Ninja Blender with Auto-iQ (BN495UK)
Our verdict · A cheap, capable single-serve blender with two cups for grab-and-go smoothies.
Buy it if
You want a low-cost personal blender for on-the-go smoothies and can share it, thanks to two cups.
Skip it if
You need a full jug for soups and batches or the refinement and longevity of a premium machine.
Where to get it
Ninja Blender with Auto-iQ (BN495UK)
From ~£60 (RRP £99.99, indicative)
Indicative price at the time of review.
Compare prices
Opens a live price comparison and retailer search for current prices and availability.
The BN495UK is our budget pick: a 1000W personal blender that comes with two 700ml cups and spout lids, so two people can each have their own, and Pro Extractor blades designed to break down ice and frozen fruit for grab-and-go smoothies. Two Auto-iQ programs (Blend and Max Blend) plus a pulse setting give a little more automation than the twist-to-blend Nutribullet, and the parts are dishwasher safe. Being single-serve, it shares the same limits as the Nutribullet, with no jug for soups or big batches, and its build and expected lifespan sit below the premium picks. It sits close to the Nutribullet on price depending on the deal, so the deciding factor is usually the two-cup bundle and the extra blend programs versus the Nutribullet's slightly more compact form.
The good & the bad
Pros
- Low price for a 1000W personal blender
- Two 700ml spouted cups included, plus two Auto-iQ programs and pulse
- Dishwasher-safe parts and blades that handle ice and frozen fruit
Cons
- Single-serve only: no jug for soups or large batches
- Build and expected lifespan below the premium picks
How it compares
| Pick | WATTB Score | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Vitamix Ascent A2500i | 90/100 | From ~£539 (RRP £679, indicative) | overall |
| 2.Ninja Foodi Power Nutri Blender 3-in-1 (CB350UK) | 88/100 | From ~£150 (RRP £199.99, indicative) | value all-rounder |
| 3.Sage the Super Q (SBL920) | 86/100 | From ~£499 (RRP £599.95, indicative) | versatility |
| 4.Nutribullet Pro 900 | 79/100 | From ~£69 (RRP £89.99, indicative) | single-serve smoothies |
| 5.Ninja Blender with Auto-iQ (BN495UK)This pick | 79/100 | From ~£60 (RRP £99.99, indicative) | budget pick |
Good to know
- Price
- From ~£60 (RRP £99.99, indicative)
- Motor
- 1000W
- Cups
- 2 x 700ml with spout lids
- Programs
- 2 Auto-iQ (Blend, Max Blend) + pulse
- Cleaning
- Dishwasher-safe parts
- Best use
- On-the-go smoothies for one or two
Researched by WATTB
- Published
- 13 September 2026
- Updated
- 13 September 2026
- Last verified
- 13 September 2026
- Sources
- 8 sources
We research and rank options from public data, official information and published reviews. How we research →
Written by
Keep comparing
More from The Best Blenders UK for Smoothies, Compared and Ranked
Stay in the loop
A newsletter is on the way
Sign-ups aren't open yet — check back soon.