4 Vitamix Alternatives to Avoid

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  • For when you're looking to get a blender but not a Vitamix. Here are four Vitamix alternatives to avoid and the one to get instead. Full article: lifeisnoyoke.com/vitamix-alte...
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  • @sliceofinfo9547
    @sliceofinfo9547 Před 2 lety +33

    Timestamps
    0:24 Blender #1
    0:57 Blender #2
    1:25 Blender #3
    2:20 Blender #4
    3:31 Suggested Blender

  • @frenchveg2986
    @frenchveg2986 Před 3 lety +2

    Hello, I like your videos, Im in France I would like a Vitamix Pro 750 or TNC but impossible to get her..Explorian yes, but can we use the 2 l jar of the Pro on lt ? Do you advise Nutribullet 900w to wait for better and can it grind dry nuts and seeds? Many thanks !

  • @stpetersburg7088
    @stpetersburg7088 Před 3 lety +21

    I've had a nutri ninja IQ for about three years, I use it to make smoothies with frozen fruit, veg and kale. I use it everyday, it's a champ.

    • @temickab
      @temickab Před 2 lety +1

      Yea its a pretty good blender and I've used the blendtec and vitamix.

    • @Darlemonte
      @Darlemonte Před 2 lety +2

      Depends on what your desired results are

    • @MoyAmaro
      @MoyAmaro Před 2 lety

      I have the same one. About 4 years with it and it still works great. The ultra setting leaves everything extremely smooth

  • @LINY
    @LINY  Před 5 lety +1

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  • @thebluray
    @thebluray Před 10 měsíci +1

    I have the Vitamix 750 pro. I’m looking for something that doesn’t stain. I use a lot of turmeric. Any suggestions?

  • @thecrazypoet
    @thecrazypoet Před 2 lety +8

    I have had a Ninja since 2017 and i haven't had to replace anything till this day. I use it on almost a daily basis for smoothies, meal prepping, spiralizing and more.

  • @christylam5761
    @christylam5761 Před 2 lety

    Hi do you know if the brandless blender good for grin coffee and is it like Vitamix?

  • @nssnss795
    @nssnss795 Před 5 lety +38

    I bought my Vitamix after 1. Watching a bajillion videos from lifeisnoyoke and 2. After a few years (yes, years) of research & trial and error with other brands. Nothing compares to a Vitamix. It’s worth the investment. From smoothies, to nut butters, to soups, to whole food juicing...I love it!

    • @wearelimitless5443
      @wearelimitless5443 Před 4 lety +2

      There is a reason why everyone is crazy about there vitamix blenders.✌

    • @kevinbutler7619
      @kevinbutler7619 Před 4 lety +2

      I gave my girlfriend my old Ninja and purchased a 3500. After my first smoothie with the 3500 I knew I should have done that 2 years ago.

    • @sufrihadi
      @sufrihadi Před 3 lety +1

      what about blendtec?

    • @almabarragan5931
      @almabarragan5931 Před 2 lety

      It's very worth it

    • @GeneralGeorgeS.PattonJr.
      @GeneralGeorgeS.PattonJr. Před rokem

      @@sufrihadi They’re great! I have one, very powerful.

  • @1Hope4All
    @1Hope4All Před 2 lety

    Have you ever tried the Nuwave Infinity blender? I haven't but I've seen an infomercial on it. Would just like to know if it's worth it.

  • @dariyannarileyy6341
    @dariyannarileyy6341 Před 3 lety +1

    What about a homegreek 1450watts blender is that a good one

  • @lostintheclouds8719
    @lostintheclouds8719 Před 3 lety

    What would you recommend budget wise if you want to make nut butters, nut milks, and smoothies? I like my some grit to be in my smoothies too. So far the only one i really like is the dynapro dps1050a-b by tribest. I will shell out for the right one - it’s a plus i can get it for 20% off at bed bath and finance thru afterpay too. I like the vitamix a3500 but biggest diff b/t these 2 blenders besides price is one vacuums and one doesn’t.

  • @Kahleah727
    @Kahleah727 Před 3 lety +39

    I had a Ninja blender. I just gave it to my father in law. It was the one you showed in this video. It NEVER, not ONCE, blended well enough to create smooooooooth smoothies! And that’s what I had purchased it for. Now here I am, researching Vitamix blenders to replace the Ninja I gave away yesterday.

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  • @KnightBott
    @KnightBott Před 5 lety +6

    Not all Oster blenders are $20, sport. I have an Osterizer that is 50 years old and still kicks @ss and you can still get replacement parts for it. I also have a $60 Oster Pro 1200 that can go up against an equivalent powered Vitamix any day. It crushes ice and pulverizes tiny seeds no problems. SUPER smooth smoothies.

    • @LINY
      @LINY  Před 5 lety +1

      thank you

    • @Adeline9418
      @Adeline9418 Před 4 lety

      Do you like the Oster pro 1200? Does it have the annoying gasket on the jug?

  • @nijithg
    @nijithg Před 2 lety

    What’s your opinion on jawz blender?

