Customer Ratings & Reviews

I have done one full recipe, and the tornado blade is pure magic. I used to be very brand specific. This processor blows any I have used out of the water. I am a forever fan.

This was actually my 2nd one, the 1st one I returned because it appeared to have hairline cracks in the base of bowl. So we reordered and had it shipped and the new one also has these same hairline "cracks" in the bowl. The unit was packaged well and doesn't appear to have any shipping damage so I'm unsure if these are actually hairline cracks or some sort of manufacturing defect. We have only used it a few times and mostly to chop pistachios or mix bread crumbs etc "dry stuff" - so far so good. Size is much bigger than the normal ones so should be able to handle anything we throw at it.

>> Overview The package arrived and it felt heavy for a food processor. Would inside come a powerful device? Yes indeed, the Ninja Professional XL Food Processor must be one of the most powerful and convenient food processors for home use out there. It has been an upgrade from the smaller food processors we own, and we are more than happy to have made the jump. We can now prepare food for parties or gatherings better and faster. And even just for the small family that live at home, with the different options it provides from chop/slice to dough mix, we found the Ninja a very convenient device and it has become our de facto food processor. If I try to find a flaw in this device, perhaps the only other drawback, besides being a little heavy, is that although it has a 3-part pusher to adjust different size ingredients, some ingredients have to be sliced to smaller pieces to fit in. For example, big potatoes or zucchinis. Nevertheless, that is just a little inconvenient or no inconvenient at all if compared to our other devices. - Pros: big size, powerful, sharp blades/discs, multiple configurations, food processor, dough mixer. - Cons: a little heavy. >> Food Processor My first use of this device was to chop veggies. I placed the carrots, onions, tomatoes, and jalapenos, and the Ninja Professional XL Food Processor did its job amazingly fast, I ended up with a tasty mix for my salad. And that was just using the auto-IQ chop setting. I can set it to low-speed and high-speed settings if needed. With the high-speed setting, you can go from chopping to making puree in a few seconds, it is just that simple. The only issue I’ve found when doing some puree is that sometimes small chunks/pieces would get attached to the sides of the bowl. The blades run very close to the sides of the bowl, but there is still a little space that can cause for some of the material. Well, not a big deal, just use a spoon to give it a pass around the bowl and continue pureeing. >> Slicer (Disc) I like to slice my veggies mostly by hand with a very sharp knife since I can produce slices (even thin ones) without damaging the vegetable or fruit too much and preserve their “original” taste. That is if I have time, if I don’t have much time, then I have other devices for slicing, but I’ve found that the pieces don’t come up as neat as I would want. Using the discs provided with the Ninja Professional XL Food Processor I was able to get slices as close to what I would have liked in seconds! No noticeable or unnecessary damage to the fruit/veggie. Since the discs are adjustable, I was even able to get paper-thin pieces! Incredible. I hope the discs/blades stay sharp for a very long time. I can slice carrots, cucumbers, zucchinis, etc. to the thickness I’d like. It is insane how useful having the option to adjust thickness is, Yuca fries, for example, sliced very thin are so delicious. One thing I tried and doesn’t seem to work that well, is when slicing thin layers of garlic (yes, some preparations I have extremely thin slices of garlic), but this device is a little too big to be really useful, well I don’t mind to still having to slice garlic manually. >> Dough mixer I am not the kind of person that makes any pastries, but my wife does. Although she has a couple of different mixers from other manufactures, she decided to give the Ninja Professional XL Food Processor a try. She’s been amazed at how good this device mixes dough. It is not as high a capacity as other dough mixers we own, but it is good enough to mix most of the recipes she usually makes. Her favorite preparations: pie crust and cookie dough. She’s been very pleased with the pie crust mixing, as the results are outstanding with a mix as homogenous as one would want, and with all the butter evenly spread (without needing to melt the butter or make it softer, just using it fresh out of the refrigerator). This contrasts with other devices which sometimes leave chunks of butter in the mix even if using room temperature butter.

