VITAMIX vs BLENDTEC: What's the Better Blender? (In The Kitchen With TJ)

[@jeanetteturvey1836]

Hey TJ, great video! Just wanted to point out (since it sounded like nutrients are important to you - as they are to me), that natural digestive enzymes are inactivated when they hit a temperature of over 117 degrees F. So my recommendation would be to blend veggies with the frozen fruit to make sure you dont kill the important enzymes that come from eating raw fruitts and veggies!! Blending technique in keeping heat down is really important to preserve nutrients and enzymes!!

[@kathyfann]

I’m sure both blenders are excellent if you use them according to proper instructions I love my Blentec . It puts everything I do with it in perfect condition. I love Blentec 25 years and going strong. I get new models periodically because I like to I still have my original one and I get assessories as they come out. I typically make whole food, juice, smoothies, and coffee drinks. I make cold ice cream type smoothies in the summer without milk. I will say my sister has the vita mix and she thought it was great until she saw my Blentec and when I put the whole avocado minus the peel only and I grind up the pit just to see easy as I do an almond she was impressed everything I do from my own almond and cashew butter to everything I’ve just mentioned that Blentec does not stop slow down get hot or jam. It never caves. It’s an excellent piece of kitchen equipment whether you have a café or just your home. I just ordered the new locking lids which I think is an improvement and I’ll put them on each of the three of my units. I also just ordered one with the hood for sound dampening.

[@boomerz2478]

Save yourself the time, his answer to whats better 'it's hard to know'.

[@lemonwaregames2043]

as a user of both, I can answer that for him, it's Blendtec

[@BWT599]

@@lemonwaregames2043 thank you

[@RalphKramden-q4t]

@@lemonwaregames2043 Not even remotely from my experience. Blendtec could not handle seaweed. My Blendtec literally started smoking and died on its 7th run because it could not deal with Seaweed. Vitamix? No problem. So no, you'll never convince me. I think you had a very old version of a Vitamix.

[@megabaneen8057]

Excellent review. Love how you added the decibals... Great work thanks

[@nordyfamily]

Apples to Oranges!!! You are using the BLENDTEC COMMERCIAL vs VITAMIX 750 PRO. VITAMIX sells commercial blenders too. THE QUIET ONE is pretty close to the same; 3HP, more programs, less money, and they say it comes in at 64 decibels. I would want to take one for a test drive first, but if I was going to spend $1100 on a blender, I think I would buy the VITAMIX

[@TJ.at.DimondBikes]

The Quiet One has a small capacity container. I believe Vitamix is the superior blender but for what I am doing...making a large smoothie and trying to keep the volume low, the Blendtech is the preferred product. I own 3 Vitamix machines...I'm not getting rid of any of them.

[@chris12321222]

This is why I bought the Vitamix because the tamper. It’s impossible for a blender to blend thick foods without help. I was stuck between them both, but ended up with the Vitamix a3500mamd I’m glad I did.

[@montec3113]

My Blendtec stealth 885 barely blends. You can’t put to much ice in it or it just pushes the ingredients up where it won’t blend anymore. Just speeds up. You have to stop it take it out and shake it around and restart it.

[@hollyhoug4242]

This was a great video! I’m curious why you don’t add any liquid to your smoothies. Even a few tablespoons of water, milk, or juice would make all the difference and you could add your frozen fruit at the same time as all of the other ingredients. I’ve had Blendtec for a dozen years and absolutely love it. But I always start with a little liquid, then soft stuff, then frozen fruit and a little ice. Push the smoothie button and there’s no need to tamper. Give it a try. 😋

[@bobsimmons1470]

No doubt! Dude doesn't know how to make a smoothie!

[@xiansaunders8405]

Thank you, however, we need someone to do a comparison with Vitamix's quiet blender vs Blendtec's quiet blender. Would you be willing to do that? I also thought it was interesting that Blendtec's quiet blender was just a little quieter than the Vitamix since the Vitamix blender used wasn't the quiet kind. Regardless it's a great video and I love your point about Blendtec's corners making it an easier pour. You just did research for Vitamix. Cheers!

[@naveenvmc82]

You should have compared the Vitamix Professional to a Blendtec Professional 800. Both are residential versions. The version of Blendtec you did is a commercial one.

[@TJ.at.DimondBikes]

Yes, but the price of these blenders is more similar...the Vitamix commercial is quite a bit more expensive.

[@TheFishface95]

The Vitamix Smoothie was thicker because the blender created a nice, strong vortex which pulled everything down over and over again, so a lot more of the stuff you put in there actually blended. In the Blendtec, the ingredients get tossed around and a lot of particles actually end up sticking to the walls of the container. You could tell just by looking at both after they were done. The Vitamix was clean upwards of a certain point where as the Blendtec was not.

[@VinaiCharoenwongsawang]

It's a function of jar design and blade design. The Blendtic is a ,blunted "blade" while the Vitamix is a blade. The blendtec will generally always kick stuff on the sidewall unless you use a liquid first. The vortex created by both likely wouldn't be very different. The difference here is likely physics. A blunted blade will generate more heat than a bladed one, making the smoother warmer and more viscous.

[@JimConzelman]

@@VinaiCharoenwongsawang That Vitamix uses a blunted blade also now

[@frankwilda8721]

@@VinaiCharoenwongsawang one of the things that makes Vitamix blend so well is it DOES HAVE a blunted blade, it's a big part of their demos. From the research I've done, it appears that the biggest advantage Vitamix has is its container design. Blendtec and Vitamix are both top of the line blenders, but everything I've researched points to Vitamix being a better product. I went with the 750 a few years ago and I'm so glad I did.

