{
  "id": 11456025,
  "title": "I just tested the Ninja CrushBOSS and it offers high-end performance without the Vitamix price tag",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/i-just-tested-the-ninja-crushboss-and-it-offers-high-end-performance",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-02T13:38:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Guide",
    "slug": "tom-s-guide",
    "url": "https://www.tomsguide.com/home/kitchen-dining/ninja-crushboss-review"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "I recently tested the Ninja CrushBOSS blender, and it offers high-end performance without the Vitamix price tag. As I prepare for the holiday season, I rely on fast and easy solutions like this blender. The Ninja CrushBOSS impressed me with its exceptional blending capabilities, making it my go-to for meal prep and daily smoothies. It boasts a large capacity, easy cleanup, and 10 different speeds, allowing for precise control over the blending process. With colors like Midnight Blue & Gunmetal and Onyx available, the blender looks futuristic while maintaining a manageable weight of just four and a half pounds. The Ninja CrushBOSS is available for $169 in the U.S. and £154 in the U.K., making it a more affordable alternative to the Vitamix Ascent X2, which costs $549. In my tests, the CrushBOSS blended frozen fruit, dates, and even sorbet with ease, producing smooth results in under two minutes. Its preset modes made it easy to achieve the desired consistency for various ingredients. Overall, the Ninja CrushBOSS proved to be a powerful and cost-effective choice for anyone in need of a reliable blender.",
  "summary": "The Ninja CrushBOSS is a force to be reckoned with, blending even the toughest ingredients in seconds, making meal prep and hosting a total breeze.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}