We just recently upgraded our main food processor to a rival's high-capacity model (which costs about 20% more); but our daughter is getting ready to move out so we thought we'd try to outfit her kitchen with some new small appliances as well. However, we were also looking to economize a bit and thought the Ninja Professional XL might be a good, more value-oriented alternative that still provided outstanding performance. After auditioning this unit for a few weeks on chopped nuts, salsa, vegetable prep, and fruit slicing, I can say without question that if you have LARGE-capacity food processing requirements, the Ninja Professional XL is a hard act to beat! Most high-capacity food processors top out at a 12-cup food prep bowl like this one so you're getting just about as much capacity as you can possibly find in most consumer-level units...a few of the new KitchenAids do feature a 13-cup bowl, and there are some 14-cup units I've seen for sale from Cuisinart, but all of those are significantly more expensive. Construction is solid enough though the all-plastic design does mean it's not quite as heavy as you might expect for a unit of its size. Nevertheless, the unit feels substantial and the base features suction cups to keep it from skittering across the counter while in use, and the rear of the unit has a handy stub for cord winding/retention to avoid having excess power cabling snaking around your kitchen countertop. A VERY handy plastic storage box is included which houses the dough blade, slicing and shredding rings, and the disc spindle so you can keep all the accessories neatly packed together when they are not in use. Fully assembled, the Ninja is just about 17.5" tall so I would imagine it will fit under most standard kitchen cabinets even with the lid and pusher assemblies attached. Like many food processor designs, this one is a twist-to-lock affair...twist the workbowl onto the base, and then twist the lid onto the top of the bowl. Multiple safety features are in play to ensure you don't invite a food processing calamity or cutting hazard while in use. For example, the workbowl ONLY fastens securely to the base when the handle is pointing towards you and to the right--the unit will not operate if the bowl isn't seated properly on the base. Likewise, the locking lid must be fully engaged AND the largest-sized food pusher must be inserted a bit above the "Max Chute Fill" line on the outside of the pusher before the unit will even run--this helps prevent curious fingers from finding their way into the top of an open bowl with a spinning slicer or chopping blade awaiting them below. A large manual switch button keeps the lid engaged to the top of the bowl until you are ready to disassemble the unit. There are two other food pushers of varying diameters that nest inside the largest pusher to accommodate different ingredients--despite what might be your desire to get everything done at once, using the smallest possible feed chute pusher/opening made for better results shredding and slicing, especially for not getting ingredients caught spinning around above the slicing blade rather than settling down into the workbowl. The four-bladed design of the chopping and dough blade assemblies were AWESOME for both making short work of our ingredients (heavy veggies, cookie dough, walnuts and pecans, etc.), and for providing *surprisingly* uniform results (especially for readying nuts for baking without getting multiple chunks that needed to be re-chopped or turning everything into a fine powder). In fact, the four-blade design of the Ninja did a better job at evenly mixing our cookie dough and uniformly chopping shelled nuts than the two-bladed design of the pricier KitchenAid unit that is in our kitchen now. The reversible shredding/grating blade easily allows you to pick coarse or fine results and is handy if you want to go from lettuce to carrots to cheese without having to constantly unpack and mount a different blade. The slicing disc is adjustable to provide results that range from .3mm to 8mm (pretty thick) running through a full 27 separate adjustment settings! Unfortunately, the thickness dial is on the underside...if you don't like the thickness of your initial slices, you do have to stop the machine, pull out the blade, and twist the adjusting ring to another setting...this is the only area where I really like the design of the KitchenAid better as it allows you to adjust the thickness settings through a dial that is affixed to the outside of the mixing bowl. Cleanup is relatively easy as everything comes apart quickly for either a handwashing or a run through the dishwasher (everything is dishwasher-safe...NICE!). However, the the adjustable slicing ring does feature a few VERY small tabs of folded plastic and metal where some food particles might accumulate and could require a little extra manual attention to clean out. This is not unique to the Ninja as every adjustable slicing ring I have seen in other food processors also feature some small mechanical parts or folded edges that are simply magnets for tiny food particles. Also note that while the gasket that keeps the lid tightly sealed to the mixing bowl does a GREAT job of keeping food from creeping out through the seams, it does have two flanges rather than one...drying the gasket/lid took a bit longer than I was expecting because water became trapped in the narrow channel that runs between the gasket's two rubber "collars." Finally, we get to operation which was smooth and effortless. The 1200W motor could probably make paper pulp from a few branches if you tried it--for our uses, the Ninja simply tore through hard vegetables, fruits, and mixed nuts within just a few seconds of starting. There are three manual controls for low and high (each will run unattended for a full minute with a single press), and pulsing motor setting that only runs when the button is pressed for when you want total control over the results. The Ninja also includes four "Auto-IQ" programs with corresponding LED-lit buttons for one-touch chopping, dough mixing/kneading, purees, and operation of the slicing and shredding discs. These four programs run automatically and vary motor speed, run time (from a few seconds to over 1 minute), and start/stop cycles to maximize results for various ingredients/recipes based on which accessory/program you've selected. It's a great way to take some of the guesswork out of how long you should hold down the pulse button or even which speed will likely give you the best results for your efforts. Speaking of results, Ninja even includes a colorful recipe book with 10 Overall, we were incredibly impressed with the Ninja Professional XL--from its high power motor and high-capacity workbowl to the user-friendly controls and convenient storage box for unused accessories, this food processor will probably do everything you need in in the kitchen. There is a smaller 4.5 cup nesting bowl and smaller chopping blade assembly that is available separately which can extend the flexibility and versatility of this unit even further when smaller output quantities are the goal. Definitely recommended if you want to step up from what feels like a "toy" food processor into something a bit more serious without necessarily feeling like you have to invest some serious money to get those results.

