Vitamix vs Blendtec (Part 2 of 2) Which Blender is Best? - An in Depth Comparison

[AguilarTangFamily]

Great job! Thank you .

[SurveyofFilmMusic]

I noticed the flax seed is MUCH smoother /finer looking then the blendtec!

[satxdc99]

Thanks for the comparison! Great video. I had a blendtec and returned it because my apple slices kept getting stuck under the blades. I would end up with smoothies that had chunks of apple slices in them. I figured for $350 that it should completely emulsify my fruits and veggies. I would like to know from Vitamix uses if you can make green smoothies with wheat grass? I have been trying to decide if I should get a juicer so I can make wheat grass shots or if I should get a blender.

[rawfoods]

All blenders may not work properly and leave chunks if the mixture is not liquid enough. See

watch?v=Y5m22edzGsI

for further information.

In general, I do not recommend blending wheatgrass, as it will get stuck around blender blades. It is better juiced in my opinion.

[cjjohnsonfamily]

I have the Blendtec and wish I would've gone with the Vitamix instead. With the Blendtec I normally have to blend my smoothies 2-3 times to get it really smooth. Meanwhile I've seen videos on YouTube where people use the vitamix and their smootheis (and other blender goodies) are completely smooth after 1 very short blend. Also, the Blendtec likes to dance around a bit.

[cktruong1]

This is the absolute Best comparison of the two brands in all of the internet. He was comprehensive and addressed insightful aspects of durability that can only be had with experience.

[btpuppy]

I have the variable speed Vita-Mix and the Blendtec both - and I will say you CANNOT walk away from the Blendtec as IT WILL walk-away off the counter - you have to stand there and hold it down, especially if you are doing hard veggies and/or a full load. Have veggies, WILL TRAVEL, lol

[jillhnatiw]

Thank you so much ! This is a great comparison !

[ReadTheScripture]

If I were selling product, and using these to do heavy-duty/large volume, would they suffice? (either)

[rawfoods]

Both Blendtec and Vitamix have been used in commercial juice bars for many years. At this point in time, I believe Vitamix dominates most of the market.

[ReadTheScripture]

Why didn't you compare the blendtec vs. the Vitamix with the dial switch that speeds up as you turn it? Would that one be a better/stronger blender than the one shown (the Vitamix)?

[rawfoods]

I did not have that model at this time. The variable speed control vitamix has the SAME power as the model shown in this video, but its adjustable. We offer the Vitamix Turboblend VS, which is the model I recommend.

[pinkginger09]

Thanks for putting in the time to post this series. I feel I can make an educated decision based on your info and my needs. You appear to be fair and balanced.

[alphavortex1]

your site says the blendtec has a 7 years warranty....

[rawfoods]

At the time I made this video, the warranty was what was stated in the video. Since that time, Blendtec increased their warranty length.

[mswfamu]

Thanks for providing a good, unbiased comparison!

[suntanbeach]

Can you grind grains (to make flour for bread) in the vitamix without buying the 'dry caraf' that they offer? I'ld prefer not to buy the 'dry caraf' if its not necessary (more items to store in the kitchen!)? Thanks!

[rawfoods]

Yes,the wet blade in the vitamix will grind dry grain. Will it do it as well as the dry blade? I do not know. I have not tested it.

[bankmind80]

Thanks for the in-depth review! I was leaning towards getting a Blendtec...but after seeing your review, I'm gonna go with the Vitamix! Looks like the Vitamix is a lot more durable, and I'm a little leary about all the parts that Blendtec uses on there blenders. Especially the computer chip and led screen.

[brystonfan]

i own the vita-mix. i put dead mice with hemp milk and make smoothies (just joking) i have to say that this was an awsome video because it was a fair comparison, but i am very happy with vitamix

[MyEnime]

i was back and forth between these two. after watching this i made my decisionand bought the Vitamix.. i just got it today :D its awesomeness scares me

[wpc1013]

I think a good way to show the consistency of each is to pour the liquids through a fine mesh sieve. I want to get a good blender, but am torn between these two brands. Consistency is a big gray area when it comes to reviews, the sieve method lets the viewer see for themselves. Heck you could even weigh the remaining pulp after sieving it.

[wirelessduo]

usually which brand and model is used by smoothie franchise? 

[rawfoods]

Overall, the Vitamix seems to be more popular with commercial establishments.

[ChapmanGriffith]

I agree, excellent comparison. Helped me decide which to buy. Thank you

[OrenjiOrange]

Can the Blendtec make ice cream?

[rawfoods]

Yes, it can make "ice cream" just as the vitamix would. That being said, its more of a "smoothie" vs a real "ice cream". If you want real ice cream, get an ice cream maker.

