What type of smoothie Blender?

hau_nguyen91 · 08-06-2016, 09:10 PM

Hi guys,

I am thinking about investing in a Vitamix S55 for smoothie.

Does anyone here have once that can provide feedback? It cost about $450.

Is this the best option to go?

What other brand is everyone using out there/

overcoil · 08-06-2016, 10:03 PM

We have a $650 vitamix and a $150 Bamix hand blender.

If your doing fruit and yogurt the Bamix, if your doing some veggies the Bamix won't work.

My gf is saying the neutrabullet might even be better at $99, it'll do veggies, but has a lifespan if using 3X a day of near 3 years.

$299 Blendtec is something to consider.
But the vitamix your considering is a nice personal machine.

BSM n54iS · 08-06-2016, 10:03 PM

Why not just save your money and eat the fruit

overcoil · 08-06-2016, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Black n54is

Why not just save your money and eat the fruit

Your right, frozen watermelon or cherries or blueberries taste better then any smoothie.

Mr Tonka · 08-06-2016, 10:52 PM

We use Vitamix. Daily.

Fade135is · 08-07-2016, 07:21 AM

I have a ninja, I bought it because I wasn't sure how much use it would get and I didnt want to spend $600 on a blender that might just sit on the counter or end up back in the cupboard. It turns out I use it daily and have been for the last couple years, it if ever breaks I may go with a vitamix or blendec because I know it will look nicer sitting out on the counter. My advice would be to ask yourself if you really need something capable of blending up an iPhone. Maybe give the ninja a shot for under $200 you can try it out see how much use it gets and if it sucks just return it to Costco.

ano0oj · 08-25-2016, 10:51 PM

I got a refurbished Vitamix(from manufacturer) for $350 and it comes with 8yr warranty. Then they threw another year on top of that for a black specks

Clark_Kent · 08-25-2016, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ano0oj

I got a refurbished Vitamix(from manufacturer) for $350 and it comes with 8yr warranty. Then they threw another year on top of that for a black specks

This. The refurbished unit is the way to go. For all intents and purposes it looks and operates as new with a nice savings. If you can hold out until the holidays they often run some killer deals. We purchased ours a couple years back for ~$375 shipped. It see heavy use and is still running strong.

P1 · 08-30-2016, 12:34 PM

I have the Vitamix 5200 with both the classic container and the dry grains container for baking.

saeedg48 · 09-03-2016, 07:06 PM

I like the blendtec

Carnifex · 09-03-2016, 08:22 PM

I've got a blendtec. Works well but it's fucking loud, especially with ice or frozen fruit. I actually put my shooting ear muffs on when I use it.

Violator · 09-04-2016, 04:39 AM

We use our Blendtec Total Blender daily. It is the go to blender for most smoothie and coffee chains, Sturbucks and Jamba Juice both use Blendtec blenders.

dmk08 · 09-16-2016, 01:21 PM

I have a Nutribullet and it works awesome. Glad I tried it before shelling out for a Vitamix.

UglyBuzzard · 10-17-2016, 10:35 AM

Ninja and it seems indestructible.

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overcoil Major General 3117 Rep 5,582 Posts Drives: M235i 6spd Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Mid-Atlantic iTrader: (0)	We have a $650 vitamix and a $150 Bamix hand blender. If your doing fruit and yogurt the Bamix, if your doing some veggies the Bamix won't work. My gf is saying the neutrabullet might even be better at $99, it'll do veggies, but has a lifespan if using 3X a day of near 3 years. $299 Blendtec is something to consider. But the vitamix your considering is a nice personal machine.
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Fade135is Private First Class 33 Rep 135 Posts Drives: 135is #319/586 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Nor-Cal iTrader: (0)	I have a ninja, I bought it because I wasn't sure how much use it would get and I didnt want to spend $600 on a blender that might just sit on the counter or end up back in the cupboard. It turns out I use it daily and have been for the last couple years, it if ever breaks I may go with a vitamix or blendec because I know it will look nicer sitting out on the counter. My advice would be to ask yourself if you really need something capable of blending up an iPhone. Maybe give the ninja a shot for under $200 you can try it out see how much use it gets and if it sucks just return it to Costco.
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ano0oj Captain 346 Rep 769 Posts Drives: '24 X5M Comp Join Date: May 2009 Location: Houston iTrader: (4)	I got a refurbished Vitamix(from manufacturer) for $350 and it comes with 8yr warranty. Then they threw another year on top of that for a black specks
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Carnifex New Member 10 Rep 16 Posts Drives: Z4M Coupe Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	I've got a blendtec. Works well but it's fucking loud, especially with ice or frozen fruit. I actually put my shooting ear muffs on when I use it.
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Violator Living the dream 4592 Rep 2,194 Posts Drives: X5 w/MPPK, MPE & RC GTS Black Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: The Lone Star State iTrader: (2)	We use our Blendtec Total Blender daily. It is the go to blender for most smoothie and coffee chains, Sturbucks and Jamba Juice both use Blendtec blenders.
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dmk08 Gone Fishin’ 7349 Rep 12,132 Posts Drives: Walks Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (19)	I have a Nutribullet and it works awesome. Glad I tried it before shelling out for a Vitamix.
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UglyBuzzard Colonel 6342 Rep 2,329 Posts Drives: F90 / M5 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Ninja and it seems indestructible.
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