  • @earthworm85
    @earthworm85 Před 5 lety +2

    Would you have any thoughts about the Cleanblend Blender? Good alternative? THX 🙂

    • @LINY
      @LINY  Před 5 lety +2

      hiya, yeah, it's definitely worth a look lifeisnoyoke.com/vitamix-alternatives/#other

    • @earthworm85
      @earthworm85 Před 5 lety

      @@LINY Thank you!! I received one as a gift but it's not like a normal blender. 3hp is what it advertises but it's probably 2.4 like the vitamix Prep 3. I downloaded the perfect blend app just to know what I could blend with this kind of power like a, Vitamix. Any feed back would be appreciated 💖🌈 Plus I'm a new subscriber 😊🙂

  • @victorialefley9439
    @victorialefley9439 Před 5 měsíci

    Has anyone had any experience at all with the Braun Triforce Powerblend 9?
    Everything seems great about it as far as its specs and features. I just can't find any first hand experiences with it 😩

  • @saq546
    @saq546 Před 5 lety +1

    Two years later my nutribullet is broken - and I am NOT happy. I could get it fixed, but I think I'll just get a Vitamix now.. thanks for the recommendations.

  • @ariunreddy5509
    @ariunreddy5509 Před 5 lety +5

    Really useful video thumbs up.Ordered my new A3500 graphite one.I was able to select after watching your video on Colors ascent a3500 model.it’s on the way,Excitedddddddd....

    • @LINY
      @LINY  Před 5 lety +1

      excited for you! feel free to fwd your order confirmation and we'll make sure you're well taken care of hello@lifeisnoyoke.com

    • @ariunreddy5509
      @ariunreddy5509 Před 5 lety

      Life is NOYOKE sureeee

    • @ariunreddy5509
      @ariunreddy5509 Před 5 lety

      My VITAMIX a3500 is homeeeeeeeee.it looks absolute beauty Infact I kissed it 🙈

  • @daryushnadjafi6673
    @daryushnadjafi6673 Před 3 lety +2

    Cool thanks man, I was about to get the Ninja. Don't think the bullet will work for me. I'm wanting to crush ice and dry plant matter, looking at the Homgeek now, do u know about this one

    • @fesouylkd
      @fesouylkd Před 3 lety

      We actually bought a ninja but it was worse than our 10 year old black and decker so we had to return it. The blades are way too sharp and become dull very quickly. It wasn’t very powerful either and the tower of blades kept throwing everything to the sides of the pitcher. We managed to buy a vitamix e320 at Costco this Black Friday (2020) for a really good price so I recommend getting an explorian. They work just as good as the $700 vitamix blenders except they don’t have the extra features like a timer. All vitamix machines have the same power so if you don’t care about those features I’d really recommend getting an e310 or an e320 (only difference is that the e310 has a 48 oz pitcher while the e320 has a 64 oz pitcher).

    • @daryushnadjafi6673
      @daryushnadjafi6673 Před 3 lety

      @@fesouylkd Nice, great item to get on black friday. Thanks for the tip, I'll check out explorian.

    • @Zack-xz1ph
      @Zack-xz1ph Před 3 lety

      looking at the homgeek as well, want something that will break up black/raspberry seeds as much as possible

    • @daryushnadjafi6673
      @daryushnadjafi6673 Před 3 lety +2

      @@Zack-xz1ph I ended up getting the homgeek, so far a great machine, a bit noisy but they all are. I've only used it for coconut sofar. I want to try nutbutter next. I saw on one video that it crushes the kiwi seeds if that helps.

  • @roxanneholt-abernathy3698
    @roxanneholt-abernathy3698 Před 5 lety +28

    I had a ninja for 5 years before a Vitamix. It's not nearly as good as the Vitamix, BUT it worked well and served me well for 5 years.

    • @LINY
      @LINY  Před 5 lety +4

      you gotta start somewhere, right?

    • @frenkie6446
      @frenkie6446 Před 3 lety +2

      Ninja is way better then vitamix

    • @davidlegkodukh6969
      @davidlegkodukh6969 Před 3 lety +1

      @@frenkie6446 Logically Impossible Due To Statistics

    • @frenkie6446
      @frenkie6446 Před 3 lety

      @@davidlegkodukh6969 I have a homgeek 1450 Watts, works like a champ

    • @frenkie6446
      @frenkie6446 Před 3 lety

      Actually a 2000watts

  • @dtmama
    @dtmama Před 5 lety +20

    I think my first blender was Black & Decker. It actually still works. But I was always “chewing” my smoothies. Vitamix is much better and easier.

  • @KrishnaKrishna-wo8xt
    @KrishnaKrishna-wo8xt Před 5 lety +6

    I bought the Nutribullet 3 years ago because it was under my budget.
    Knew nothing about vitamix at that time. All I felt was I don't need such a huge 64 oz container.
    My Nutribullet lasted for ~3 years because I was doing only the simple green smoothies while buying nut milks, nut butters from grocery stores.
    Never dared to blend anything tough in Nutribullet.
    Vitamix blends nuts so easily..! Even the green smoothies taste different in Vitamix.
    Nutribullet is no way closer to Vitamix.

  • @tweety1864
    @tweety1864 Před 5 lety +7

    I just made the leap to a vitamix a2500 because my ninja died. I was sick of buying them and said the next one that breaks I’m investing in a real blender. I’m so excited.

    • @LINY
      @LINY  Před 5 lety +1

      hey hey! excited for ya!

  • @GoldenPalm24
    @GoldenPalm24 Před 5 lety +9

    I LOOOOOVE MY VITAMIX . My dad still in shock with his . He gave away his ninja after making coconut milk in his vitamix. Close your eyes and get a vitamix!

