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Full disclosure: I am in no way affiliated with Vitamix or Ninja. The opinions expressed on this Vitamix vs Ninja Blender Review are my own. I was not paid by Vitamix or Ninja to review these products. I am an Amazon Associate and do receive a small commission for referring purchases. These commissions keep Pretty Little Apron running and enable me to review more products to help other consumers.

You guys. I have been waiting for YEARS to do this in Vitamix vs Ninja Blender Review! Today I tested the Vitamix vs Ninja to find out which blender preformed better. The results + overall review should be able to point you in the right direction as to which blender is ideal for you.

The Vitamix

The Vitamix model used in the review is the Explorian Blender with the 64 oz low profile container. Just to disclose all details, I am the owner of this blender, which I have talked about on other posts. I purchased this blender on Amazon Prime Day as a certified reconditioned blender. When it arrived to my house I would have never known it was reconditioned because it was in perfect condition. The Vitamix Explorian has a 1200 watt motor.

One thing I love about the Vitamix line is that they are continually upping their game. They have quite a few different containers that do different things, all while using the same base. Their newest addition is the aer disc container which whips, muddles, foams, and emulsifies. Put it on my Christmas list now! 🙂

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The Ninja

The Ninja model I used was the Ninja Professional. The Ninja Professional appears to be the Ninja model designed to compete with high end blenders, like the Vitamix. The Ninja Professional features a 72 oz. container that is capable of holding 64 oz. It features a 6 blade assembly that Ninja claims crushes ice faster and smoother then other blenders. The Ninja Professional has a 1000 watt motor.

The Ninja does not have any add ons or attachments at this time.

The Vitamix Vs Ninja Body Comparison

The body of the blenders are completely different. Here are the most notable differences in look and quality that I noted about the blenders.

The Vitamix’s overall construction was superior to the Ninja. Where the Vitamix had metal, the Ninja had plastic, specifically the spinning apparatus.
The containers are obviously different shapes. The Vitamix is circular, while the Ninja is square.
The Vitamix has one blade that is at the bottom of the container. The blade is attached to a metal spinner that connects to the base of the blender. This is what spins that blade and blends the contents of the container.
The Ninja has a longer blade that extends up into the container. The blade is connected to a spinner similar to that of the Viamix, however the parts are plastic instead of metal. The Ninja is turned and clicked onto the base.
The Vitamix container is self cleaning. You put water and a drop of dish detergent into the container and blend for 30-60 seconds. I do still rinse the container again and dry it with a paper towel.
The Ninja does not claim to be self cleaning, however I do think you could use the same water + detergent mix to get a decent amount of excess off of the container before cleaning it.
The Vitamix has a spout that makes it easy to pour liquids out of the container without spilling.
The Ninja also has a spout that opens and closes. I did note that the spout was not as long as the Vitamix, and contents did spill out of the container onto the side of my cup.
The Vitamix has 10 speed settings, while the Ninja has just 3.
The Certified Reconditioned Vitamix has a 3 year warranty, while the Ninja has a 1 year limited warranty.
The Vitamix comes withe a tamper, while the Ninja does not.
The Vitamix has a handy dandy cord hider underneath the base, while the Ninja does not.

Vitamix vs Ninja Test

For my officially official Vitamix vs Ninja Blender Review test I used the exact same recipe in each blender as follows:

1 cup almond milk
1 cup mixed berries
1 scoop protein powder
2 Tbsp oats

This is a standard recipe that I use on a daily basis. I put the ingredients in both containers in the same order and made sure to get a good mix of all berries in both of the cups. I blended both for the same amount of time.

The Results

The results of this test are so fascinating and literally SHOOK my 30 year old kitchen appliance loving self! LOOK AT THE DIFFERENCE YOU GUYS!

Our Viamix produced a smoothie was that extremely smooth and juice like. It obviously produced a smoothie that was far darker in color with less visible chunks of ingredients.

The Ninja produced a smoothie that was almost mousse like. It was much more airy and fluffy. It probably would have been best eaten with a spoon rather then drinking it. The smoothie was much lighter in color and had a lot of visible particles. When drinking the smoothie there was a grit to it, unlike the Vitamix which was super smooth. The longer the Ninja smoothie sat, the more visible particles I was able to see.

Overall Opinion on Vitamix vs Ninja Blender Review

Construction

Overall construction hands down goes to Vitamix because the Vitamix is sturdier and made of higher quality materials. I didn’t love the fact that most of the key blending components of the Ninja were made of plastics. The Ninja’s lid and base both felt a lot cheaper then the Vitamix’s. The Vitamix’s pouring spout was perfect for not having spills, whereas the Ninja did spill on me and well…. ain’t nobody got time for that mess.

