Ninja SS151 TWISTi Blender DUO, High-Speed 1600 WP Smoothie Maker & Nutrient Extractor* 5 Functions Smoothie, Spreads & More…
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Best for smoothies
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$99.95
Updated May 14, 2026 · 1 min read
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For smoothies specifically, the Ninja TWISTi gets unusually direct praise. CNET's reviewer wrote 'you won't find a better smoothie blender than the $120 TWISTi,' citing the spinning tampers and 1,600W motor as the reason frozen fruit and peanut butter break down faster than on competing models they'd tested. RTINGS (high trust) corroborates that it's 'well-suited for processing fibrous ingredients for smoothies' and singles out the built-in tamper as a meaningful design advantage at this price.
What reviewers liked
- CNET explicitly ranks it as the best smoothie blender they've tested
- RTINGS high-trust endorsement for fibrous-ingredient blending
- Built-in twisting tamper eliminates the need to stop and scrape
- Comes with both a 34-oz pitcher and personal to-go cups
Where it falls short
- CNET flags extra plastic parts as a potential breakage risk
- Base reportedly rocks at full speed per CNET testing
- Canister is not dishwasher-safe
- YouTube owner returned unit due to gasket/O-ring complaint
- Ninja blenders generally rated loud across community sources
For smoothies specifically, the Ninja TWISTi gets unusually direct praise. CNET's reviewer wrote 'you won't find a better smoothie blender than the $120 TWISTi,' citing the spinning tampers and 1,600W motor as the reason frozen fruit and peanut butter break down faster than on competing models they'd tested. RTINGS (high trust) corroborates that it's 'well-suited for processing fibrous ingredients for smoothies' and singles out the built-in tamper as a meaningful design advantage at this price.
The disagreements are worth naming. CNET itself lists real cons: 'higher potential for breakage because of the extra plastic parts,' a base that 'rocks a bit when blending at full speed,' and a non-dishwasher-safe canister. A YouTube reviewer returned theirs over an undisclosed gasket/O-ring issue. So the consensus is narrower than the headline: reviewers agree the TWISTi makes excellent smoothies, but durability and build quality are unresolved questions worth weighing against the strong texture performance.
- Feature 1
- TOTAL CONTROL: Built-in Twist Tamper plus high-speed blades to power through tough ingredients with 1600 Peak-Watt Power for no stalling, no stirring, no shaking to get the perfect texture.
- Feature 2
- BUILT-IN TWIST TAMPER: Twist the tamper to push ingredients down toward the high-speed blades for thick and even results.
- Feature 3
- SMOOTHER BLENDS: Hybrid-Edge Blades Assembly blends, chops and crushes at high speed to deliver better breakdown of frozen whole fruits and veggies, nuts, seeds, and ice for smoother blends.
- Feature 4
- SMARTTORQUE TECHNOLOGY: The power-dense motor maintains high speed to deliver uninterrupted performance and is designed for heavy food loads.
- Feature 5
- 5 VERSATILE FUNCTIONS: Easily make Extractions, Smoothies, Frozen Drinks, Spreads and Bowls with the touch of a button.
- Feature 6
- AUTO-IQ TECHNOLOGY: Take the guesswork out of drink making with intelligent programs that combine unique timed pulsing, blending, and pausing patterns that do the work for you.
- Feature 7
- DRIZZLE CAP: Add ingredients while processing to customize flavors and textures with the removable drizzle cap.
- Feature 8
- NUTRIENT EXTRACTION* CUP: Designed to deliver better ingredient breakdown for perfectly smooth drinkables. Twist on a spout lid and enjoy your drinks on the go. *Extract a drink containing vitamins and nutrients from fruits and vegetables.
With spinning tampers and a powerful motor, this midsized blender whips frozen fruit and peanut butter into smoothies better than any model I've tested.
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“Review Ninja SS151 TWISTi Blender Duo Smoothie Maker I LOVE ...” · YouTube
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