    • @LINY
      @LINY  Před 5 lety

      I like that! Close your eyes and do it. Few things bring you more joy on a daily basis

  • @NPSvideo678
    @NPSvideo678 Před 5 lety +7

    I had (actually still have) an Oster and was fine for the occasional use (since I loathe cleaning it), but I need to eat more vegetables on orders from the cardiologist and nutritionist (heart attack... there’s that genetics thing again). The motor was starting to smell sometimes. I was going to get a Ninja, but first did some research (and a lot of CZcams videos). Got the Vitamix E310 since I had a gift card to a department store. LOVE making smoothies in it (haven’t tried anything else yet). I’m already eyeing the personal S50 or S55 for when I travel.

    • @LINY
      @LINY  Před 5 lety +2

      love it!

  • @Vgp-rp4iu
    @Vgp-rp4iu Před 2 lety

    I have a Zwilling efinigy and love it. I've never had any issues with it and it works great.

  • @RootandElevate
    @RootandElevate Před 8 měsíci

    Have you tried the Luvele? I'm considering the Luvele...

    • @LINY
      @LINY  Před 8 měsíci

      Just looked at them for the first time. Trying to figure out why one would choose that over a Vitamix

    • @RootandElevate
      @RootandElevate Před 8 měsíci

      the price is better... but is it as powerful? @@LINY

  • @Lee62bt
    @Lee62bt Před 4 lety +1

    For a future video, can you do a Vitamix vs. Blendtec? Looking a both and trying to decide on which one to get.

    • @LINY
      @LINY  Před 4 lety +1

      You can't go wrong either way. People LOVE their Vitamix more than they do their Blendtecs -- that's the main difference. Specifically which two models are you comparing?

    • @Lee62bt
      @Lee62bt Před 4 lety

      Vitamix A 3500 and Blentec Designer 725. Right now I am leaning toward the Vitamix. It just looks like it is better made.

  • @LoveToday8
    @LoveToday8 Před 2 lety +2

    I had a a Vitamix which would stop working/ overheat with simple frozen fruit, banana, and kale smoothies, even once while blending *CANNED* butternut squash. I sent it in twice and the problems persisted. I used it way less than I wanted because of these issues. Recently gave it away.

    • @Katy809RD
      @Katy809RD Před 2 lety +3

      maybe you are not using it correctly

  • @angelsummers6555
    @angelsummers6555 Před 3 lety

    Is Want Join Blender pretty good?

  • @Klingonmastr
    @Klingonmastr Před 2 lety +1

    The original Nutribullet is actually pretty good for making smoothies despite being only 600 watts. I saw another CZcamsr point out it cannot deal with raspberry seeds. I can confirm that. Really sucks it cannot grind up raspberry or pomegranate seeds. I also have a older Hamilton Beach Rio commercial blender but it is only rated at 450 watt. So I just use that for blending soups or making dressing.

  • @alejandraclevesmorales1741

    I LOVE my Nutribullet. I worked at restaurants and we used the 5200 all the time. So for a while, I wanted to get a Vitamix to use at home. But, I live in a small apartment, use my blender for small and medium (8-32 oz) portions of smoothies, soup, and sauces, and didn't want to spend that much. So I went for the Nutribullet. It just broke after using it daily for 5 years and I'm just gonna get another one. I have the budget for the Vitamix now but I still find the Nutribullet enough, maybe when I have kids I'll do the upgrade to accommodate for a more wide range of needs. All this to say, in my experience, you're giving great advice!

    • @Beardman56
      @Beardman56 Před rokem +1

      Which nutribullet do you have

  • @vachibal3553
    @vachibal3553 Před rokem

    Have you tried omega ?

  • @ThatanOmega
    @ThatanOmega Před 3 lety

    What about homegeeks? Like 2000w or 1400w

  • @eileenb2012
    @eileenb2012 Před 5 lety +4

    I have had a nutribullet for 5 years or so, I have had to replace the blade base several times , it seems to come loose after using frozen fruit in smoothies and smoothie stars leaking through the other side of the base. I got a vitamix ascent 2500 A2500 last year but I haven't used it a ton. The nutribullet is easy for smoothies for one, much easier than in the vitamix when I have to use the vitamix tamper to move everything to the blades. I have used the vitamix for nut/cheese sauce and some soups and it is great for that and helps with plant based eating. I think I will always have both the nutribullet and vitamix. Love your videos and recipes!!

  • @greenscarab2
    @greenscarab2 Před rokem +3

    The best thing nutribullet did was change the way it attaches. I always had issues with the one that had to be inserted down vs the new top attachment. The plastic on the inside would stick. I was so careful not to spill and always wiped to no avail. I had the blue tooth and babied it and the one plastic still got stuck. So to get away from that feature I started looking at a different and easier attachment like on oster versa and ninja. Vitamix. Then I seen nutribullet had changed it also. I really like the nutribullet touch as it wont turn on unless the top is on! Also buttons are under that light up so if something should spill it won't go in the crevices. So now it's between nutribullet and oster versa and oster is a workhorse.

  • @norita1087
    @norita1087 Před 2 lety +2

    My nutribullet just died on me after 6 years. I guess this is the sign I needed to go and buy the vitamix

  • @danismil5148
    @danismil5148 Před 2 lety +1

    After a week of enjoying my new nutribullet I just had to come back and say thank you for this video!
    - I’m so happy with my decision and that I stuck through the whole video lol

  • @missyb7311
    @missyb7311 Před 5 lety +6

    Similar Breville story. We have bought many Breville products and when they work, they’re pretty good. Husband bought their coffee maker ($250 I think) and the lid to the carafe broke and there was no way to replace it. Had to throw the whole machine away. Ridiculous customer service. Never again.

