The Battle of Blenders: Blendjet 2 vs. Ninja Blast!

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Have you ever considered buying a portable blender? If so, what were you planning on using it for? If you liked this, you might like this review of the Ninja Foodi Power Blender Ultimate System: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHWrfYOcnNJ2ia8

[@aj_aka_alan]

Read the directions on the ninja. It has a min liquid fill line and the frozen things go on top of liquid.

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Yep... Was aware of all that. The problem with it was that it was just too much hard frozen strawberry on the first try with the smoothies... The second try went way better. What I didn't show on there was that once it does jam, it sometimes takes plugging it back in to clear the jam alert as it doesn't like to clear it on its own very much. Overall, it did do a decent job, I was pushing it hard just to show people what it can and can't do and what to expect if they try to use it as a countertop replacement.

[@Sausbert]

@@JoesPhenomenalFlawless for me with frozen mango and spinach.

[@danhansen5815]

Read the instructions : Liquid first

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Typically, yes. If you're only dealing with a couple of ingredients, it doesn't make that much difference, It's mainly to make sure things don't go unblended. If you're doing a thicker smoothie with frozen fruit, that fruit will most likely not float.. and if that's the case, it won't make a difference... Just depends how thick you like your smoothies.

[@kevinraney5761]

Man shut up it's a demonstration

[@jksonza]

⁠@@JoesPhenomenalI doubt it matters how many ingredients you put in it or whether or not the fruits will float since they will all blend together anyway. I’ve always had an easier time with the blendjet if the liquid goes in first. Instructions also say to start the cycle with the device upside down first then turn it right side up once the motor has started spinning especially if it keeps getting stuck.

[@semozaki23]

My blendjet may be a different one, but I blend one Ensure nutritional drink with 7 ice cubes, 2 scoops of powdered milk, and 2 tablespoons of instant vanilla coffee, and it blends smoothly without causing any stuckness or taking more than one blend.

[@JoesPhenomenal]

@semozaki23 the big strawberries I was using were a problem... Those things freeze rock hard.... I could have use more liquid in there as well to be honest.

[@stefanpuffer]

I have the Blast and so far I've blended a frozen banana, ice and an ice cream sandwich. The first time when I tried to blend a frozen banana I also had some protein powder in there but it got too thick and wouldn't blend. Ended up blending the banana with just liquid first and then I added the protein powder. Obviously not the most powerful things on the planet, but that's to be expected from a portable device.

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Well said... For what it is, it's a cool little blender... Just have to work around some of the issues with those is all. Banana ice cream sandwich eh? Yum

[@williamperkins7538]

You need to read the instructions. You can't just add frozen fruit. First liquid, then soft fruit or yogurt or greens, then frozen fruit it ice. Then it will blend the first time.

[@dereknoto9969]

Had blend jet and loved the concept but it stopped working after 7 months of use.It started having charging issues just after 4 months.Power was not that great and battery life even worse.Seemed almost impossible to get ingredients completely grinded and was always chunks.Just got a the Ninja in hopes that they would do a better job and I couldn't be happier.Everything that is wrong with the blend jet is not an issue with the Ninja Blast.Absolutely love the Ninja despite a little extra weight and size.

[@JoesPhenomenal]

I know Blendjet had a battery recall a while back... Maybe that was part of the issue.

[@benmaz]

Mine died after 6 months ! Not happy

[@nje130872]

@@JoesPhenomenal I've been waiting well over a year for a replacement part following the recall.

[@JoesPhenomenal]

@@nje130872 Sorry to hear that, man. That whole situation is rediculous.

[@SirensAndAlarmsOfNorthernIL]

I just got a Blendjet 2 and it does a great job with smoothies! I used the Naked juice recipe for their strawberry/banana smoothie and that thing ripped through it no problem, and I have no doubt it can rip through icy fruits or ice cubes. You just gotta put in the liquid first, as that way the ice would be at the top and when the blades get going, it would spin the ice down to them as they go full speed which would shred it up completely. If you don’t put in the liquid first, the icy stuff wouldn’t float well and stuff would be in contact with the blades which would make them get stuck more

[@AlexRubio]

I always add a bit more liquid and less fruits the first blend. Then I'll add more it's really useful for me to have ninja blender it allows me enjoy healthier and cheater smoothies on the go. If im hungry and don't want to eat at s fast food restaurant or if i want to drink a coffee substitute ill just make a smoothie. It's very convenient to just stop by my nearest store and pick up what i want.