[@baseball373]

I also have both... You are 100% Wrong

[@BWT599]

As a Keto dood this review was already killing me to watch. I just want to know which one is better. I have a Vitamix my wife uses for non Keto meals for family but I want my own for my own Keto meals as we cook at the same time.

[@headerahelix]

What do you both cook that every meal requires 2 blenders?

[@BWT599]

@@headerahelix she's making something for the kids, like mash potatoes or diced veggies, or sauces. For Keto you do a lot with Cauliflower and other veggies to add to meats etc, or to make keto bread. My wife makes a killer keto Cauliflower Sheppard's pie with ground beef and cheese. If she's using a lot of starchy foods, you don't want that to mix with your keto meal prep. Your keto pee test will show tracss. So that's why I need two blenders.

[@headerahelix]

@@BWT599 Wow, well power to you man

[@friedmule5403]

Great video and nice of you to think on your sleeping family! :-) But is it not just like deciding between a lawn mover and a chain saw, both will wake them all up? :-)

[@jerryberkel8421]

You stopped the vitamix before the cycle was over. When your on that cycle it will stop on it’s own, just like the blendtec did

[@drccardenas]

i love mi vitamix 750 professional series but you can try with the quiet one vitamix, TRY IT!!!

[@boss_acg]

Vitamix has a blender called the quiet one that has the shield like that blendtec.

[@andylange4805]

VITAMIX always the best!

[@mslgizzle]

Ik this is old video but vitamix do make a sound box😂

[@tanyastalking8495]

Try the ascent series and right now vitamix is trading your older blender with 100% money back. With purchase of a new or newer model....

[@landerson620]

Have you tried one of the Ninja blenders? They have blades running all the way up the chamber.

[@TJ.at.DimondBikes]

I have a great friend in Arizona who uses the Ninja Pro for smoothies. I would say it is a great budget option, but doesn't stack up to these two workhorses (yet far exceeds any mortal blender) . I may get one for a review.

[@brettbale9535]

Used my Ninja for 5 years crushing daily frozen banana smoothies. Nothing better.

[@Hiltie1]

I have both . Vitamix and Blendtec are amazing. Vitamix is best.

[@Albertojedi]

@@brettbale9535 Ninja doesn't stand a chance against Vitamix or Blendtec. Can't stand a chance even against the Instant Pot Ace blenders.

[@ms.andrea172]

I've had the Ninja and the Vitamix. They aren't even in the same league. Ones a budget friendly blender, the other is a more commercial blender that you can have at home.

[@briskyrock4713]

Which on smoother texture?

[@TJ.at.DimondBikes]

Vitamix is a smoother texture...I would assume it is from the sharper blade.

[@sumdood2035]

I bought a factory renewed vitamix explorian. I'd have to say I'm disappointed. It reeked of burnt plastic or metal while still in the box, and got even worse at high speed. They included the 64oz low profile container which is too fat and wide for small batches. It also doesn't appear to display the "vitamix vortex", instead just slinging everything into the walls. The proper classic 64oz "tall" container is $170 from vitamix.

[@johnny81269]

You never gave the decibel measurements when using the tamper on the Blendtec which now voids the whole reason fir this comparison which was sound. You did discover you need the tamper fir the blendtec so please share the decibel level with no sound barrier the center lid off the blendtec please.

[@TJ.at.DimondBikes]

The beet is actually the hang up with the blentec. I found out if I leave the beet out on the first run I can use the blendtec without the tamper. I then add the beet on the second blend cycle with the frozen fruit. The order of the ingredients is also very important. We did take decibel readings of the blendtec with the sound enclousure off. I will re-watch and let you know. Blendtec was still quieter because of the bottom housing enclosure.

[@johnny81269]

@@TJ.at.DimondBikes thank you for the reply I will look for the info.

[@andreasalmon3430]

With vitamix you supposed to use tamper and liquid

[@blackened144]

Not only that but your supposed to put the solid stuff at the top of the Vitamix, not the bottom. This lets the stuff on the bottom liquify by having the solid stuff push down from above.

[@claytonmiddleton5997]

Just to confirm... The Blendtec was twice the price as the Vitamix, correct? What wad the all-in price for the Blendtec with the aftermarket lid/tamper? Also, I am someone that conducts audiometric testing and dB monitoring and I'm not sure people realize the difference 5dB is. It's really, IMO, not that much of a difference. Now, 75 to 83dB is certainly noticeable, and could be a difference maker. If within one's budget both would probably do the trick. Curious... How's the Blendtec with hot meals? Sorry, just not that familiar with it. But, great video and thanks for sharing!

[@Jeepahhh]

Hi Clayton! Thanks for the info! I actually have a question for you. I have a similar situation where my spouse works night shift, so I'm looking for a blender OR one of the covers that I can put over the blender so it doesn't wake him up. What are your thoughts/recommendations?

[@cesarpadilla2541]

Hahaha, it was funny.

[@GrzegorzDurda]

Vitamix retained more natural color

[@allpal3077]

Chris Cuomo aka Fredo is that you?

[@WhatsTheT]

😂

[@kennethcampingdiary1976]

Blentec is better because it can blend a Nokia 3310 or justin beiber CDs 🤣

[@garethzbarker]

Bro. You have too many too many blenders

[@Artieshaa]

OmG wasted my time. I thought I was going to get a recommendation.

[@robertpalmer4806]

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[@robertpalmer4806]

Doesn't include Blendtec, but dude actually tries to use the scientific method.

[@anthonyrussomanno1540]

Why would you not use the tamper it’s a advantage of the vitamix no comparison vitamix is better I’ve had both not the same blendec which one sells better and you don’t have to buy a extra lid or tamperer