Author: Maurice Savaryego, M.Sc.Eng. (Learn More)
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Comparing the Selected Vitamix and Blendtec Blenders
The following table compares the various features that come with the two blenders (please read the explanations to the table notes that follow for a better understanding of the features):
Table Notes 1-6 Explained:
Note 1:
The Blendtec Total Blender can accommodate both Blendtec's WildSide and FourSide jugs. While the FourSide jug has four sides as described by its name, the WildSide jug has a wide base and a narrow fifth side, or “wild” side, that changes the angle of the blending vortex. As a result, frozen ingredients are far less likely to form a cave above the blade. This makes the WildSide jug great for large, cold recipes as well as more specialized blends, like bread dough. Both types of Blendtec jugs are offered below in the Amazon products section.
Note 2:
Pre-programmed blend cycles are carefully designed and selected to produce optimum results for a wide range of blending tasks.
The following pre-programmed selections are available on the two blenders considered here:
Vitamix:
- Smoothies
- Hot Soups
- Frozen Desserts
- Purées
- Ice Cream/Frozen Yogurt
- Milkshakes
- Soups/Syrups/Fondues
- Batters/Sauces/Dips/Dressings
- Whole Juice
- Smoothie
Note 3:
When none of the pre-programmed settings are used, both blenders allow manual selection of the blending speed. This is achieved using either a dial (as in the case of Vitamix), or buttons (as in the case of Blendtec) from their respective control panels.
Note 4:
On Blendtec Total Blender, the illuminated LCD timer displays the remaining blending time when a pre-programmed cycle is selected.
Note 5:
Though Blendtec Total Blender does not have an explicit auto-clean mode, cleaning it is very easy. It is recommended to put a drop of liquid soap and some water into the jug, pulse it and then rinse.
Note 6:
The temper allows you to accelerate the process of very thick and/or frozen mixtures that cannot be processed in a regular blender. Using the tamper maintains circulation by preventing air pockets from forming.
In the following sections below, we will describe each blender in more detail.
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Selected High-Powered Multi-Function Blenders on Amazon
Vitamix 750 Professional Blender
Vitamix 750 Professional Blender
Vitamix Professional 750 is equipped with a BPA free 64-ounce jug that is perfect for preparing various family meals and entertaining, while fitting comfortably under most kitchen cabinets. The commercial-grade 2.2 horse-power motor, together with the laser-cut, stainless-steel hammermill and cutting blades, can easily blend the toughest ingredients.
The blender is equipped with 5 pre-programmed settings, 4 of which are for preparing recipes while the 5th is for automatic cleanup. There are also explicit On/Off and Start/Stop switches, a variable speed dial and a pulse switch.
The 4 pre-programmed recipe settings are for smoothies, hot soups, frozen desserts and purées .
To operate all you need to do is turn on the machine, select either a pre-programmed setting or a particular speed from the variable speed dial, and press on the Start button.
The blender is equipped with 5 pre-programmed settings, 4 of which are for preparing recipes while the 5th is for automatic cleanup. There are also explicit On/Off and Start/Stop switches, a variable speed dial and a pulse switch.
The 4 pre-programmed recipe settings are for smoothies, hot soups, frozen desserts and purées .
To operate all you need to do is turn on the machine, select either a pre-programmed setting or a particular speed from the variable speed dial, and press on the Start button.
- The 4 pre-programmed recipe settings automatically handle smoothies, hot soups, frozen desserts and purées with consistent results. The responsive controls let you adjust the texture of every blend. Programs can be interrupted by pushing down the start/stop switch at any time. If reactivated by pushing down the Start/Stop switch, the program will start at the beginning.
- The self-cleaning setting, when used together with a drop of dish soap and warm water, will make the machine clean itself in less than a minute.
- Pressing down on the pulse switch will cause the machine to blend at the speed setting shown on speed dial for as long as the pulse switch is held down. The pulse function can also be used when one of the pre-programmed settings is selected. Pushing down the pulse switch when a program is selected will cause the machine to run at 50% higher power for as long as the pulse switch is pushed down. Finally, note that a temper that allows accelerating the blending process of thick and frozen ingredients is also included.
(Photo Credits: Vitamix)
Blendtec TB 621-20 Total Blender
Blendtec TB 621-20 Total Blender
(Photo credits:Blendtec)
(Photo credits:Blendtec)
The Blendtec Total Blender is equipped with a BPA free 64-ounce jug which is exceptionally light even though it is made of extra-strong jug material. Note that while the jug is marked only up to the 32-ounce level, it can hold 64 ounces (the upper section of the jug is not marked). The smaller size and low profile of this blender mean that you can easily store it in plain sight, on your countertop.
