Ninja
Ninja Professional Plus Food Processor (BN601)
B
Ranked #7 in Food Processors
Backed by 3 cited sources
Covered by 3 outlets
The budget powerhouse: Food Network's best value winner at about $100, with 1000 peak watts and Auto-iQ presets that genuinely work. Reviewers note the presets outshine the sluggish pulse control, and it lacks the finesse and slicing hardware of pricier machines.
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Key features
- ✓ 9-cup bowl, 1000 peak watts
- ✓ 4 Auto-iQ preset programs (chop, puree, shred, dough)
- ✓ Mixes up to 2 lbs of dough in 30 seconds
- ✓ Dishwasher-safe, BPA-free parts
- ✓ About $100
The sources behind this ranking
3 cited sources cover Ninja Professional Plus Food Processor (BN601). Here's the stance each one takes.
A 1 B 2
F 
Food Network Best Value pick of its 2026 guide at about $100 at Target. A Read → T 
Tom's Guide 4 out of 5 stars in testing; an 850W, 9-cup machine that earned a spot in the 2026 guide's tested roster. B Read → B 
BestReviews Auto-iQ programs lived up to their claims with nicely pureed pesto and rapidly shredded cabbage, but the pulse control did not feel responsive enough and led to overprocessed ingredients. B Read →
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