The Ninja Professional XL Food Processor is a powerful machine. It makes quick work of chopping, shredding, and mixing. The adjustable slicer is a feature that I really like. You can adjust the slices from paper thin 0.3mm up to a thickness of 8mm. The shredder slices both coarse and fine. The chopper is quick and does a great job of getting everything chopped evenly. The dough blade does a pretty good job, although it has shown a tendency to push dry ingredients to the top of the bowl and I've had to scrape the sides to get an even mix. The processor requires the large feed chute to be in place in order for it to run. There are 3 feed chute sizes to make it easier to feed different sized foods through. The first recipe I decided to try was the included fried pickle recipe. None of the 3 feed chutes was a good fit for the large whole kosher dills I used. Since they were too large for the 2 smallest chutes I had to use the large which allowed the pickles to fall over and slice sideways. The were still usable, but not the intended slice. All slices were uniform thickness which is optimal for frying in batches. The batter mixed well, though I had to scrape the dry ingredients off the top of the bowl and pulse into the mix. The cleanup is not too bad. I rinsed all items and put them in the dishwasher. The only problem is the handle that allows water to get trapped inside. I've washed all items in the dishwasher and by hand and it doesn't matter which way they are washed, the handle ends up with water trapped inside and it stays there even after 24 hrs. of drying. It should be watertight or have someway to drain the water and allow air to dry it, but it isn't and it doesn't. I have made cookie dough, not bread, pizza or pie dough so far. Though it did mix the cookie dough, I admit that the cleanup is not worth using this food processor for. A mixer is much easier to clean and just as easy to use if not more so. I should mention the Auto-IQ settings. I have used the setting for dough, chop and disc. All worked fine. Depending on what you need you select the appropriate button and let the machine do the work. It pauses during the process and begins again until complete. Other than the water problem and having to scrape dry ingredients back down for another run it is a powerful machine that makes quick work of chopping, slicing, dicing, and dough mixing. Taco nights, pizza nights, salads, dips and sauces all quicker and easier with this food processor.

