VITAMIX vs BLENDTEC | BLENDER BATTLE

I thought it would be fun to put these two powerful blenders in a side-by-side comparison and run them through a few tests. They are both great blenders and I would be happy having either one of these in my home... but which one is the best? Let me know your thoughts and comments down below. Which blender do you have?
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[@andrebonick6549]

*I had one of these before and it lasted many years and I used it a lot. It blends **MyBest.Kitchen** chops ,grates. Does most anything you would want to use it for. A lot of bang for your buck. A litlle loud however it so fast it is not bothersome.*

[@mikemayo4812]

When I used my Vitamix for the first time, my neighbors thought there was an airplane taking off in my unit.

[@MiricleMiss]

Lmaoo, I almost spit up my hot chocolate reading your comment.

[@Patrick10271995]

I used an immersion blender recently and my neighbor asked me about what's the noise. I'm planning to buy Vitamix, I can't imagine how they will react given that it is much much much louder than a simple not loud hand immersion blender.

[@tennesseetruckgirl8591]

Lmbo

[@tybdo]

sorry but thats funny! thanks for that.

[@JGilly-cp1tk]

Gunna be fun when i get mine within around 5 weeks man i have 14 neighbours in flats haha

[@tannerconley5731]

This was hillarious!! I almost spit out my chunky Ninja smoothie...

[@KeelanTatarliovvvvv]

Tanner Conley ME TOO!!

[@tannerconley5731]

@@KeelanTatarliovvvvv I think I have blender envy

[@KeelanTatarliovvvvv]

Hahaha... but like legit tho... 😳😆

[@kbel4872]

Lol! You need to create a gofundme page for a Vitamix.

[@tannerconley5731]

@@kbel4872 willing to be my first donor?

[@BrianTurnerOfficial]

Man after using my new vita mix I couldn’t say anymore positive things about it, if you’re on the fence about buying one of these I would definitely say do it

[@unknownwarrior3081]

Hey Brian and Derrik. Please Make a Why Im Still Vegan video!

[@Ao400]

hey dude quick question does your wiggle when its on? or is it just mine?

[@betzib8021]

@@Ao400 mine does but I don't think it is supposed to

[@fjb-fjb3128]

Brian Turner No I do I love my vita mix it’s made the USA

[@regax847]

@@Ao400 My Vitamix is the A3500 (most expensive of the newish Ascent series) and it wiggles a little at the base too. I always wondered if something was wrong with it, but it otherwise works great. I think it just might be the way it's designed. And it is really noisy at top speeds, but it does the job really well. It's so easy to keep clean too using the cleaning mode. So overall I'm happy with mine!

[@fernandoxarango]

It's NOT normal to have to chew your greens in your smoothie? 😩😩😩 #teamninja

[@James-ni2lx]

Do Ninjas not blend well?

[@annabowden5906]

lol if u blend the greens w the liquid before until there’s no chunks left and then add the fruit/bananas etc it makes a world of difference!! my ninja has a specific smoothie option and a smaller single use blender so i use that and do the smoothie setting w abt three cups of spinach and 4oz almond milk and go for a full cycle and it completely blends it up! then i just add the banana and fruit for another cycle. no more chewing!!

[@JGilly-cp1tk]

@@annabowden5906 shouldnt have to

[@HarrisPilton789]

If they blended longer than 40 seconds, there would be no need to chew.

[@BettyHorn]

😂😂😂 I've had my Vitamix for over 4 years and I love it! Best purchase, along with my pressure cooker, I ever made!

[@vitaminb4869]

Agree. Pressure cooker and a blender are vegan's best friends.

[@SebMagicXVI]

I own a Blendtec for 5 years now and i have a gym so i use it all the time, everyday. Not even once did it jam and did something like you did in the second test. by doing so, you just did a bad advertizing for a blender that is, to me, one of the best thing i have ever purchase in my whole life, and i am not even kidding about it. the only thing i can add to that is that, i plan to always have a Blendtec on my kitchen counter for the rest of my life. period.

[@Trees_Bees_Onesies]

👀👀😂 Sebastien be selling in the COMMENTS 🤭

[@SebMagicXVI]

@@Trees_Bees_Onesies indeed ;)

[@HealthyMBS1]

dumped my Ninja for a Vitamix a while back. Excellent for green smoothies

[@ChiliDawg68]

Healthy MBS dumped my ninja earlier this week for a vitamix all I can say is wow these two are not even comparable the vita mix is badass

[@LewisBrain]

I have a nija choper its ok but not made for smoothies. The blades take up a lot of space in a small jar. This means less ingrediants to go in.

[@TechNHC]

😂😂😂😂I did the same, vitamix is way better than my ninja blender

[@jman1412]

My ninja lasted 3 months

[@Heather037]

I have the Vitamix 750 Pro Series. Hands down the best blender ever! I love the smoothie pre-set.

