![]() ![]() ![]() The spout’s design and placement makes it hard to pour from (spills over the edges of the spout).Clunky to get out and use if not storing on the counter (because of its weight).Less horsepower + heavier than its Blendtec counterpart.Generally more expensive than Blendtec blenders (by at least $100).Can handle large quantities of ingredients and does particularly well grinding nuts, seeds, and grains into flour.Comes with a tamper / wand to push down ingredients while blending (Blendtec does not).Offers longer warranties than Blendtec (5 years +).container, low profile tamper, DVD, “Getting Started Guide”, recipe cookbook Pros: 7 year warranty for NEW /5-year full warranty + 30-day guarantee for Refurbished.Radial cooling fan and thermal protection system.Laser-cut, stainless steel hammermill and cutting blades measuring 4″ diameter.Power: 12 amps, 120 volts, 2.2-peak horsepower motor This particular container tops out at about 4 ½ – 5 cups liquid for me, making large batches of soup or nut milks a bit of a challenge (have to divide into two batches).Can move around/shake a little on your counter when blending large quantities or tough ingredients (requires a hand to steady/anchor).This particular model did not include a wand/tamper to push ingredients down while blending.Easy to clean and store (fits under most cabinets).Can blend dates (!), frozen fruit, nut butters, meals + flours, and other tough ingredients without shutting down or struggling.Easy to use and operate + LED lit panel.Convenient settings so you can hit a button and walk away.More horsepower and lighter weight than its Vitamix counterpart.Generally lower price point than Vitamix.Spout design ideal for pouring any quantity or thickness of ingredients.Includes: Total Blender Classic motor base, replacement BPA-free WildSide+ jar, vented gripper lid, + owner’s manual Pros: 3-year motor-base warranty 1-year jar warranty lifetime coupling-and-blade warranty for NEW blenders / 3-year warranty for refurbished.Illuminated LCD timer displays remaining time on blends + number of times used.10 manual speeds + pulse option + auto turn-off.6 preprogrammed cycles (smoothie, sauce, soup, etc.).Four-sided 2-quart BPA-free blending jar w/ 3″ double wing-tipped blade.Power: 1,560 watt, 3.0 peak horsepower motorĭimension: 7″ wide x 15.5″ tall x 8″ deep Having now owned and extensively used both brands, I can confidently speak to each blender’s strengths and weaknesses, and which brand I would ultimately recommend purchasing. Many of you have inquired about my opinion on Vitamix vs Blendtec, so it was due time to share my formal review. ![]() I bought each of these blenders with my own money and tested them as unbiasedly as possible. This is not a sponsored post and I have had no contact with either company. ![]()
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