Equipped with a 3hp motor, it's the most powerful blender available for home use, and together with the ultra-hard stainless steel blades that are cold-forged and tuned for heavy use, the machine can easily blend the toughest ingredients. Note that the blades have Blendtec's patented vertical wingtips and precision angles which are engineered for ultimate efficiency.
The Blendtec Total Blender can accommodate both Blendtec's WildSide and FourSide jugs. While the FourSide jug has four sides as its name says, the WildSide jug has a wide base and a narrow fifth side, or “wild” side, that changes the angle of the blending vortex. As a result, frozen ingredients are far less likely to form a cave above the blade. This makes the WildSide jug great for large, cold recipes as well as more specialized blends, like bread dough. Note that Blendtec Total Blenders with both types of jugs can be found in the Amazon products section below.
The control panel is equipped with six touch-pad buttons to invoke six pre-programmed settings that activate blending cycles to handle automatically smoothies, fresh juice, ice cream, frozen yogurt, milkshakes, soups, sauces, batters, dips, salsas and more. There is also pulse button and two speed control buttons.
Equipped with a 3hp motor, it's the most powerful blender available for home use, and together with the ultra-hard stainless steel blades that are cold-forged and tuned for heavy use, the machine can easily blend the toughest ingredients. Note that the blades have Blendtec's patented vertical wingtips and precision angles which are engineered for ultimate efficiency.
The Blendtec Total Blender can accommodate both Blendtec's WildSide and FourSide jugs. While the FourSide jug has four sides as its name says, the WildSide jug has a wide base and a narrow fifth side, or “wild” side, that changes the angle of the blending vortex. As a result, frozen ingredients are far less likely to form a cave above the blade. This makes the WildSide jug great for large, cold recipes as well as more specialized blends, like bread dough. Note that Blendtec Total Blenders with both types of jugs can be found in the Amazon products section below.
The control panel is equipped with six touch-pad buttons to invoke six pre-programmed settings that activate blending cycles to handle automatically smoothies, fresh juice, ice cream, frozen yogurt, milkshakes, soups, sauces, batters, dips, salsas and more. There is also pulse button and two speed control buttons.
- When a pre-programmed setting is selected, the machine will run the corresponding blending cycle and automatically shut off. You can also stop the blender before it has completed its programmed cycle by pressing any lower row button. Note that the machine has a status display screen that shows the remaining time when a pre-programmed cycle is selected.
- The speed buttons allow you to manually control the blender and choose any of the available 10 speed settings. Once you select a speed, the blender will begin to run at the selected speed, and then shut off automatically after 50 seconds. You can also stop the cycle before the 50 seconds by pressing any button on the lower row. Note that unlike the Vitamix, this machine does not have explicit Start/Stop buttons.
- The pulse button is used when you want to chop, mince, whip, or do other momentary tasks which do not require a long blend cycle. When the pulse button is pushed, the motor will run only while the button is held down. As soon as the button is released the motor will shut off.
(Photo Credits: Blendtec)
So, which of these two high-powered blenders to buy?
The two blenders considered here are excellent products as shown by the average rating each had received from Amazon customers who have bought them and tested them. Indeed, as mentioned above, both had received 4.5 stars (out of 5 stars). Therefore, there is a good chance that you would be quite happy with either of these two blenders.
However, there are a few points that you may want to consider before making up your mind:
However, there are a few points that you may want to consider before making up your mind:
- First, note that Blendtec Total Blender provides more pre-programmed selections. For instance, the Blendtec machine has separate pre-programmed selections for Milkshakes and Smoothies, while the Vitamix machine has a selection for Smoothies, but none for Milkshakes. Clearly, that doesn't mean that you will not be able to prepare a milkshake using the Vitamix machine. It simply means that, with Blendtec Total Blender, you will be able to prepare the "perfect" milkshake with less experimenting or guess work. Note also that though Blendtec Total Blender is smaller than the Vitamix, it has a more powerful motor at 3.0 hp.
- The Vitamix machine come with a temper that allows acceleration of the blending process of very thick and/or frozen mixtures.
- Finally note that Vitamix offers a 7-year warranty, while Blendtec provides a 3-year warranty.
Compared Vitamix and Blendtec Blenders on Amazon
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Vitamix 750 |
Blendtec TB 621-20 |