This Ninja XL food processor is a powerful, beautiful & large machine, not to mention the most amazing Suction underneath so that it won’t move around on you. First thing out of the box, I set it on the counter and it STUCK and I couldn’t move it. It was in a pretty good spot so I left it there. I will ask for help to remove it from the counter at some point. I was able to shred soft cheese with ease. A 2lb block of Colby Jack was fully shredded in 60 seconds. I did 2-30 second batches so I wouldn’t overfill the huge bowl. I used the large chute with the large pusher and it worked so nicely! I will say Colby Jack is a rather soft cheese and perhaps I should have put it in the freezer for a couple minutes first because due to its softness, the last of it got a little balled up on top of the shredding disc. This wasn’t wasted though - I just ate those tasty little cheese balls. Drawback - some of that soft cheese got stuck and made cleaning difficult. Eventually opted for the dishwasher that time and all was good. The ability to be able to shred my own cheese will save $$ on pre-shredded cheese. And I can bag it up and freeze it because I will do large batches at a time. Using the reversible blade was so easy and convenient. I did half the cheese finely shredded for salads or taco night. I flipped the blade over for the remainder of the shredding and got beautiful thicker shreds perfect for my au gratin topper!! Slicing potatoes with the adjustable disc was so much fun. The disc can be adjusted from very thin to what looks like about 1/4”. I got evenly sliced potatoes for my first try at potatoes au gratin. What a thrill to make that from scratch and not a box! Greased a baking dish with butter, laid down several layers of sliced potatoes, poured a stick of melted butter over the top, added a good bunch of that shredded cheese and topped it with panko breadcrumbs. Talk about yum! I’ve never done anything like that before and there is so much more I will be able to do now. This comes with a chopping blade, a dough blade, a reversible shredding disc and an adjustable slicing disc. All of that comes in a handy storage case except for the chopping blade which I will keep in the machine. You also get a small recipe book and a quick start guide with a booklet. There are 4 pre-programmed settings: chop, dough, purée, and disc (which is used when you’re using the shred or slice discs). There is also low, high and pulse, in addition to the power button. Be warned, this is not a smoothie blender. It doesn’t like ice as a matter of fact. This is a food processor and a very good one! The powerful 1200 watt motor and the large 12 cup size guarantee you will have the power and space to create the meals and snacks your friends and family will love.

The Ninja Professional XL Food Processor comes in as advertised. First of all, it is huge. Larger than what most food processors are sized. Second it stands by its name as Professional as this is powerful and can handle larger volumes suited for preparing food for large groups or even for a small restaurant setting. So before actually buying or just even considering this food processor make sure that this will suffice for your needs. If not then consider a smaller Ninja Food Processor. As mentioned earlier, this is a large food processor powered by 1100 watts. Aside from its size, it is fairly designed like any other food processor. Its base has some heft to it to make it mores stable. Plus, it has suction cups like other Ninja products instead of rubber grommets to add more stability. It has a large nesting work bowl and with a chopping blade assembly. And a three-part food pusher for different sizes of food items you want to chop or slice. The accessories included are 1) an adjustable slicing disc. This slicer can be adjusted to make slices from 3mm to 8mm thick. And do note the blade is really sharp (I cut myself when I was cleaning this disc prior to use.); 2) a reversible shredding. One side is for a fine shred and the other is for a coarse shred.; 3) a disc spindle (or an adaptor if you will) if you are using the discs or the optional smaller nesting work bowl.; 4) a dough blade assembly (Yes you can prepare bread for this one.) and 5) a storage box to keep things organized. And while the storage box may keep the accessories nice and tidy, it may be too bulky for some people. Operation of this food processor is really quite simple. First lock into place the nesting bowl. Then choose whatever accessory you need. Lock in the three part pusher. And you’re good to go. The controls of the base are pretty much simple to. Obviously there is the power switch. Then you have the four methods of food processing namely chop, dough, puree and disc (for slicing or shredding). (These are in essence self explanatory.) A high and low setting though you need to use the low setting when using the discs. And lastly there is a pulse button in case you don’t want to over process your food. But to make things easier, this model also has Auto-IQ programs which are just timed processes depending on what food you’d prepare. To summarize, there is nothing new in this food processor save for its size. Add that it is made by Ninja which gives you a strong and reliable motor. Plus the build quality is a notch above cheaper brands justifying its cost. I would recommend this food processor. And again if it’s too big for your needs, get a smaller one from Ninja.

I have been a fan of Ninja products and they have never let me down. This food processor is no exception. It has a powerful motor that can produce a peak power of 1200 watts that should be more than enough for any of your kitchen needs. The base has suction cups that makes the base stable and keeps it in place while using it. The box includes a 12 cup bowl, Feed chute with 3-part pusher (small, medium and large), chopping and dough blade assemblies, slicing discs, a storage box and an inspiration guide. So far, we have used it for slicing, shredding and making dough for cooking and baking and here are our first impressions. The adjustable slicing discs are super useful and versatile. These can be used to shred and slice as per your preferred size. We have used them to grate cheese, shred carrots and Zucchini. We have also used it to slice potato chips. All the shredding and slicing results have been perfect and uniform. The chopping function works as expected. Large bowl is able to handle up 3 lbs of dough. The attached hard shell storage case is quite useful. It helps to store all the attachments (blades and discs) and reduces the risk of losing them or hurting themselves accidently. The base has four preset programs (Chop, Dough, Puree and Disc) which makes its operation super simple. Most of the parts are dishwasher safe which makes cleaning super simple. Overall, it is a very versatile food process and a must have kitchen accessory. Highly recommended.

