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Features:
- BPA-Free Plastic Bowls
- 450 Watt Blending Power
- Blending, Chopping, Food Processor
- Large Blending and Processing Capacity
Pros:
Take care of three different needs in the kitchen with one convenient device. With the the Ninja Master Prep Professional QB1004, one can easily blend smoothies, chop produce for salads, and process ingredients for salsa. With three separate blending bowls, prepare whole meals in a matter of minutes without any major interchanging or cleaning needing to be done.
Blend icy fruit smoothies in no time flat with the 450-Watt motor. Do not worry about having a small container to blend in, the Ninja Master Prep Blending Jar is 48 oz large. Compared to the standard Vitamix blending jar, this is the exact same size. Fruit and ice blend perfectly in the Ninja, the ingredients are liquified and go down smooth with only minimal blending. I have yet to encounter any chunks or bits of fruit when drinking a smoothie that has been properly blended. For smoothie making, this machine gets the job done fast and efficiently.
With the chop and food processor function, prepare all sorts of vegan dishes. One function I particularly like about the Ninja Master Prep is the ease in which I can chop up difficult to process vegetables in only a few seconds. Things like celery and carrots will be chopped up into small bits fast, great for use in soups and salads. Hummus is also easy to make with the Ninja, just add all the ingredients to the food processor bowl and chop away.
Blend icy fruit smoothies in no time flat with the 450-Watt motor. Do not worry about having a small container to blend in, the Ninja Master Prep Blending Jar is 48 oz large. Compared to the standard Vitamix blending jar, this is the exact same size. Fruit and ice blend perfectly in the Ninja, the ingredients are liquified and go down smooth with only minimal blending. I have yet to encounter any chunks or bits of fruit when drinking a smoothie that has been properly blended. For smoothie making, this machine gets the job done fast and efficiently.
With the chop and food processor function, prepare all sorts of vegan dishes. One function I particularly like about the Ninja Master Prep is the ease in which I can chop up difficult to process vegetables in only a few seconds. Things like celery and carrots will be chopped up into small bits fast, great for use in soups and salads. Hummus is also easy to make with the Ninja, just add all the ingredients to the food processor bowl and chop away.
Making small batches of hummus or salsa with the Vitamix is annoying. The machine is bulky to use in such situations, and scraping out something like hummus results in a loss of about 25% of the dish made. With the Ninja Master Prep, I can run into the kitchen, add all the ingredients to the food processing bowl, run the Ninja motor, and have hummus in only a few minutes,
Cleanup of these Ninja Prep Bowls goes by super fast. With a rinse off in the sink after prepping, just throw the prep bowls and the blades into the dishwasher. The contents in the prep bowls are easy to remove and never a pain getting stuck in the bottom. Smoothies especially pour out of the blending bowl, perfect for serving icy drinks to friends and family members.
Cons:
Cleanup of these Ninja Prep Bowls goes by super fast. With a rinse off in the sink after prepping, just throw the prep bowls and the blades into the dishwasher. The contents in the prep bowls are easy to remove and never a pain getting stuck in the bottom. Smoothies especially pour out of the blending bowl, perfect for serving icy drinks to friends and family members.
Cons:
Blending leafy green smoothies is not a real option. I have never had great success in making green smoothies within the Ninja Master Prep. Small bits of leafy green vegetables are left, and remain simply unpalatable. Some users claim that extending the blending time of the Ninja will result in smooth green smoothies, but I would rather not rev the motor for long periods of time.
In order to use the Ninja Master Prep, you must press down on the top of the blending unit. This machine is built from the top-down. Unlike most blenders, no form of auto blend or auto chop function exist. Everything is basically controlled on an extended pulse function. For most dishes this is not a problem since everything will finish being made in less than 30 seconds of blending.
Versus Competition:
The Ninja Master Prep Professional QB1004 is not 1:1 even with the Vitamix. Vitamix blenders are nearly twice as powerful as the Ninja Master Prep. However, for this extra power, you will have to pay nearly four times as much money for the Vitamix blender.
Benefits definitely do accompany the Vitamix blender over the Ninja Master Prep. With the Vitamix, you can make green smoothies that are truly liquified. For anyone wanting to drink green smoothies on a daily basis, this means the Vitamix is the best choice to make.
However, the Vitamix is not superior in every regard. The Ninja Master Prep gets the job done quicker than the Vitamix. It can be used on the go and does not require much time for preparation. Finally, the Ninja Master Prep is far faster to clean than the Vitamix, which is a huge plus.
| Ninja Master Prep | Vitamix 5200 | |
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Price
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$60-$75
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$400-$650
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Power
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450 Watts
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1400 + Watts
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Green Smoothies
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No
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Yes
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Extra Features
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Yes
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Not Really
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Overall Rating
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80%
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95%
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Value for Money?
The Ninja Master Prep Professional QB1004 makes a great addition to the kitchen for anyone that wants a multifunctional appliance. Being able to blend fruit smoothies, chop difficult to cut vegetables, and process vegan dishes like hummus quickly are all fantastic functions of the Ninja Master Prep. While green smoothies remain out of reach of the Ninja blending function, icy fruit smoothies are not at all a problem to make. Overall, I give the Ninja Master Prep a total of 4/5 stars.
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