Ninja® Foodi® Power Blender & Processor 3-in-1 72-oz. Blender and Food Processor 1200W 4 Auto-iQ® Presets, SS200

there seems to be alot of 5 stars /free item reviews. I bought this bc my vitamix just isn't working as well now that I paid too much for a new jar and blade. I read a review for the ninja from a Vitamix owner and was sold. My sister also has a ninja and it works well. I waited to write the review. I have been using this for several wks 1-2 times a day. I attempted a smoothie bowl but it was not a pretty site. def user fault not the machine. though I have made them in my vitamix w/o knowing they were smoothie bowls. I will base my reviews off of some neg. reviews I have read. yes this is loud but it does not bother me. it may be louder then my vitamix but I just walk away and let the iQ do its thing. if you live in a house with thin walls or in an apartment/condo just be aware it is loud but for 65 seconds not a crisis. The blade. I have cut myself on the blade so be careful. it blends my banana smoothie up well. I did a kale pineapple blend but it wasn't as smooth. I may have had too much water in it. what I love with this ninja over my vitamix: this can sit on my counter top. Has removable blade. Can go in the dishwasher. Has suction cups that really stick to my cheap countertop. Has iQ technology. will it last? not sure but I paid $375 for a refurbished Vitamix 12 yrs ago and then paid $100 for a cheap parts. I'm starting to accept that nothing is built to last. yes I would buy this again and again and yes I will recommend it to friends/family.