Soup maker or all-round prep machine: which Ninja earns your worktop?

Display

Neither machine has a display in the sense of a screen or smart interface, so this category is really about controls and program clarity. The HB150UK uses 10 Auto-iQ programs, which gives it more preset variety and makes it feel more specialised for different hot and cold tasks. The BN800UK has 5 automatic programs: Blend, Max Blend, Chop, Mix and Puree, which is simpler but easier to understand at a glance. Winner: Product A, because the broader program set gives it more flexibility for soup-maker style use and more guided control for different recipes.

Performance

This is where the split becomes obvious. Product A has a built-in heating element and is designed to cook and blend in the same jug, so it wins for soup, sauces, compotes and other hot blends. Its 1000W motor is plenty for that job, and the tamper helps when thicker ingredients need a nudge. Product B, however, has the stronger motor at 1200W and is the better performer for raw prep: chopping vegetables, blitzing dips, making nut-based mixes and handling denser blender loads. The 2.1L jug and 700ml cup also make it more useful for smoothies, shakes and larger cold batches. Winner: Product B overall for raw blending and food prep power, but Product A wins specifically for hot blending and soup-making. If you want one machine to do more kinds of kitchen work, BN800UK has the edge.

Build quality and design

Both are classic Ninja kit: chunky, practical and built for busy kitchens rather than countertop glamour. Product A’s 1.7L glass jug is a big plus if you like the feel of glass, want better heat handling and prefer a more premium soup-maker vibe. The heating element does mean it is purpose-built and a little more niche in design. Product B is more modular and arguably more kitchen-efficient because it combines a 1.8L bowl, 2.1L jug and 700ml cup in one package. That makes it a better fit for UK worktops where space is tight and appliances need to earn their footprint. Winner: Product B, because the multi-attachment setup is more practical and versatile, though Product A gets a nod for the glass jug and integrated heating design.

Battery life

Neither product is cordless, so battery life is not applicable here. In real-world terms, both are mains-powered countertop appliances and will need a standard UK plug socket. If you were hoping for portability, neither is the answer; these are worktop machines, not grab-and-go gadgets. Winner: tie.

Price and value for money

Product A costs £129.99, while Product B is £149.00, making A cheaper by £19.01. On price alone, A looks more attractive, especially given its excellent 4.7/5 rating from 4,211 reviews. But value is about what you get for the money, and BN800UK brings a lot more hardware: a processor bowl, a large jug and a single-serve cup, plus a more powerful 1200W motor. Product B also has a slightly lower rating of 4.6/5, but from a larger review base of 5,452 reviews, which suggests strong long-term buyer confidence. Winner: Product A for outright affordability and soup-maker value; Product B for value if you need multiple appliances in one.

Game library/features

Again, translating the prompt into kitchen terms, this is really about feature set. Product A offers 10 Auto-iQ programs, hot and cold blending, a cleaning program, a brush and a tamper. That is a very polished package for soups and blended drinks, and the cleaning program is genuinely useful for sticky hot blends. Product B’s feature set is broader in another way: it includes Blend, Max Blend, Chop, Mix and Puree, dishwasher-safe parts, Auto-iQ and three different containers. If you want one appliance to replace a blender and food processor, B is the clear winner. Winner: Product B, because the processor bowl and extra cup make it much more of a kitchen system than a single-purpose blender.

Overall user experience

Product A is the easier machine to love if your cooking style leans toward soups, smoothies and simple blended recipes. It feels focused, convenient and slightly more premium thanks to the glass jug and heating function, and the lower price makes it easier to recommend for smaller households or soup fans. Product B is the better everyday kitchen workhorse: it handles prep, blending and single-serve drinks with less compromise, which matters if you cook from scratch, batch prep or want fewer appliances on the counter. For many UK kitchens, especially those with limited worktop space, the BN800UK is the more complete long-term buy even though it costs more. Overall summary: choose HB150UK if you want the best soup maker and a cheaper, highly rated hot-and-cold blender. Choose BN800UK if you want the most versatile appliance and the better all-round kitchen upgrade.