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Hmm... Good perspective. Thanks!

[@AndreaVoros-c8x]

Blendjet 2 has a new lid to sip

[@JoesPhenomenal]

I saw that! Way better than the one that comes with. Hopefully they start bundling that in.

[@vontrap6942]

From what I have see it's an extra cost.

[@paulhenry5174]

When the lid folded over and hit you in the face did you require any treatment at the local ER?????

[@JoesPhenomenal]

I did! I had to go back the next day for a paper cut... Rough week!

[@jeffsully4569]

Recently, big recall on the Blendjet. for over heating and the blade flying off. This happened to me . They quickly replaced it, but the replacement unit arrived damaged . Also the silver Blendjet logo rubbed off on the first cleaning. All of this should have been caught in testing. Quality is obviously suspect

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Whoa.... you ok? That flying blade could be rough if it makes it out of the cup somehow.

[@jeffsully4569]

@@JoesPhenomenal luckily it didn't..Check out the Ninja Blast, if you haven't already. I purchase a unit recently and the quality is far superior...also it has a sipping lid that could act as good PPE in case the blade breaks out😂

[@JoesPhenomenal]

@@jeffsully4569 yeah.. It's pretty decent for a portable. Handles frozen stuff quite a bit better.

[@AdmiralBison]

Had a blend jet 2, it's pretty good and portable but just two annoying issues. - The lip area is not for drinking because it has areas liquid can hang around and spill while not feeling like normal glass so perhaps, they need to get rid of the screw shape and putting a 'lip cover' is just an inconvenient add on. - Either make the blend jut container bigger or reduce the size of the lower part because it doesn't hold enough liquid.

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Excellent points

[@kaylaleecruz7361]

They sell the other liquid containers that hold more

[@johnnyr8603]

After two failed attempts with the blendjet, I am really interested in trying the ninja to see how it goes! The battery on my blendjet one exploded right in front of me when I pushed the power button. Come to find out they had a recall due to exploding batteries. When I contacted blendjet for my replacement, they told me I wasn’t covered and that they would not be replacing it even though it was a recall specifically for people with exploding batteries on their unit! I ended up biting the bullet and I bought the blendjet 2. I was only able to use it a total of three times before it broke and never worked again. They are giving me so much shit just to have it replaced right now. I’ve just given up because they’re refusing to do anything about it despite the fact that they sold me a defective unit that only worked three times. Honestly, I’m so over blendjet as a company. I think it’s time to make the switch! Thank you for your honest review.

[@JoesPhenomenal]

I'm going to need to make a community post about Blendjet.... The fact that they had a recall isn't the end of the world, but the way they've evidently been treating people is unacceptable. Lot of people that were part of the recall have told be that they never got their replacements. Disappointing if those reports are all true.

[@charleschilders2041]

I had 3 Ninja Blasts all of them stopped charging within weeks. I think it is the usb connection going bad not the battery. After 3 I gave up but nothing else is better so I give up on portable blenders.

[@JoesPhenomenal]

I had a bit of a battery issue on mine, and then it just kinda forgot about it and started working again. Weird.

[@MrGotenz21]

I have the ninja and yeah it has the issues with getting stuck with frozen fruits and such, but honestly after a few uses you learn the "tips and tricks" of the blender and those problems disappear

[@kariw.160]

Hated my blendjets. Love the ninja.

[@sleep2sleepy]

Have you tried it with the 32oz bottle?

[@JoesPhenomenal]

I haven't... Might turn out pretty good that way for people that guzzle smoothies down like I do though. Lol

[@m1kel]

these are portable blenders, they are not used like plugged ones. liquids are essential. they are made for portability in mind not blend hard without fluids

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Agreed. That was done to show a parallel for people that might expect too much... I don't think I got that across well enough though.

[@Grombow45]

I have both and I prefer the BlendJet for its simplicity and it’s lightweight.

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Definitely less cumbersome.

[@chrisnunns]

Liquid first = no problems

[@Allinonetvz]

I never thought I’d be using KZbin to watch a blender review

[@JoesPhenomenal]

LOL... Never though I'd be recording myself at 3am either... haha.

[@cindylapointe7569]

The Blendjet 2 instructions clearly state to put liquids in first.

[@arshiaalidosti8818]

Hey, how about for your next review, try swimming with a bicycle? 😂 come on man !!!

