NinjaBL660 Professional Compact Smoothie & Food Processing Blender, 1100-Watts, 3 Functions -for Frozen Drinks, Smoothies, Sauces, & More, 72-oz.* Pitcher, (2) 16-oz. To-Go Cups & Spout Lids, Gray

Why did you pick this product vs others?:I purchased a smaller blender (different brand) a few months ago. I discovered it wasn't powerful enough to blend the ice I use in my protein shakes. I decided to purchase the Ninja, even though the price was considerably higher, because I need a reliable and powerful blender to make my daily protein shakes. Well, this does not disappoint!! I wish I purchased sooner. I've been making numerous protein shake recipes the past week. It blends everything! Frozen bananas & other frozen fruit, peanut butter, frozen Greek yogurt. The possibilities are endless! I'm now excited that I can be very creative with my recipes. Don't hesitate to buy! This is a solid, powerful and easy machine to use. Has a convenient pour spout. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I rarely get excited about a product or appliance I've purchased but this is the best blender I've ever owned! This thing really works like no other blende I've used. The triple Tree blades not only obliterate ice and crunchy vegetables but keep all of the ingredients moving through the chopping process the entire time. The end result is homogenous mix of whatever it is you've blended. It works great for breakfast smoothies and frozen Margueritas! This product is built well and performs excellent. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a reliable and reasonably priced blender!

I bought the Ninja BL610 Black professional blender a few weeks ago, and it has exceeded all my expectations. It has a 1000-watt motor that really shows: it crushes ice in seconds and leaves smoothies with a super-smooth, lump-free texture.The 72 oz (2.1 L) pitcher is ideal for preparing large batches, which is perfect for when I'm cooking for the whole family or having guests over. Plus, the Total Crushing® technology in the blades is incredible; I've even made frappés, thick salsas, and green smoothies effortlessly.The design is modern and sleek, in black, and looks great in my kitchen. It's also easy to disassemble and clean, and all parts are dishwasher-safe, which is a huge plus.⚠️ Note: It makes some noise when operating, but that's understandable considering its power. And while it doesn't come with extra accessories like single-serve cups, that hasn't been a problem for me.Bottom line: If you're looking for a powerful, durable, and high-quality blender, the Ninja BL610 is a totally worthwhile purchase. Highly recommended!

This is hands down the best blender you can buy at home without getting something that is commercial use. The price is well worth it if you're using it, it does indeed turn ice into snow.

Very powerful. This blender crushes ice at the low setting. I've been using it for mixing ingredients for flan, smoothies, crushed ice, humus. Ingredients come out uniformly without need to scrape down sides and re-blend. It is super easy to clean. Easy to pour from. Rather large though. Very happy I bought it. I think it will last. The materials are very solid. Keeps steady on counter when in use.

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.

Most powerful blender I’ve ever used. Been using it for months and it is literally the best I’ve ever owned(I’ve owned many)Extremely powerful(loud as well, but so powerful that you don’t need to run it for long). Every feature is well thought out, well designed, and easy to clean. I really like the fact that you don’t have to physically hold the buttons down. I like the locking lid mechanism. I like that you can easily get every particulate out of the blender easily(there are no little dips or crevasses like other blenders I’ve had).It’s very well designed and thought out and the most powerful blender I’ve ever used.