomenal]

You can do it, but it has much sharper blades, so I would just use a few short pulses to chop in it, otherwise I think you'll end up with a smoothie like you mentioned.

[@OhWanya]

Pulsing is the way for chunks

[@Lenaxap]

A great video. Thank you. However, I'm not sure if the SS401 powerful blender can 1. make almond flour (not butter) 2. chop walnuts into small or grate them into fine pieces, and 3. blend some nuts in smoothies. BN801 couldn't do it. Consumer support didn't know. Please, Joe, do you have any experience with these particular tasks? Or anybody else?

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Thanks, Len! Appreciate ya! Well, I do have a couple of interesting nut butter and rice flour videos that might kinda help.. I'll link em here for ya in case ya wanna check em out! kzbin.info/www/bejne/npqYn4CKqJtjq5Y kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKHIc56ejrN2ZrM

[@Lenaxap]

Joe, thanks a lot. Again excellent videos in all aspects. I learnt new things from them and hopefully, with SS401 I will make good almond flour. Walnuts, I will try but tend to believe they need manual grating due to higher content of fat.

[@JoesPhenomenal]

You're welcome! Yeah... Those walnuts are a little trickier. Should be able to get them pretty fine in the single cup attachment though. Wouldn't try that on ein the big pitcher though.

[@AdamAnalytical]

Looking this one up on their website it says it's 1200-watts but with 1600-Peak-Watt Power Dense Motor. I wonder if it is the same motor as the Costco model or if it slightly upgraded so it has that peak power?

[@JoesPhenomenal]

The Costco power blender I think is 1200 watt with a 1400w peak? The slight increase in power makes sense since it has to run the processor discs without bogging down, but in the blender comparisons, I didn't notice a difference there. They both did a nice job though.. The one with the Ultimate system might be a tiny bit more quiet... again, it's close though.

[@AdamAnalytical]

@@JoesPhenomenal That makes sense! It seems sometimes Ninja likes to advertise the peak power and others the standard power.

[@JoesPhenomenal]

@@AdamAnalytical Yeah.. it gets confusing for consumers for sure. There should be some kind of standard for advertising that kind of info.

[@litzyramirez4930]

I make daily thick anabolic protein ice cream. I only need the blender component and don't really care for the processor part. Which is the best for that?

[@JoesPhenomenal]

I used to make it in the single cup Blender attachment, and that worked really well... The smoothie bowl attachment of you have it. If I did ice cream in it, I would pour the mix into ice cube trays, freeze that, and then blend it in the smoothie bowl or single serve cup. Worked pretty well. In fact, I have some stuff on the channel like that that I did in the power blender in the desserts Playlist.

[@johnabel6792]

Can you show us how we can make ice cream in the ultimate? I just bought one and was hoping to be able to make semi okay ice-cream in it if possible!

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Sure! I can do that... I actually have a video or two already on the channel using the ni ja foodi power blender that has the same attachments as ultimate, so those will work too... I think I have a froyo one and a sorbet one if I'm not mistaken.... I will get the links for you and add them to the end of this message. kzbin.info/www/bejne/poatc3WKdqh4eNk. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWOWoamircmFmNE. Looks like 2 different frozen yogurts.... I can do some ice cream and sorbet for you though.

[@johnabel6792]

@@JoesPhenomenal Thank you so much! I have recently gotten into high protein eating for weight lifting and I see lots of people making protein ice cream... It would be great to see how the ice cream works in the Ultimate. A simple demo would be amazing... I've never owned a blender (I know it's crazy!) I'll definitely check out those videos. Thanks In advance I really appreciate it!

[@JoesPhenomenal]

@@johnabel6792 Any time! My wife is a competition body builder, so I definitely know how to make that stuff. LOL. I will work on making you a whey protein based ice cream recipe without any added sugars. Will work on that one, so maybe I can get it online for next Tuesday or Friday

[@johnabel6792]

@@JoesPhenomenal Thanks sooo much you da man! Keep up the work your videos are extremely well put together... I probably watched 8 today lol

[@JoesPhenomenal]

@@johnabel6792 lol. Will do. Thanks for the support!

[@t.c87]

Hey Joe, in wondering I saw that the ninja did not blend the nut butter completely smooth. Can it? I saw that the vitamix can blend completely smooth?

[@JoesPhenomenal]

They can both blend it pretty smooth, but I didn't blend it long enough to make it that way in there since I like it a little bit more granual.

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Also, as far as the ninja stuff goes, if you make nut butters in the single serve cups, they are smoother than using the pitcher..

