Choosing a Blender?

I am trying to decide between a Ninja, Kitchenaid Diamond, Nutribullet, Breville Hemisphere, or something else? I want the best one for ice, hummus, and sofrito. Please help!

I don't want to spend more than about $150, but I'm willing to spend a bit to get something that will do what I want and not need replacing. Vitamix is out of my price range.

What I want to do:

Make really smooth thick frozen drinks with ice
Make smooth hummus without losing the fiber from the hulls (which I currently either leave in and sacrifice texture, or pick out laboriously)
Make good sofrito (pureed peppers, onions, herbs, with the consistency of a thick sauce)

I have watched so many YouTube reviews and read so many product comparisons today that my head is spinning. I asked a similar question on Amazon, and got answers like, "I made a yummy smoothie with bananas and milk!". This is not what I asked at all.

What do the real people here think I should buy?

Thank you so much in advance!

By Weavre Cooper from (northeast region), PA

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matthewh

January 10, 20140 found this helpful

I can tell you from personal experience, I have used multiple blenders and "processors". The best bang for your buck is getting the Ninja Mega Kitchen system (1500 watt). It includes the blender, food processor with 2 bowls (small can fit in large), 2 bullet type 16oz containers with blades and lids to drink, a dough blade for lighter mixing. It is over your $150 budget, but if you use the 20% coupon at Bed Bath and Beyond, you can purchase it for about $185 depending on sales tax.

It is more than the nutribullet, but does about 10 times as much for a little more. I have had it for about 6 months and it is well worth it to make my own frappichinos alone, let alone the money you save by making your own salsa and so forth.

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