Is the Ninja Blender Overhyped Junk?

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The discussion centers around the quality and durability of the Ninja Blender, particularly in comparison to other blenders like the Oster Beehive. Participants express varying opinions on the materials used in the Ninja Blender and its overall performance, with some focusing on user experiences and reviews.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants criticize the Ninja Blender as being poorly made, highlighting its plastic components and questioning its durability compared to blenders like the Oster Beehive, which is noted for its all-metal construction.
  • Others mention that despite the criticisms, the Ninja Blender has received decent reviews on platforms like Amazon, suggesting a discrepancy between user satisfaction and material quality.
  • A participant points out that there are different models of Ninja blenders, implying that quality may vary across models.
  • Concerns are raised about the labeling of the Ninja Blender as "professional," which some see as misleading given its plastic construction and the "For household use only" disclaimer.
  • One participant shares a personal experience with a cheaper Ninja model, noting that while it performed well initially, it has since weakened over time, raising questions about longevity.
  • Another participant challenges the assumption that plastic components inherently lead to shorter lifespan, citing personal experiences with various appliances that contradict this notion.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express disagreement regarding the quality and longevity of the Ninja Blender, with some asserting it is inferior due to its materials, while others argue that durability cannot be solely determined by the type of materials used. The discussion remains unresolved with multiple competing views present.

Contextual Notes

Participants note that the term "last" can be ambiguous in relation to appliances, indicating that different interpretations of durability may exist. There are also references to specific models and price points that may influence perceptions of quality.

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Ninja "juicer" is cheap junk

Despite the hype, the Ninja is not a juicer. It is a cheaply-made blender with plastic drive shaft, plastic tools, and plastic jugs.

My wife bought into the hype and bought one. What a horrible piece of crap. She already had the most popular blender in the US - an Oster Beehive with all-metal base, metal drive and cutters, and glass jug. If you have ordered a slushie, a smoothie, or a frozen cocktail like a Margarita, chances are that it was prepared in an Oster Beehive. They are ubiquitous, in hotels, restaurants, bars, etc.

That piece of crap will be on our next lawn-sale.
 
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It may have decent reviews, but the base contains a lot of plastic, the drive shaft is plastic, the tools are almost all plastic apart for cutting edges, and the blender jugs are all-plastic. It just won't last like an Oster, though the Oster sells for half the price of the Ninja.

The Ninja is made in China, and if you get past all the flashy graphics on the box and turn the box upside-down, you'll find a sticker that includes the phrase "For household use only".
 
There are different Ninja blenders with different levels of quality, is this the one you got? http://www.walmart.com/ip/16913481?adid=22222222227000883599&wmlspartner=wlpa&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=&wl3=13223686870&wl4=&wl5=pla&veh=sem
 


No, she bought the Ninja Professional 1100, and paid $120+ at Sam's Club. Looking at all that plastic, I can see why the label on the bottom says "For household use only." Of course, the word "professional" is plastered all over the fancy graphics - a bit of a disconnect.
 


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Cochicken



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0m4x0y3QNw
 
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That doesn't sound like it could taste good. Coke and chicken? At least he didn't shove a broomstick in there this time.
 


Haha, can I preorder the ninja when you decide to put it on sale? How does your wife like it now that she has it?

My sisters got one of the ninja for $30 a few months back. It's the cheaper one, but it did it job the first few months. Now, it's a little weak. It's still able to crush ice, but it takes a little bit longer. If you ask me, for the price I paid, I would give it 4 stars.
 


turbo said:
It may have decent reviews, but the base contains a lot of plastic, the drive shaft is plastic, the tools are almost all plastic apart for cutting edges, and the blender jugs are all-plastic. It just won't last like an Oster, though the Oster sells for half the price of the Ninja.

Is this factual or an assumption. It sounds like you are making an assumption that since it is made of plastic it won't "last". In this case using the word "last" makes the statement ambiguous. "Last" in relation to an appliance can mean many different things.

The Ninja is made in China, and if you get past all the flashy graphics on the box and turn the box upside-down, you'll find a sticker that includes the phrase "For household use only".

I have seen many appliances that make that statement yet they work quite well and have lasted for 10 years and still work fine. I have had other appliances that don't make that claim and they have broken down within a month of use.