[@johnrichardson1897]

You two have such great chemistry together, I love your videos.

[@JoeNelo]

Lacinato Kale vs Green Kale ;) Also my wife convinced me to try a blendtec after growing up with a Vitamix. I took the blendtec back the same day. The true test of the best blender is to throw in a chunk of ginger. The Vitamix is the only one that doesn't leave stringy pieces of ginger. Great fun video! Thanks for sharing.

[@greatraiden2654]

Thanks for motivating me to go Vegan Derek and Krystal or Crystal Been Vegan for a week now and I feel great and It makes me stop being depressed. I started being Vegan when I found your channel which was a week ago . So thank you so much... and keep making videos :).

[@BK-dr3px]

Congrats on going vegan!!!! Thats incredible :)

[@veganstarwar]

Vegan for 17 years....its a wonderful life. I did little supplementation besides b12, vegan d3, and Vegan DHA....these are all done in moderation and with occasional breaks for quite a long time. Since I have been bodybuilding the last 2 years i've had noticed great changes...I recently did some creatine supplementation to wonderful effect. cheers!

[@veganstarwar]

@@themax2go Whatever works :D I know there is naturally occurring creatine in sweet potatoes....its just in small amounts...and I didn't eat a ton of sweet potatoes this last 17 years....from what i've researched it seems to be relatively harmless when used responsibly....what's odd for me is that I experienced a true positive cognitive change since I've introduced it....I wonder if it's something I needed after being vegan so long????I didn't start taking protein powders until after body building...now I love them, but i'm picky...I actually had a VERY BAD REACTION to brown rice protein...so I avoid it. Pea, hemp, pumpkin, and sacha inchi protein powders all seem to digest pretty well for me...I think variety is key...I usually go for the ones least processed like Sunwarrior warrior blend etc.... I find it to be a very helpful way to spike my protein levels while keeping calories down...a wonderful invention in my view....but just like anything there are good and bad ones...not ideal to lean on in place of meals....

[@veganstarwar]

@@themax2go thats the weird thing...ive only been taking it less then a week. nothing else has changed...

[@veganstarwar]

@@themax2go www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/evolutionary-psychiatry/201202/your-brain-creatine an interesting article....kind of makes sense

[@Ftybr57]

The lid was not on the blendtec properly! I have two and neither will do this if you SECURE the lid!

[@Deeplz]

"THAT IS *DISGRACEFUL* ! Put in in a bowl!!" LOL

[@MoDavI-sl7iy]

I have 2 be honest, I've been hearing about the Vitamix for years now. I just started hearing about Blendec. I guess some1 had to try to compete with Vitamix. 🤷🏾‍♀️😀

[@jrgioia]

I use a Vitamix at work, but I have a Blendtec at home. I think they both blend equally well. I like the shape of the Blendtec jar better, it makes it easier to scrape out the last bit of food from the bottom, and cleaning them is easier as well. A tamper would be a good addition, but I usually don’t need it

[@LewisBrain]

Can't you buy a temper 2nd hand and pop the clear part of the lid off?

[@garyfontenot2786]

I was deciding between the Blendtec and Vitamix. My decision between the two is which one is easier to clean.

[@LewisBrain]

@@garyfontenot2786 Blentecs are easy to clean. Mine smells from the soup I made last. So am going to bleach the inside over night. You put 200 ml of warm water in washing up liquid then pulse for a while untill clean. Some have a clean buttion. Vitamix are not very common in the UK. Blentec blenders are they are in many public businesses.

[@thekindmaker6219]

@@garyfontenot2786 I have had both for a few years now. I can tell you Blentec doesn’t make a uniformed & silky smoothie like Vitamix does. That’s why I’m going to buy a new Vitamix Vita Prep 3 for my new boutique. You probably already bought either one of them, as your comment was 2 years ago.

[@garyfontenot2786]

@@thekindmaker6219 I bought the Vitamix, and it works great.

[@KfolksMs]

Haven’t even fully watched yet and love!! My Vitamix is like my family member it’s pretty ridiculous lol!!!😂 Can’t wait to see the matchup!💥💥

[@Simnettnutrition]

Awesome! Thanks for checking it out!

[@sidilicious11]

Katy makes it I know I love my Vitamix too💕.

[@AB-80X]

Vitamix is a way of life. Viva Los Vitamix!

