I went with the e310 because it was the only one that had the container size that I needed out of the gate. It would be great if Vitamix let you buy the machine and pick out your own wet container size. Now that would be genius and very helpful. Love your videos!
Love our 2500! This was the video that helped me decide... Daily recipe: 1/2 Cup Yoghurt 1/2 Cup Almond Milk 1 cup frozen or thawed fruit. Teaspoon of flax, bran, collagen powder or Vegan protein powder... 2 ice cubes. Super fast clean up! Love it!
Best deal is the V1200 made for Costco. Its part of the Acsent series, its identical to the A3500 in everything but aesthetics, and I prefer actual dials and toggle over touch screen, given thats one more thing to go wrong and wear out and the pulse is more responsive on a toggle than the touch screen. But since they are identical on the app, and I'm an app kind of user, that was my choice. The noise difference is negligible, and I dont care about the steel housing. Its 350.00 cheaper than the A3500 and performs identically.
GREAT presentation of facts. Thank you. I'm a single person, buying mainly for smoothies and don't care about noise. So will go with the least expensive Explorian E310 especially now knowing that blend quality is same for all models.
One of the best ads that make me want to see your ads... forgot why I came here. But.... I'll say that I am happy I kept watching since the food processor isn't compatible to Legacy and because I was thinking of Explorian but do want quieter. Tips helped making decision. Now.. I just subscribed to keep laughing .. Thanking for the organic goofy moments. Best of luck!
Great video and helped cement my desire for the Vitamix that I bought yesterday at the Texas State Fair. My only regret is that I did not but through LifeIsNoYoke as they obviously have put a lot of time and energy into helping others who want a Vitamix or already have one. Amazingly calm presentation…as titled for the video. I do need a few accessories so I will be burying through this UA-cam channel! Thank you!
I never knew there was a name to what i had - paralysis by analysis 😫 i hate it because i end up getting frustrated and don’t choose anything until the bug bites again and the research starts all over. Happened to me when i was looking into buying my juicer. Thank you for this video, go big or go home right ?
Found your video after purchasing a reconditioned Explorian. OK, it may be noisy, but I live alone, don't share any walls with my neighbors, and it is the best value for me.
Do you think that the fact that there is the plastic tip on the bell, that there may be a risk of plastic leeching into foods that have hot liquids (ie soup) or use oils (ie salad dressings)?
I’m only like 1 min and 30 seconds into this video and I already want to hire you to narrate my life haha. What a soothing voice and genuine character. When we buy a Vitamix later this year (just moved so saving up a little) but I’m definitely using your links and will register. Best intro ever. Well done.
Very watchable video. I came from a Ninja to an Explorian E310. Never looked back. Ok, it’s the cheapest with the least features but there is a thing called a stopwatch! However, I do like to drool over the Ascent A3500i. But when you said the E310 is best for single users, that made me smile, because I am. Thank you for the blog.
Honestly, I don't feel like the newer models with more features are necessarily better than the more classic models, reason being that the newer models have containers that are wider at the base. The tall narrow container in the "OG" 5200 model - which the e310 seems to come with a shorter version of - make sure that a great vortex is created inside the container that always sucks everything towards the blades. Some independent tests have shown that in the same amount of time ingredients are blended to a smoother consistency in these more narrow containers. Now you may ask why Vitamix started developing wider containers in the first place? Well, that is because a lot of people complained that they can't store the tall containers in their cupboards, but they still wanted to keep the same volume.
I am so happy I found your video. I have been going back and fourth about getting a vitamix for months but you are putting my indecisiveness at ease... I still may need to message you with a couple questions because I want to make sure I’m purchasing what’s best for me, but man... it’s nice to have a trustworthy source!
I was the same then I bought one. Of course the quality is great but save your money. It's really difficult to get anything thick from under the blade, and the lid is awful, hard to get on and off with no pour spout. I have no idea why this guy says the blade being fixed makes it easy to clean....it's literally the opposite! Other blenders do the same job for half the price....easier to clean and less waste.
@@tanshievlogs well I've still got the Vitamix but my daughter uses the little nutribullet for preference! I haven't used others but for fruits and veggies I'm sure any good quality blender will be perfect. I'd go for one that's easy to clean. If I change mine I'll probably get the ninja but I'm not an expert.
So are the wider containers really better? I want to make nut butters and soups. I was by looking at legacy. I was under the impression the the tall narrow ones were really good. Should I go for an explorian e320 with 64oz instead?
I use & love the "classic" series Pro 500 stainless w/ PCA kit, space saving set & cup & bowl set. It's loud. What is the quietest of this legacy base old or new? Or what silencer cover is suitable? Where does the Local Canadian model "Super" Total Nutrition Center come in? As far as power & noise?
What are your thoughts on the 7500? They sell it at Costco in that bundle package. This would be my first Vitamix. Debating between 7500 or 5200. Main use will be smoothies, juices and shakes.
I use the 48 ounce wet, and 32 ounce dry containers the most. Use em weekly for bread, pizza dough, and smoothies😊 I would like to get the 48 ounce SS container, it would look good on my 5300.
