Blendtec vs. Vitamix?

i have the ninja and it's very handy. I have used it so much since I got it for christmas. it's a blender, food processor, juicer all together. I don't quite get it's juicing yet, but i think the secret is to strain it.

Hi, I went through this decision last spring. I settled with a Blendtec and haven't looked back. It's great. Ive heard vitamix handles frozen foods better, but I've never really had a problem. I believe Blendtec is a little sleeker looking and takes up less counter space. . Only complaint -- it is loud as heck. Good luck on your purchase I don't think you can go wrong with either choice.

Vitamix. And it has better warranty if i remember right

I think either is a good choice. I love my Vitamix - nearly 10 years of daily use, usually multiple times a day, and it is still going strong. So totally worth it.

My mom owns a vitamix, I own a blendtec. I wish I had the pump thing that comes with the vitamix as you DO need it sometimes. However, I think the blendtec has a better motor & look to it. the warranty was also 10 years vs 2, but that changes so you would want to check into that. Have fun! IT'S WORTH THE EXPENSE! Don't give in and buy a ninja bullet or similar machine, it DOES NOT blend to the quality of blendtec or vitamix

I had to make this decision this summer as I was getting a gift for a friend. We decided after asking lots of people to go with Vitamix. Not one complaint from anyone we knew that had one. One person bought a Vitamix, sold it to a friend to get a Blendtec because it was smaller and then wanted the Vitamix back. I also have a friend who has had one for 20 years it looks ancient but is still VERY powerful they have had no problems with it. I also talked to some who had in the past had to contact Vitamix customer service and they said the service was fantastic. I will eventually purchase one for myself so I will be interested to see what feedback you get on this.

Vitamix!! QVC gets some great deals... Had mine for years and it keeps going.. check out most coffee stands use Vitamix..at least here in the NW they do.

Love Vitamix. It is quieter than Blendtec.

I have a Vitamix and I love it. I'm not in any way disappointed or wishing I had tried the Blendtec. When I first got it though I joined a yahoo group for smoothies and the guy who ran the forum had both. Because it was a question that came up often he did a side by side comparison of the two and they came out pretty equal. The Blendtec is a little shorter and can fit under your cabinets while the VM is tall unless you use the short jar. The Blendtec had a computerized speed thing whereas the VM didn't but I just saw one in Costco the other day and it seems they add those features to the new ones. I think if you can play with both of them, even if you're not actually blending, check them both out in person if you can and make your choice. I don't think you can go wrong with either one.

ETA: the customer service at VM is fantastic! My blender jar was bulging out at the bottom because I was forcing the frozen stuff into the blades instead of letting the blender do the work. They replaced it free of charge and threw in the wrench to the get blades off the bottom to transfer to the new jar. My friend absentmindedly left a metal spoon in hers and turned it on, shattering the jar! VM sent her a new one free of charge too.

I have a Vitamix and I love it. I'm not in any way disappointed or wishing I had tried the Blendtec. When I first got it though I joined a yahoo group for smoothies and the guy who ran the forum had both. Because it was a question that came up often he did a side by side comparison of the two and they came out pretty equal. The Blendtec is a little shorter and can fit under your cabinets while the VM is tall unless you use the short jar. The Blendtec had a computerized speed thing whereas the VM didn't but I just saw one in Costco the other day and it seems they add those features to the new ones. I think if you can play with both of them, even if you're not actually blending, check them both out in person if you can and make your choice. I don't think you can go wrong with either one.

ETA: the customer service at VM is fantastic! My blender jar was bulging out at the bottom because I was forcing the frozen stuff into the blades instead of letting the blender do the work. They replaced it free of charge and threw in the wrench to the get blades off the bottom to transfer to the new jar. My friend absentmindedly left a metal spoon in hers and turned it on, shattering the jar! VM sent her a new one free of charge too.

Hmm..gonna have to call vitamix.. seems nail got into mine years ago so my blades are dented.

I've never heard of Blendtec.

I love my Vitamix, I just wish it fit under my cabinets. I bought the 32 ounce container at the State fair this year thinking that it would slide under my cabinets, it doesn't

I got the Vitamix 5200C and I'm very pleased with it. After viewing demos of both machines, I went with the Vitamix 5200C because it was compact enough to fit under my low cabinet and was noticeably quieter than the Blendtec. We blended almond butter, coconut butter, smoothies, etc. - both machines performed excellent and you really can't go wrong with either. Sure, they are expensive; but considering how durable they are, you'd likely end up spending nearly the same if you have to go through a few cheaper blenders.

I was at Costco today and the rep made the tortilla soup and it was AWESOME! I'm trying to kill my blender so I can feel less guilty spending the money to buy the Vitamix. My husband doesnt believe that our KitchenAid blender is unable to do everything the Vitamix does so I'm on a mission to kill the blender and/or prove him wrong! I'm pretty sure the blender can't make soup, tho.

I want one sooooo bad!

Make some paper in it. That's how I killed one of mine. Frozen bananas are tough to do too but make sure they're frozen hard. Oh and nut butters! Nut butter can make an inferior blender cry.

My opinion on this might be a bit biased (I used to work at Vitamix), but I would definitely say to go Vitamix.

They're a great company that has been in business for over 90 years and make a great product that they stand behind. If anything on it breaks during the 7 year warranty, just send it back and they'll fix or replace it free of charge!

I've heard stories of Vitamix blenders being passed down from generation to generation and some still kicking after 40 years of use. If you do decide to go with Vitamix, use my promo code, 06-008079, and you'll get $25 off shipping.

Thanks! I will try!