[@noahdexter1033]

Hey Derek. I’ve been watching your videos for a long time and I really look forward to everything you put out. You were a big inspiration on me to start eating healthier (btw I’ve been vegan for 2.5 years). So anyways... my father recently passed away and I’m only 16 years old, like you were when you lost your dad (my dad was vegan too). And although I believe that genetics doesn’t play a big role in longevity, my father died from a sudden cardiac arrest which can happen to younger people, affects males, and was something that all his uncles had. He went vegan because he wanted to join my sister and I in our new lifestyle and wanted to be healthy. After becoming vegan his blood tests were phenomenal, and his cholesterol went down 45 points, along with taking multi vitamin and omega 3 supplements. He was in great shape and before he died recently had run 1.5 miles in under 9 minutes after not running at all, and at 71 years old. This has been really hard for my family but I always went back to you as a source of positivity. If there is something you could say or share, it would mean a lot. Thanks.

[@olstarofthesea]

Noah Dexter I’m so sorry for your loss. It’s always hard to lose a parent no matter how old you are. But, losing him so young must be especially difficult. You and your family will be in my prayers this week.

[@lauriey3417]

That was awesome! 😄 Thanks to both of you. 5 1/2 years on team Blendtec and I still Love her.

[@saschathinius7082]

actualy now i know, why the vitamixes are so damned fu... expensive... here in Germany they start at 499 Euros! but the tamper is a must have when you do hummus or smothie bowls, or creamy stuff fun video... I have killed about three blenders in the last 5 years... the next will be a vitamix! I'm done with the cheap crap

[@marley7659]

know how you feel. I spent 650 canadian on my vitamix. My family frequently broke and replaced blenders throughout my life. Even two of the magic bullets. So its probably cheaper in the long run compared to other blenders.

[@JerryWinter]

Blendtec does make a jar that's designed for thick stuff ... smoothie bowls, nut butters, hummus. Works well.

[@kbel4872]

My Vitamix is hands down the best kitchen appliance I have.

[@lennzy__]

Schau mal auf Ebay nach! Habe letztes Jahr einen gebrauchten Vitamix 5200 im gefühlten Neuzustand, inklusive 2 Behältnisse und Stößel für 350€ gekauft

[@neilrischl9569]

Vitamix also comes with a 7 year warranty.

[@Jaysun1]

You guys simply don't understand how to use the Blendtec properly to get the best results. You need to adjust the speeds when you blend certain products to allow the blender to suck in items that can get stuck above the blades when there isn't enough fluid present. I've had mine for many years and never needed to use any type of tamper tool.

[@Mischa808]

American made sells me on it. Glad to see your input.

[@Anamnesis]

In fairness, it is possible to make a smooth frozen dessert in a Blendtec. It's just not as easy. You need a very specific ratio of ingredients in smaller pieces. With the Vitamix, none of that matters because you can literally force everything into the blade and not worry about air pockets forming.

[@leslieburgess921]

Fun video, very happy with my Vitamix, nothing compares, obviously, haha. Super silky smoothies, awesome nice cream, oat flour, etc, it’s an amazing must have worth the money.

[@gailcheyenne]

I’ve had a Blendtec for 7 years and it’s made everything perfectly. It doesn’t need a tamper because it has many cycles that do those tasks. You use pulse instead of tamper to get the same result. I got the impression you were not familiar with those Blendtec features and tried to use in the same way as a Vitamix. Cleanup is also important and Blendtec is super fast and easy.

[@ladyo8297]

I said the same thing she didn't really know how to use the blentech

[@JS-qk4rh]

the pulse feature for the smoothie bowl, even with frozen fruit ?

[@lovesgibson]

@@JS-qk4rh yeah, it would help to move around the fruit and break it up to where it could start to blend. They give you a rubber spatula to push stuff back down while the blender is off

[@politicaltroll8920]

I had a blentec that lasted me about three years before the motor gave out, had to go through four container jars as well, the black rubber on the bottom kept deteriorating

[@marcfredette7328]

For the nice cream in the Blendtec, it's possible to use a wooden spoon between pulses and use another function than "ice cream" ;)

[@muchlove9781]

Go Crystal 🙌🏻

[@sabine2409]

I am a blendtec girl, but I also admit it takes two rounds to get that smoothie bowl perfect :) no big deal.

[@DarvaCampbell]

I just give mine a shake half way through. The reason I like Blendtec better is that is crushes the food rather than cutting it - there's no other way to get those antioxidants out of the blueberry seeds! :-)

[@Alien2799]

@@DarvaCampbell What is the difference between crushing and cutting when blending? Thank you.

[@Mischa808]

How is Blendtec service, being its American made?

[@AB-80X]

@@Alien2799 Both work the same way. The Vitamix just cuts on the startup. Both blenders are "power blenders" and work on the exact same principle. As for fit and finish, and quality, the Vitamix is the proven blender found in most commercial kitchens across the world.

[@DClaville]

@@DarvaCampbell vitamix has dull blades that dont cut

[@hellowill]

Blendtec has the pulse button instead of a tamper. At least do it fairly. Next test you dont even put the lid on properly? What a joke lol.

