is this like a blender or better
1145126
It's kinda like a blender, but the blades are very different, and it's difficult, for me anyway to get the correct mixture of ice and syrup. It's finicky about how you load it with ice.
1554457
It is about the same as a regular blender. I used it at work in my desk area and it didn't disrupt anyone. It works really good so it doesn't have to blend for a long amount of time.
1975901
You should be able to make a smoothie. But do keep in mind the "liquid" limit so it won't run out under your blade. That is with any food processor. If you have a regular blender that would probably work better for you but this would if it is all you have.
39269
Personally, I'm very pleased with it and the ease of use. Then again, this is replacing my 20+ year-old blender --- so my expectations may not have been as high as owners with more recent blenders.
1185223
This is better than an average blender, but still takes forever to do my blended shakes with frozen fruit/veggies. I downgraded from an Oster, which was much quicker and more powerful. But, the price was what I could afford at the time. Wish I would have invested more for another Oster.
1545856
I can't tell you whether it makes it a "better" blender. But I can tell you that I've had others and this one has great power for my protein shakes, which usually include ice, frozen fruit, veggies and powder. It is excellent, especially for the price.
44561
Kinda it a lot more stiff a beauty blender is more like a sponge (a lot softer and easy to work with)
1806443
Sorry, I don't know. I do know that I made a mistake when I wanted to grate carrots and had the blade at the bottom running also and just about had baby food in seconds. I don't think it's designed to be a blender but I bet it could do the job for you.
1321932
It blends a lot better than a conventional household blender, but it still only has cutting blades on the bottom of the unit. A Ninga is better than the Magic Bullet because it has a number of cutting blades.
1921916
Sorry, the blender was a gift and I've heard no feedback. I should ask if it works as hoped. Thank you for the reminder!
964113
I believe that it is. If you google both terms you can see the different types but they all look like blenders to me. Hope this helps. Love my Oster blender btw.
2073209
doesn't matter. Don't buy this expensive piece of garbage. Just get a steamer and a blender stick. This thing lasted two months for me and I didn't even use it that much.
2036091
I don't think it's easier to clean than a regular blender. Wouldn't you just want a stick blender, or do you need to crush ice? This machine is pretty good for making smoothies.
741345
Blender, Blender, Blender :). If you have the extra $$ there are Ninja's that come with a blender and a food processor bowl.
764600
A smoothie would be better created using a blender rather then a centrifugal juicer such as the BJE820XL Juice Fountain Duo.
869483
This is the total blender. It is a new model. There is also a certified refurbished available. The 560 is a different model.
423001
Depended on the setting you chose and how you want it. This blender is perfect for ice drinks, soups, peanut butter, the list goes on. Over a year with this thing now and I still love it.