This is a really helpful video. I am in the UK and I have just ordered the Ascent 2500 which is due to come on Monday (day after tomorrow). I decided on this one after several hours of comparing different models and reading various reviews and comparisons, and came to the conclusion it would meet all my needs without going over the top. I loved the top of the range one but in the end decided it wasn’t worth the price as the extra electronic wizardry was something I could live without. Then, having put in my order, I found this video, and was very pleased to have all my thoughts confirmed! I am buying this Vitamix to replace another high-speed blender which has died on me. I decided not to go with a similar replacement because they don’t offer half the accessories. I already own a Vitamix under-blade scraper and that is absolutely brilliant - highly recommended. One reason I chose this particular Vitamix was that one day I may get the food processor attachment, and I really like the idea of the dry grinding to do one’s own flour - most intriguing. I live a whole-food plant-based lifestyle and a high-speed blender is an essential piece of kit for me, in daily use, so it needs to be reliable. Thanks for all the good advice on your videos.
Have you been happy with your vitamix after 9 months? I'm thinking of going the same device for similar reasons, trying to decide if the next model up is worth it or if most people are happy with the slightly lower one.
@@jkff2472 Interesting question - thanks! Happy to share my experience with you. I had my 2500 for a very short time (got it from Amazon) and it developed an electrical fault and kept tripping the main switch so I sent it back and got a refund. The reason I didn’t go for the top of the range one at the time was that Amazon was charging silly money for it. In the meantime I discovered it was better to get it direct from Vitamix because Amazon can have them hanging around for months in their warehouses and ordering direct means you get the latest manufacture (there’s a date on it somewhere) which means the latest firmware etc. Maybe really subtle differences between machines with the same model number but worth considering. I went on their website and found the 3500 - yes, more than I had paid for the 2500 but nothing like as expensive as Amazon, so I bought it. I have never regretted it for a single moment. I am really glad the 2500 went wrong, or I’d never have thought of getting the 3500. The added advantage of being able to set the timer before you begin blending is a huge bonus, as is the self-clean feature. The touch screen is great, and gives a nice smooth surface for easy cleaning. I absolutely love my machine and use it several times a day. I also bought the cup/bowl accessory set (also in frequent use) and the best accessory of all, the under-blade scraper, which I think should come with it as standard! This machine is utterly awesome and I don’t know how I lived without it! I would definitely recommend spending the extra money and getting the 3500. You won’t regret it. BTW I have no financial interest in Vitamix - just a more than satisfied customer. Having used both, the 3500 is definitely worth it. It’s the most expensive of my counter-top machines but I have found it essential for the whole-food plant-based lifestyle. Totally awesome machine. I hope this helps.
@@ShoshiPlatypus Thank you so much for responding, that was super helpful and I really appreciate it. I am vegan and will be using it an awful lot as well, and want to make the best choice for such an expensive investment. Thank you again, cheers!
@@jkff2472 You’re more than welcome! I think you will be as thrilled with it as I am. I make almond milk, and also a rehydration/electrolyte drink daily as I have an ileostomy and have to make sure I don’t get dehydrated. I sweeten most things with dates or bananas and the Vitamix is super-useful for that. I also make loads of different soups. I’m not a great lover of smoothies but I do make smoothie bowls and use it to top my overnight oats/chia breakfast. I first got interested in nutrition as a result of my bowel cancer in 2015 after having ulcerative colitis all my adult life - I joined a stoma forum and it was on there that I first heard about the Vitamix. I couldn’t afford one at the time and bought a different high speed blender which wasn’t half as good but it served its purpose for a few years. In the early days I was worried about obstructions and not being able to eat certain things but I can eat anything now. Some people get problems with very fibrous foods and a high speed blender helps you get these without the risk. It was only later that I realised how much more useful and versatile this machine could be. Some helpful UA-cam channels you might enjoy: Blending with Henry (love this guy - he’s really fun!), LifeIsNoYoke (great Vitamix channel), Simnett Nutrition (great for recipes and lifestyle), Nutmeg Notebook, Pick Up Limes and Chef AJ - all have great recipes and health info. It was Chef AJ who really got me going on the WFPB lifestyle although I’d given up meat by that time. To begin with I thought she was super-extreme with her no-oil cooking but I’m now doing most of what she does and it doesn’t seem so extreme now! She has awesome guests on her channel and it was through her that I discovered Forks Over Knives - if you haven’t seen this film it’s absolutely brilliant. Available on their website (shame they took it off Netflix). I learnt about the various medical giants in this field - Drs Esselstyn and Campbell, and Dr Michael Greger to name a few. Other great films are What the Health, PurePlant Nation and The Game Changers - some on UA-cam, also Netflix. Cowspiracy and Seaspiracy are also must-watch for vegans! So much deception and misinformation going on in the world because of big bucks, big pharma and big ag. Embarking on this journey I never thought I’d learn all this stuff! It’s been quite an adventure. Put another comment on here if and when you get your Vitamix and let us know how you get on with it. Have fun! Shoshi
@@ShoshiPlatypus Thank you! Those are my favourite documentaries! I know some of those channels and have a few books by those people, but not all and there's always more to learn. I recently found Rainbow Plant Life, which is similar to Pick Up Limes. I cannot believe at times how much my views around this have changed. I've been vegan for 6 years now, and it started with me trying to find a way to combat constant heartburn and a general decline in health at the time. Due to a change in circumstances over the past year, I had stopped eating more whole food meals with a focus on nutrition, and started opting more for a lot of bread and rather processed vegan foods. Unsurprisingly things went downhill and now that I'm able, I want to get back on track. Thank you again for sharing some of your story here and so happy eating this way is working really well for you. My father almost died from cancer of the esophagus, had never been a smoker but suffered from chronic heartburn all his life and was told this contributed. I think I truly needed to hear that and take the plunge with a vitamix sooner rather than later.
