I replaced a 9-year-old Vitamix with this blender. I use it primarily to make smoothies and sauces. I think it does a great job. It doesn't crush ice quite as finely as the Vitamix, but it only costs about 20% of what it would have cost to replace the Vitamix. You also don't have to use a pusher to get everything to reach the blades, and the Ninja blades and containers can go in the dishwasher, which is not an option with the Vitamix. Both are noisy, but the Ninja is slightly less noisy than the Vitamix.

So far I really like THIS Nina blender. This is my third blender in less than two years. The first still works it just wasn’t great at making smoothies. The second, a quiet blender, had all kinds of issues. I’ve now used this one about 10-15 times to make smoothies. Positives- It is not as loud as some. Because of the three tier blade it blends super quick. It is easy to secure the blender to the base and remove. I have yet to have any issues with leaks. The lid secures easily so I am not concerned with food coming out the top. It has a safety feature that if not assembled properly it will not start. Rinses off easily. Less positive - though it does have a pour spout that opens on the lid, pouring smoothies can be challenging, especially if they are kind of thick. The blender is all plastic which so far has not been an issue. I worry that it could crack or have premature wear.

I bought this when it was on sale and I wanted to make Smoothies. This does the job extremely well! I don’t like pulp and I put a whole peeled mandarin orange and some fruit with spinach and it came out absolutely delicious! No pulp and very smooth! I will say it’s very loud but it’s only about a min of loudness. The small blender attachment for the cups is good if you use powdered smoothies or want to refresh your already made smoothie.

Only problem is the square unit. Ingredients get stuck in the corners. The 2 smaller round containers are great.

My ninja iq is better than this blender. It doesnt chop ice nor frozen fruit completely. It leaves large chunks in it. I add water and almond milk to my fruit in blender. Its not worth the money

Only blends for smoothies or mixed drinks. Can not blend hot ingredients, such as soups. Can not blend dry ingredients, liquids only. Returned after reading the enclosed owner's manual.

Worked less than a week and the clutch in the main container not longer functions. The motor runs but the blades no longer turn. Also the plastic container is severely scratched. I returned this item.

We all love our Ninja, we make all kinds of nutritious smoothie everyday and often more than once a day. Very happy with how well the blades in the large picture pull everything through and really get everything well blended.

This thing comes ready with 17 microscopic ninjas inside, ready to decimate whatever you drop in. I do mean decimate. Seeds and hunks don’t stand a chance. You need this, so stop reading reviews and get it.

We brought this as a replacement for a cheap mixer that died making smoothies.. The Ninja works very well . It doesn't get stopped by mixing the fruit and ice and is very fast in getting the right consistency.