Vitamix vs Ninja blenders

[parco]

This may have been already discussed here. Can anyone comment on these two or a suitable alternative?

[Cicli]

My wife uses the hell out of the vitamix. She loves it.

[rzthomas]

Don't get a Ninja -- Cooks Illustrated panned the machines for a number of reasons mostly owing to its inability to make sauces and nut butters effectively.

I have a refurbished BlendTec that I got for $250 or so four years ago and it works perfectly to blend everything and anything.

I've also used a Vitamix extensively and those machines are the real deal BlendTecs are a little cheaper, but don't come with the plunger and the jar is square (which may not means anything to you).

[JasonF]

We have owned both and had better luck with the Ninja.

[toytech]

we have 2 vitamix, they rock and parts are readily available. Super powerful.

[nmrt]

i have a vitamix. used a ninja at my brothers house.
there is no comparison at all.
vitamix is way powerful and better.

[bthornt]

I have this: https://www.vitamix.com/shop/personal-series

Does a great job. I should note that I only use it for smoothies. Can make for one or two.

[Peter B]

Vitamix offers certified reconditioned blenders at a decent discount. That's what I chose 5 or so years ago and its worked out quite well.

[smontanaro]

My wife got a Vitamix, I think when she worked for Crate and Barrel. She eventually sold it and got a Ninja. I don't quite know why. Maybe the Vitamix was overkill, as all she uses it for is to make smoothies. She seems happy enough with the Ninja. I hate the noise they both make.

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[ldamelio]

Vitamix at home, Ninja for the beach house. World of difference for serious cooking. Ninja OK for smoothies, etc. but can't compete making sauces, soups, etc.

[StanleySteamer]

Vitamin or Blendtech are the best. We have both and yes they are noisy.

[huck*this]

Have had a Vitamix for some time. I think it has a 7 year warranty and we had an issue where the variable speed wasn't quite as sensitive as it used to be. 1 Year out of warranty no questions asked Vitamix replaced the machine.

[john903]

We waited years to buy a Vitamix finally bought one. My vote is Vitamix don't bother with the others. It is very powerful, reliable, user friendly. Ok it is kinda loud but with that much power you finish making your smoothie quicker.

[yngpunk]

Also, if you have a Costco membership and catch one of the demo days where they have Vitamix demos going on in store, you usually can get them on sale

[Spinner]

Have been making my morning protein shake for three years with no issues. I've also made soups and sauces with great results.