I used your link to buy the A2500 last night. I was having a really hard time making a decision about which model I should get. Thank you for making the choice easier for me. I discovered your channel last night and I think I'm gonna be watching you regularly
can I bring my Vitamix that I bought in the US (110V grid) to Europe or the Middle East where we have 230V grid? Can a Vitamix with US specs handle the 230V system?
Oh my goodness! This video is so helpful! I've been toying with buying a Vitamix for years, but there are so many different models that I could never figure out which one to get. I'm set now and very excited to finally get one. Thanks so much!
I have a big old Vitamix 5200 which I love and is still going strong. BUT I want something like a Nutribullet. Small with small containers. Does Vitamix have anything like that?
I wonder if A3500i is as good as the A3500? And wonder what is the difference between them? Also do you guys have such a link for buying it or just for the A3500?
The only problem I had with Vitamix was milling dry grains. I mill all my own flour and Vitamix heats my flour to much and it loses nutrition when that happens. So what I did to fix that problem is I bought a Mockmill. What Vitamix is good at is milling wet or oily grains which you can't do with a stone grinder.
Keep your grains frozen until you are ready to mill. That should solve the heating issue as well as keeping the grains fresher and more flavorful. I absolutely love my milling bowl and am so disappointed the supply "train" is making it so difficult to get whole grains right now - the flavor difference is deliciously noticeable!
I will be getting an A2500 in a year or so when I move out due to the three program settings and the versatility of container options for future use. We have had what is now a Legacy model for about 20 years (my entire childhood) and it is the single most used appliance in the kitchen even more than our crockpot. Still runs almost as well as when it was new and showing no signs of dying. The cost is a bit much if you impulse purchase but 100% worth it if you plan for it. I love that they have the food processor attachment now and want one so I can make slaw and other foods that hand cutting or using a mandolin is just too much work for.
I just used your link to purchase my Vitamix Ascent 3500, along with an underblade scraper. I'm excited - but, felt the sting indeed! How do I receive the recipe ebook from you?
I had the regret and the sting from buying a used vitamix on facebook market. It was a 5200 for 160, and looked pretty clean, and for the first two blends it was amazing and i felt like i joined the vitamix cult. 3rd blend the blades stopped spinning, because i didnt notice this, but it was a knockoff container, and the drive socket wore away at the base of the blade, making them lose their connection. So i had to invest in a real container, meaning that i essentially payed 300 for a used vitamix without a warranty. Its amazing. but i regret not just spending the extra money for the peace of mind. Especially since i live in cleveland anyway lol.
I was thinking about getting the 3500 but so may reviews mention that etching that happens after a few weeks - is this a normal thing because of the power of this blender?
@@gardencook4702 At this point, yes its no metal base. But for a few years they sold the heritage stainless steel or copper base. I got one this spring with stainless steel base.
Agh why does there have to be so many kinds? lol I spent most of the video staring at your green juice. So which one is quiet, easy clean, low profile, and makes the best everything at a semi-affordable price? Mostly i make smoothies. My blender is crap and needs replacing anyway. Looking into juicers, love fresh juice and need to make more of it and because squeezing juice from my blender through a nut bag is messy and time consuming. Ideally one machine that could do cold press juicing and make smoothies and ice cream.... but not take all day to slice. and dice prep. Idk.
What's your opinion on refurbished vitamix Thank you very much for sharing the information video. I would like to see on your site the refurbished to purchase.
Hi. hope your family is safe and well. I have very seriously bad IBS and I was wondering would buying vitamix help. to be honest I've had it for 28 years and pain is something else.cheers oh I'm from ENGLAND.
absolutely yes it can help , the reconditioned a2300 is all you need , all of that other x you don't need , just combine veganism with blending , talk to your vegan friends , if you need ideas let me know
I got a new 5200 on sale direct from Vitamix for $300.00. I’ve had it replaced once and the motor is making alarming sounds again. It’s still under warranty and Vitamix customer service has been excellent. I’m stumped because the hardest thing I’ve ever blended was ice in smoothies or frozen berries. The longest I’ve ever blended is a minute and a half making oat flour out of rolled oats. I see Vitamix everywhere in grocery store cafés, restaurants, and juice bars getting used all day long making just about everything and they look just fine. I peeked over at one at a juice bar and it is a Vita Prep 3 which has a 3hp motor. Which is more than the 5200 I have. What’s the most hardcore thing you’ve ever put in your A3500? Have you had any trouble with it?