The one bladed Vitamix seemed to create a better textured smoothie as well. With 6 blades in the Ninja, the finished product was more of a mousse to be eaten with a spoon then a smoothie. I also love the little things like the way the cord fits underneath the base of the Vitamix and how it comes with the tamper.

The Finished Product

The proof is clearly in the pictures that the Vitamix out preformed the Ninja in the finished product. The smoothie had little to no identifiable chunks, and was smooth as a baby’s butt. This is probably the most important aspect for me only because I do blend ingredients like kale and spinach and having chunks in those drinks is just gross.

The Price Point

Obviously, I thought the Vitamix was worth the price because I own one. My main motivating factor in making the purchase was that I needed a machine to make me something super healthy that didn’t seem super healthy. Since purchasing, I have used it almost every single day. The price point of the Vitamix blender is in the high end region for me. I stalked those blenders for almost a year before actually pulling the trigger on a purchase because of the price point. I knew that the Vitamix was what I wanted, and I wasn’t willing to settle for anything else. If you are like me, the Vitamix is the blender for you!

Obviously the Ninja is a lot more affordable. However, I just kept thinking that you get what you pay for when I was looking over the quality of the Ninja. For the price point on the professional, I feel it is over priced a bit. It just feels cheap compared to the Vitamix. One other thing I kept thinking about the Ninja Professional was that it was almost exactly like my Ninja Master Prep.

The Master Prep is actually even cheaper then the Ninja Professional, and the results are nearly identical. I used the Ninja Master prep for 5+ years primarily to make dressings, sauces, and baby food. The Master Prep uses the same multi-blade component but is about half the price. If you aren’t going to use your blender everyday, or if you don’t really care about texture/chunks in your smoothies, then I would suggest skipping over the Ninja Professional all together and grabbing the Ninja Master Prep. After all, if you are going to get a cheaper blender why spend $100 when you could spend as little as $49? The quality is nearly the same between the two.

The Deciding Factor

When my Ninja Master Prep finally gave out and it was time to get a new blender I knew I wanted the best of the best. As a 30 year old Mom of 5, I have so many uses for this blender, specifically making healthy drinks for my family. I knew my boys would never even take a second look at a smoothie that was chunky. They would immediately be turned off to the idea and my hopes of making them green smoothies would be gone forever. I wanted a quality kitchen appliance, and that is what I got.

A couple years ago, I wasn’t in the position to spend the money on a nice blender. My Ninja Master Prep that cost $49 was a big purchase for me then. It did the job. It wasn’t perfect but it worked and it was kind of pain in the butt to clean and well, the quality wasn’t the best but guess what? I got 5 years out of a $49 blender, and that is pretty darn good. It got me through home made dressings, making baby food for several kids, blending smoothies to loose the baby weight, blending more smoothies to fix a pregnancy craving, and even starting a food blog. It kind of has a soft spot in my heart but guess what? Every time I used my Ninja in the back of my mind I kept thinking one day I was going to get a Vitamix! My brand new beautiful high quality blender is much more appreciated today because I know how much I wanted it for so long. 🙂

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Welcome to the most random blog post I have made to date. This Neewer Ring Light Review may seem kind of off topic, but if you know me in real life you know that I’m a photographer + Lipstick junkie, and lighting is an essential part of both of those side hustles. A couple of my friends recently started their own side hustles selling cosmetics and other products, and my first piece of advice was YOU NEED A RING LIGHT!

Just so that we are all on the same page, I am not affiliated with Neweer. The opinions stated on this review of the Neweer Ring Light are my own. If you click my handy dandy links to the Ring Light kit that I own, I may receive a small commission as I am part of the Amazon Associates program. This small commission helps me keep PLA running smoothly.

Upon pointing them in the direction of the best ring light on the market in my opinion, I realized that there are a ton of people doing the same exact things who may be looking for an honest opinion from someone who has used a ring light on what specifically they should be looking for and why. Of course there are a ton of beauty gurus and YouTubers suggesting ring lights, but what about an everyday Mom of 5?

The Importance of Good Lighting

Let me start by saying that marketing on social media has grown by leaps and bounds in the past few years. Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube have changed the way that companies are reaching potential clients and a great image will sell a product.

No matter what your product or market is, creating good content requires good lighting. Whether you are making a video reviewing a blender, just talking to your audience, or applying makeup, great lighting will set you apart from your competition immediately.

A bright, white light is exactly what you are looking for when it comes to lighting, and a ring light is the only way to ensure you have the ideal lighting at all times. Even if you are just the average Momma and wife just like me, a ring light may be able to change your business! When taking pictures indoors, you will always be battling dull yellow lighting, exactly what you don’t want.

