What brand blender do you recommend?

I figure no one would know better than a WLS patient as to which brand blenders are the best, so which blender do you use and do you like it? I looked at the new Nutri Bullet Rx but it seem to turn everything to juice and I want more of a smoothie. I want to make sure I get the most bang for my buck! Thanks! 

Ps I tried to use the search in the top right but it keeps telling me google is broken so sorry if this has previously been a topic. Thanks! 

I love my Ninja!!  I use it primarily for smoothies, and it does an awesome job.

I love my Ninja, too.  I have the one that has a full size container and two single serve smoothie ones and I use it daily.  Great value. 

I'm a fan of the Vitamix blenders. They are pricey but very high quality. I purchased a used model from the vitamix website, it helps on the price and is quality guaranteed.  

I have a ninja and love it

Great! Thank you for your responses! I like the reviews for Vitamix but just to pricey; I'll keep looking for a used one though. Until then, Ninja it is!! Thanks all! 

I love my Vitamix, but it is an investment. I like that it is very easy to clean and it seems quieter than similar blenders.

I love my Ninja, I have the MEGA Kitchen one so I can do individual smoothies with the cups plus I have the two other vessels for smoothies or mixing.  Love it!!

I've used a Tribest Personal Blender for years. It truly is the most used appliance in my kitchen and I've never had a problem with it. It's not a full-sized blender, but one that can be used to make shakes, purée small batches of food, etc. I really don't know how the price currently compares with rivals, but when I first bought it, it was comparable to the prices of other brands. 

Two comments that helped me decide was space-saving size and not too powerful to keep the smoothie from turning frothy.  The perfect size and power speed for me was the original Nutri-bullet sold for around $89.  I've used it almost every day for over three years.  My homemade concoctions keep changing.  Lately, I soak a 1/2 cup of natural (non-roasted) almonds in 1 to 1 1/2 cups of water the night before.  In the morning, the almonds get Nutribulleted into fresh almond milk.  Then I add flaxseed oil, protein powder, wheat germs, green powders, spinach, and frozen banana and berries.