The Ninja BlendBoss has been a solid blender so far. It comes with a very bare-bones set of accessories: a tumbler, a straw, a blender base, a blender blade assembly, a silicone sleeve, and a smoothie/drinking lid. Unboxing is very straightforward, as is set-up. The product itself feels solid and sturdy, despite being almost (?) entirely made out of plastic. The all-plastic construction may be another downside for certain people. While I don’t mind, this may be a sore point for some trying to avoid consuming beverages/foods encased in plastic. That aside, the base itself is extremely heavy, and I like the suction cups used to help keep it in place while blending. Unfortunately, this also makes it harder to move out of the way once you’re done using it; if you, too, have limited counter space, you might struggle with whether or not to dedicate counter space to it or fight with it every time you need to peel it off the counter. Its strength definitely lies in its ability to blend and crush ice very well, but it is also easy to use to boot. My family, with people ranging from their early 20s to their late 50s, has all been able to use it without any trouble. Although I haven’t had the opportunity to run the blender tumbler, straw, or lids through the dishwasher, they are dishwasher-safe and should make cleanup easy (though doing it by hand is not particularly difficult). I would use caution, as always, when washing the blade assembly by hand; I was not fully aware of how sharp the blades were, and managed to nick myself a bit while hand-washing. Nothing huge, but worth noting since I have never had that happen with other blenders in the past. It’s a trade-off for how well this blender is able to blend and shred ingredients, for sure. I was impressed by how well it handles ice and frozen ingredients, though it sometimes struggles and gets jammed when there are too many solids in the tumbler. I noticed that when packed with lots of ice or solid fruit or veggies, it tended to accumulate on the blade assembly while blending and get stuck — you can hear the blender struggling and “spinning its wheels” in a sense while pumping out tons of air to try to unstick itself. Annoying, but easy to avoid in advance by cutting back on ice/solids. You can also use the tumbler to take on the go quite easily, so for a “blend and go” breakfast, it works brilliantly. I found that the straw was a little finicky/short and sometimes would sink down into the tumbler, so I prefer to decant the smoothies into a cup. That said, it is hard to argue against the convenience of being able to swap lids, stick in a straw, and be on the move in moments. As a warning, if using frozen ingredients, you may notice that there can be condensation and drips while drinking this way; I had issues with this, and it is another reason I don’t use the tumbler as a portable cup. My main complaints otherwise are very limited: it is quite loud (around 84db to a little over 100db, so sometimes louder than other blenders I’ve used in the past), the suction cups make it hard to move the blender base out of the way when not in use, and the handle design traps water while washing. If you aren’t careful, you might end up with some residual soap in the handle itself. Overall, however, it’s a powerful, convenient little blender and I have enjoyed making everything from fresh fruit/veggie smoothies to more indulgent frappe-style shakes. Definitely would recommend. I also had an issue that required an RMA, and Shark was easy to work with and replaced the product quickly. That makes me feel even better recommending it, since the company stood behind the product when something went wrong (which is a given when millions of products are being sold every year). Pros: + easy to use/setup + blends/crushes ice much better than cheaper blenders I’ve used in the past + can swap lids and take on the go with the drink tumbler Cons - very loud - base is heavy and suction cups make it hard to remove once not in use - handle can trap water after washing

