NinjaSS151 TWISTi Blender DUO, High-Speed 1600 WP Smoothie Maker & Nutrient Extractor* 5 Functions Smoothie, Spreads & More, smartTORQUE, 34-oz. Pitcher & (2) To-Go Cups, Gray

After enjoying smoothies made in a small $20.00 blender, I knew I needed more horsepower if I was to continue on the smoothie production beltway! I gave the small smoothie maker/blender away and ordered this giant (not as in size but as in reputation), but only after my usual reading reviews and researching on-line. My new Ninja TWISTi arrived very quickly and was exquisitely packed so that there seemed no possibility that any part could be broken this side of its being run over by an 18 wheeler! Assembly was quick, straight forward, and easy (I always read any accompanying information). Excluding the motor base and cord (of adequate length), all of the components are dishwasher safe. The Ninja TWISTi comes with two clear 24oz plastic to-go cups each with a lid. The 34oz clear plastic pitcher seems to hold a wealth of ingredients and turns out large, creamy smoothies (think DQ hold the spoon in the concoction!). That clear plastic is thick, heavy duty, and quite substantial but also imparts a certain satisfaction as you gaze upon your creation during its last seconds in the pitcher before taking that first delightful sip or spoonful, whichever you prefer. This powerful "giant" is 1600WP with 5 preprogrammed functions that take the guess work out of processing; the choices of texture control enable you to create the smoothie of your dreams! The twist tamper aids in pushing the yet unblended ice/frozen ingredients further down into the blade to facilitate the chopping process.I loaded the pitcher to the maximum level with frozen fruit- strawberries, blueberries and banana chunks, then added 1 cup of fat free (sweetened with Splenda) Greek yogurt, 1 scoop of protein powder, and finally added about 1/2 cup of milk. I pressed the button, and she was off to the races! (As an aside, I should have put the milk and yogurt in first, but in my excitement my rational brain went into shut down mode). I used the tamper, admittedly with difficulty because of some arthritis in my hand, to send the fruit deeper in the blade abyss. But before I knew it, my crimson concoction was complete and awaiting the taste test. Yes, it was delicious, but the texture was nothing short of professional. Not only was the texture icily smooth, but my smoothie was also glacially cold, lusciously creamy, and enjoyably yummy. After finishing the entire "giant" smoothie, yes all of it, the disassembly of the Ninja TWISTi was simple and quick. I did not put the components in the dishwasher, but opted to wash them by hand, let them dry, and reassemble my Ninja TWISTi tucking it into its now place of honor (previously occupied by the toaster) in the pantry to await accompanying me on my next smoothie adventure. This entire experience from investigating to operating to cleaning was problem free, super simple, and seemingly quick as The Flash. Neither me nor my family could be happier with our new "Smoothie Queen"! I highly recommend this appliance and encourage anyone who is interested in purchasing a similar appliance to investigate this one. As the saying goes, "Try it; you'll like it"!Top 3 Likes:-Quality construction-Fast and efficient-PowerfulTop 3 Dislikes:-Difficult to manipulate the tamper effectively for those with arthritis-The pitcher does not lock solidly into place with a click-Only two dislikes!

This is my third Ninja and this one is the BEST!! It’s compact, easy to clean, very well made, does an amazing job of blending and pulverizing the fruits, ice, anything at all that I put in my smoothies! The smoothie and frozen buttons are my most used, but this thing doesn’t disappoint! The twistie top moves the ingredients just enough to make sure everything is blended perfectly. I have zero negative feedback about this Ninja!! Highly recommend!!!

For the past 20 years, or so, I've used Bullet blenders to use for single serve smoothies. When the Bullet first came out, it were the only one of it's type. Each one only lasted about 5 to 7 years, so I've had 3 over that time. With each one I've had to replace various parts that either broke or wore out. The plastic pieces that you insert the cup into get damaged over time and can't be replaced. I decided to get something a bit more powerful and robust. I would have preferred it if it was only $99 instead of $120, but the difference only comes to a penny or two a day, so the cost difference is only really psychological when you place your order.Pros:Generous sized cup compared to the bullet. Handles the ingredients that had maxed out in my bulletPowerful, blends smoothies in just a few seconds, a fraction of the time of the bulletRobust design making it much easier to use, and probably last longer, than the Bullet.Easier to keep clean than the bullet.Can work as a normal blenderCons:Fairly noisy. However, it's on for less than 5 seconds so it's not a big dealPricey for a single serve smoothie blender. However, it only really comes down to a penny or two a day, and it gives you the option to use as a regular blender when needed.I am extremely happy with the purchase.

My last blender is o l d - as in belonged to my parents - and I am at “grandmother age”! My husband wanted to get me the Ninja Nutri Bullet as a gift and I was lukewarm about ordering it…as I said I did not know that I needed this! After some thought though I began looking at various Ninja models and when I saw the Twisti I knew it was the right model for me. More versatile that the Nutri Bullet (imho) and it has a significantly higher wattage, plus it includes the cups that had drawn me to the Nutri Bullet originally.I have only been using this beast for only a day, but I am thoroughly impressed! This machine is just so good!I made fruit and yoghurt smoothies with extra protein today and they were ready in a flash! So good! The parts are all easy to remove and take apart and they are very easy to clean. The container and the cups are made of a quality plastic - like Lexan…sturdy and well made. I question the longevity of the blade assembly simply because it is plastic (old blenders had glass containers and the blades were set into metal), but since I see that replacement parts are available and not very costly I am not worried. I also don’t think that any parts will need replacement any time soon because this machine is very well made. It sits on the counter very securely with gripper suction cups that actually work exceedingly well.Pros:1. Fantastic motor and wattage2. Not huge - does not take up much counter space3. Works thoroughly and quickly4. Has tamper legs that can be rotated as you blend (not available when you are using the cups - only with the large container5. Well made!6. Capable of doing things like making nut butters, crushing ice, and so much more7. Replacements parts like cups, containers, blades, seal rings etc are readily available and not too costlyPossible Cons1. Longevity for plastic parts with the blade assembly ?I am very happy with this blender and think it is a little powerhouse!