I’m sick of my magic Bullet single serve, always misses a piece of frozen fruit and hardly blend my flaxseeds. I’m on a budget, so I can’t afford a down payment for a car on a Vitamix haha- definitely looking into the certified refurbished! Thanks!
Thanks for making this video because I've been on the fence for a while with which one to get and why there are so many different models and which model is better oh my God there are so many options and which options to go with ugh it's exhausting and stressful 😅. So thanks again and let me say that this music to go with it is relaxing as well do once again thanks for the advice
Hi, I would like to buy the a3500. I can only purchase from the Uk. The only one I can find is A3500i. Is it the same as your a3500? Thanks in advance for your assistance.
So just to confirm that as a UK buyer we can use your links and recieve UK (European) compatible units & accessories. I believe that the European & US versions are not fully interchangeable?
Sooo..about the Black Friday deals. At this point I am not sure if I have a vitamix on the way or not. Anyone who shopped the sale knows that the site crashed several times. I would get to the enter your payment checkout page, (before the confirm/submit your order) and then the site would crash... Well turns out it charged my card for the order 4 times.. I purchased 2 vitamix's so thats ~$2800 !!! so yeah there goes my chance to buy anything else for black friday -__- The worst part is that my vitamix account does not give me any details, my order history shows nothing and I received no order confirmation to my email... so yeah if anyone has experienced this before let me know the outcome!
Hi. So the same happened to me. Site kept crashing every time I try to submit my order (and I tried for over an hour) anyway, my order ended up going through twice. It took over an hour for my purchase to show in the order history but I did get an email from them shortly after my order went through, but I had to refresh my inbox several time. Hope this helps.
@@nathanhuynhhanbinh 😭I feel your pain. I finally got through to vitamix this morning after an hour of hold time. This has been a train wreck lol, unfortunately right now their customer support is misplacing the blaming on the amount of people visiting the site (🥸 like they didn’t know they were going to have a major sale lol 🙃) when they should be holding IT and the developers accountable (I’m a developer btw). Anyhow it still maybe worth it for you to call, when I did they took down what I ordered and my address, and said they will have IT look into it and have a supervisor call back. I imagine 1 of 2 things will happen, they will either re-have the sale when they see that their sales numbers are inflated and that they didn’t actually sale that many machines, or they will fulfill the orders of the people who showed proof of purchase. There is a Reddit forum of many people that this also happened to so we are not alone. Some had multiple multiple charges like us. A lot of them are highly upset, understandably because their money is now tied up and they can’t shop other Black Friday deals... but I mention because you may want to follow in case someone has a solution that they try and it works.
@@sunsun4961 thank you for sharing this to me, I'm currently on a phone hold to vitamix right now. This is the last thing I want to do in holiday morning, calling customer service T_T.
I’m just wondering what exactly I’m losing going with the 3300 instead of the 3500. Are the presets that come on the 3500 just different preset times or are they a combination preset with time, speed and pulse? Can you still gain those presets through the app for the 3300? Is it a lot more work to use the 3300 without the presets, do I need to set speed and time for each blend, and will the blend quality be less desirable because I can’t manually do all the things the computer can throughout a blend, like change speed or pulse at optimal times? I’m not the kind of person to research the correct speed or timing for different blends so will I suffer from not having preset functions to choose, being inconvenienced trying to figure out the blending process for each item? Thanks for any help. I know about and how good the Vita-mix products are but have not personally owned or used one yet.
The reason I ask is because I can’t budget more than what a 3300 will be at this point and I want to know if there will be any disappointment in the compromise.
Will I get the same customer service and the manufacture warranty if I buy it from the Amazon link you provided in the description below? I’m really concerned about this matter because unfortunately they don’t ship to my country.
I just bought the A3500 and it kept giving me an "E1 1-3-13888" error. I sent it back for a replacement and the second one kept giving me an "E1 1-3-14042" error. After sending that one back, I bought a Ninja and it's been working fine for 3 weeks now. Are your customers getting these errors??
I LOVED WATCHING EVERY SINGLE MOMENT OF THIS VIDEO AND YOUR OTHERS😃!! Now I have to go back through them ALL and pick the one I want to buy😊👁!!!! I’m a Nutra bullet lover… now I’m ready to move up to the next level🙏🏾
Hey! I'd be really interested in your feedback. I have an OLD OLD OLD vitamix like legacy x10! I want to get a new one - preferably one that fits UNDER my countertop (I have the tall one). My biggest gripe is NOISE. I know no vitamix will be quiet - however i've watched your reviews and am between the 3300 and the 3500. I want the color BLACK but the black 3300 is not ALL METAL. I was wondering - do you know how much louder the plastic 3300 is vs the all metal 3300? Thank you so much!