[ForViewingOnly]

Excellent comparison, thanks. I'll be going for the Vitamix (but the model with the additional variable speed control), mainly because as an engineer I like the simplicity of the controls - less to go wrong, easier to fix myself if it goes faulty outside of the warranty period. Shame about the pot being difficult to scrape nut butters out of.

[jcjewell]

@ForViewingOnly I echo those comments. My background is software and worked a lot with hardware and agree. The author's on the fence between the two, but any comments that did go one way or another substantially, seemed to go toward Vitamix. Having said all that, I may not be objective because we've had a Vitamix for about 4 years now (still going strong), and love it. I think that this review is very accurate, particularly as it speaks to the Vitamix. Blendtec comments sound reasonable.

[laronis]

Huh, did you say you had to hold down a button on the Blendtec for high speed? That would be very inconvenient. I do a two minute blend vegetable shake (50 ounces) every day and I want a blender that can operate without me having to “hold down a button”. Also I have seen videos of both blenders and it seems that the Blendtec needs to be physically held while blending or it will shake so much it would tip over, is that true?

[votresouhait]

I had the exact same problem with the K-Tec blender....spent a lot of money on it and now the carafe just ruins my smoothies. It's a shame to have to replace the whole thing (blade, plastic, etc) just because the rubber ring or bearings went bad. :-(

[adamc404]

BEST COMPARISON of these two blenders i have seen on youtube!!! i myself own a vita-mix. usually the person who is reviewing them will lean to one side, you mentions positives and negatives for each. very good keep the videos coming!!

[Altois]

With all the electronics in the BlendTec, I think there is more that can go wrong.

[fatrabbitbrain]

Great review. One of the best I've seen!

[tracym427]

got a vitamix 5200 and its a bad machine.dont know how smooth(fine) the blendtec blends,but the vitamix make things into creme if ya want..

[brigidame]

and for better grind vitamix have a new top for grind only.

[TheLoserKingdom]

My $40 blender can't blend chopped apples and water.

[mimickthecopycat]

I dont know if you seen it but the series "will it blend?" is that the same blender?

[rawfoods]

The Will it Blend Series uses the Blendtec Blender, similiar to the one in this video

[JosieBlueBonnie]

If the Blentec bearing goes bad, is that covered through the warranty?

[PE425]

@JosieBlueBonnie, I have never heard of a Blendtec bearings ever going bad. If the VitaMix bearings go bad, are they covered by the warranty? Currently, both the Vitamix 5200 and the Blendtec Total Blender offer the same warranty for the base and for the jar, except Blendtec has LIFETIME warranty on the blade/coupling. VitaMix does not offer a lifetime warranty on anything.

[trexx32]

will the blendtec heat up water

[PE425]

Fortunately, when it came time to for me to invest in a high performance blender, I was not influenced by those just in vegan circles. For numerous years, VM was king, but that is no longer the case. Anyone that does enough research on the pros and cons of these two machines, should easily see that there is no reason to get a VM when you can get a Blendtec. Blendtec is clearly superior in every way. Essentially, it's pointless to compare the two. Blendtec is ridiculously better.

[thatstheguy07]

So I see theres a 5200 out now, but this video is new, so you prefer the model you mention here over the newer one? do you know what the differences are?

thanks for the video btw.

[rawfoods]

The 5200 model has been out. vitamix sells that model direct. It is the same as the model Im showing in this video except it has a variable speed control knob. They are both good machines.

[thatstheguy07]

@rawfoods Gotchya. Thanks for the info :)

[panadevulpe]

great vid

[hellobooom]

blendtec 4ever

[frustratedoperator]

<3 my vitamix, use it every day, almost 4 years, no problems. making hummus stresses it a little bit.

[mayassa58]

Can you buy the blendtec with a 96 craft?

[rawfoods]

Yes, you can.

[Necrowitch]

thanks! I think i'm much happier with my vitamix now!

[loveguitars]

5 Stars. Thanks

[imlivingandlearning]

Great review, John. Most sellers show their obvious bias based on which ONE they sell! They do not have objective reviews. Your review is objective. Great job, again. :-)

[TnWormsCastings]

ok but how much does it cost to fix it? i desided now on a vitamix:) now i need to find out where to get one

[rawfoods]

Im not sure how much it costs to fix. It depends on the problem.

[StarFlower99654]

Thanks for the up-close look at these two blenders. I need a new one and am deciding which I want.

[joyisaware]

very interesting,

thanks 4 sharing.

since i saw matt from therawfoodworld testing the vitamix vs blendtec i always thought the blendtec was far superior, but now you showed us that the vitamix actually has several great benefits aswell.

[imlivingandlearning]

@joyisaware One of the "reviewers" I was referring to actually. LOL