Intro ================================= I wasn't expecting to love the BlendBOSS, but you can't argue with its sheer blending power. Ninja has created a gadget that blends a trendy aesthetic with serious functional power for making smoothies and iced drinks on the go. Let's see how this fun, compact blender performs. Overview and Specs ================================= At a reasonable MSRP, the BlendBOSS is priced as a premium personal blender for those that don't need a full-on blender for cooking and meal-prep. A 1,200-watt peak motor base is plenty of power for anything you put in it and comes with a 26-ounce travel tumbler. You get three Auto-iQ programs—Smoothie, Ice Crush, and Blend—along with a manual Pulse button, making this thing dead-simple to use. It comes in a variety of fun colors like Lavender Lemonade, Blue Raspberry, and Watermelon Bubblegum. Cleanup is a breeze, as the tumbler, lid, and blade assembly are all dishwasher safe. I was hoping for Lavender Lemonade, but Blue Raspberry still looks good! Design and Build ================================= The design of the mug looks like a plastic, see-through Stanley Cup, complete with a handle, a pop-up lid, and a straw. This may be the only straw that you've ever seen that comes with "instructions" since it's part plastic and part silicone. The silicone part actually faces down, inside the mug, since it's flexible so you can still close the top! I wish the mug was glass instead of plastic, but I suppose we can't win them all... Overall it has a fairly small footprint, though the base is weighty to house that large motor. I like that it has suction cups to keep it securely planted on your counter. The tumbler includes convenient measurement markings, with the most important ones clearly marked: A 6-ounce minimum liquid requirement and a 24-ounce max fill line. The lid has a push button to open it, but it doesn't lock securely, so don't just throw it around in your bag. Keep it in a cupholder, or hang onto it. It may just be me, but the lid did flop down on me when I was chugging, so your mileage may vary with that... Maybe I should use the straw more often! Performance ================================= This is where the BlendBOSS truly shines. It easily blasts through ice, frozen fruit, and tough ingredients, turning ice into "slushy snow" in seconds. From crushed ice to frozen berry smoothies, there was no challenging this thing. The Auto-iQ settings pulse and pause automatically, saving you from having to manually stir most mixtures. This is nice if you're getting ready in the morning. Just get your ingredients in there, push a button and get dressed while waiting for your smoothie to appear! Note, because it's a gravity blender, you must stick to the 6-ounce liquid minimum. Also, be prepared for some noise! While crushing ice, it was just as loud as our "premium food processor". Summary ================================== The Ninja BlendBOSS Tumbler Blender is an excellent, highly capable personal blender that not only performs, but looks pretty good on a counter without taking up too much space. It's powerful enough for anything you throw at it and easily tackles a variety of kitchen work beyond just simple smoothies. I usually only take out the "big guns" for serious food prep so having a smoothie-specialist like this Ninja BlendBOSS really helps. Strengths: More than enough power at 1200W, effortlessly crushes ice, stylish design with fun colors, completely dishwasher safe Weaknesses: Only includes one pitcher (plastic) out of the box, requires sufficient liquid to blend properly, noisy operation, non-locking lid for travel

Looks, Power, and Convenience The Ninja BlendBOSS feels like the perfect mashup between those trendy tumblers everyone is carrying and a high-end personal blender. It features a 26oz clear plastic body that functions exactly how you'd want it to, complete with a cupholder-friendly rubber base, a fully sealing lid that fits a large straw, and a remarkably sturdy handle. In my experience, it's a durable, high-quality piece of gear that has just enough unique styling to stand out from the crowd. Its real "secret sauce," however, is that it doubles directly as your blending jar. When you're ready to mix, you simply swap the tumbler lid for the crushblade, flip it over, and twist it onto the motor base. I was impressed by how compact the base is, featuring four intuitive buttons: Blend, Smoothie, Ice Crush, and Pulse. The first three are "IQ" modes, meaning the blender automatically cycles through pulses and speed changes for you. I tested this with a fairly demanding avocado, apple, and cucumber honey smoothie packed with ice; it blended everything into a seamless, chunk-free texture with just one touch. The 1200-watt motor has some serious kick, but the little suction cups on the bottom kept the base firmly planted on my counter throughout the process. Everything is BPA-free and dishwasher safe, which makes clean-up easy, and it's compact enough to sit on the base when not in use without taking up much counter space. Honestly, the only thing I am not the biggest fan of is the flip-cap cover that looks kinda like a rock that is just sitting on top of your tumbler when closed, but it’s definitely unique and is such a minor nitpick. Really, this is a great tumbler/blender combo and if you drink a lot of smoothies, it makes them a breeze. Highly recommended.

