Blendtec vs Vitamix
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Whether you are going to use your blender for raw foods, green smoothies, whole food juice, grain grinding or hot soup, the decision to buy the best blender comes down to a choice between two. Do you go with the Blendtec or Vitamix?
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Blendtec vs Vitamix Power and Performance
Both these blenders are at the top of the list for powerful home use blenders. In comparing the Blentec vs Vitamix power, you will find that Blender uses more power to get things done. It draws 1560 watts and 13 amps. The Vitamix draws 11.5 amps and 1380 watts. Clearly either blender can easily get any common kitchen task done in no time. Does a couple of amps and watts make a difference? At this level, not really.
A proclaimed advantage of the Vitamix is that they have variable speed control. Not only can does their maximum RPM of ~37,000 rate greater than Blendtec’s ~28,000 but its minimum ~500 RPM is much less than the Blendtec ~ 4000 RPM. What that means is that you have a wider variety of speed control with the Vitamix. Also, the variable speed dial allows for complete control of the speed from minimum to maximum versus the 10 speeds of Blendtec.
Blendtec is not to be outdone with its digital computer controlled technology. All Blendtec blenders have the unique feature of programmed cycles. This allows for the opportunity to push a button and let the blender run through a set blending cycle to perform a task. Also known as the “set it and forget it” feature, this is oftentimes what tilts users to choose a Blendtec. It is also what helps some shopper to decide against it. Some users prefer the simplicity of the Vitamix switch and dial controls over the high-tech features of the Blendtec. You see there is much to consider in the Blendtec vs Vitamix quandary. It’s not something to rush.
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Which blender did you choose… Vitamix? Blendtec?… Why?
I noticed both these blenders make soups, nut butters, smoothies, etc. but do they make just simple fruit and/or vegetable juices?
Jane,
These blenders make what some call “whole food juice” – super smooth smoothies, but they are not juicers. ‘Juicers’ extract the liquid from fruits and vegetables thereby removing the pulp and fiber.
Thankx for the info, will probably be getting a vitamix due to the info you provided.
I am on the fence also about a Blendtec and a Vitamix 5200, I have heard that Blendtec is great at coffee drinks and smoothies but they are NOT as good at making whole vegetable and whole fruit drinks, since they don’t have the tamper.
No need to worry. Coffee drinks are a breeze with a VM. I research continually before I buy and money is really no object for me. EX. I have a $1,300 Quick Mill Vetrano Expresso machine so I like coffee drinks. Starbucks uses Vita-mix too. Enough said.
Have had 2 products for about 20 years, and swear by both: the VitaMix for what it does is absolutely the best. Used it to make lots of flour — worth getting the dry blade option.
Second is a Champion Juicer that I’ve had for about 30 years — and it, too, is absolutely the best for what it does.
Differences — the Champion is best for things like ‘greens’ juices (be sure to use things like carrots or celery in between ‘greens’ to push the ‘greens’ through) and whole juices with pulp (get the big screen optional part). I buy 10 pound bags of organic carrots from Costco — juice them in the Champion. Very delicious when cold.
I am buying a vitamix and am debating whether or not to buy to dry blade as well as the wet blade. You said you have ground lots of flour? How fine does it grind the flour? If I want to grind alot of flour over a long term would it be better to buy a kitchen mill wheat grinder or is the vitamix dry blade sufficient and does it give a fine grained flour? Thanks, you are the only one I can find who has actually used the dry blade for grinding flour.
Ann, the Vitamix dry blade is designed specifically for grain grinding and does a great job. The flour is fine and makes fantastic bread.
If you plan on doing a large volume of grain grinding regularly (wanting to make 4 or more loaves of bread at a time) then you may want to consider a mill. Also, consider that you can also knead in the Vitamix dry container (again for small volumes).
I have used a Blendtec for 5+ years and have loved how it blends. HOWEVER, I have been through two blender jars in that time. The metal stem of the jar where it sits on the base freezes up and will not turn and the gasket that seals the bottom of the jar starts to leak. The same thing happened both times. Apparently, when the metal stem froze up it did some damage to the mechanics of the motor, because now it is having problems. Since I am out of warranty, I have no recourse. I am going to buy a VitaMix today!!