I like this processor a lot because it is very versatile. It has preset and manual speed options, various blades/tools, and a large capacity container. The chute(s) to insert the food can accept small, medium, and large pieces. It has three different chutes depending on the food item's size, so choose the appropriate size to prevent the food from flopping inside the chute. So far, I haven't had food stuck in the lid when shredding/slicing discs are used. The cord wrap in the back is great when storing the appliance, and the cord is a decent length, 32 inches. The storage container holds the two different discs, the disc spindle and the dough blade. The chopping blades can only be stored in the processor bowl. I use the dough blade attachment to make lemon scones, which the recipe is in the provided booklet. It is fast and straightforward. The scones come out perfect, and everyone loves them. When I make tuna, I use a lot of chopped onions and celery. I am glad for this food processor because I no longer have to shed tears. Salpicon de res (shredded/ chopped beef) is my favorite recipe, and the chopper makes the process a lot easier. I cut an eyed round roast beef into medium chunks and place them in boiling water with onion, garlic, and other spices until fully cooked. Once cooked, I drain it and let it cool a bit. Then I insert the chunks into the food processor using the chopping blade and a few pulse speeds until the cooked beef is finely chopped. The meet will look like a tuna textured. To conclude, I am delighted with my new Ninja food processor. It is versatile, and the bowl is large enough, eat is easy to use, and works great.

Unboxing the Ninja, I was pleasantly surprised at the storage box for the disc assemblies. Love it. Yes, it is large but it holds everything in a well-designed case that even has air venting holes. No more trying to remember what drawer or cupboard holds the accessories. You won’t want to store this large box on your counter. There is also a Quick Start Guide, Instruction Manual and a recipe book included. The storage box holds an adjustable slicing disc (0.3mm-8mm), reversible shredding disc, dough blade assembly and a disc spindle. The chopping blade assembly is included in the bowl. An optional 4.5 cup nesting work bowl and small chopping blade assembly can be purchased separately. The food chute has a 3-part food pusher. This is a brilliant idea because you now have the option of small, medium and large chutes to adequately fit the size of your food. The small pusher is also a measuring cup but only up to 70ML (2.37 ounces or 1/3 cup) and not shown in ounces or cups. Controls are simple: Chop, Dough, Puree and Disc. Auto-IQ is designed so you just push the button and it takes care of it. Low, High and Pulse speed settings are used for manual control. Ninja says you can dishwash the components but I never do. They last much longer if you hand wash. These components have more nooks and crannies than my last processor so if you hand wash you will need to let them drain for a while even after towel drying. My first project was making cookie dough. You add the softened butter, sugars and liquids and hit “dough.” That worked excellent. Then add the dry ingredients and hit “dough” again. That worked very well but still required hitting “pulse” for a few seconds to finish. Then you add your mix ins. Mine were coconut, chocolate chips and raisins. The Ninja didn’t do well here. It doesn’t circulate the ingredients enough on the “pulse” setting. The bottom of the dough kept spinning but the mix ins were just sitting on top. Even after I helped by stirring it didn’t move the top of the dough. I definitely prefer my mixer for this. The Ninja worked much better on Swedish meatballs. I usually make about 16 lbs. in batches. It has to mix the hamburger, sausage and other ingredients very thoroughly and it did excellent on that. The regular blade seems to circulate much better than the dough blade. After using for several days I am impressed for everything but the cookie dough. With a 12-cup bowl and 1200 watts the Ninja really does a nice job. NOTE: I received this product in exchange for my fair and unbiased review.

