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Ninja Professional Plus Food Processor, 9-Cup: the downsides first

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#3 of 8
$$Full-size9 cupsScore 3.5/5
5%
of Amazon ratings are 1–2 stars
(checked 2026-10-10)
The Amazon rating pool (14,333) is shared with the Ninja PrecisionPro BZ601 and the Professional XL NF701 listings, so it may include those models.

A powerful, light, easy-to-clean chopper that Amazon owners love, but it doesn't purée finely and many owners report broken shredding blades or other durability problems.

Top complaints

  • Doesn't purée smoothly

    Food Network says it doesn't purée as finely, and its pesto was less fine than other models'. Several 1-star Walmart reviews say sauces stayed chunky even after long runs.

  • Shredding blade breaks; durability is mixed

    Amazon's summary says some owners report the shredding blade breaking. Durability is a net-negative aspect (206 of 328 mentions are negative), and opinions on the blades are split. A few Walmart owners report cracked bowls, a melted base, or a burning smell on first use.

  • Food gets stuck under the lid

    Serious Eats left it out of its picks because food frequently got stuck under the lid.

    Source: Serious Eats

What owners love

  • Powerful, fast chopping

    Food Network calls it powerful, with stacked blades that keep the bottom of a batch from being over-processed. Amazon owners praise its quick chopping.

  • Easy to use and clean

    Ease of use (340 of 359 mentions) and ease of cleaning (236 of 289) are strong positives on Amazon. Food Network found it easy to clean by hand, and all parts are dishwasher-safe.

  • Light and moderately priced

    Food Network's best-value pick, at about seven pounds.

    Source: Food Network
Good for
  • Fast chopping of vegetables and cheese
  • Mid-budget buyers
  • People who want a lighter machine

Scores (tap for why)

What experts say

  • Food Network: Best value: powerful, moderately priced and light. It doesn't purée as finely as other models.
  • Serious Eats: Not recommended: food frequently got stuck under the lid.
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