[@JoesPhenomenal]

That's a great idea! Just need to find a way to keep my spandex dry. 🤷

[@kaukaohu]

Would never buy blend jet again. Been waiting for my replacement , due to the recall waiting for 6 month. Nothing! I don’t expect I’ll ever get it. Writing it off. Don’t give your money to these scammers

[@JoesPhenomenal]

@@kaukaohu I have seen a lot of comments about that exact thing... It's unforgivable.

[@TheAnonyy]

I would cut up the larger fruit, this is what I do in a regular blender, to help it.

[@kinglord5429]

The lid lossens up more you use it so not worrie about it breaking off. Ninja blast works for me blending my powder breakfest drink but it needs improvements. 1 needs a battery meter to show when power is running out before adding stuff and find after pushing button not enough power to run through full cycle. Second it's kind of hard to clean in screw groves, flat lip on bottom pitcher and around white blade base. It should have a brush for cleaning and more rounded edges.

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Yeah.. Those are all great points

[@mishudragos]

Did you see the new nutribullet portable? It looks like a mix between those two

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Will have to take a looksie. Vitamix has a portable too, I think.

[@romah6059]

Is that better than these two ?

[@JoesPhenomenal]

I personally haven't tried those other two just yet.

[@justabreeze460]

When it comes to the second smoothie, why would you put so much fruit and little liquid? And of course they’re gonna get stuck if you stack em like that, plus you have to remember it’s a small blender.

[@JoesPhenomenal]

That's because I used the wrong b roll footage for the first half of the second blend test like an idiot. 😉

[@christopherburns2303]

Dude, it got stuck because you didn't use it right. Also works much better if you tilt it when starting

[@fabulousrobert6607]

Just make sure your Blend Jet is not set on pulse mode, thus causing the stop stuck mode. Just saying 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@riba2219]

blendjets going through major recall problem so don't trust the company

[@suthie1953]

My BlendJet 2 was in the recall. They promised me a replacement base. 6 months later I am still waiting. I am gonna invest in a Ninja Blast. I am sorry to say I would not recommend BlendJet.

[@AlienFrequency]

honestly, that's likely WAY too much frozen fruit your'e adding to those smoothies.

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Yeah... You're probably right on that.

[@AlienFrequency]

@@JoesPhenomenal to be fair though, you 'could' add that much, if they were electric, more powerful blenders. I can add a whole frozen banana to my BlendJet 2, and it handles it fine, but I do have to break it up a bit first.

[@JoesPhenomenal]

@AlienFrequency yep... I was actually trying to illustrate that you can't treat portables like table top blenders for that reason, but I didn't do a great job making the distinction. I do think they're neat little blenders for a lot of people though.

[@doroth215]

Good job with the review. I aren't buying any of them. Thank you.

[@stevezurita2871]

Which one is louder? And if I use it in an office setting will it upset a lot of people?

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Heya Steve... They're both pretty quiet. The Ninja might be a tiny bit louder, but it's close. They're both around 65 dB or so. However, it depends what is in it.

[@modernminimalist1]

I'm assuming Blend jet 2 after the recall. It goes right in the trash.

[@angelamciver1194]

They replaced the base and top of you go online

[@thomaslawrence4774]

They will replace base and top but they only give a choice of 3 colors. So if you have a unique color you will be out of luck. Mine is red and its not one of the choices😕

[@JoesPhenomenal]

@thomaslawrence4774 that's rough.

[@richardgray8593]

1000 watts? Impossible. 1000 mW I would believe.

[@JoesPhenomenal]

It didn't seem like it was anywhere near that. Was trying to figure out how they calculated that.

[@richardgray8593]

@@JoesPhenomenal I looked at the bottom of my BlendJet 2.0. It charges at 10W maximum, so it's output power would likely be less than that.

[@JoesPhenomenal]

@@richardgray8593 they probably got that 1000 from Something like a max power burst right as the blades start or something like that.

[@galatica81]

⁠lol

[@kiwisoup]

@@richardgray8593 Charging rate has nothing to do with output power.

[@bobbil8069]

Nice review. Thanks!

[@kitcatmeeow571]

The the POWER of the blades will never be comparable to a kitchen blender because POWER = MORE WEIGHT. Portability and weight will never marry. So they had to use smaller motor to keep it lightweight. Choose your battles.

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Very true... The exact point I was trying to make. They're cool little blenders, but you can't expect massive power. Always a trade off.

[@angelaharris1112]

Just discovered you abd subscribed! I need this review. I had original Blenjet and was not impressed .

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Thanks for the sub, Angela. It's all about expectations... The stuff I like just requires a lot of blending power.