[@lallitasingh1954]

They clearly don't know how to use the blenders.

[@MattyJTri]

I absolutely love my blendtec!! I was deciding between the two and really liked the look of the blendtec over the vitamix! It may take a little longer to do thicker smoothie bowls but it gets the job done 😁

[@DavyDave1313]

Does yours bounce around a lot? Does your lid on the wildside+ jar gradually rise up? I just got my 725 blendtec and am having these two problems idk if its normal.

[@AB-80X]

So you chose your blender based on looks? Yup, sounds like a Blendtec user. Cooks and chefs will look elsewhere.

[@thekindmaker6219]

I guess you may have bought either one of them. I just would like to share that I have had both for a few years now. I can tell you Blentec doesn’t make a uniformed & silky smoothie like Vitamix does. That’s why I’m going to buy a new Vitamix Vita Prep 3 for my new boutique.

[@AbstractMindsThinkAlike]

@@AB-80X that's why Starbucks used Blendtec for years, right? Because only silly people use them, right? Sure they use Vitamix now, but Vitamix was around for years when they made the decision to use Blendtec.

[@thekindmaker6219]

I have had both for a few years now. I can tell you Blentec doesn’t make a uniformed & silky smoothie like Vitamix does. That’s why I’m going to buy a new Vitamix Vita Prep 3 for my new boutique.

[@danielbigtiger]

Vitamix makes ice cream best than blendtec

[@jayheevlogs]

will it blend always #1

[@Simnettnutrition]

That series was the best!

[@jayheevlogs]

Simnett Nutrition marketing at its finest, chuck norris did not blend so I guess it’s a vegan blender

[@jenniferl6208]

I'm in camp Vitamix! Great video...lots of fun🤣

[@germanfoodieinhawaii8145]

I bought my refurb Vitamix 17 years ago and its still going strong! My personal opinion is those "digital" gimmicks may just shorten the overall lifespan.

[@AB-80X]

Well, Waring and Vitamix have had digital blenders in the food industry for well over 20 years, and it seems to work fine. I don't worry about my 750 Pro, but on the other hand, I never use any of the presets. A blender needs a precise dial, and that's it. If I was okay with the noise in my home, there would be a Vita-Prep 3 rather than a 750, but it's stupid loud for home use.

[@celestebeck4642]

I also have a 17 year old refurb Vitamix that I use daily and still runs.

[@allencrider]

I love my $39 Oster blender that holds 6 cups and has a heavy glass jar. A tamper is available for about $10. I've never tried to pulverize raw kale, but I have used it to pulverize dried chili peppers to make Mexican chile roja. Parts are available on Amazon. Since it is only $39, I can use the rest of the money for a two-week camping trip on the beach in California!

[@vitaminb4869]

On any blender discussion out there, there is always at least one clown who jumps out with his $40 blender and bangs how it does everything he wants it to do, except maybe 10 other things he never does... because he can't.

[@allencrider]

@@vitaminb4869 Nonsense. I'm quite happy with the one I own. Honestly, I think the expensive blenders are a rip off and I understand your pride in conspicuous consumption. But you must be hallucinating to think your blender does so much that my $39 one can't.

[@vitaminb4869]

@@allencrider how can people talk so confidently about things they obviously have zero experience with?

[@allencrider]

@@vitaminb4869 You're trying, but failing.

[@kbel4872]

@@allencrider lol. I used to think the same thing but the high powered blenders are a great investment if you do a lot of food prep or if you regularly consume veggie smoothies. Much higher caliber-no question. I borrowed one before spending the $ to be absolutely sure it was worth it. No way I could go back to the cheap quality blenders ever again.

[@andrewbrock4636]

I burned up the seal in the blendtech from making nut butter. They replaced the jug for free

[@AB-80X]

The sad part is that it did so doing something it should be able to handle.

[@SweetChaos01]

Hubby and I bought a Blendtec a few years ago after comparing to the Vitamix and we love it! We use it for smoothies, making nut butters, sauces, and more every day!

[@bobdobbs3848]

Did they ever fix the faulty gasket by the blade in the pitcher? mine had a cheap rubber part that failed shortly after buying/replacing it, (3 times lol)

[@SweetChaos01]

@@bobdobbs3848 I'm not sure! We've never had a problem with ours! Sorry you had so much trouble with yours, that stinks.

[@bobdobbs3848]

​@@SweetChaos01 (update) After looking at the new/recent products, they had to change it because the old pitchers/jars had a flaw and they kept having to send out replacements to everyone. the new ones look better, I also learned there are many repair videos and even an after-market "Jar" you can buy that fixes the old pitchers/jars. the motor is good (a bit loud and vibrates) but good trade for power, I am planning on ordering a new updated pitcher and willing to try one more time.

