(checked 2026-10-10)
A hugely popular, inexpensive ice crusher that Food Network names its best value, but it is loud and Wirecutter disliked its texture and burning smell. Amazon and Walmart owners often report broken lids and cracked pitchers.
Top complaints
- Lids and pitchers break or crack
Durability is the most negative aspect on Amazon (912 of 1,205 mentions negative); the summary cites lids breaking within three months. Low-star Walmart reviews describe pitchers cracking within months to a year, including a chunk of plastic flying off.
- Loud
Food Network lists it as on the louder side. Noise mentions on Amazon are mostly negative (413 vs 274).
- Burning-motor smell, gritty greens
Wirecutter says the Ninja Professional Blender 1000 made green smoothies with a confetti-like texture and loose mayo, and gave off a strong burning-motor smell every time. A Walmart reviewer reports the blender smoked on its third use.
Source: Wirecutter, Walmart reviews (lowest rated)
What owners love
- Crushes ice and frozen fruit fast
Food Network calls its stacked-blade performance powerful and efficient. Amazon owners say it blends everything quickly, including frozen fruit.
- Easy to use and clean
The blade is removable and the parts are dishwasher-safe (Food Network). Ease of use and ease of cleaning are positive aspects on Amazon.
- Massively popular
It has about 57,000 Amazon ratings, with 83% at 5 stars.
Source: Amazon.com product page
- You want silky green smoothies
- Noise bothers you
- You want a pitcher that lasts years
- Frozen drinks and ice on a budget
- Large 72 oz batches
- Dishwasher-friendly parts
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What experts say
- Food Network: Best value and best for smoothies (updated 2026-02-05): powerful and efficient, with a removable blade and dishwasher-safe parts; the con is that it's loud.
- Wirecutter (NYT): Dismissed the Ninja Professional Blender 1000: confetti-like green smoothies, loose mayo and a strong burning-motor smell.