Great, awesome presentation , LOVED IT. I want to work for Vitamix now. I've had my Vitamix for many years, I think it's a Legacy. Works great, but I've always have had so so so many c questions about, series,accessories,differences etc. Watched many videos for info and recpes, but you by far have provided the most helpfu.l and useful info. Entertaining too. So I kept watching y our videos. Thank you
Can i buy from youre site? I live in belgium and is frusterend because most assecoise are not combale for model/country , and i did reachercs for it. Compy does't want adapt for euro country. So i can byu it. Its sucks. Can you help me with it?
I am having a major issue with my Vitamix. I just tried to make a pumpkin pie with dates in there and it freezes up. There is no way it would make a nut butter.
You do great reviews and cover a lot, thank you so much. You didn't mention the 5300, which I have my eye on at Sam's Club. Have you heard anything about it, is it just an upgrade to the 5200?
I have a question. I put the stainless spoon into container during the blade still spinning by accident, because I want to put the air out. The speed is 1. I am wondering does that cause my blades tear some piece? Thank you
Stumbled across this video before using the one that was just delivered...a3300. I think I made the right choice given the info in your video...BUT...what are the timers for the pre-programed modes so I can make a little cheat sheet?
Check out our recipes page: lifeisnoyoke.com/vitamix-recipes/ In the instructions for smoothie/frozen dessert/hot soup/dip recipes, you'll find what you need :)
Hey there. Great compare/review. I’m mostly looking to do smoothies (both fruit/veg, fresh and frozen). I also want to do protein shakes while adding in some other stuff like raw oats, maybe some cacao nibs. Will the vitamix be able to get thru the cacao nibs? I would love to be able to make my own nut butters (no more buying it lol), nut milk (like almond milk). I’m not going to be making any soups or salsa’s etc..that’s why idk if i can justify spending $550 on the recon a3500. I love the features it has though. I don’t necessarily need all the fancy stuff but i do like it and having options like walking away from it. I found a pro 750 actually for $50 less then the recon a3500. I need to research that one more. I’ve been watching some comparison vids. Majority of ppl in my juicing group recommended vitamix to me, a few others said blendtec, and a couple said nutribullet and ninja. I def do NOT want a ninja ( due to reviews). The nutribullet RX appealed to me but reviews are consistent w/ the pitchers needing replacement due to leaking and also seals issues (which is also an issue w/ the ninja). Blendtec reconditioned is cheaper then vitamix but they are super loud! Vitamix does make a vacuum style blender too but way out of my budget range. I was also recommended Kuvings v1000 vacuum blender - this one and also their 500 vacuum model appealed to me big time but the consistency of the smoothie looks soupy and fibrous - like it needs to be strained compared to the blenders. I did like the consistency of the nutribullet Rex but am i gonna be able to do cacao nibs in it ya know. I’m still on the hunt but your video helped me very much - ty. Big thumbs up
Hi all, could you kindly tell me if the 48 once container is still available for the Ascent Series? Looking at the Vitamix web site it seems that it's just for the other Series. Thanks
I went with the e310 because it was the only one that had the container size that I needed out of the gate. It would be great if Vitamix let you buy the machine and pick out your own wet container size. Now that would be genius and very helpful. Love your videos!
That is an excellent idea!
Do you think it’s too loud?
Love our 2500! This was the video that helped me decide...
Daily recipe:
1/2 Cup Yoghurt
1/2 Cup Almond Milk
1 cup frozen or thawed fruit.
Teaspoon of flax, bran, collagen powder or Vegan protein powder...
2 ice cubes.
Super fast clean up!
Love it!
I have a commercial model I found at a thrift store for $5. A Baskin Robbins VM0115A. It was an epic find. 🤣
You win at life sir
Bow down peasants to the almighty pizza rat.
Lmao I’ve seen your Reddit post
A a little ah No
@@akeidabarrow965 oplol
This was the most relaxing product review I've ever seen 😌
Still confused, I think I need to watch this a few more times.
Its way too long imo. Too many words
Best deal is the V1200 made for Costco. Its part of the Acsent series, its identical to the A3500 in everything but aesthetics, and I prefer actual dials and toggle over touch screen, given thats one more thing to go wrong and wear out and the pulse is more responsive on a toggle than the touch screen. But since they are identical on the app, and I'm an app kind of user, that was my choice. The noise difference is negligible, and I dont care about the steel housing. Its 350.00 cheaper than the A3500 and performs identically.
What a fantastic video. I've watched it multiple times now because there's so much great info. Thanks!!!
GREAT presentation of facts. Thank you. I'm a single person, buying mainly for smoothies and don't care about noise. So will go with the least expensive Explorian E310 especially now knowing that blend quality is same for all models.
That’s what I went for. See my post at the top. 👍
Thanks! The noise is a big factor for me - I appreciate that you mentioned it by different models.
I dont comment much, but as someone with Analysis Paralysis this was a fantastic video
Just ordered my 3500. Thanks for the excellent review.
