Blenders that crush ice

X3 on the VitaMix, the corporation also sells as-new refurbs for around $275.00. We've previously owned the Ninja above, Osters, and Hamilton Beach, etc., but there's no comparison to the VitaMix for smooth, consistent mixing results. That said, Consumer Reports likes the small $60.00 Ninja in their ratings, this looks like the Magic Bullet but gets great reviews for various VitaMix-type blending chores for a lot less money.

Leo Benson wrote:
Hated my Oster.
I have a VitaMix now but it's a major investment. Would never go back tho.

X2. The VitaMix is an unbelievable machine. You can even make a soup from scratch, and it will be warm! We will never own a regular blender again (probably won't need to either, I believe this VitaMix might even last forever). It is expensive, but it is rock solid unit. No cheap-y parts here.

Hands down the best blender I have ever used is the ninja .... Believe we got it at Costco. We make smoothies and margs and it blends ice really well...

This one

Hated my Oster.
I have a VitaMix now but it's a major investment. Would never go back tho.

If you put stock in reviews, check this out.

Best Blender under $100

I have a Magic Bullet in the RV and I use it often. Costco has it for about $44.

We have been pleased with our Kitchen Aid. They are about $100 new but can be found occasionally for less.

I think they all do.

Magic bullet! Does an excellent job, cheap, easy to store