In the box you get the motor, 12 cup blending cup, 1 adjustable thickness slicing blade, one shredding blade, one dough blade and one very sharp puree blade (It is really sharp....). This also comes with a storage case for all but the really sharp blade, but that one can be stored inside the unit when not in use. It would have been really nice if they could have incorporated the storage case to hold the sharp blade when not in use. I have found this to be best when making larger amounts of food. If you cook very small batches I would recommend a smaller unit, however if you are cooking for a crew...this is your unit. It has tackled everything I have thrown at it, carrots, sweet potatoes, cabbage and it makes salsa in a snap... I mixed some chocolate chip cookie dough and although I do think my mixer does a better job, this handled it with ease. I whipped up some creamy pesto sauce in nothing flat. There are two motor settings, pulse and four pre-set functions for just about anything you could want to do. A couple of things to note, the unit shakes when using the slicing and shredding blades, however it does have suction cup feet so it stays put. No experience with other units but I would imagine the power of the motor on any other unit would have the same results. There are plenty of safety features in place so the unit will no run in a condition where you would be able to be hurt. Clean up was easy, I rinsed the parts, top rack of the dishwasher and done. I reccommnend the Ninja Professional XL Food Processor as a worthy kitchen gadget...

When I first saw the box I thought, “This is BIG. Maybe too big for me?” After all, I’m a single guy and live alone. But after opening it and seeing all the friendly labeling on all the items, I stopped being intimidated and started thinking logically. Yes, it’s big. But I also do a lot of large meal batches that I later package and freeze so I have meals ready when I don’t feel like cooking. And doing things like dough really require a container big enough to allow free movement of the ingredients; something I hope to be doing more of with this device. So, while it makes perfect sense for your average family, I’d like to also note that smaller households shouldn’t rule this one out. It provides a lot of value for the price and is quite easy to use. (If you have the space to use and store it, of course. But I have a smaller kitchen for a one family house and had no issues.) The two things that stood out most to me was the packaging/initial impressions and the accessory storage. Whomever was the packaging lead on this team, they really did an outstanding job! As you open the box in layers, each piece is packed carefully, and everything is labeled with easy-to-understand points on how they are used. By the time you get the whole unit assembled, you already feel familiar with it even before you open any of the manuals. The Quick Start Guide covers the essentials; the other manual has a lot of duplication of the quick start guide but it’s safety guide on the first two pages is the main read here – and I read it carefully. The Ninja’s blades are super sharp, so I was more than happy to read the safety stuff! The other thing that was a standout to me was the accessory blade storage box. It’s a neat little way to keep everything together and safe and I never got anything like that with prior food processor purchases. May be this is a recent and more common inclusion but then again, the last food processor I bought was an old Moulinex in the 80’s! I thought it was a real nice addition and I’m surprised that neither the Best Buy site nor Ninja’s show it in the product images. I made sure to include a shot in my review. Using it was easy and it does a great job at the basic food prep functions like chopping and slicing. Thanks to the adjustable disks, you can get just the right thickness for whatever your needs, from potato chip thin to nice chunks for soups and stews. Haven’t got the chance to make dough yet, but the preprogrammed seems like it will make it easy. This is where the recipe booklet comes in handy. In the beginning of the booklet, there are tips on basic functions per recipe type (like doughs) that show how you’d use it for your own recipes. I’m a big fan of how Ninja does documentation, and this product is no exception. I’m also a big fan of how Ninja products are engineered. They are built solidly of quality materials and last a long time. I’ve NEVER regretted purchasing one of their products, from their Shark vacuums to any of their Ninja food line and they are all still working great for me.

Deliver exactly as stated, Packages in original box, not damage. Works like a charm. Perfect size for any cook. Powerful enough to mix a double batch of oatmeal cookie dough. shreds a whole head of cabbage in not time. I just have one stupid con: soft cheese (Mozzarella) in this is a bad idea. Hard cheese only.