    • @LINY
      @LINY  Před 5 lety +1

      *nodding head* :)

    • @RonnRicco
      @RonnRicco Před 9 měsíci

      I agree with this statement about them working when they do and hard to reach customer service. I will say that you can buy a replacement jug for most of their products. I've had their Boss glass jug for 8 years and no cracks or anything just the measurement markings have all gone from years of washing.

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    @LINY  Před 5 lety +1

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  • @squeakyz4787
    @squeakyz4787 Před 5 lety +9

    Vitamix customer service is top notch. They are so helpful and they are right in Ohio.

    • @LINY
      @LINY  Před 5 lety +2

      they're awesome people in real life, too. all Vitamix owners and all proud of the company for which they work

    • @justthebeginning1448
      @justthebeginning1448 Před 4 lety +1

      Better be for freaking $500 🤣🤣🤣

  • @temickab
    @temickab Před 2 lety +4

    I've used nutribullet, ninja, blendtec and a vitamix. They all achieved the same goal to me. I hate chunky leaves in my smoothie. All of the brands I just mentioned worked as smoothing out my smoothies. The blendtec was a little too strong for simple things like a smoothie

    • @Katy809RD
      @Katy809RD Před 2 lety +2

      why is this the first time I've heard about blendtec? lol

    • @temickab
      @temickab Před 2 lety

      @@Katy809RD the bledntec maybe too powerful for smoothies if that's what you're trying to achieve. However, the vitamix is more expensive while the blendtec is more powerful.
      If you want to make simple smoothies, try the nutri Buller or the ninja cups on the ninja. The ninja achieves the same goal too

    • @anthonyrussomanno1540
      @anthonyrussomanno1540 Před 5 měsíci

      I had a blentech it was good but the vitamix did everything better

  • @LEARNHOMEOPATHY
    @LEARNHOMEOPATHY Před rokem

    I get what you're saying about glass jars when it comes to Vitamin alternatives but I would still consider the Magimix Blender which does have a glass jar but it's no ordinary glass, it is Borosilicate which is super strong. From my experience, having used it for decades, I can say it is perfectly strong enough and despite putting boiling liquid straight from the pan into it, it has never suffered from thermal shock. It is strong!. The advantage it has over plastic is that it doesn't discolour over time nor does it hold smells. Some plastics don't like repeated use in the dishwasher whereas this still looks pristine after decades of being in the dishwasher.
    (I'm not affiliated in any way with Magimix)

  • @rachelalcorn5967
    @rachelalcorn5967 Před 2 lety +1

    True story I use my Vitamin X everyday sometimes twice one day I came home to a present on my porch it was a oyster blender from my neighbor apparently my Vitamin X rattles the walls so he got me a quieter one he is not all mentally there so I accepted it gracefully going from my Vitamin X to the oyster is like staying at the Days Inn compare to the Hilton and I don't have the heart to tell him that is a $500 blender and I use it for a reason because it works like no other thank you for letting me share lots of love from Nashville Tennessee😘😘

  • @planetag310
    @planetag310 Před rokem +1

    To be fair, Oster makes the Versa blender, which cost me over $200 and works really well.

  • @conza1989
    @conza1989 Před 3 lety

    Ok thanks, I know this video is a bit old now, an updated one would be interestiing. Yeah, getting a Breville The Q with a vacuum attachment, mostly making shakes and nowadays the jugs aren't glass, the Super Q is almost identical in construction and has a 10 year warranty, this is only warranty'd for 7 years but if they're willing to warranty the other one for 10 years, it will probably last a long time.

  • @joellet8774
    @joellet8774 Před rokem

    Random question, can vitamix make shaved ice?

    • @LINY
      @LINY  Před rokem

      Maybe? We'll try it next summer

  • @rarevisionog
    @rarevisionog Před 5 měsíci

    Vitamix is actually one of the most affordable brands when it comes to offering prosumer blenders. Brands like Kurings and Waring are more expensive.

  • @idesireit31
    @idesireit31 Před rokem +1

    I bought ninja blender thinking it would be better than my cheap blender and it was worse!! It was so bad I actually wanted my old one back. I need a powerful blender for less than 500, that does everything; soup, smoothie, juice, nut butter and nut milk etc.

  • @vachibal3553
    @vachibal3553 Před rokem

    Good info !

  • @syzew
    @syzew Před 3 lety

    what about magimix, the have pretty nice blender.

  • @psychicfranziska
    @psychicfranziska Před 6 měsíci

    I have a vitamix and also a Braun triforce powerblend which is a beast but superloud

    • @victorialefley9439
      @victorialefley9439 Před 5 měsíci

      I am just looking at a braun triforce powerblend 9 (is the powerblend 9 that you have?) as an alternative to a vitamix, because it says it can do all functions I want and also has the heat function for smooth hot soup.
      Do you have experience blending things thst tend to be tough to blend with it at all, please? Leafy greens, seeds, making nut or oat milk or nut butter, that kind of thing. How is it's ice crush function, can you blend frozen things dry or do you have to add liquid? I want to make smoothies and frappes with ice so they're like slushies, but I also want to make things like frozen smoothie bowls or snow bowls so I can add syrup/juice at the end and make snow cones.
      Sorry to ask you, but I haven't yet found any type of first hand account for these questions. I've seen a couple of reviews, but nothing past discussing the functions and making a couple of smoothies etc.
      Would you say it's a good vitamix alternativ? I would love a vitamix, but the cheapest in the UK are very expencive, about twice the price that they are in America. I just can't afford £450 on a blender at the moment, although I do realise it would be a one time life time purchase thing.
      Thank you 😁

