Okay, I need an easier and more convenient option for smoothies than my regular blender. Not sure if I want to go with an immersion blender or a bullet. Anyone care to share their thoughts on pros and cons of each? I'm 6 days post surgery, so it's something I'll be using every day.

Thanks, Christi

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I bought the Ninja-IQ and really wasn't that impressed, maybe I missed something? I returned it because my cheapo blender mixed my ice/protein/fruit very well. It is just as messy to clean, which I thought I would get away from with the Ninja.

Anyone found one that was not as noisy? The Ninja was VERY loud.

Like Dub and LifeofBlair I am looking for something better -

Everybody's gonna do what they're gonna do anyway.....but.....I bought an expensive Blend Tec blender and used it...maybe 3 times. Personally, any puree stage is over so quickly and I for one will not return to puree if I can help it.....soooooo, maybe try to get by with the ole clunker blender that's been in the cabinet for years. It'll get you thru.

Of course if you like the idea of blended drinks and foods down the road...then by all means, go for it. Even when I used mine to make smoothies or the like......I got lazy the farther out I got and just preferred drinking a Protein drink or Water.

KISS <------- keep it stupid simple.

Everybody's gonna do what they're gonna do anyway.....but.....I bought an expensive Blend Tec blender and used it...maybe 3 times. Personally, any puree stage is over so quickly and I for one will not return to the process if I can help it.....soooooo, maybe try to get by with the ole clunker blender that's been in the cabinet for years. It'll get you thru.

Of course if you like the idea of blended drinks and foods down the road...then by all means, go for it. Even when I used mine to make smoothies or the like......I got lazy the farther out I got and just preferred drinking a Protein drink or Water.

KISS <------- keep it stupid simple.

Well said, bro.

The KISS principle has served me well over the years.

Love my ninja! Have an immersion blender and rarely use it

When I was shopping for a "smoothie blender", I looked at both the Bullet and NutriNinja and watched tons of YouTube reviews. The deciding factor was the blades. On the Ninja, the blades protrude deeper into the cup making blending easier. The blades on the Bullet stayed closer to the base of the blades. The NutriNinja blows through ice and frozen fruit with ease. Totally recommend!!!

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I bought a Farberware blender at Walmart for $20. Works great. It has 2 different sized cups.

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I love love love my ninja. Makes great smoothies with frozen fruit. And was perfect going through the pureed phase

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I also have a Farberware ninja-type blender from Walmart that cost around $15 seven years ago. Still going strong and no complaints. It does leave small chunks of ice sometimes but I am an ice cruncher from way back, so that's a bonus! I pureed Soups in it and they came out fine, too. I don't use it much now that I'm 6mos out because I found that Protein shakes make me sooooo constipated that I can't bring myself to drink them anymore. Glad I didn't invest in some expensive blender.

I have had an immersion blender for years for soups and sauces and would have never used it for smoothies. This weekend I bought the NutriNinja with Auto IQ from costco. (Way cheaper than anywhere else). I'm pre-op, but trying to lose and have been using it for fruit/protein and/or greek yogurt smoothies. I love it. I love that I can just put the lid on the cup and head out the door to the office. Yes, it is loud, so if everyone in the house isn't up they will be after I make my morning shake.

@@Diana_in_Philly - I was actually hoping it would be quieter but I think it was ALOT louder than my old blender :/

@@Diana_in_Philly - I was actually hoping it would be quieter but I think it was ALOT louder than my old blender :/

@@jane13 - it is louder but quicker than my standard blender which could never handle ice and fruit like this. I'm going to donate my old blender to our church rummage sale. I've only at the Ninja a week and I do love it.

Thanks for all the responses! I'm going to get both. My mom just drove to Target to get the cheapest immersion blender, and now I'm going to research the Vitamix, Blendtec, and Ninja. Any of those will be a big expense, but I'm worth it. May as well start out with the right tools for success.

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Lost my Vitamix in the divorce, but it is awesome. To tell the truth for Protein drinks/smoothies I just just a a cheep Hamilton Beach that was recommended by a WLS guy...http://www.target.com/p/hamilton-beach-single-serve-blender/-/A-50296740?ref=tgt_adv_XS000000&AFID=google_pla_df&CPNG=PLA_Appliances%2BShopping&adgroup=SC_Appliances&LID=700000001170770pgs&network=g&device=c&location=9026283&gclid=Cj0KEQjwjoC6BRDXuvnw4Ym2y8MBEiQACA-jWTPjHVaH4aoH_3S71jCQYC2ea-Ci47Fz0t8FAKE5Lc8aAqqU8P8HAQ&gclsrc=aw.ds

I have had an immersion blender for years for soups and sauces and would have never used it for smoothies. This weekend I bought the NutriNinja with Auto IQ from costco. (Way cheaper than anywhere else). I'm pre-op, but trying to lose and have been using it for fruit/protein and/or greek yogurt smoothies. I love it. I love that I can just put the lid on the cup and head out the door to the office. Yes, it is loud, so if everyone in the house isn't up they will be after I make my morning shake.

Heck....my burr coffee grinder makes a ton of noise each morning. I'll add the sound of a Ninja and nobody will be the wiser.

I have had an immersion blender for years for soups and sauces and would have never used it for smoothies. This weekend I bought the NutriNinja with Auto IQ from costco. (Way cheaper than anywhere else). I'm pre-op, but trying to lose and have been using it for fruit/protein and/or greek yogurt smoothies. I love it. I love that I can just put the lid on the cup and head out the door to the office. Yes, it is loud, so if everyone in the house isn't up they will be after I make my morning shake.

Heck....my burr coffee grinder makes a ton of noise each morning. I'll add the sound of a Ninja and nobody will be the wiser.

My dog doesn't appreciate loud noises. She's already scared of my regular blender.

@@diana in philly... I bought it this weekend too, haven't used it yet as I wanted to read some reviews about it... The price was right... Glad to hear you like it

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