I loved my Blendtec for two years – then I had to replace the container. One year later the new container is leaking and now it’s not covered by warranty. So I’m shopping again and am going with the vitamix 5200. Thank you for the review! – Jordan
My Blentex container also sprung a leak in less than a year; but thanks to COSTCO, I bought a Ninja which is disappointing after the Blentex; so, I am going to replace it ( COSTCO is sooo good at returns!) and go with either the Vitamix or Blentec. I am really torn. Owning a Blentec may be like owning a Buick; you know you aren’t getting the ‘best buy” but you’re getting what you want.
If you are going to invest this kind of money in a blender, spend the little bit extra and get the Vitamix. Sure, you can save a few dollars if buying a Blendtec but you get much less… an inferior warranty and a product that is lightweight and brittle by comparison. Look at them side by side and pick them up. It’s pretty obvious.
I seriously doubt a Blendtec will last 20+ years of continuous use like Vitamix has proven to. Do yourself a favor and spend the extra for a much superior product.
Hi Tom and everyone else. I am a petite woman and am wondering if the vitamix filled with nut pate or whatever will be a bit cumbersone to lift.
what has delayed me from deciding between the two blenders is also wondering if i make a nut pate or cocoa avocodo mousse if it gets stuck on the bottom like in the hemilton blender i now use.. the only way i can get out my costly ingredients from my Hemilton is to add cold water and drink it… oh well there goes dessert. not at all to my satisfaction. neither blendtec or vitamix have thought about making a bottom that screws off for removal of food and we raw food enthusiasts use premium costly ingredients, so i have been waiting in the hope they’ll improve their design or you vitamix/blendtec owners tell me how you actually manage to get the stuff out…
There is no comparison for me – the Blendtec is the clear winner. It’s more powerful, much better looking, digital, compact and fits on my counter under my kitchen cabinets. It’s so powerful I’ve never needed any kind of “tamper” – who needs one more clumsy plastic part floating around the kitchen? I also love the large square pitcher — it’s so easy to rinse out, and to get food from the very bottom of the pitcher. It’s much more difficult to get food out from around the tiny bottom and the four blades on the Vitamix.
I don’t like the new top that the Blendtecs are shipping with – it’s vented for heat which is great for hot soups but it takes a few more seconds to clean now.
But I freaking LOVE my Blendtec — I use it every day and can make just about ANYTHING in it!
I agree 100%. I use my Blendtec everyday, often more than once, and I wanted an appliance I could leave on my counter and enjoying looking at as much as using. Like you, I love the square container and ease of removing the food.
I make a lot of whole fruit and veggie smoothies and find them incredibly smooth, no chunks or issues at all, even with frozen ingredients. Even with the thickest dips I’ve never needed a tamper.
I was on a cooking spree yesterday to clean out the fridge and used the Blendtec to make: eggplant and fresh green pea dip, beet borstch, carrot and curry soup, cream of spinach with romano cheese, grind up spices for a chicken curry and make two smoothies for breakfast as well.
My only complaint is that the jar itself gets stained a bit from curries and other very highly colored foods. I don’t grind flour (we’re gluten free) so I can’t comment on its’ capabilities for that. Oh, I do wish the lid were a little easier to seat securely. Make certain it is completely sealed or you will have a heck of a mess
All in all, a great purchase that is a perfect complement to my centrifugal juicer. I actually look for recipes to make specifically so I can use it! Yes, it is LOUD – the cats go running, but it works so well and so quickly that I can deal with it.
We’ll see how it performs a couple of years from now.
I got the Blendtec. I like it but have a few complaints.
I grind wheat to make bread; as a result the container has gotten completely beat up and clouded so as I can’t see what’s in the container anymore to know if it has blended all the way. It also makes me wonder, if the container is so soft to get clouded up by wheat, what’s going into my food?
Anyone know how the vitamix 5200 containers hold up with grinding wheat?
I also stopped using the pre-sets pretty much all together as they really don’t get the job done. I’ll use them sometimes to get things started but end up blending more to finish anyway.
What I do like is the super power, the low profile and the ease of gettting stuff out.
It seems the battle of BLENDTEC VS VITAMIX will never end!