  • @yoli5779
    @yoli5779 Před 5 lety +2

    I got an Oster, the beehive one or whatever, much to my dismay, I ended up returning it the same day I got it, the whole thing is stainless steel or some metal, but the ring where the container sits atop is made out of plastic to make it look like the whole thing is one piece, NOPE! After going back and forth a lot, I dove right in and got the Vitamix 7500, I live alone in my studio, on-campus but I figured it'd be useful after my remaining time here. I'm glad I did but seems the 7500 doesn't get much air time? But still, I don't regret it, it's a splurge (hey, I've got no vices!) but it's worth it, I've used it every day since I got it.

    • @LINY
      @LINY  Před 5 lety +2

      We end up giving "air time" to the latest and greatest, usually. Or, whatever one sits on our kitchen counter. The 7500 rocks! :)

  • @ocetyson6224
    @ocetyson6224 Před 2 lety

    This comment of mine became...a lot longer than expected. o-o' So thanks for even glancing at it, lol. 💙
    The Breville reminds me of a blender my mom had when she was younger that ended up shattering when my aunt/her sister tried to blend ice for something, but I digress. I really wish I'd come across your videos long before now. I purchased my big Ninja back when the J.J. Smith Green Smoothie book/diet was popular because my mom and I were going to try it out together. It did well but the keyword in "smoothie" is "smooth" which they were not, which meant that I could never really make smoothies that included seeds, nuts, celery, or mixed berries unless I wanted to chew and spit my way through it. I use it from time to time, but it sits on the shelf more often than not.
    This is why we got a Nutribullet Pro some time later. It does good work and gets the smoothies a lot smoother than my Ninja ever did; however, it becomes time-consuming when you have to make two smoothies instead of one big one to split between two people. It's also a problem when food gets under the gasket/rubber ring, which I was told wasn't supposed to come out, and starts to stink. I've gone through a few extractors because I had to use a toothpick to get the gasket out in order to clean it all, which sometimes lead to said gasket (a) tearing and (b) causing leaks due to slipping out of place and getting caught in the blades. Heck, I almost had to replace my entire blender because one of my replacements may've been defective and wouldn't spin easily. I thought it was because the gears may've been coated with old smoothie residue and were starting to struggle with the motor because of the burning rubber odor I was starting to smell (that and the horrid loud screeching whenever in use), but it was just the extractor being the problem because I used another replacement and everything worked fine. Still a loud device, but not mind-numbingly/ear-piercingly loud. Nonetheless, we have a brand new Nutribullet Pro sitting in the living room ready to go since I was expecting the poor thing to catch fire. Also, know that replacement gaskets are $2.99 each with free shipping while under warranty, and I've purchased at least 4 or 5...
    So now I'm looking for a blender that can make big batches of smoothies for two or more people, handle my mom's thiccccc smoothies when she gets a little too "nutrient happy" and adds everything in the kitchen to the cup, and be quieter so that I (a) won't have to clench my teeth in annoyance from the racket and (b) can actually hold conversation without lengthy pauses between blend sessions. A bonus is if my smoothies can actually look like those in the pictures and like what I get from a local Smoothie King. That's where my Vitamix research comes in and how I got here! Thanks to one of your (more recent?) videos and all of its helpful info and recommendations, I've decided to try aiming for an A2500 with the under blade accessory and (hopefully) a food processor attachment so I can let go of multiple bulky (basically brand new) appliances at once.
    I'll continue working with my NurtriYellit until I can find exactly what I'm looking for. It's 3:12AM and I feel like I lost track of thought at this point, lol. Night yall and thanks again for the video and help!

    • @LINY
      @LINY  Před 2 lety

      Thanks for sharing, and good plan! Email us hello@lifeisnoyoke.com if you have any questions

  • @Peigirl1985
    @Peigirl1985 Před 5 lety +8

    Yes Agree I had a magic bullet it was ok, Ive had 3 ninjas before they are ok but chunky! Id just buy the cheapest Vitamix least you dont have to buy a blender for years! Ninja to Vitamix is like going from a toy from dollar store to toys r us toys lol or a Chev to a Bmw 😂

  • @WakeRunSleep
    @WakeRunSleep Před 3 lety

    Have had my ninja bullet for 4 years. It’s been awesome

  • @TheAgentAssassin
    @TheAgentAssassin Před 2 lety

    What about The Beast blender? It seems decent

    • @LINY
      @LINY  Před 2 lety

      Interesting alternative

  • @Katy809RD
    @Katy809RD Před 2 lety +1

    Hmmm I have the same nutribulet since 2014, or maybe earlier, can't remember.. it is still going strong, so they last more than 1 year. Now, I still got a vitamix bc there is only so much you can do with a small vitamix. I also love that I can drink my smoothies out of the jar I blended it with (less dishes). Not saying this to say anything bad about vitamix, I actually convinced my sister to buy a Vitamix about 1 month ago. When my Nutribullet breaks down, I will get the personal container from Vitamix :D

  • @christam6631
    @christam6631 Před 4 lety +1

    I recommend getting the 3hp dhgate blenders for like 70 USD. They're not exactly knockoffs but they definitely provide the same consistency and smoothness as the vitamix

