Hands down a Vitamix

Vitamix. Love ours. Such a workhorse and makes great smoothies, hummus, soup, etc. 

Vitamix. Its worth the money.

Vitamix is an indestructible workhorse and cannot be easier to use, particularly for smoothies.

Vitamix so your offspring can have something to inherit

Got one through my wife’s company as a years of service gift and it’s wonderful. Most of my blending is done through immersion so the little we use the blender or processor it’s been wholly worth it. I couldn’t justify a vitamix price for our usage

The biggest issue with the ninja is that while it calls itself a blender it's a good processor in blenders clothing. The hallmark of a blender is semi dull blades that pull food into a vortex that funnels the food to be chopped and crushed towards the blades facilitating further crushing and shredding.

The ninja has a central column of sharp blades that slice the food and that's it. This is the action of a food processor, it is moderate at best with ice crushing and is not well outfitted for producing nut butters either. It is fine for most people but it's in a different league entirely compared to vitamin or blendtec

I like the ninja too, but I don't love the blade. I accidentally cut my hand a few times while washing it. That's why I gave up the ninja and bought the vitamix. But I still have the ninja with the food processor and the drink cup that came with it. Still use it.

I got mine refurbished as well. It came from that store that used to be in outlet malls and was cheaper than Costco. I went through so many blenders before I got my Vitamix.

For those that don't know, Vitamix offers a 30 day trial and if you don't want it, you send it back and they replace everything but the blade.

Vitamix 5200 is the old standby. I’ve had mine for years and worked in plenty of professional kitchens that use them way more than any home cook.

The Vitamix of your choice is the best to buy right now and has been for quite a while, imo.

I'll echo what everyone else is saying....a Vitamix is the way to go. There is no blender like it, not even the ninja, and it will last forever. It is absolutely worth every penny.

From my experience I was hesitant about this Ninja blender and it’s durability but oh boy was I wrong , this review is after using it for several months and wow it does work like a a beauty , super resistant and the motor requires little time and effort to work , I believe I’m also saving some money in electricity since it’s so powerful . Great product , 100% recommended

Ninja blender will be best budget option, but Vitamix is better in my opinion, but ofcaurse much expensive also

In case it wasn’t obvious, vitamix is the correct answer.

I prefer the 7500 since it has less electronic components to fail.

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Ijust recently purchased this Ninja Smoothie Maker & Nutrient Extractor, and it has quickly become my favorite kitchen gadget. After using it over the weekend, I am genuinely impressed with its performance, ease of use, and efficiency. This sleek silver smoothie maker deserves all the praise it gets!Firstly, the cleaning process is an absolute breeze. As someone who appreciates convenience, the SS101 is a dream come true. With just a simple rinse and wipe, it's as good as new. The detachable parts are dishwasher safe, saving me even more time. No more hassles of scrubbing and soaking after enjoying a delicious smoothie or homemade spread

We have had a vitamix for 10+ years. Love it

Ninja.

Here’s the thing- it’s not the blender. It’s you. Add liquid to the blender FIRST. Then leafy greens. And blend until totally smooth.

Noooowwwww add your frozen fruit and protein powder and whatever else and blend again.

99.5% of the time people who say they have a shitty blender are also shoving way too much frozen stuff in first, then everything else and liquid last. Which results in a not smooth inconsistent smoothie texture unless you actually have a vitamix

The nutribullet pro might meet all of your needs and can be hand washed. The model i have is 1200W I think and I have absolutely no issues with leafy green chunks in my smoothies. They’re in the low $100 range and the 900W model is like $80?

Which model? How does it handle leafy greens and frozen fruit?

I have a magic bullet (I think that’s what it’s called). It is perfect for one person. I mostly use it for frozen berry and spinach smoothies. I’ve had it for 4 years. It’s small, portable, and affordable. I got mine at target.

Oster personal blenders are like 30 bucks max and are great!

Define cheap? I had several under $75 blenders and they sucked. I didn't want to spend $350++on a vitamix so I got a Ninja BL770 from Amazon. Best blender I've ever had.