Me too
One of the best ads that make me want to see your ads... forgot why I came here.
But.... I'll say that I am happy I kept watching since the food processor isn't compatible to Legacy and because I was thinking of Explorian but do want quieter.
Tips helped making decision. Now.. I just subscribed to keep laughing .. Thanking for the organic goofy moments. Best of luck!
Your voice is oddly relaxing
Great video and helped cement my desire for the Vitamix that I bought yesterday at the Texas State Fair. My only regret is that I did not but through LifeIsNoYoke as they obviously have put a lot of time and energy into helping others who want a Vitamix or already have one. Amazingly calm presentation…as titled for the video. I do need a few accessories so I will be burying through this UA-cam channel! Thank you!
I never knew there was a name to what i had - paralysis by analysis 😫 i hate it because i end up getting frustrated and don’t choose anything until the bug bites again and the research starts all over. Happened to me when i was looking into buying my juicer. Thank you for this video, go big or go home right ?
Paralysis by analysis exactly describes me. 😅 So did you buy a vitamix then?
Me too! I finally just pulled the trigger! I got the 3500
“We are real people-“
Me- sounds like something a robot would say. 🤔
Found your video after purchasing a reconditioned Explorian. OK, it may be noisy, but I live alone, don't share any walls with my neighbors, and it is the best value for me.
I work at the strongsville factory you should review the 100 year anniversary blender when It comes out oops that was a secret.
🤫🤫🤫 when does it come out? Was gonna buy one ASAP but you made me wanna hold off… lol 🤫🤫🤫
Do you think that the fact that there is the plastic tip on the bell, that there may be a risk of plastic leeching into foods that have hot liquids (ie soup) or use oils (ie salad dressings)?
I’m only like 1 min and 30 seconds into this video and I already want to hire you to narrate my life haha. What a soothing voice and genuine character. When we buy a Vitamix later this year (just moved so saving up a little) but I’m definitely using your links and will register. Best intro ever. Well done.
What guage surge protection cord should I get for the A3300? I get a lot of severe storms where im at and want to have it surge protected.
Just ordered my A3500 through your link! Thanks so much :)
Thank you! That was one of the BEST infomercials I've seen. You hit all the bases!
You’re naive... newer actually means lower quality as they use more plastic to save on costs...
Do you have any views on a vacuum blender?
can you find out why there is still no 48oz ascent container available in Europe? the standard container is way too big for small households..
Yes, i agree! And it would also be nice to know if the food processor attachment will also be able one day in Europe?
Very watchable video. I came from a Ninja to an Explorian E310. Never looked back. Ok, it’s the cheapest with the least features but there is a thing called a stopwatch! However, I do like to drool over the Ascent A3500i. But when you said the E310 is best for single users, that made me smile, because I am. Thank you for the blog.
Honestly, I don't feel like the newer models with more features are necessarily better than the more classic models, reason being that the newer models have containers that are wider at the base. The tall narrow container in the "OG" 5200 model - which the e310 seems to come with a shorter version of - make sure that a great vortex is created inside the container that always sucks everything towards the blades. Some independent tests have shown that in the same amount of time ingredients are blended to a smoother consistency in these more narrow containers. Now you may ask why Vitamix started developing wider containers in the first place? Well, that is because a lot of people complained that they can't store the tall containers in their cupboards, but they still wanted to keep the same volume.
Thanks for this video! I bought the A3500 and used your code. It is a life changer. I’m loving the green juice! Thank you.
I am so happy I found your video. I have been going back and fourth about getting a vitamix for months but you are putting my indecisiveness at ease... I still may need to message you with a couple questions because I want to make sure I’m purchasing what’s best for me, but man... it’s nice to have a trustworthy source!
I was the same then I bought one. Of course the quality is great but save your money. It's really difficult to get anything thick from under the blade, and the lid is awful, hard to get on and off with no pour spout. I have no idea why this guy says the blade being fixed makes it easy to clean....it's literally the opposite! Other blenders do the same job for half the price....easier to clean and less waste.
@@tanshievlogs well I've still got the Vitamix but my daughter uses the little nutribullet for preference! I haven't used others but for fruits and veggies I'm sure any good quality blender will be perfect. I'd go for one that's easy to clean. If I change mine I'll probably get the ninja but I'm not an expert.
I'm headed down to Costo tomorrow to replace my 37 year old Vitamix that still runs like a champ
why replace it? just curious
Ok now I’m even more confused
Same
Yup. Probably the most confusing, tangled vid I've seen on Vitamix!
So are the wider containers really better? I want to make nut butters and soups. I was by looking at legacy. I was under the impression the the tall narrow ones were really good. Should I go for an explorian e320 with 64oz instead?
I've watched a couple videos of yours now. After this one, I've subbed. Thanks!
Love the answer to 'How much snow?" "Lots and lots!"
I use & love the "classic" series Pro 500 stainless w/ PCA kit, space saving set & cup & bowl set. It's loud. What is the quietest of this legacy base old or new? Or what silencer cover is suitable? Where does the Local Canadian model "Super" Total Nutrition Center come in? As far as power & noise?