  • @Lauren-vd4qe
    @Lauren-vd4qe Před 11 měsíci +1

    Ive had a variety of blenders for 30 yrs. the WORST ones were the ninja ones, hands down, their rubber to steel drive mechanism ALWAYS eventually shredded the rubber and made a huge SCREECHING sound, got overheated, etc, lasted maybe a year, too big too clumsy and screeched out its deathcalls. the nutribullets also had early deaths via the wimpy blade/stud drive unit would become loose after a few months then leak contents INTO the motor, etc, very messy. the BEST MAIN blender ive had is the $99 Oster 1200 watt smoothie maker; it has an ALL STEEL DRIVE, has a central top twist add cap so u can add stuff while its blending; and makes incredible smoothies! they last years! I got a small 1 serving personal blender Starfrit $30 makes good small smoothies. I wd definitely get the Oster 1200 watt smoothie maker; great value; easy to use/wash/store, very reliable, makes great smoothies!

  • @MEDiumInc
    @MEDiumInc Před 2 lety +5

    I've had a cheap no name $20 blender from walmart, a Oster single serve blender, a Ninja, and I currently have a Vitamix. The 20 dollar blender was fine. It was not a vitamix, but it was totally fine. The oster was also fine. The ninja is literally the worst blender I have ever come across though.

    • @Katy809RD
      @Katy809RD Před 2 lety +1

      My sister was considering a Ninja bc she wanted the vitamix smoothies without the price tag.. I sent her some links from Blending with Henry, and after looking at his videos she decided to read the bad reviews online.. Everyone said they broke after 1 year..
      Another story, when my husband and I where looking for small appliances for our first apartment, he was like "Let's get a Ninja, my brother and his wife have one, they are the best" I was like "Ninja blenders are NOT THE BEST, let ME show you the best blenders" lol

    • @MEDiumInc
      @MEDiumInc Před 2 lety +1

      @@Katy809RD No kidding. I didnt keep my ninja long enough for it to break. EVERYTHING came out chunky. I dont enjoy chewing my smoothies.... :(

  • @neilkavanaugh7028
    @neilkavanaugh7028 Před 5 lety +7

    Too funny. I had bought a Breville (the smoothie one) which I picked up for a great price at a local store that was closing down, so it was half off. Still $110.00 (CDN not US) but as you stated it did get some good reviews so figured what the heck. Secretely, under the cover of darkness I was one of those who always watched the late night Vitamix ads on TV, and watched the demos in Costco, but honestly could not bring myself to being able to justify the cost. Even after listening to my sister in law talk about how much she loved her Vitamix. So the Breville did what I figured was a decent job for 10 months. That is when I came across the Vitamix Exlporia on Amazon this past Black Friday (2018) for $269.00 (CDN not US, and with warranty) so I figured what the heck, I'd bite the bullet. My wife refers to me as the kitchen gadget king, and she honestly thought I was throwing my money away on yet another latest and greatest. Little voice in the back of my head said "She might be right", First smoothie I made I knew she was wrong. There were no seed remanents floating around my breakfast smoothie. My wife figured it was the excitement of the new toy, She wasn't so fast to buy into my excitement so I did a side by side blend off making a breakfast smoothie that had pomagranite seeds in it. The Breville, while it made a decent smoothie did not pulverise the seeds. The vitamix, you could not tell there were any seeds used. Needless too say my wife now loves the Vitamix. I will say there is a deffinate learning curve to using it as it is not a simple blender, but more of a processor. Take the time to learn to use it and you will see the benefits and it will not be a decission that you request. Of course this is just my humble opinion. Having said that, if a blender is something you use once in a blue moon, it probably is overkill and there are better lower priced alternatives that will work fine..

    • @LINY
      @LINY  Před 5 lety +2

      so well put

  • @scopio78
    @scopio78 Před 7 měsíci

    Nope my nutribullet lasted 6yrs 900watts I’m looking to upgrade possibly

  • @khanscombe619
    @khanscombe619 Před 2 lety

    I've turned my friends & neighbors onto VitamIx used under $200 easy for a 5000. That's still much for some but My friends spend on many things they use less or get nothing out of. A $50 economy every 2-3 if luck or a quality 20yo gently used at $150 that'll last you a good 20-30 yrs more . You'd be surprised how many people got it new & barely ever used it til they moved & now it can be yours. A 40+ yo VitaMix could be leaps & bounds over a common department store variety. You really do get what you pay for. If new family, make sure it's on your wedding wish list. Hehe. I got my friends theirs like that.

  • @iamdebz9
    @iamdebz9 Před 9 měsíci

    Bought a Breville Super Q about 2 years ago. Recently it went to Overload Protection, and the Reset Button does not work.
    Before this happened, I was extremely pleased with it's performance...
    But what am I to do now?
    Will never buy an expensive Blender again.
    Cost me USD $500 Plus high Taxes (almost as much as the cost of the Blender itself), to Clear at Customs.

    • @victorialefley9439
      @victorialefley9439 Před 5 měsíci

      Is it because you have to send it off to another country, why you don't make use of the 10 year warrenty? It might be cheaper than you think to get it shipped there.

    • @treasurethetime2463
      @treasurethetime2463 Před 5 měsíci

      I just bought a practically new super q from a guy for 260. I'm impressed with the initial quality.
      No warranty for second hand.
      I figure if it goes, it goes.
      In my life I have never made a warranty claim on ANYTHING, so I really don't care. Seems like more of woman thing.
      I don't have the patience.
      My sister has a Vitamix 5200. It works fine. I guess the q just spoke to me when I saw it. I wanted a little quieter than what Vitamix was offering.