Neweer Ring Light Review

When I was looking for a ring light a power of at least 55W and 5500K was a must. What does this mean? It means that your light is going to be powerful and bright! Probably brighter then most lights you are familiar with. The only other lights I saw that were 5500K were also being used for photography purposes. A quick Amazon search will tell you that the only other people searching for lights this bright are professional photographers.

I’ve noticed a ton of DIY ring light tutorials on YouTube and Pinterest, but the fact is you aren’t going to be able to make a light that has this type of power. Until you buy all of the materials for the DIY light, you may as well just buy the good light and save yourself the headache.The price of the ring light that I purchased last year has significantly decreased since then (by about $100!) so getting the best light is far more affordable then it used to be. The prices change on Amazon from time to time, but the going price right now seems to be around $100.

That is an absolute STEAL considering you are getting a kit with everything you need to get started, including a stand, cell phone holder, DSLR camera holder, all the cords you need, and a carrying bag. The stand that came with my kit alone is great quality.

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Assembly

I noticed some reviewers on Amazon mentioned they were confused about how to put the light together. It looks like Neweer has addressed this issue by putting directions directly on the Amazon listing. I did not find the assembly to be a challenge, but I was familiar with using a lighting stand already.

Once my ring light was assembled, I was able to start using it immediately. I remember the first image I took with the light, and it was like night and day compared to my previous images. You can see the difference for yourself!

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I went from looking like a tired Mom of 5, to looking like I had it all together. My customers could actually see what my lipstick looked like now!

Pros and Cons of the Neweer Ring Light Kit

Pros

Beautiful, bright white light that you need for all of your beauty/video/vlogging/youtube needs. Again, you will never be able to achieve this type of light by making something yourself. This light is the power of professional photography lighting.
240 small LED lights are spread out so you have even lighting. If you were to use just one lightbulb, you would not get the same even lighting.
The Neweer Ring light is dimmable, so if you are using a mix of natural light + your ring light you can adjust the power as needed.
Consistent lighting for images and video.
Kits on Amazon that include everything you need! A cell phone holder, a stand, two different filters (orange + white), and a bag for storage and transporting.
Price point has dropped significantly in the last year making the light more affordable for the average person.
Kit comes with a hot shoe adapter that you can also use with a DSLR camera if you have one. I use my Canon EOS 6D fitted with my Sigma 18-35 mm F1.8 Art lens to take videos with the ring light. I have seen many YouTubers using the Canon EOS 70D as it has a flip out screen so you can see what your video looks like as you are filming. If you are looking for equipment strictly for taking informative videos I would suggest the Canon EOS 70D over the Canon EOS 6D. I am a photographer as well, so I prefer the 6D.
My DSLR cameras are sturdy and secure on my ring light setup.
Pictured here is my Canon EOS 5D Mark II on the Neweer Ring Light. The 5D Mark II is an old model that I am not currently using.

Cons

I do have a iPhone7+ and the cell phone holders aren’t specifically made for bigger phones. This just means that I do have to stretch it a bit. Occasionally it can be a pain in the butt to get in place. This is really minor. To be honest I’m digging here for small details because the light is pretty fantastic.
This is a personal preference, but some people do not like the fact that you can see the right light in your eyes on images. How much you can see it really depends upon how bright you have it set. This doesn’t bother me but I have heard others mention it.
When I first started using the light, I did find it hard to be in front of for long periods of time. It wasn’t a light that my eyes were used to. It did take me some time to adjust to the brightness. If you have any sensitivity to light this may not be a good option for you turned all the way up. The nice thing is that the light is dimmable so you can set it lower if it is hurting your eyes.

How the Neweer Ring Light Helped My Side Hustle

I can’t stress enough the importance of lighting when it comes to posting on Social Media. Whether you are a hair stylist, YouTuber, blogger, photographer, makeup artist, or you are making videos for any other business venture potential customers will take you more seriously if your images/videos look high quality.

The biggest way my ring light helped my side hustle was that it boosted my confidence. I could put content on my Facebook page with confidence that my customers could clearly see the products. My lighting helped me look my best, as we are all trying to do. I went from being scared to post content, to being proud to post the beautiful content that I created. My photos also went from being inconsistent and yellow to bright and beautiful.

Even as a Mom of 5, I love having hobbies and side hustles. Not only do I use my ring light for selfies to sell my products, I also use it for food photography. It occasionally helps me use backlighting to take the beautiful images of food you see here on PLA.

Here are some other photos I’ve taken using my light.