I've tried other products looking to get healthy smoothies (Ninja, assorted high-speed blenders, etc.). They all promised smooth drinks with no grit or chunks. None of them worked well and each were returned just days after purchasing. Either they made gritty smoothies, were difficult to keep clean, or they were WAY too loud; one Ninja even routinely bogged down and had a smoking smell. The NutriBullet PRO was a pleasant surprise. Super easy to use, well built, relatively quiet, and it came with a variety of different size cups and lids, as well as a book with several recipes. I usually use the large container, putting in whole pieces of kale, cashews, apple slices, frozen strawberries, and a whole carrot, along with a liquid to get things going like coconut water, orange juice or almond milk. In less than 30 seconds I have a tasty, healthy smoothie with the consistency of a milkshake! I can get our daughter to eat veggies this way; she never eats veggies normally. Cleaning is easy. For the first month, we washed the container by hand - a couple drops of dish soap and hot water and running the NutriBullet PRO for a few seconds, then rinsing. This left a film on the plastic container. Now we just hand wash the blade base and run the cup through the dishwasher, and it comes out like new. My wife makes a "bullet" to take with her on the ride to work every morning, and I will have a bullet after my workout. Haven't tried using it for making soups yet but looking forward to it. If there were NutriBullet PROs in every office kitchen, school cafeteria and dorm room across the country I think we would have a much healthier nation.

The first morning I used the pro I was amazed with the speed of blending my unfrozen fruit for my smoothies. A few days later I prepped my fruit in the freezer thinking I would be able to just dump them in the bullet and baboom I would have a smoothie. To my surprise I had to shake it up a few times, stir the fruit with a spoon and add more liquid. Thats what I did with my regular $14.99 blender. Really dissappointed. but love the different cup sizes.

I purchased 2. Soon as it was delivered, I started hearing reports of people getting injured from the blade. So I was afraid to use it and so was my daughter. I purchased the previous model in 2014 and loved it. Bought the new one because the old one got lots of use and became hard to push down and eventually broke. So, I have since re-purchased the previous model again (3 actually) since it provided me such great performance. Note: if it ain't broke, don't fix it. The older speed was sufficient. If my shake was too thick, I split in 2, added a little more water and another spin, then it was perfect. This machine did not need to go faster. Frightening. So my rating is because I did not use this version. I was afraid to, so I can't place a higher. Previous version = 5 stars.

Unfortunately the machine I received is VERY difficult to use. I have to stand on a stool to turn in on in order to get leverage.. It leaks not matter what I do. In short, I hate it. I have gone back to using my blender which is so much easier. Also, the darn thing won't stay on. I called in a couple of times and they told me to put soapy water on the connections, etc. but nothing helped. So, it is sitting up in my cabinet collecting dust!!!! Sure looked easy on TV !!!

I had a Ninja before and it just didn't do a great job of breaking up pieces of baby spinach. I don't like to chew my smoothies. So I got the NutriBullet based on a friend's recommendation. It does a GREAT job of breaking up fruit, veggies. I've even made pesto in it! I highly recommend the NutriBullet.

I am loving our NutriBullet. It has replaced a clunky,messy juicer and I could not be happier. I use it for my carrot, spinach, apple, boost juice, mixed berry smoothies, tomato sauce, pesto..you name it! My only wish would be that it came with recipes/instructions for nut butters, sauces, and soups which I would love to make with this.

I never really saw myself as a morning juicer - but here I am! Loading up my NutriBullet with kale from the garden plus a load of fresh fruit, chia, flax and coconut water every morning, I'm CERTAIN that I'm getting healthier. Easy to use. Easy to clean. I love it love it love it. Converted. Who would'a guessed this would happen to me?

My wife and I are delighted with our new NutriBullet! We use it almost daily and find that we can use not only the recipes that were included with our order but we can improvise and use whatever ingredients we have on hand or whatever we wish to combine. This is a handy appliance for those who want healthful drinks quickly and conveniently.

I bought this on the recommendation of my sister who started using one. I have loved it from the first night I used it. My husband and I have been making drinks regularly every day and are hooked! We have even bought a second one for our second home! So easy to use and easy to clean!!

I’ve had this unit for around a month and it is excellent! I’ve had previous cheaper models of the bullet that weren’t big enough or powerful enough but this one shines and takes up less counterspace than a full-size blender. Very handy and I’m very happy