[@sandrathompson83]

i recently purchase the ninja bladt. i havecwatched a few videos on youtube. in mostbof them, they do not follow the directions. the instructions inducate you shoyld put liquid in first

[@alphaomegastables]

That BJ2....wont last...not worth the money. Company is a pain to deal with..especially on RETURNS!!

[@alphaomegastables]

The NINJA...is much better, bought as a gift!!

[@JoesPhenomenal]

@alphaomegastables I agree... I'm not crazy about osme of the design elements on it, but it delivers power a little closer to a countertop blender than the other portables I've seen.

[@benmaz]

Agreed. Will never buy another Blendjet

[@carolabrams2435]

Don’t buy a blend jet. There was a recall and after 8 mths, still waiting for promised replacement and now they don’t even answer your emails.

[@JoesPhenomenal]

@@carolabrams2435 it looks like you're not alone. I've seen at least 20 comments just on here about that exact thing. It's shameful. Sorry you're having to deal with that.

[@carolabrams2435]

@@JoesPhenomenal yep! That’s why I’m checking out others. Thanks for your input

[@JoesPhenomenal]

@carolabrams2435 you got it! I just published a review for the Ninja Blast Max a few days back.... Seems pretty interesting.

[@Test1-p8t]

What's your statement now( 2024) purpose oats dates almond peanut butter banana milk smoothie which one is better

[@JoesPhenomenal]

The ninja one is a bit more powerful and handles tougher things a bit better. Of the travel blenders I've personally played around with, it's the best one, IMO

[@lekay-g5d]

when I use my ninja my purple light is on that its charged but then when I push it on it turns completely red and nothing happens what is going on

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Possibly the blade is jammed? Mine did that once too. Also, you can try plugging it in and running it a cycle with I plugged in. That can reset it in some cases also.

[@monikahavasy7404]

BlendJet offers a top for drinking

[@RyansTravelChannel]

well im glad i only bought this for protein drinks

[@JoesPhenomenal]

That's probably on eof the main markets for this thing... It does great at breaking up the clumps in protein powder

[@lisbeth6911]

I have a blendjet that worked only a short while. It’s pretty but it didn’t stay charged long & it was very weak. 👎

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Yeah.. Those aren't make for anything really challenging... The harder it blends, to faster the battery will be run down. Usually you cna get about 5 or 6 good cycles if you hav heavy ingredients before it starts to konk out on ya.

[@littlewing5453]

I do not think this is for me -I use frozen berries daily to make a protein smoothie and my blender will get it done. I thought this would be a short cut but it’s not. Thank you 😊

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Yeah... These things just can't match the power.. but if you're not using a ton of frozen stuff, they'll handle it fine... I like the super thick dessert style smoothies myself, though.

[@OldLadyGamersince1990]

Nutribullet FTW!

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Yep... The original and the best.

[@WaynoGur]

Which is worst says it all. I can't think of anyone or any situation where this would be an asset. This seems to me to be a solution in search of a problem.

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Yeah.. That's kinda what I was thinking... At least for me, personally that is.

[@benmaz]

My Blendjet died after only 6 months. Very bad product

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Yeah... Was kind of thinking longevity could be an issue with that.

[@jesuschristisamazing]

Liquid first!

[@cxh1225]

They're both unreliable. Bad, yet similar experiences with both. I've come to the conclusion that sadly, there just isn't a personal blender worth the money unless you're OK with dropping $45 for one 2-3 times a year.

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Did they both end up dying on you? I know the Blendjets had that fire recall a little while back.

[@fortunatedad7695]

Next time try starting the blender up side down then flipping it. If i recall, that's on the instructions for frozen or firmer foods.

[@kylie6583]

Gee- not enough liquid!

[@jahmenj]

You ruined the review at the end by saying you don’t need a portable blender. Who cares if you don’t need one. There are people out there that would love a portable blender like myself and I just purchased one. I’ll make a review later. Plus, you didn’t read the Ninja instructions and clearly you didn’t watch the video Ninja suggested … 🤷🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️

[@vontrap6942]

A backwards cap never works mate! Unless you're six years old.

[@kiwisoup]

Do you just wake up in the morning and think "I'm gonna be nasty asshole today" or what?

[@karengonzales1379]

Thanks I just bought the ninja 🥷

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Let me know how ya like it!

[@crwyes02]

I just got the ninja 🥷 I’m happy with it, I love it

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Cool! What do you primarily make in it?