Professional Blender 1000W, Total Crushing Technology- Smoothies, Ice Crushing & Frozen Fruit, Full-Size Countertop Blender, 72-oz. Pitcher, Black & Grey, BL610

I’ve been using this blender for about a month now nearly every day twice a day since I’ve had to get on a liquid diet. It’s fantastic. Super easy to use after a time or two of practice, and really easy to clean. I’ve found with other blenders that they have way too many buttons and shenanigans going on that are unnecessary. This one does the job and does it well, very straightforward. It literally takes 30 seconds for me to blend my protein shakes. I like the recipe booklet it comes with, I’ve made a couple great smoothies from it. It is a bit loud but I mean… it’s a blender often chopping up frozen solid ingredients at warp speed, so… The price is very reasonable for what you get. If you’re on the fence about getting it, I say go for it! PS: I recommend getting some sort of 16-20oz cup and large/long straws. & be mindful of how much you put in the blender. I ended up making WAY too much my first few batches & had to freeze a bunch of leftovers. Try out the recipes in the booklet first if you want to practice. Have fun!

Such a phenomenal blender that everything blends quickly and professionally. You’ll have a great option for years. I highly recommend it! 🥤✨

Worth the price. Easy to clean, easy to use and blends fast!

Great blender! It’s powerful enough to crush ice and frozen fruit without struggling, and the presets make it super easy to use. The pitcher is a good size for smoothies or meal prep, and everything blends quickly and evenly. Solid choice if you want something reliable for everyday use.

Honestly, best blender ever. I’ve been through a couple blenders in my lifetime and none have been like this. Of course they were all cheaper but the price didn’t scare me to get good quality. The blender is so easy to use, just a couple buttons and makes it so functional. I’ve used it for smoothies and to purée some things for my daughter. The blender gets a good smooth texture to whatever you’re mixing. It’s the perfect size too, especially when you’re trying to make a smoothie for multiple people! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!

I'm a healthcare professional and bought this after researching the competition (i.e., "Vita-Mix). After reading through a gazillion comments and reviews (including CR who rates the Ninja #2) I opted for the lower priced Ninja. I have used mine twice a day for the 6 weeks I have owned it, I use it for making smoothies. I blend for health, I have a morning fruit and berry smoothie and I have an afternoon veggie smoothie. Blending is a really convenient way to get in all your servings of fruit and veggies each day without removing the (very important) fiber. So far, I love my Ninja. I have had stuff made with a Vita Mix in the past, but have never done a side by side comparison, though I can think of a few differences that are meaningful for me. One, the Vita Mix generates heat. They use it as a selling feature, that you can use it to make soups, but I like my smoothies cold, so it's not something I look for in a blender. Secondly, Vita Mix seems to win in all the comparisons with Ninja on smoothness, or thoroughness of blending. The only reason I knocked one star off the Ninja is because I have noticed that my smoothies are a bit chewier after several weeks of blender use. I attribute that to the fact that Ninja relies (apparently) on their sharp blades, which naturally dull with use-especially when blending frozen berries or ice (which both of my smoothies contain). I've noticed a subtle change in texture, no chunks, but definitely not a fine blend. My understanding is that Vita Mix has dull blades that work for years, they do not rely so much on sharpness as they do on speed? The other thing (in addition to heat) that you get with a Vita Mix is aeration (foam), which I do not notice with the Ninja. My smoothies are full of fruit and veggies, so they are full of fiber. If you are okay with having some noticeable fiber in your blend over time, the Ninja is a great deal at about 1/5 the cost. If that matters to you, expect that you will have it in time (I started to notice it after about 25 blends). The blender cleans very easily and is simple to use. I've never had to remove the top to tamp stuff down and I use 3 cups of leafy greens like kale and arugula, as well as whole carrots, celery, apples, and never have chunks. Overall it's a great machine. I cannot rate longevity since I've only had it 6 weeks, but so far I'm very pleased. Update: It's January 2018, I owned the Ninja about 3 months and ended up getting a Vita Mix. I still stand by my original review, but there is a difference. The Ninja starts out pretty great, but then over time things do no blend as well. I drink 2 smoothies a day (one veggie, one fruit), so I use it a minimum of 2x a day. Over time I started calling my Ninja smoothies: "grainies." The blades start out very sharp, and the technology depends on that, but they dull with use and it shows in the results. The Vita Mix does not depend on blade sharpness, but power, it pummels everything to pieces (itty bitty pieces). I am amazed at the flour I can make with it. Also, the heat i mentioned is not a factor but a feature. Most things are blended in less than a minute (35 seconds often), so nothing really gets warm unless you leave it on in order to generate heat. The Ninja is a good blender, especially for the cost, but I don't think one can fairly compare it to a Vita Mix, it's like comparing apples and oranges.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Powerful and Reliable Ninja Blender I recently bought the Ninja Professional Blender and it has exceeded my expectations. It’s extremely powerful and blends fruits, vegetables, and ice effortlessly. Smoothies come out creamy every time, and it’s great for making sauces and soups as well.

So far, I have used the "pulse", "and "high" features on this blender. I use the pulse for ice, and wowww, this blender thoroughly crushes ice for iced coffee! (tip: add your coffee and creamer right onto the crushed ice IN the blender, pulse a few times and presto....delicious iced coffee!) I have also used it for smoothies, using the "high" button, and smoothies come out quite smooth--no gritty bits of fruits and veggies. I will note: the blade pole does NOT fix onto the blender jar bottom; doesn't drop in and turn to lock. It's a loose fit...don't let that worry you. What I would caution is that the blades on the pole are SHARP and will cut your finger if you aren't careful ( I learned the hard way when I took it out of its packaging). So, that said, handle the blade pole by the silver tip. When pouring your beverage, press on the silver tip of the blade pole to keep the pole from sliding right out with your drink. And when you wash the blade pole, use a long-handled washing brush. All in all....this is an excellent blender and I am really glad I bought it. (review by Mrs. Bassman)