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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Dimensions
    2. Build Quality
    3. Jar Capacity
    4. Jar/Beaker Materials
    5. Blades
    6. Lid
    7. Power Cord
    8. In The Box
  5. Performance
    1. Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches)
    2. Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity)
    3. Crushed Ice
    4. Nut Butter
    5. Noise
    6. Blade Speed
  6. Ease Of Use
    1. Controls And Programs
    2. Cleaning
  7. Comments

Ninja Blast vs Ninja Blast Max BC251

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Ninja Blast
Ninja Blast Max BC251

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Ninja Blast Picture
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Variants

  • BC100BKC (Black)
  • BC151BK (Black)
  • BC100CRC (Cranberry)
  • BC151CR (Cranberry)
  • BC151NV (Denim Blue)
  • BC151ND (Denim Blue)
  • BC151EM (Forest Green)
  • BC151RD (Metallic Cherry)
  • BC151ML (Muted Lavender)
  • BC100NVC (Navy)
  • BC151OG (Olive Green)
  • BC151PR (Passion Fruit)
  • BC151AQ (Tinted Aqua)
  • BC151LD (Tinted Lavender)
  • BC151PK (Tinted Pink)
  • BC151VB (Vanilla Bean)
  • BC151WH (White)
  • BC251GY (Cool Grey)
  • BC251NV (Deep Navy)
  • BC251PK (Dusty Pink)
  • BC251IV (Ivory Cream)
  • BC251LD (Lavender)
  • BC251SL (Platinum Silver)
  • BC251MT (Sea Glass)

Our Verdict

Ninja Blast

Ninja Blast Max BC251

The Ninja Blast Max BC251 is a little better than the Ninja Blast. The Max can make better-blended smoothies with kale or fruit, as long as you don't fill it to full capacity. It's also much better at crushing ice. Its design, with blades fixed in the jar, makes it easier to clean and carry around. That said, you might prefer the Blast's more compact design.

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Main Differences for
Multi-Purpose

Threshold 

0.10

Multi-Purpose 

5.7
5.5

Nut Butter 
 

5.9
0.0

Crushed Ice 
 

5.7
8.7

Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) 
 

6.8
8.0

Cleaning 
 

7.0
8.0

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

Blender Type 
 

Personal Blender
Personal Blender

Box Picture  

Ninja Blast Box Picture
Ninja Blast Max BC251 Box Picture

Height 
 

10.6" (27.0 cm)
12.2" (31.0 cm)

Width  

3.5" (9.0 cm)
3.6" (9.1 cm)

Depth  

3.5" (9.0 cm)
4.4" (11.3 cm)

Weight 
 

1.8 lbs (0.8 kg)
2.2 lbs (1.0 kg)

Shaft Length (Immersion Blenders) 
 

N/A
N/A
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Build Quality 
 

8.0
8.0

Build Quality Picture  

Ninja Blast Build Quality Picture
Ninja Blast Max BC251 Build Quality Picture
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Jar Capacity 
 

1.7
2.6

Main Jar Capacity 
 

18.0 oz (532 ml)
22.0 oz (651 ml)

Additional Jar Capacity 
 

N/A
N/A
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Jar/Beaker Materials 
 

Jar Picture  

Ninja Blast Jar Picture
Ninja Blast Max BC251 Jar Picture

Optional Jar Picture  

Ninja Blast Optional Jar Picture
Ninja Blast Max BC251 Optional Jar Picture

Jar/Beaker Material 
 

BPA-Free Plastic
BPA-Free Plastic

Dishwasher Safe 
 

Yes
Yes
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Blades 
 

Blades Picture  

Ninja Blast Blades Picture
Ninja Blast Max BC251 Blades Picture

Blade Type 
 

Sharp
Sharp

Blade Count 
 

6
6

Removable 
 

No
No

Dishwasher Safe 
 

No
Yes
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Lid 
 

Lid Picture  

Ninja Blast Lid Picture
Ninja Blast Max BC251 Lid Picture

Two-Part Lid 
 

No
No

Lid Closing Type 
 

Screw-On
Screw-On
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Power Cord  

Cable Picture  

Ninja Blast Cable Picture
Ninja Blast Max BC251 Cable Picture

Stow-Away Compartment 
 

No
No

Cord Length 
 

1.3 ft (0.4 m)
5.9 ft (1.8 m)
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In The Box  

Bundle Picture  

Ninja Blast Bundle Picture
Ninja Blast Max BC251 Bundle Picture
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Performance

Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) 
 

6.8
8.0

Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Photo  

Ninja Blast Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Photo
Ninja Blast Max BC251 Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Photo

Jar Used 
 

Main Jar
Main Jar

Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Video  

Fibrous Ingredients Processing 
 

6.0
4.0

Fibrous Ingredients Texture 
 

7.0
9.0
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Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) 
 

6.8
6.6

Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Photo  

Ninja Blast Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Photo
Ninja Blast Max BC251 Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Photo

Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Video  

Jar Used  

Main Jar
Main Jar

Fibrous Ingredients Processing 
 

6.0
5.0

Fibrous Ingredients Texture 
 

7.0
7.0
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Crushed Ice 
 

5.7
8.7

Crushed Ice Photo  

Ninja Blast Crushed Ice Photo
Ninja Blast Max BC251 Crushed Ice Photo

Crushed Ice Video  

Crushed Ice Preparation 
 

5.0
5.5

Crushed Ice Texture 
 

6.0
10
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Nut Butter 
 

5.9
0.0

Nut Butter Picture  

Ninja Blast Nut Butter Picture
Ninja Blast Max BC251 Nut Butter Picture

Nut Butter Video  

Nut Butter Preparation 
 

2.0
0

Nut Butter Texture 
 

8.5
0
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Noise 
 

8.6
7.9

Noise @ Max Speed 
 

81.5 dB
88.8 dB

Noise Video  

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Blade Speed 
 

Min Speed 
 

17,900 RPM
19,500 RPM

Power 
 

N/A
N/A

Max Speed 
 

17,900 RPM
19,500 RPM

Speed Adjustment Based On Jar Type 
 

No
No
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Ease Of Use

Controls And Programs 
 

Control Panel  

Ninja Blast Control Panel
Ninja Blast Max BC251 Control Panel

On/Off Switch 
 

Yes
Yes

Speed Presets 
 

1
1

Hot Blending 
 

No
No

Speed Dial 
 

No
No

Pulse/Turbo Mode 
 

No
No

Programs 
 

0
3

Blending Time Indicator 
 

No
No

Programmable Timer 
 

No
No
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Cleaning 
 

7.0
8.0

Self-Cleaning Video  

Cleaning Video  

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Ninja Blast

Ninja Blast Max BC251

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