Vitamix or Ninja? Which do you prefer?

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crazymommy5
crazymommy5 Posts: 65 Member
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I love to make "green" smoothies and i need a blender that blends the greens well. I've been looking at the Vitamix and the Ninja. They seem to rate the same- except for price. What has your experience been? Which do you prefer? Thanks!

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  • WalkingAlong
    WalkingAlong Posts: 4,926 Member
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    Do a Google search on video reviews of the two, on green smoothies. The ones I saw, the Vitamix was the clear winner.

    The Nutribullet seems to fare well against the high-powered blenders, though.
  • JeanMachine41
    JeanMachine41 Posts: 14
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    Nutrabullet! I have a blender, a juicer and I prefer the Bullet for my smoothies. I am sure the expensive blenders work well but the Bullet is fast, works well and is a pinch to wash out.
  • LB2812
    LB2812 Posts: 158 Member
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    I have a vitamix and i love it, but it was expensive. If you only really want it to do smoothies, I might go with something cheaper. I use mine for other things too (ice creams, soups, salsas, etc.) so it gets pretty good use and I want it to last forever so I think it was worth it. I've heard wonderful things about both the ninja and the nutribullet too.
  • bostonwolf
    bostonwolf Posts: 3,038 Member
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    Vitamix is expensive but it's truly the best product out there, and it's guaranteed for life. You will never buy a blender again.

    I have several friends who love the nutribullet just for it's portability.
  • EatingAndKnitting
    EatingAndKnitting Posts: 531 Member
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    Blendtec. It's the same price as a vitamix (roughly) and it fits under my ancient cabinets, the vitamix is too tall.
  • WalkingAlong
    WalkingAlong Posts: 4,926 Member
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    Vitamix is expensive but it's truly the best product out there, and it's guaranteed for life. You will never buy a blender again.

    I have several friends who love the nutribullet just for it's portability.
    The Vitamixes these days seem to come with 5-7 year warranties, depending on model.
  • MelWilB137
    MelWilB137 Posts: 20 Member
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    Vitamix...if smoothies are what you want. We also have a Ninja, but we use it as a food processor, chopping, purée, that sort of thing. No one ever regrets buying a Vitamix
  • alfiedn
    alfiedn Posts: 425 Member
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    I love my vitamix. It pulverizes the seeds in your fruits! I haven't tried the ninja.
  • crazymommy5
    crazymommy5 Posts: 65 Member
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    Thanks so much, everyone! It looks like I'll be making an investment in a Vitamix.
  • amgreenwell
    amgreenwell Posts: 1,268 Member
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    Vitamix. You can make anything in it...smoothies, soups, dips, sorbets, etc...if you get the dry blade you can also grind your own coffee and numerous other applications. Vitamix!!!
  • KarenE86
    KarenE86 Posts: 75 Member
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    Can't live without my Vitamix!
  • ddkphotos
    ddkphotos Posts: 304 Member
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    I did the same research - couldn't justify the price difference for the Vitamix though... I bought the nutribullet - and loved what it did - except after 6 months the motor died on me... So I know have the Ninja Professional which has the big jug which I puree soups in etc... as well as two individual serving sized cups which I LOVE! Still have only spent $200 - compared to the Vitamix at over $500?
  • fat2strongbeth
    fat2strongbeth Posts: 735 Member
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    I bought a ninja about a year ago because I wasn't sure how often I would use it and couldn't justify the price of the vitamix. Now that I'm making smoothies everyday, I plan to get a Vitamix.
  • amanda9402
    amanda9402 Posts: 64 Member
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    Vitamix! And you can get a 32oz pitcher for it (which helps it fit under my cabinets).
  • WalkingAlong
    WalkingAlong Posts: 4,926 Member
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    Vitamix has a little version now, too. Still $400, so not cheap.

    https://www.vitamix.com/s30.aspx?zcid=310
  • crazymommy5
    crazymommy5 Posts: 65 Member
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    I just ordered the Vitamix. Thank you so much everyone! I could never have made a decision without y'all! I love my MFP community! :)

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