The best, compact blender I have owned is the new BlendBoss by Ninja. It is great for smoothies, blending, crushing, and pulsing, and has 3 Auto-iQ programs built into one touch preset programs. The base encloses a 1200 peak-watt motor, and it easily suctions to any surface it is set on. This is perfect to eliminate movement while working, because it works hard and can turn ice cubes into snow by crushing it in an instant. It blends smoothies to the consistency of your personal preference. Just add a little liquid if it is too thick for your taste. Your blended drink is mixed in a 26 oz leakproof cup with handle. After mixing simply remove the blade assembly and replace it with the leakproof flip cap and lock the cap into place. Take your drink on the go with the reusable straw that can even be left in the cup with the flip closed and sealed. Or just chug from the mug if that is your preference. It is such a compact easy setup that it can be easily cleaned by placing a couple of drops of dishwashing liquid into the mug with water, attach the blade assembly and let it run a few seconds to clean. The Ninja BlendBoss comes in several bright and cheerful colors for spring. Ninja offers additional 26 oz blending travel tumblers that can be purchased separately in five (5) assorted colors for $39.99. It is perfect for the health-conscious person working to beef up their vitamin intake and protein in liquid form. I definitely have started using mine daily, and would recommend it over anything else on the market for this type of use.

In the past, I had found that making smoothies was a hassle, so I didn't make them very often. I found making them a messy affair, a waste of good ingredients as I transferred finished results from the blender to a container, and found the results to be not very cold or enticing. Enter the powerful, thoughtfully-designed, and well-built Ninja - BlendBOSS 26oz Tumbler Blender with Travel Tumbler Model DB351 to change my mind completely about the ease and convenience of making smoothies. When my Ninja BlendBOSS arrived, I removed the components from the well-packaged box and proceeded to sit down and thoroughly read the included Owner's Guide, Quick Start Guide and Getting to Know Your Ninja BlendBOSS Tumbler Blender leaflet. Following instructions, I gently and carefully washed and dried the 26oz Tumbler, the Tumbler's Travel Lid, Blade Assembly and the included Straw Assembly with silicone boot. Then I gathered my smoothie contents that consisted of about a cup of coconut milk, a cup of raspberry yogurt, frozen blueberries, frozen red raspberries, frozen blackberries, frozen acai pulp, and then topped it off with about 6 ice cubes and filled the tumbler in the suggested fill order listed on the leaflet to just under its Max Fill Line. After securing the powered Motor Base to a clear spot on my countertop with the ultra-strong suction cups on it bottom, I screwed on the Blade Assembly ensuring a tight seal, turned the Tumbler upside down, aligned the dot on the Blade Holder to the dot on the Power Base and rotated the cup until it clicked in place. The Motor Base has four clearly marked button switches that correspond to their Program Modes. The first button to the left is 'Blend IQ', which runs for 60 seconds and is used for 'lighter protein sharkes and fresh fruit and vegetable juices' per the Quick Start Guide. Next is the button marked 'Smoothie IQ', which runs for 55 seconds and is best used for 'smoothies with frozen fruit, vegetables, ice and leafy greens' per the Guide. The third button is marked 'Ice Crush IQ' whose program runs for 50 seconds and is best used for 'resort-style frozen drinks and cocktails' per the Guide. The last button to the far right is the 'Pulse' button to be used for extra blending if the smoothie is too thick or not mixed as well as desired. Be aware that the Motor Base is very powerful and needs to be well secured to the counter surface before using (the suction cups do a great job on a clean surface). Of course I used the 'Smoothie IQ' mode. The 55 seconds was all that was needed to produce an incredibly fast, well-blended, super-cold, and tasty smoothie that was instantly ready to drink right out of the Tumbler as soon as I twisted to release it from the Motor Base and replaced the Blade Holder Assembly with the Travel Lid and Straw. I closed the Travel Lid with the Straw Assembly in it and the lid fit perfectly and securely over the straw. Over the sink, I turned the Tumbler with straw and lid upside down and shook it. No leakage! I opened the lid and the straw popped up ready for me to enjoy my smoothie as I went about my day. I really enjoy using the Ninja - BlendBOSS and have had and will have many more smoothies to come! I exurberantly suggest this great Ninja product to all!