[@t.c87]

@@JoesPhenomenal thanks for responding to your binge watcher! 😆

[@t.c87]

@@JoesPhenomenal thanks for the tip. Appreciate that

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Saw a couple of comments from ya that got deleted.. Couldn't see enough of them to be able to respond though...KZbin does that a lot for some reason.

[@monicajemmott9695]

Can't get the handle on the cover to go down.!!! Can anyone help please.

[@JoesPhenomenal]

The handle on the lid of the pitcher? Which system do you have? Is it the ultimate system? If so, which lid.. It comes with a regular lid and a food processor lid.

[@diet.es_ther]

I always make banana ice cream. Can I grind it well if I put frozen fruits without liquid?

[@JoesPhenomenal]

You might be able to if you use the smoothie bowl maker attachment.

[@diet.es_ther]

@@JoesPhenomenal I put in a lot of frozen fruits. I don't think that'll go into the smoothie ball maker

[@JoesPhenomenal]

@@diet.es_ther Well.... you could throw it all in the pitcher... it's going to make it really thick though and hard to blend... maybe add a little fresh banana in there, or you can use a long spoon, stop the blender once in a while, and stir it maybe?

[@diet.es_ther]

@@JoesPhenomenal I'm going to buy Ninja SS351 with frozen bananas and make ice cream with a big cup, right? Because I make ice cream every time, I buy a ninja blender with food processor added

[@JoesPhenomenal]

If you plan on making ice cream pretty often like this, I'd recommend maybe using an ice cream maker for that. That way you don't even have to use frozen bananas and can just crush them up and put them in the machine. It might be easier for you that way.... Or can use the Foodi. If you're not going to use liquid at on on that, you'll have to stir a lot if you're using the big pitcher.

[@christopheriacovo8472]

But can you actually make smooth peanut butter

[@JoesPhenomenal]

You can, but it might take some extra oil to get it there.

[@BalaKrishna-bq5iz]

Power blender ultimate now costs just $130 at Costco for anyone watching this now. Just a no brainer at that price.

[@JoesPhenomenal]

I saw that! It's a STEAL at that price. Heck, it was a good deal at the regular price, too.

[@alabib698]

Wish it comes in 220volt

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Yeah... That would be nice... Very few things are made 220 out here u less they are large appliances or car chargers.

[@Dragoninja]

Looks like 1 Blender is better than 2 Blenders. Ultimate System 4 me. LOL LOL

[@JoesPhenomenal]

I have a review for the new Detect system coming up... Might wanna wait. 😉

[@JamesTaylor-wp3bf]

FYI, Costco has the ultimate package for $129 today

[@JoesPhenomenal]

I saw that! 169 and a 40 dollar discount, right?

[@mediocreman2]

This is essentially the same review that you did on 11/2/21. What is the point? Just more views?

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Well, after I did that review, I kept getting people asking about it in comparison to a dedicated food processor even though I kinda thought I had enough info in there to support that I thought... So I ended up doing that other video trying to be a little more specific about that. Wanted to include some of that stuff in the original one, but it was making it too long.

[@TheOnlyChrisB]

And what if he reviews the same blender every week? And what if he’s just making these videos for views? I would say your name holds true… such mediocre questions lol.

[@jessicaayleendominguezpere9376]

I bought today the Ninja foodi power blender ultimate system for $130 🎊

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Costco, right? Great deal ya got!

[@jessicadominguez7747]

@@JoesPhenomenal yes

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Nice.

[@Atomicatom80]

Ninja is going to hate me for this, but I am switching to a vitamix

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Hey... Vitamix blenders are no joke. I really like their higher end ones quite a bit, and they're bomb-proof

[@katrineogmai]

In Europe we Can't buy the Ultimate system, its so sad..

[@JoesPhenomenal]

That sucks... I wonder why that is?

[@katrineogmai]

@@JoesPhenomenal dont know actually, maybe it will come a bit later. But I just bought the 3n1, cause the ultimate wasn't an option.

[@JoesPhenomenal]

@@katrineogmai That a good machine too, though. I was looking at that right when the Ultimate came out.

[@richardmiklos]

Still no Ultimate in the EU. The reason might be some regulations, as I couldn't find any Ninja blender in the EU and even on their UK site that goes beyond 1200W. The problem with the older models available in the EU is that the accessories, like the spice grinder and the smoothie jar with the rotating wipe thingy, are not compatible with them.

[@JoesPhenomenal]

That's so weird.... I think they make it difficult on purpose sometimes.

[@smika710]

I got the ultimate system for 200

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Nice! Not bad at all!