Depending on the model, it's just as good for blending small quantities of fibrous ingredients. Many Vitamix blenders (like the Vitamix A3500) come with a shorter, somewhat wider jar. It helps it blend smaller quantities more efficiently since it helps keep the ingredients near the blades instead of splashing up the sides. Our top pick on our best blenders for smoothies list is the Vitamix 5200, which has a narrow jar. Smoothies and Soupsįor pureed soups and sauces and liquid smoothies, Blendtec and Vitamix blenders perform similarly. Of course, the warranty depends on where you live and buy the blender.

That's not bad since one year of coverage is normal for blenders, but Vitamix does a bit better-warranties start at five years for the 'entry-level' Explorian line and go up to 10 years for the higher-end Ascent series. For example, the Blendtec Designer 725's, which is part of Blendtec's higher-end residential line, offers a fantastic build quality equal to any Vitamix, with metal gears, metal siding on the motor base, and no flimsy or cheap-feeling parts, including the control panel.īlendtec offers warranties between 2 and 10 years for their residential machines. Then again, with Blendtec, it depends on the particular model. The plastic used doesn't feel as premium, and there are issues with the controls, like flimsy buttons that don't give much feedback and easily-scratched display screens. Most of the Blendtec models we've tested have middle-of-the-road build qualities.

Vitamix models are consistently among the sturdiest blenders. The Blendtec Chef 600's screen is easily scratched. However, some Blendtecs have build quality issues.

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