[@gettingtherevegan421]

Haha super light and fun. Great video guys! Of course the Vitamix reigns supreme! It’s the king of blenders. I wasn’t even sweatin. 👍🌱🌱🌱😎

[@Annitted]

I didnt see this before I got my Vitamix, I'm happy that I purchased it!

[@AB-80X]

Vitamix is more than a blender - it's a way of life:)

[@OTIS8883]

@@AB-80X every thing is a way of life, isn't it?

[@scottsanchez4757]

My refurbished at the time, 7 years ago Vitamix is still running like new.

[@friedchicken892]

wow you bought a refurbished😩i might invest in 1 then. How is it now lol

[@MrsSmith-vf2vw]

I've always wondered which was better, now I know, have a Vitamix blender and love it, and will never give it up, great video, thank you for that!

[@baileyab47]

Wish I could have seen this before I chose to get a vitamix. Such a practical review because you’re doing things I would actually do. I chose the vitamix because of the blade design and the tamper. I had a blendtec before and it ALWAYS left chunks. I don’t understand their design at all. If I tried to blend anything with dates.. dear god. I have so much love for my vitamix

[@marcelchaloupka]

Years ago when I was buying a blender I bought the Blendtec. After using it for a while it became clear it had many limitations. Yes you can make but butter but it take a long time and a lot of starting, stopping and scraping the sides etc. pesto is about the limit of the Blendtec and things like the same nicecream forget about it unless you like spending time stuffing around. Anything that is solid or sticky isn’t for the Blendtec. If or should I say when I buy a new blender, it will be a Vitamix.

[@a.k1311]

Yr sick?????

[@jeffsiemens4485]

On the blendtec when making ice cream you could have stopped it and pushed stuff down with a spoon or something. Sure it takes more time and effort but you’d at least get ice cream out of it and then compare the total time. vitamix still would have won but it wouldn’t have been a complete blow out.

[@richardgray8593]

The best blender is the 1968 Oster model that was sold at K-Mart. You will have to search around garage sales, but it's totally worth it.

[@Medalavi]

Vitamix, the maker of high-end blenders, was founded in 1921, which means years of trial and error, years of experience, and in my opinion, they are the best ba far!

[@AndNowIJustSitInSilence]

Awesome infomercial. I have a normal 90€ blender. It can't mix everything (like raw brownie dough) but i am quite happy with it for the last 6+ years, also it has a glass jar which i prefer. But i think the next time when i move countries again, i will get a vitamix

[@tim9206]

my vitamix changed my life

[@jobaner]

I've had a Blendtec for over 8 years, but am in the market for a new one. I'm leaning toward a Vitamix, but I have to say that you are not operating the Blendtec correctly. You can't do everything at full speed. Both the ice cream and lemon tests will work, but you need to go at slower speeds and pulse to begin to avoid the air pocket, then increase the speed. Having said that, the presets are not all that useful, so if you were doing a proper test, you would operate it manually, which is how the Vitamix works. Thanks for the great demo, tho! Fun to watch.

[@judithclarke3816]

Vitamix is King

[@Cat-jn2fz]

FIRST, THAT BIOTEX IS OLD! Try the new Blendtec Designer 650 Blender bundle with twister jar, because you don't need water to blend whole fruits!

[@ronaldk.wileyjr.5476]

I've had my blendtec for over 15yrs. Just add the ingredients more separately. It makes the cream fine. It is a better machine.

[@GardengalAAA]

Blendtec customer service is far superior to Vitamix (I've read awful reviews regarding their poor customer service) and that makes my decision easy.

[@fortcastlevgn2368]

yessssssssss HUGE THX I WAS SPLIT,, but when you said preprogrammed buttons i was like NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO,, i dont want animal agriculture WORDS crap anywhere on my blender,, AND THE PUSHING STICK WOAW DEFENITLY VITAMIX ALSO 50$ cheeper YES and NICER design DEFINITLY vitamix

[@Theyralltakenfu]

No way, the Blendtec is def a winner. If you have to have a tamper to do the job, then you're not making a decent blender. You have had a Vita Mix, so, you are already bias as to who's the best, Besides, the woman wasn't even smart enough to put the top of the carafe on, how can I think she did anything else right.

[@cloak5857]

Imagine getting this defensive over a blender.

[@Theyralltakenfu]

@@cloak5857 Ya, I agree, esp when I'm right. Thanks.

[@03flhtcui]

The Blendtec is a very good blender. The VitaMix is far superior however. By the way.....The VitaMix model you chose to compete against the Blendtec is their least expensive/least expensive model. Based on the HP rating and MSRP the Blendtec should have been compared to the VitaMix 750 or A3500.