This Reddit post helped me to make the right choice, and I am very satisfied with it

Get a $20 blender and try it, or one from a thrift store. Get to know what you want to make and if you will use it much. We use ours in the summer. An immersion blender in a large glass can work for experimentation too.

For soup a stickblender might be a good starting point. They are inexpensive and do a good job of making smooth soups in the pot.

I have one of the expensive blenders and I love it so I can't help you there.

The Ninja BL660 is the best blender I ever had. It blends everything smoothly and easily, and it's super easy to clean. I highly recommend it

If money isn't an issue I'd probably get a Vitamix One. I did win a NutriBullet in a raffle 10 years ago and it's still going strong, though I'm not a fan of the upside down cup design.

I love my vitamix 5200, it purées everything. Edit: missed the single serve part, no experience with those vitamix variations. I don’t know anyone that has owned ninja for very long, but most blenders last for ages. I think at this point it’s all about price point and how well it blends.

ninja has had my support after I picked up a used professional blender- I have truly abused it- the main thing it blends is ice, 10 years and no sings of decreased functionality. A family member picked up the single serve foodi bowl maker and use it for everything from healthy ice cream to margaritas- 1200 watts ... that over 1.5 horsepower.. pretty impressive for a small blender.

Had to choose between the Hamilton Beach, Magic Bullet, and Ninja BN401 for my smoothie game. Hamilton Beach is cute and portable, great for quick blends. Magic Bullet's got a bunch of attachments, but sometimes it can't handle the tough stuff. The Ninja, though? Absolute powerhouse with 1100 watts and comes with those handy 24-oz cups. Ended up going with the Ninja BN401 - it just nails everything from ice-cold drinks to sauces, no sweat.

I've been using a Ninja blender, bullet, processor combo from Costco I got about 7 years ago.

Big picture and this is not the concept of BIFL but something to consider. A magic bullet is only roughly $50. Buy another one from Amazon and pay the $4 for a 3 year warranty. When it breaks fill out a form and eventually get your money back or they will send you another one. Some people just want something that works and don't want to deal with that. I understand. For some people costs factor in and to potentially double your life of a unit you are otherwise happy with but know will fail has some value.

Spend real money for a VitaMix or Blendtex (I have both, prefer the commercial Blendtec). Or just go thrift a nice old Oster from the 70s. All three will last forever.

I substituted a Blendtec for my Vitamix.

Vitamix is amazing. Unquestionable.

That said I personally like the how the blunt blades of the Blendtec froth/aerate liquids. I’m an avid gym going and make a protein shake once a day and the texture/consistency the Blendtec provides is really terrific for me personally. A buddy I used to live with had a Blendtec and eventually after a few months of having some shakes at his place I sold my Vitamix and got the Blendtec. Been going strong for 8 years.

This is obviously a super niche use, for me it was worth the swap though since I make protein shakes daily.

My Blendtec is a commercial model, computer controls and in a sound-deadening enclosure. Like you'd see at a smothie bar or coffee shop. So I have programs set for all the things I make often. It's quieter and more powerful than the Vitamix I own.

Both my Blendtec and my Vitamix were thrifted/estate sale finds though, if I were buying at retail I probably would not pick a $600 Blendtec over a $300 Costco Vitamix.

Vitamix is the gold standard. Always. Crushes ice, makes the smoothest purees.

Vitamix has been so good, my parents restaurant had one and it’s worked for years.

Ok, I have to go against the flow. I have a Vitamix. It has worked flawlessly for years. But the problem is, I am a Vitamix repairman. NO ONE ever calls me!! How is a guy to live on that?

Vitamix. Period.

I have a Blendtec, and while it works well, I wish I had gone Vitamix. My only complaint is that the blunt style of blade struggles to deal with seeds. So anything with raspberry or blackberry seeds, for instance, will still have whole seeds in your "smoothie". And there doesn't seem to be much you can do to help that, unfortunately. Solid machines, and powerful, but I wish it was a sharp style blade, like Vitamix.

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