  • @jaieighty6812
    @jaieighty6812 Před 2 lety

    How about Magimix Le Blender??

  • @lostintheclouds8719
    @lostintheclouds8719 Před 3 lety

    SO HAPPY I FOUND THIS VID!!! Ty for sharing
    I can’t understand why so many ppl are in love w/ Breville.

  • @betmikael28
    @betmikael28 Před 2 lety

    Nutribullet leakes...I dont like the upside down design. What about amzchef or kramer?

  • @harrylen1688
    @harrylen1688 Před 5 lety

    I'm Wonder your next vid will recommend to trough our Kitchenaid's units cause the Vitamix makes Breads & pizza dough & :) Of course I love my 600 Nutribullet , Smoothies and sauces even soups is just amazing :)

  • @candib.803
    @candib.803 Před 5 lety +5

    My Oster blender was pretty dependable before my vitamix lol

    • @LINY
      @LINY  Před 5 lety

      You gotta start somewhere, right? :)

    • @tarynesstudio
      @tarynesstudio Před 5 lety

      I have used Oster for years and after a recent trip to Mexico and getting daily green and beet juices, I want a Vitamix now!

    • @waqasahmed939
      @waqasahmed939 Před 3 lety

      @@LINY I have a Thermomix which costs even more lol!
      Can the Vitamix heat up stuff too? I was hoping to help my mum in terms of making curry bases.

  • @kjellman96
    @kjellman96 Před 2 lety +1

    What about Magimix? I like the glass jar

    • @soulTraveller144
      @soulTraveller144 Před 4 měsíci

      Did you try magimix.. i have an old vitamix but i want a quieter slightly smaller blender

    • @kjellman96
      @kjellman96 Před 4 měsíci

      @@soulTraveller144 Nah

  • @dashlynheinrich2028
    @dashlynheinrich2028 Před 3 lety +2

    I would never recommend nutri bullet. I bought 2 and both caught fire. Lots of them do.

    • @soulTraveller144
      @soulTraveller144 Před 4 měsíci

      I would not recommend for smoothies but for a quick salad dressing. I'm speaking of the 900 watt though

  • @jorgensen8
    @jorgensen8 Před rokem +1

    Having had glass and plastic jars I much prefer glass. Never had one break yet. Quieter and easier to keep clean and lasts forever - well at least til the machine quits working.
    I also don't have to have perfectly smooth smoothies. Chunky adds interest. Just got a cheap Oster. Had one years ago and worked great and lasted about 10 years. Perhaps the new ones aren't as good. Enjoyed your review anyway, and at least have the option to return the cheap beehive Oster if I don't like it.

    • @RonnRicco
      @RonnRicco Před 9 měsíci

      I prefer glass to plastic as well but disagree on chunky smoothies lol. The only chonks I want are Corgis. ;)

    • @20111111jorg
      @20111111jorg Před 9 měsíci

      I understand but chunky slows digestion and inhibits sugar spikes. If you care about that.

  • @kberken
    @kberken Před 3 lety

    Just get a refurbished vitamix. They give you a brand new container. These machines are usually from state fairs and other demo places. I've had one for ten years and it's still as good as new. They are under $300. Totally worth the money. Plus great customer service. They are located in Ohio. When you call you get a real person on the phone.

  • @deborahcole1008
    @deborahcole1008 Před 2 lety +2

    Clean blend is a great alternative, trust me I’ve had 2 vitamix.

    • @malazkm
      @malazkm Před 2 lety

      Waring pro is another one. But I love my vitamix

  • @efraim.
    @efraim. Před 2 lety

    4:00 They last about a year... why?

  • @Faerienice
    @Faerienice Před 2 lety

    My ninja blender works super well. The only thing I dislike is it's very loud. I want to try the beast blender. It seems quieter.

  • @jakobw135
    @jakobw135 Před 2 lety

    Do you work for Vitamix?

  • @orreng
    @orreng Před 5 lety +1

    Lenny...you are awesome. That is all. :)

  • @Engelke2007
    @Engelke2007 Před 3 lety +1

    Love your videos! I got my 7500 through QVC for $370 and on five payments. It made the high cost tolerable.

  • @BruceLee-zw5ue
    @BruceLee-zw5ue Před 5 lety +6

    Blendtec is a good alternative to Vitamix.

    • @ITILII
      @ITILII Před 5 lety +4

      Blendtec is just as expensive as Vitamix, both top quality, but lots of people don't want to spend 300 dollars on up for a blender. Cleanblend is less than 200 and performs great for the price

  • @user-bz6xc8ik7k
    @user-bz6xc8ik7k Před 3 měsíci

    I got a nutribullet and it smelt like burned plastic after 4 uses, very dissapointed!

  • @benoitpeloquin1910
    @benoitpeloquin1910 Před 3 lety

    Totally agree !!!

  • @skykitchen992
    @skykitchen992 Před 5 lety +2

    The worse one ever was the Montel Williams Healthmaster. (It is now called the Shred blender ) I chose that one over the Vitamix, because it was a lot cheaper. What a mistake, after replacing leaky containers 5 times, the motor smelt like oil and burning plastic. I just took the plunge and bought a Vitamix 5200, charging it to my Visa card. It is now almost nine years later, and it still purrs like a kitten. I just recently replaced the container with a new one. Couldn't be happier. Thank you for your review! I agree, the Nutribullet is a great entry level way to be introduced to smoothies, cause once you get started, you'll never go back to bottled juices again.

