How does this compare with the Vitamix and why do you choose one over the other?
920754
First of all, I have never owned a Vitamix, so I do not know its performance and reliability, here are the reasons I like Blentec more than Vitamix. 1. The appearance of the machine design of Blendtec is much better than Vitamix, the Blendtec has touch buttons that no only simplify the operations but also make it looking COOL! 2. Based on web site information for both brands, Blendtec has 8 years warranty, Vitamix has only 7 yrs. 3. If we compare their models at the same level, normally Blendtec is cheaper than Vitamix. 4. This is only for Blendtec. After using it for several months, we like it a lot, very powerful and easy to use, the machine is built with high quality material, and even the juice container has 3 yrs warranty, so good to not to have it. Hope this will help your decision.
920755
I've never owned a Vitamix. I chose the BlendTec on the recommendation of friends who had a Vitamix first and then a BLendTec and prefer the BlendTec. The reasons they gave me were that the BlendTec does not need the food to be "pushed" like the Vitamix and they found it easier to get mixtures out and to clean up. They also recommended getting the BlendTec Wild Side jar, which I did and it's great!
637170
I cannot specifically answer... I purchased the 5200, and it is an amazing machine. I did months and months of homework before purchasing... Most consumer reviews put Vitamix on top... Consumer Reports put Vitamix on top... So then weeding through the many different Vitamix models... The 5200 kept popping up... THE top lender on CR... Smoothie King uses the 5200... And the narrower base really prevents build up like you get on the wider base models that are similar to BlendTec. I trust CR, and the many consumer reviews back it up. You won't go wrong with the 5200.
499999
I have both and I absolutely love both. If you are wanting more vegetable drinks I would go with the juicer. Veggie drinks blended up in a vitamix just look yucky.
552562
The Vitamix Professional 300 is the same as the 7500, and the Creations Elite, except the creations elite has the 48oz container and each model is packaged with it's own unique cookbook
2281576
I have a Vitamix and a Nutri-Bullet, The Nutri-Bullet smoothies are almost as smooth as the ones from the Vitamix.However the vita mix will do a lot more, like make soup, blend dough for pizza and a list of other things the Nutri-Bullet won't do. But the Vitamix is alot more expensive than the Nutri-Bullet, so if what you want to do is make smothies go with the bullet, if you want to do other things then the Vitamix is a good investment. FYI, Qvc.com has the Vitamix on easy payments.
1367775
Actually, the motor in this unit is more powerful than the Vitamix. I think only company that has more powerful motor is Blendtec. But you'll be shelling out at least $300 more. And this unit goes up to 24000 rpm which is same as Blendtec. Same speed... think...
837044
The difference between the 6300 and 5200 is the addition of more blend settings. Anything you make in one can be made in the other. Vitamix has a special container for dry blending.
143999
Vitamix can do a few food processing things Ninja can't from what I understand (I have not owned the Ninja but read up on Consumer Reports before purchasing my Vitamix). Vita can do flours and doughs in the dry grains container attachment and can make hot soup ready to go in it. Other than that if you are just looking for super good blending of smoothies, drinks or making some nut butters and hummus (or the like)...the Ninja seems to be a good deal for a low price. That being said, I love the vitamix and it's been around longer and known for it's longevity if used properly. The Ninja is new to the market so reliability has yet to be seen.
1490613
I make smoothies every week - a full 64 oz. plus each time - and I set the dial to utilize the "smoothie" function then run it 2 or 3 times (probably overkill on my part!). To date I've experienced zero problems with this machine; no overheating, no stalls. If you DO exceed the blenders capacity to mix evenly, Oster includes a handy "plunger" to free up the mix. Vitamix incorporates a similar tool but you will need to use it regularly if you opt for the $$$ Vitamix. Frankly, the VERSA is, so far, the better blender.
1199368
I had a Vitamix that I got tired of carrying back and forth to use at our lake house, so hoped to get a less expensive option in the Breville blender to use in that kitchen. I can only attest to the fact that the Breville was not able to make the quality of "smooth" smoothies that the Vitamix can. There were lots of bits of kale, spinach, carrot, etc. that made it feel disgusting (to me) to drink after being used to a truly blended smoothie that my Vitamix totally blends. I believed the reviews that said it did blend smoothies well....but certainly not kale. I returned the Breville to Amazon, and purchased the lower model Vitamix which works perfectly, despite no bells and whistles. I actually bought it in NH (no sales tax) with a BBandB coupon which was less expensive than anything online for Vitamix and same price as Breville. Since I only tried out the. Breville for vegetable and fruit smoothies, I cannot speak to how well it works for other foods. I do love my Vitamixes! The comment below about tamping is also true of the Vitamix depending on the order in which you place the ingredients in the blender. Most of the time I do not need to use it...or just run the cycle a second time to get everything blended thoroughly. It is true that the Ninja is cheaper and has more blades to help it blend well, but I find the Vitamix safer to clean....no need to even take it apart or put your hand in to clean the sides. That said, I do know that the less expensive Ninja is said to do a good job blending. I just hate having so many blades to navigate when washing. Good luck finding the right blender for your needs!
351417
I've never had a Vitamix so I can't say first hand. Although my sister does own one and when we talked about how each works...we basically had the same results. We are completely satisfied with the Blendtec performance and ease of use / cleaning. There is absolutely no comparison to the previous cheap blenders we have had in the past.
486652
I own both versions: gave the original to my parents and by the time I went to buy my replacement, the short version came out. Short Jar is the newer version, likely meant to mimic the newer Vitamix squat jar type. With the short jar, it barely fits under cabinets, but it does fit. Personally, I think it looks better too. Base of the units are identical, except in coloring. Short version has red accents. While I have not done a side by side comparison, I get the feeling that the tall jar blends a bit better. I think the blades are identical between the 2 jars, but the more narrow profile of the tall jar seems to suck material towards the blades a bit better. I feel like I've had to use the plunger a bit more in the squat jar, since it's wider and didn't seem to homogenize as well by itself. At the end of the day, however, for me, the short jar allows me to keep it on the counter and actually use it on a whim, vs. stuff it away and have it fall out of mind. So, in terms of living with it, I'd vote for short.
2176089
Pricewise , it is about a 1/3 the cost of a Vitamix. I use it on a daily basis and it has performed very well and does just about everything as well as the more expensive Vitamix. The unit has sufficient power to make many of the Vitamix recipes with no problem. I feel that the unit performs as well as its more expensive, higher priced cousin. I believe the Vitamix has a lifetime warranty. I would rather save the few hundred dollars and get similar results utilizing the HeathMaster Elite.
1544091
From what I have seen, the Vitamix and Blendtec are not interchangeable. Sorry.
1367779
Not as good as a vitamix ?.The Ninja is superior to the vitamix. The vitamix is good. but it way over priced. I have had a vitamix die on me after 4 months as well so I do not think the long term quality is there. The Ninja gets daily use, maybe 2 - 3x and I have had it over a year w/o a problem. I might try a vitamix again, but at this point, the Ninja does everything expected and I am not paying a premium for their marketing.
351418
I have never had/used the Vitamix but I did research both before deciding to purchase the Blendtec (read about the construction of the motor for one thing). I had a problem with the container seating correctly on the base and when I called the company about it they replaced it immediately, free of charge, and I've had no problems since then. I later purchased a Blendtec for my daughter and she has been as happy with hers as I am with mine. I have recommended it to friends.
1245220
I wouldn't recommend this. It was VERY hard to operate, and I think it would be very challenging for you. I haven't tried the other product, but maybe a small electric food processor or blender would be useful. I just bought a VitaMix, and it can chop, blend, smooth, etc...