[@YehudaSamson]

I have an Optimum 9200a. It's an Australian brand and a very powerful blender. Im not sure if its sold in the USA or Canada. But very happy with the blender. It's relatively cheap as well. 300 euro and 3.5 HP motor, 2,611 Watts,48,000rpm. Not working for them ;)

[@USVeganTraveler]

Do they last? I've had my Vitamix for 15 1/2 years. I loved this video and will point people to it when they continue to ask "Vitamix of Blendtec." It is now 2022. I'd like to see a Vitamix vs the Ninja but I'm still keeping my Vitamix. Thanks for the fun video!!!!

[@AsWeSpeak154]

😂🤣🤣😅 I loved the competition. I'm a Vitamix gal so I was very happy to see the banana still standing in the Blendtec. Thanks for the laugh guys.

[@david_fl507]

blendtec: THEE WORST kitchen appliance i have ever purchased, and that was about 5 or 6 years ago. LOUD AF, not that great in performance, and it has been back in the cupboard since. thank god i did not toss my 60 yr old oster, with its simple toggle off-on switch. that is still my main stay. DO NOT BUY A BLENDTEC. maybe if i ever get into canning and preserving, i can use this piece of crap again, but for now, a dust-collector.

[@Human-Mechanic]

My vitamix overheats and turns itself off when you make tough things like hummus. It is also impossible to get the stuff out of the bottom because the blades are there, and it's a pain to clean. The Nutribullet pro is really good for smoothies and a lot easier to clean

[@bobdobbs3848]

Get a Vitamix Unless they upgraded the "Pitcher" part Blendtec is crap. To replace the pitcher costs about "$120+ EACH", they had a rubber gasket that sealed between the pitcher and blade. It would wear out anywhere from 2-3 weeks to 3 months. I have 3 from the first year I bought the blender... we just got a $12 blender from Walmart that works, and packed away our Blendtec for grinding larger stuff that won't spill out the hole... (update) After looking at the new/recent products, they had to change it because the old pitchers/jars had a flaw and they kept having to send out replacements to everyone. the new ones look better, I also learned there are many repair videos and even an after-market "Jar" you can buy that fixes the old pitchers/jars. the motor is good (a bit loud and vibrates) but good trade for power, I am planning on ordering a new updated pitcher and willing to try one more time.

[@RalphKramden-q4t]

My Blendtec died on the 7th smoothie I made. Could not handle the seaweed. Started literally smoking and died. So, no Blendtec for me. I thought they stopped making them anyway. I am Team Vitamix all the way now. No problems with any vitamix I've owned and I work them very hard (ask my old Blendtec!)

[@retrodog63]

I've had the Vitamix 5200 for 14 years. Been bullet proof till now. The potentiometer started malfunctioning last week. Just ordered a replacement for $30 and looks like a 15 minute fix. Thinking about getting a 750 as an update, and keep the 5200 at the farm house. I get tired of hauling it back and forth. I have a dedicated moving box for it and the two containers (wet and dry). I've checked out the Blentec units and they just feel like a lesser quality unit. The design of the container is inferior to the Vitamix too. But I'm sure they do a fine job, and have read many favorable reviews on them.

[@Kindlyone777]

Vitamix all the way. I have both. Blendtech is mediocre. For the price not ok. Anyhow I’ve had my Vitamix for over 10 years never any chunks never any problems. Blendtech chunks all the time. It’s found a home in the garage

[@bassman4983]

Not a fair fight. You used a professional series with the vitamix and just a normal series for the blendtec. And for the final lemon and water test she admitted that she did not go the full 10 seconds

[@PSPSMITH2022]

Well, one could also argue that the BlendTec had 50% more horsepower than the Vitamix so a direct comparison of the two brands is unfair from the inception. I've owned both brands, and have to say that the Vitamix is the best for how I use it, which is mostly for juices and smoothies. The manual speed dial allows anyone to quickly become an expert at avoiding the dreaded air bubble stall, getting a great blend without aerating the mix too much. I felt like the BlendTec, while still a fantastic blender, just tended to splash and whip liquids too much due to the higher horsepower and wider pitcher design. I spent much more time pausing to wipe down pitcher walls on the BlendTec than I ever did with the Vitamix. If a person wants to crush ice, I'd say the BlendTec beats the Vitamix pretty easily, but for juice and smoothies, I prefer the narrow and tall pitcher and the power level and direct control of the Vitamix to the wide pitcher, higher horsepower and preset digital controls of the BlendTec.

[@nevillewhite1966]

Had a Vitamin. Couldn't fit under cabinet. Purchased Blendtec. Fits under cabinet. Don't have to watch because it shuts off automatically. Blade won't cut me. Blend in level 4 because early I found out will turn my mixture piping hot if speed turned too high. It has 10 speeds.