    • @LINY
      @LINY  Před 5 lety

      Thanks for the info!

    • @Karoger1987
      @Karoger1987 Před 5 lety

      That was the first one I ever had back in like 2008 or 2009? The bottom blade area rusted out and when I tried to run the machine I could smell burning/oil. Had it for a few years and probably used it less than 15 times.

  • @shorttime1351
    @shorttime1351 Před 2 lety

    What about Jawz?

    • @LINY
      @LINY  Před 2 lety

      Interesting! Just learning about them now

  • @GTO20122012
    @GTO20122012 Před 3 lety

    I had a ninja and I hated that thing from day one.... it just didn’t blend well.

  • @kevinjolin6313
    @kevinjolin6313 Před rokem

    Sure when you're selling the product you'll preach for your church.
    Cuisinart Hurricane pro
    3.5 hp, 2610 watts, great alternative even stronger than Vitamix. 7 years warranty.
    Cleanblend also as
    3.0 hp,
    2237 watts and the cost is just ridiculous, also seems to have decent building materials.

  • @chrisd4454
    @chrisd4454 Před rokem

    Nutri bullet I had leaked. My ninja pro is still going strong. If I get another I was looking at Wolf.

  • @teresag.tvfilipina4003

    amazing

  • @AlainStar
    @AlainStar Před 4 lety

    What about the Omniblend V ?

    • @LINY
      @LINY  Před 4 lety

      Sure, but why

    • @AlainStar
      @AlainStar Před 4 lety +1

      @@LINY
      LOL, cause the Vitamix is really expensive ^^'
      NB : Here in France, the A2500i is around 660€ (756 USD!!!) and the Omni around 225€ (258 USD)...

    • @LINY
      @LINY  Před 4 lety

      @@AlainStar i'm seeing the omniblend V for several hundred dollars. so wasn't sure. for that, you can get a vitamix lifeisnoyoke.com/vitamix-deals/

    • @AlainStar
      @AlainStar Před 4 lety

      @@LINY
      Ok, I'm talking to a wall, no matter, cheers mate

    • @LINY
      @LINY  Před 4 lety +2

      @@AlainStar sorry, Alain. I didn't realize there was such a difference in price. I see they come with a nice warranty, and since I haven't not heard any bad things about them I'd go for it

  • @ApteraPioneer
    @ApteraPioneer Před 2 lety

    I have the Vitamix Ascent 2300 and regret the purchase--because I lose between 20-30% of my ingredients to this awful 64 oz container (and lid!), which I was forced to purchase, even though I would have prefered the 48 oz stainless steel version, and spend way too much time cleaning it. I won't purchase another blender, which doesn''t allow me to remove the blade for cleaning. IF that means I won't be able to grind grains into flour anymore, then I will have to consider adding a grain mill. I have considered the small cup and bowl, but they are getting really bad reviews, so I think I would be better off giving something like The Beast a try. If the Nutribullet only lasts a year, that keeps it from being an option.

  • @hazelgriffith4515
    @hazelgriffith4515 Před rokem

    I'll have to disagree with you. I've had a Nutri Ninja Auto IQ for about 6 years, I use it every day to make great smoothies. It has pulverised everything I've thrown at it. I've made nut milks with no issue; crushed ice with no issue... Iove the versatility of the Vitamix, so when I bury my Ninja, I'll upgrade.

  • @isabella1986
    @isabella1986 Před 5 lety

    Can u recommend another cheap blender

    • @LINY
      @LINY  Před 5 lety

      this Nutribullet amzn.to/2K1p8Tf

  • @Adeline9418
    @Adeline9418 Před 5 lety +1

    Oster 1200 or Versa are very good.

    • @LINY
      @LINY  Před 5 lety

      Yeah?

    • @Adeline9418
      @Adeline9418 Před 4 lety

      Not any more. They have an annoying gasket on the bottom of the jug. If you lose it you're screwed. Now I have a Hamilton blender. Yeah. Blender snob.

  • @taniasomething8828
    @taniasomething8828 Před 2 lety

    Omniblend?

  • @espartaco2028
    @espartaco2028 Před 3 lety

    The information you're giving here is absolutely true and correct. PS. You're SAF and gorgeous.

  • @josielancaster7095
    @josielancaster7095 Před 3 lety

    SMEG ? Thoughts

  • @The_Monolith
    @The_Monolith Před 2 lety

    I'd buy a new Vitamix IF they had a product that allowed me to blend under vacuum. Since they don't, I guess I'll have to go with the Breville Q / Super Q.

    • @LINY
      @LINY  Před 2 lety

      Why?

    • @The_Monolith
      @The_Monolith Před 2 lety

      ​@@LINY The Breville Q / Super Q can vacuum blend and have a 1800w motor. Vitamix blenders can't vacuum blend and have weaker motors that overheat when confronted with dense mixtures.
      Vacuum blending is useful for stuff that oxidizes quickly.

  • @Pestbringer89
    @Pestbringer89 Před 3 lety +1

    I use a omniblend which is half the price and ALMOST as good as vitamix. In germany a vitamix 5200 is 600 euros, no thank you.

    • @scottdang4704
      @scottdang4704 Před 2 lety +1

      They are cheaply made and fell vibrate like crazy at full speed.. and then they emit a burning smell after 10 or 20 seconds of continuous blending.