Someone local is selling a 6300 which is discontinued. Would that be better than the 5200?
What are your thoughts on the 7500? They sell it at Costco in that bundle package. This would be my first Vitamix. Debating between 7500 or 5200. Main use will be smoothies, juices and shakes.
I’d love to see some recipe ideas for the 8 oz container (not baby foods) ✨
I use the 48 ounce wet, and 32 ounce dry containers the most. Use em weekly for bread, pizza dough, and smoothies😊 I would like to get the 48 ounce SS container, it would look good on my 5300.
The magic trick with the razor got me to like the video.👍
Great review and explanation! I really appreciate that you helped me make my final purchase decision with a sense of being truly informed. Thanks!
This is a really helpful video. I am in the UK and I have just ordered the Ascent 2500 which is due to come on Monday (day after tomorrow). I decided on this one after several hours of comparing different models and reading various reviews and comparisons, and came to the conclusion it would meet all my needs without going over the top. I loved the top of the range one but in the end decided it wasn’t worth the price as the extra electronic wizardry was something I could live without. Then, having put in my order, I found this video, and was very pleased to have all my thoughts confirmed! I am buying this Vitamix to replace another high-speed blender which has died on me. I decided not to go with a similar replacement because they don’t offer half the accessories. I already own a Vitamix under-blade scraper and that is absolutely brilliant - highly recommended. One reason I chose this particular Vitamix was that one day I may get the food processor attachment, and I really like the idea of the dry grinding to do one’s own flour - most intriguing. I live a whole-food plant-based lifestyle and a high-speed blender is an essential piece of kit for me, in daily use, so it needs to be reliable. Thanks for all the good advice on your videos.
Have you been happy with your vitamix after 9 months? I'm thinking of going the same device for similar reasons, trying to decide if the next model up is worth it or if most people are happy with the slightly lower one.
@@jkff2472 Interesting question - thanks! Happy to share my experience with you. I had my 2500 for a very short time (got it from Amazon) and it developed an electrical fault and kept tripping the main switch so I sent it back and got a refund. The reason I didn’t go for the top of the range one at the time was that Amazon was charging silly money for it. In the meantime I discovered it was better to get it direct from Vitamix because Amazon can have them hanging around for months in their warehouses and ordering direct means you get the latest manufacture (there’s a date on it somewhere) which means the latest firmware etc. Maybe really subtle differences between machines with the same model number but worth considering. I went on their website and found the 3500 - yes, more than I had paid for the 2500 but nothing like as expensive as Amazon, so I bought it.
I have never regretted it for a single moment. I am really glad the 2500 went wrong, or I’d never have thought of getting the 3500. The added advantage of being able to set the timer before you begin blending is a huge bonus, as is the self-clean feature. The touch screen is great, and gives a nice smooth surface for easy cleaning. I absolutely love my machine and use it several times a day. I also bought the cup/bowl accessory set (also in frequent use) and the best accessory of all, the under-blade scraper, which I think should come with it as standard! This machine is utterly awesome and I don’t know how I lived without it!
I would definitely recommend spending the extra money and getting the 3500. You won’t regret it. BTW I have no financial interest in Vitamix - just a more than satisfied customer. Having used both, the 3500 is definitely worth it. It’s the most expensive of my counter-top machines but I have found it essential for the whole-food plant-based lifestyle. Totally awesome machine.
I hope this helps.
@@ShoshiPlatypus Thank you so much for responding, that was super helpful and I really appreciate it. I am vegan and will be using it an awful lot as well, and want to make the best choice for such an expensive investment. Thank you again, cheers!
@@jkff2472 You’re more than welcome! I think you will be as thrilled with it as I am. I make almond milk, and also a rehydration/electrolyte drink daily as I have an ileostomy and have to make sure I don’t get dehydrated. I sweeten most things with dates or bananas and the Vitamix is super-useful for that. I also make loads of different soups. I’m not a great lover of smoothies but I do make smoothie bowls and use it to top my overnight oats/chia breakfast.
I first got interested in nutrition as a result of my bowel cancer in 2015 after having ulcerative colitis all my adult life - I joined a stoma forum and it was on there that I first heard about the Vitamix. I couldn’t afford one at the time and bought a different high speed blender which wasn’t half as good but it served its purpose for a few years. In the early days I was worried about obstructions and not being able to eat certain things but I can eat anything now. Some people get problems with very fibrous foods and a high speed blender helps you get these without the risk. It was only later that I realised how much more useful and versatile this machine could be.