[@andrewmoore791]

I think the real test is if they can blend a mix of oats, dates, and almonds like you would if you were making a cake crust. I have a 19-year-old Vitamix that is still going strong, but definitely overheats and shuts down when I'm making that gnarly date paste. She still gets the job done though, god bless 'er.

[@vitaminb4869]

Blendtec would crap out, because you need a tamper for this. My Vitamix doesn't have a problem blending this.

[@liquidhail]

I'm pretty sure thats a 64oz jar on the Vitamixer and the Blendtec only had the smaller 32oz jar. The Wildside 64oz jar performs a lot better for smoothie bowls.

[@DavyDave1313]

I was going to go with a vitamix, but then its max blender was 2.2HP and blendtec has a 3.8hp monster. So I went with blendtec. Only had my blendtec 725 for about 3 days and so far I am not impressed lol. It bounces quite a bit and one of the corners of the lid gradually opens up which allows for blends to leak out. Pretty sure mine is defective - thats what I get for ordering off of amazon I guess.

[@mikegu2527]

The problem with this and other demos like it is that nobody seems to follow the instructions included in the product's recipe/instruction manuals. Preset program buttons are just a suggestion not an absolute. It's like those who follow a GPS voice instructions to a tee and turn right and drive right off a cliff.

[@Grammers57]

We've had a Vitamix for about 12 years and when pitted against my son's Blentec with a frozen strawberry "chunk" with oranges and honey, the Blentec froze and shut down! The Vitamix blended a perfect slushy drink. I'm Vitamix all the way!

[@BobMinelli]

Yay team VITAMIX! 🌱

[@AsWeSpeak154]

Vitamix 👍

[@starlite556]

If you would have read the directions for the Blend tec your supposed to be adding liquid to the jar. Did you get paid by Vita mix? You two should not be doing reviews. I have had my Blend tec for about 12yrs. and it is still working today.

[@gracehall9199]

I didn't realize a vitamix was more then $100.00. I'll stick to my Oster blender and have a bit of texture from my greens, it isn't so bad and I'll grind my seeds in my coffee grinder for now. That sucks :-(.

[@janfox2596]

I love my Vita-Mix 5200 .. bought it refurbished directly from Vita-Mix years ago.

[@kbel4872]

Vitamix is on sale today on qvc.com...interest-free payments. I think it's something like $50/month for 6 months. Still pricey but more manageable for some than paying outright.

[@Sheps73r]

I have a Vitamix Pro series 300, There so expensive in the UK at £499. In my home town we had one of the only Whole foods Markets outside of London but when they got bought out by Amazon and they decided to shut some stores ours was one of them 😭. I arrived late on closing day and when I got in the store all the blenders were gone so i found a staff member and asked if there were any left and he said no but would check out back, It was my lucky day and he brought me the last one in the store and I got it for £249. Up till this point I was using a Magimix but the Vitamix was a game changer in terms of smoothness and I love it to bits 😎.

[@zainajenkins]

I have an #amm follow up question from your winter blues video posted about a month ago. In the video, you show a study that shows how juices containing spinach and some other juices like grapefruit juice can significantly reduce oxidative stress in your body after running a marathon, almost to the levels of having no oxidative stress! What I am wondering is if the juice used in the trial is fresh or pressed and bottled? I have read numerous things about bottled juiced lacking all the vitamins they claim are in it as they degrade almost entirely after 48 hours of the initial juice, this claim includes cold pressed juice. Thank you fellow WFPB!

[@bhargavtank3784]

Comparing blendtec latest model with more features to an old vitamix model with less features. Biased comparison

[@dcko1979]

Whole lemons blended are Dr Greger's prescription. You make ice cubes from them, then you drop them to your morning glass of water, smoothie, curry etc. Obviously you cut them up more and use just a bit of water...

[@juniipurr22]

I have Tefal

[@hurry2014]

I have had a Vitamix 5200 for years and a just purchased a Blendtec Classic 575 today. I am not sure which one I like better but I will say that just leaving the ice cream mixture with the blade spinning in the Blendtec like you did is a bit ridiculous. I think that was a fluke air bubble and you should have tried it again. I can almost guarantee if you had of stopped it, given a quick pulse at low speed then continued the Blendtec would have had no issue. The one thing that I have concluded in the 12 hours that I've had the Blendtec is that it definitely is able to mix up very thick smoothies without any assistance, which I prize. With my Vitamix there's no way that it will mix up the same ingredients without a tamper. I believe this has as much to do with the shape of the container as it has to do with the blades, but I could be wrong.

[@FilipElfvin]

My friend told me that anything with a motor of at least 1kW will do the trick, he has a 200$ blender and he claims it completely pulverizes everything from flax seeds to frozen bananas and has done so for 2 years still going. Though the vitamix seemed clearly superior in this video.Also they should give u cash for this. I wonder how much they sold because of you so far.

