I have the $500 blender but this little machine holds its own. It does almost everything my expensive one does (except make soup) but is SO MUCH EASIER to clean and much lighter! I also had a problem with leaking but it was my fault. I didn't have the base/lid on tight enough. I also check for leakage by tipping it before putting it on the base. I also just store the base/lid LOOSELY while storing so as to not put too much pressure on the gasket. LOVE this little machine!!!
I've used both. The first model and the pro for 2 years +. The pro is obviously more powerful, so works faster/better. It also seems lees prone to leaks and becoming too loud. One thing to remember the directions don't tell you..lock it in place THEN turn it on.
Love my NutriBullet - everything about it except I cannot open it after running. The mouth of the opening is too big for my small hands and the suction the bullet creates is very difficult to break while opening. But since I love the end result, I just persevere and finally get it open - it takes a while!
I love this little blender...Im always in a rush in the morning after the gym and i lift heavy consistently its a great way to get my greens in the morning. All i do is add 1 cup of eggwhites, 2 hand fulls of Kale and spinich few carrots, 1/2 cup oats and a scoop of Whey protein...and never even taste the kale... i make green smoothies for my 4 year old and she loves it...my only grip is some times the lid leak on my blades even if i dont fill to high..other wise great product i stepped up from the original when i had to chop oats separately...
Have only been using for 6 months. Easy to make smoothies and very easy to clean. So easy, my son can make his own fruit smoothie which the only way to get him to have fruit!