Comments on: The Best Blender Comparison: Vita-Mix vs Blendtec

By: Elena

Elena — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:43:56 +0000

I LOVE my BlendTec…super easy to clean and it pulverizes everything without skipping a beat.

By: frauching

frauching — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:03:52 +0000

I purchased a refurbished Vita Mix with the same guarantee as new. Saved quite a bit of money with free shipping from their website. Don’t know if they still offer it.
After 1.5 years it is still working great and we love it.

By: Davy Russell

Davy Russell — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 17:16:57 +0000

@Greenhungarian,

Blendtec machines are made in the USA, at least mine is. I have the Total Blender.

@RachDminor,

I’ve had my Blendtec for a little over 6 months now and have made about 850 blends. So far, no issues. I’ll certainly blog about my experiences with the Blendtec as I continue to use it, though.

By: RachDminor

RachDminor — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 03:05:14 +0000

“Blendtec comes with a 3 year warranty on the base and a lifetime warranty on the blade and coupling.” While this is all over the internet, it’s a complete lie. It’s the #1 reason I replaced my Vita-Mix after 25 years .. rather than replace the coupling on VM for $50. The coupling broke after just after ONE year with BlendTec (vs. 25 years w/VM .. same happened with 2 friends who bought them & influenced me) and not only did BlendTec NOT honor the lifetime warranties (saying it had changed to 1 year without notice), they were unbearably rude.

By contrast, Vita-Mix was friendly, willing, and prepared to send a repair kit for a 25-year-old machine with zero pressure to replace it. I bought my second Vita-Mix today to replace the BlendTec. I had, btw, replaced the BT container for $50 and that second one is now leaking. BlendTec won’t get another penny from me to replace the container (coupling) yet again.

By: greenhungarian

greenhungarian — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 21:23:07 +0000

Blendtec – Made in China
VitaMix – Made in Ohio

Personally, I prefer to support Canadian / US manufacturers if they offer a comparable high-quality product to one that is manufactured overseas. For me, this was ultimately the deciding factor between the two blenders. I have absolutely no regrets about my Vita-Mix.

By: Robert Koh

Robert Koh — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 03:46:51 +0000

I am in the market for a blender. After countless web site reviews, checks etc., I am getting the impression that Vitamix has a more aggressive marketing machine. It seems to have a lot of “endorsements” from raw foodies. I am sure this is part and parcel of business practice especially when both are good machines. Perhaps the Vitamix is more expensive because they have to compensate for promotional marketing? I do not see why the tamping stick is an advantage. Why can’t I just use my long wooden spoon? I find the design awful, unnecessarily high but there again, to each hi or her own. Perhaps as someone said, this is like mac versus PC thing. The die hard gamers MUST have a PC. Looks, ergonomics do not matter. Mac users look at the totally of the user experience.

By: RachDminor

RachDminor — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 23:17:09 +0000

Having had both (Vita-Mix for 25 years, BlendTec for a few), my experience is here, 5th from the bottom, by RachDminor:
http://community.vitamix.com/s.....p;d=159251

Short version: Vita-Mix for longevity and superb customer service (total opposite for BlendTec)

By: Davy Russell

Davy Russell — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 21:13:45 +0000

Hi Caroline,

I know how you feel. I had my mind made up and was going to buy a Vita-Mix until I saw a live Blendtec demo. I walked out of Costco with it and have no regrets.

By: caroline uk

caroline uk — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 08:22:56 +0000

I have been debating for several weeks now as to which blender i should buy, infact my head is spinning lol after reading your report i think i am swayed more toward the Blendtec but my heart is saying nooo vitamix, the torment lol
Awesome website!!!!

By: Jessica C

Jessica C — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 04:07:57 +0000

Vitamix all the way!