[@Patrick10271995]

Hahaha. Vitamix won landslide even if Blendtec and the outlet for Vitamix conspired against the Vitamix. Vitamix is reliable all the time. The Blendtec and outlet, not sure.

[@JB-bb1zw]

Ok , Vitamix all day long over blendtec . Read story at end. Between me, my girl, friends and kids we have over 6 vitamixes all the way back to the TNC Vita mix. My preference is the vitamix 64oz tall container over the low container , granted it wont fit under most cabinets but you can blend smaller quanities with it, the ascent series has got too many features to go wrong with it just my opinion, the best combo from vita mix i would recomend is the G series with the low container and a extra tall 64 oz container..this combo gets you the more powerfull 2.2hp motor of the G series vs the C series and avoids all the computer crap of the Ascent series. Now the story i was referring to my gf bought her recond g series(i currently have a 15yo+ TNC) and it arrived with something bad (cant remember what it was, it might have just been a wierd noise she heard), she called vitamix and vitamix imeadiatly sent a new unit out , when it arived she boxed the old one and sent it back.no hassel what so ever.. The other point id like to make it looks like the C series is being faded out and there is a food processor attachment coming for the ascent in fall/winter of 2020. There apperently is a chip in the food processor ,, seeing how the containers are all chipped for the ascent , id be curious if the processor attachment works on the G and C series , as far as i know they all use the same base and hub, so it should but im not positive about this..the only difference is the ascent will not turn on unless the container has a chip in it , atleast thats my understanding

[@savedbygrace1582]

I just bought an Instant Pot blender for $99 us that is capable of making nut milks and smoothies. It pulverizes chia seeds and greens for my smoothies. It's as large as the Vita Mix but not quite as powerful, but for the difference in price, worth it to me. As a side note, it comes with a tamper.

[@anambivalentenemy]

Hey Guys! Do you use blenders to make hummus,and other dips ? What about crushing nuts,seeds and dates? What should i buy to make tart bases with nuts and dates?Blender or multi? Something that can do all of the above tasks? Thanks!

[@yellowdayz1800]

If all you have is a smoothie. And no food to chew. Then, please, at least throw a few chunks of fruit to chew on. As proper digestion really does better with the salava. The salava in our mouths do go with the stomach acid and enzymes for a better breaking down of the food. Our digestion actually starts in the mouth... With the chewing and the salava. As terrible and wierd as it may sound. 😊

[@gmurph]

The Lemon Test! Operators are standing by call in the next 15 minutes and we'll throw in the supa juica as a special gift but hurry quantities are limited blimey I've gone crosseyed😂

[@marcrtaylor]

Great video but I always find these types of blenders confusing. They are hundreds of pounds, I have a 1000w blender that cost me £30 and copes with everything. How good does a blender need to be to spend so much? It's just a blender! 😀

[@anthonyrussomanno1540]

Buy the vitamix I’ve owned both although the blend tech is also very good I had the classic I now have the vitamix pro 750 the vitamix is definitely better but both do a great job

[@Elinious]

Unfortunately the vitamix is over 750 $ Canadian (€500)in the Netherlands :( no refurbished ones either. I want one but I don’t have that kind of money.

[@MagnesLin]

Kick up a notch with vacuum blender. After you taste what vacuum blender does. You wont be able to go back from all perspectives (nutrition and taste and preserving)

[@vitaminb4869]

Blendtec is completely useless for anything other than liquids because it lacks a tamper. Try making nut butters in it...that would be a complete disaster. And who cares about auto controls. I have auto controls on my Vitamix and never use them. The timer in it is nice though so you know how long you've been blending. Also, you should have tried making hot soup in blendtec. I wonder if it can at least do that or it's a complete failure too.

[@james____carson]

Should of thrown a cheap model in to mix it up ;) (da dum tss)

[@RandomHeartBeats]

Any tips on how to find the same vitamix in Australia? We have the newest models and one called the Total Nutrition Centre, but I'm not sure whether we can get refurbished in Australia... Which is frustrating because it would be awesome.

[@scienceislove2014]

It's unusual for me to see a couple with taller woman and shorter man.. but that's a bad thing.. I am loving you guys.. I'm kinda normalizing it in my head and really seeing the beauty and love and amazing chemsitry you guys share

[@rashyladickinson5282]

Derek, what size sweatshirt are you wearing in this video? I want to purchase one soon. Fits you perfectly. I'm a female though, but just getting an idea of the fit.

[@michellegower1259]

I use a Nutribullet but its worn out after every day use for 3 years. Looking to invest in a more professional one as an xmas gift to myself. Going more natural whole food based in 2020. Vegan.