When they said XL they weren’t joking. I’ve always wanted a good food processor and this meets and exceeds my expectations by a long shot. This unit can barely fit under my cabinets so don’t try it because it has some of the worlds strongest suction cups known to mankind and you will break your hands or the top of the unit trying to pull it from under there lol. So be careful. But that’s a great thing because as powerful as the unit is, it needs those suction cups to keep it stable. It doesn’t wobble or shake. Surprisingly it’s not too heavy. It comes with a storage container that also holds the multiple blades and parts. You can store the pamphlets and recipe idea book that come with it. It chops, slices and dices very well and evenly. It does it with speed and accuracy. I was left with pieces I feel could have been shredded or sliced more. But they weren’t large pieces and it typically was the end of the fruit or veg, so I’m ok with that. I haven’t made dough with it so I can’t attest to their claims as far as how quickly it mixes the dough. For some larger fruits and veggies you’ll have to cut off the sides or just make it small enough to fit in largest chute. It’s also not as loud as I expected. I feel like there could’ve been room for an upgraded look. The buttons seem and sound very clunky and old appearing. IMO it’s very rudimentary and cheapens it a bit. If you wear glasses don’t worry, you’re in luck, you’ll see the buttons. It doesn’t fit in with other modern appliances in that aspect but its not a fashion contest and it’s about how it gets the job done. Which it does fantastically. The entire unit is plastic but it’s BPA free, which makes me feel a tiny bit better. I wish there were multiple orientations in which the bowl would securely lock into place. You’ll know because once the unit is on the lights will flash and it will not operate until it’s in the correct location. The unit is already large so the separate storage box is a bit bulky and takes up more space no matter where you store it but I’m glad that it also safely stores the sharp blade attachments. I do wish that it came with a spot for the chopping blade to safely rest if not in use. If you aren’t using that blade it just sits out until you’re ready to put away the unit, which could be an issue for fast little fingers. It’s super easy to clean using a dishwasher. Which is one of my fave parts about this. Everything can be washed at once and then stored. If you have the space I say go with this one, you’ll be glad you did.

My first item I tried chopping was a green pepper. It had inconsistent cuts. Some were diced and then it had this long strips. I'm not sure what happened but i think it was something on my part because i peeled my onion and dropped it in whole. It came out perfectly diced in 10 seconds. I was amazed. My eyes were still watering while removing them. I've shredded blocked cheese and sliced cucumbers. Making the dough for my pizza was a breeze. This has truly simplified making meals or simple snacks. My prepping time has been cut in half. Im anxious to try some of the recipes that came with it. As far as cleaning everything, that's a little on difficult side. It's so many crevices that the dry ingredients get into that makes it a bit of a task when washing by hand. Everything else easily wipes right out. That would be my only complaint. Which isn't something a dish brush can't fix. It doesn't take up too much counter space which is what my initial thought was when i saw how big the box was. I love the box that comes with it that holds the other slicers and dough mixer.

I have a bunch of Ninja products because i know their products work and have been happy with them. Really love this powerful food processor. So far I have used it to make pizza dough. I tried the 9 cup Ninja food processor and it seem to have trouble with making dough. However, this one didn't have any issues. I would have given it 5 stars except for one issue. When putting in some water and a few drops of dish soup to clean it as recommended, my Ninja leaked water off the top of the lid. Not sure if there is an issue with mine or just this model. Minor issue to me, not worth returning, but cannot give it 5 stars because of my issue.

The Ninja has been a delight! Easy to clean and I love the extra blades. The versatility is very useful to my business as a baker, chopped, shaved, sliced all very finely controlled.

Wish i would have purchased this long ago! So easy and cleans up nicely.

The Ninja XL is awesome. Be careful the blades are really sharp. They have to be sharp to chop really well. However, I had the chopper on the counter, barely bumped it, cut myself pretty bad. Only negative is cleaning it. It takes longer than expected to get to all of the small areas and to make sure completely dry.

I wanted a large bowl food processor. This turned out to be even bigger than I expected. It is DOUBLE bladed - see the photos on the website. That makes it more of a challenge to push stuff down the sides - but I have a slightly curved tool aimed at blenders - and it worked. I have only made a large quantity of humus so far. 2 full cans of beans - no problem. Didn't faze it in the slightest. Clean up wasn't that bad (I know some folks complained in their reviews, but I didn't have issue. I cleaned it first with the old fashion way of a tiny drop of dishsoap and hot water. Why tiny drop? It is going to foam like crazy on the highest power setting. On weight - the base is amazingly light. It is made of a plastic, but still surprised how light. The bowl with lid/blade seems heavier than the base. The extra case for all the blades may seem large, but I like it because it keeps everything protected, including my fingers. Besides humus, I bought it for bread dough. I haven't tried it yet though.