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Question: How does it compare to ninja blenders?
Document: Great blender. I had a Vitamix 5200 blender for about a year (roommate's), so I can compare this to one of the best blenders, as well as review it on its own merits. I think this is an excellent alternative for a better price.First, the shape of the pitcher and blade seem pretty effective at thoroughly mixing/blending the contents of the pitcher. I don't have air pockets forming nearly as much as I've seen with other blenders.
I have considered several blenders that could make green smoothies. The Ninja is a good price ~$120.00 but has a terrible design with lots of plastic to break, a lid that's difficult to remove and interior corners for food to stick.
If you want something that is Quality built, here is you answer. The smoothies are made just as well as the stores you pay 7.00+ for. Though you can make them exactly the way you want too. It may be $200.00 though after the Cheaply made Wal-Mart &#34;Ninja&#34; Wal-Mart Blenders break down, you will still have the Breville standing strong.
This is a very good blender. I mostly use it for making smoothies and making soup. Like everything else I have from Breville, it has worked great. The only downside is price. While it is a bargain compared to $500 Vitamix blenders, the Ninja Professional blender that my friend bought is just as good at half the price. Still, you can't go wrong if you got one of these.
I did a lot of research on blenders. I wanted a powerful blender but I didn't want to spend over $200. Yes there are super powerful blenders like the Ninja and the Vitamix but who wants to pay that much? Those blenders are also HUGE, so if you have a small kitchen, they look ridiculous. The Breville is a nice size and has some really nice features. The first time you see it, you can tell it is well built. It has a heavyweight base and really quality buttons.
After my Cuisinart blender stopped chopping ice and frozen fruit fully, I've been shopping around for and testing other blenders. I tried the Ninja QB1004, which demolishes ice but leaves big, leafy bits of spinach or kale when making green smoothies. (I also didn't like the heavy, blade unit on top, or the fact that dozens of users complained the plastic blade spindle broke after anywhere from a few uses to a few months.
I have had this blender for about 3 weeks now. It does all that it is supposed to do. I have not owned a blender before so I am unable to compare with others. What I can say is that it seems to be engineered well and is sturdy, easy to clean. A product would have to be perfect to get 5 stars from me and this is close.
Extremely tough and well made. New version uses heavy plastic pitcher rather than the glass. Doesn't sound like an upgrade but it is if you compare them. New version has integrated blades so no more tool to be able to clean. Everything goes right in dishwasher. Mixes great without taxing the motor.
Before I had a cheap chome $30 Osterizer...You know the one. :(  Biggest POS ever.This one is way better on every level so I really have nothing to compare it to. It just rocks. I bought based on the more recent cooks illustrated review (Not the one about the Kitchenaid, that one appearently has breakage issues that cooks illustrated admitted to in their second review.
Specifically bought this to make smoothies. I had a Vitamix for a while then it had to go back and this Breville does not compare.The smoothies in the Breville were chunky and the ice wasn't broken down very well. I also had to add quiet a bit of water to get it even to start &#34;smoothing&#34; it. I did use frozen fruit so maybe it would have done better with fresh fruit. I returned it right after the first smoothie attempt.
Answer: We have tried a couple different ninja's (because they have scored well in other ratings). We couldn't stand them. They are very loud. Much louder than the Brevilles. The Breville is much easier to clean. The Breville is also more stable and secure on the countertop. The ninja's required two hands holding them at all times. The Breville is very solidly built and well engineered to last.