Some helpful UA-cam channels you might enjoy: Blending with Henry (love this guy - he’s really fun!), LifeIsNoYoke (great Vitamix channel), Simnett Nutrition (great for recipes and lifestyle), Nutmeg Notebook, Pick Up Limes and Chef AJ - all have great recipes and health info. It was Chef AJ who really got me going on the WFPB lifestyle although I’d given up meat by that time. To begin with I thought she was super-extreme with her no-oil cooking but I’m now doing most of what she does and it doesn’t seem so extreme now! She has awesome guests on her channel and it was through her that I discovered Forks Over Knives - if you haven’t seen this film it’s absolutely brilliant. Available on their website (shame they took it off Netflix). I learnt about the various medical giants in this field - Drs Esselstyn and Campbell, and Dr Michael Greger to name a few. Other great films are What the Health, PurePlant Nation and The Game Changers - some on UA-cam, also Netflix. Cowspiracy and Seaspiracy are also must-watch for vegans! So much deception and misinformation going on in the world because of big bucks, big pharma and big ag. Embarking on this journey I never thought I’d learn all this stuff! It’s been quite an adventure.
Put another comment on here if and when you get your Vitamix and let us know how you get on with it. Have fun!
Shoshi
@@ShoshiPlatypus Thank you! Those are my favourite documentaries! I know some of those channels and have a few books by those people, but not all and there's always more to learn. I recently found Rainbow Plant Life, which is similar to Pick Up Limes. I cannot believe at times how much my views around this have changed. I've been vegan for 6 years now, and it started with me trying to find a way to combat constant heartburn and a general decline in health at the time. Due to a change in circumstances over the past year, I had stopped eating more whole food meals with a focus on nutrition, and started opting more for a lot of bread and rather processed vegan foods. Unsurprisingly things went downhill and now that I'm able, I want to get back on track.
Thank you again for sharing some of your story here and so happy eating this way is working really well for you. My father almost died from cancer of the esophagus, had never been a smoker but suffered from chronic heartburn all his life and was told this contributed. I think I truly needed to hear that and take the plunge with a vitamix sooner rather than later.
I used your link to buy the A2500 last night. I was having a really hard time making a decision about which model I should get. Thank you for making the choice easier for me. I discovered your channel last night and I think I'm gonna be watching you regularly
You had me at 20 min timer. 🥰 Subscribed!
Welcome aboard!
I am a small family, I just brought E310 , is it 48 oz dry blade container can use in E310.
can I bring my Vitamix that I bought in the US (110V grid) to Europe or the Middle East where we have 230V grid? Can a Vitamix with US specs handle the 230V system?
Just ordered the 3500. Thank you for getting me there!
Over coming the sting 🐝! Congrats ! I trying to get there as well. 😂
I am having the problem of which one to buy. I would like a commercial grade so it lasts and does a lot of nut purées and nut butters fillings...
E310 maybe 🤔 email me
Oh my goodness! This video is so helpful! I've been toying with buying a Vitamix for years, but there are so many different models that I could never figure out which one to get. I'm set now and very excited to finally get one. Thanks so much!
I have a big old Vitamix 5200 which I love and is still going strong. BUT I want something like a Nutribullet. Small with small containers. Does Vitamix have anything like that?
I wonder if A3500i is as good as the A3500? And wonder what is the difference between them? Also do you guys have such a link for buying it or just for the A3500?
The only problem I had with Vitamix was milling dry grains. I mill all my own flour and Vitamix heats my flour to much and it loses nutrition when that happens. So what I did to fix that problem is I bought a Mockmill. What Vitamix is good at is milling wet or oily grains which you can't do with a stone grinder.
Keep your grains frozen until you are ready to mill. That should solve the heating issue as well as keeping the grains fresher and more flavorful. I absolutely love my milling bowl and am so disappointed the supply "train" is making it so difficult to get whole grains right now - the flavor difference is deliciously noticeable!
I will be getting an A2500 in a year or so when I move out due to the three program settings and the versatility of container options for future use. We have had what is now a Legacy model for about 20 years (my entire childhood) and it is the single most used appliance in the kitchen even more than our crockpot. Still runs almost as well as when it was new and showing no signs of dying. The cost is a bit much if you impulse purchase but 100% worth it if you plan for it.
I love that they have the food processor attachment now and want one so I can make slaw and other foods that hand cutting or using a mandolin is just too much work for.
This was genuinely very helpful and charming. Thank you. This provided me with information I need as we consider purchasing a vitamix.
I just used your link to purchase my Vitamix Ascent 3500, along with an underblade scraper. I'm excited - but, felt the sting indeed! How do I receive the recipe ebook from you?
I had the regret and the sting from buying a used vitamix on facebook market. It was a 5200 for 160, and looked pretty clean, and for the first two blends it was amazing and i felt like i joined the vitamix cult. 3rd blend the blades stopped spinning, because i didnt notice this, but it was a knockoff container, and the drive socket wore away at the base of the blade, making them lose their connection. So i had to invest in a real container, meaning that i essentially payed 300 for a used vitamix without a warranty. Its amazing. but i regret not just spending the extra money for the peace of mind. Especially since i live in cleveland anyway lol.
I was debating if I should get a refurbished one, but your comment confirmed that I should just buy new.
I need a vitamix that can puréed chicken bonds. They recommend the 300 series but wondering any vitamix could do the same job?
Thanks!!
Sure!
Are they all around the same size base? They look huge in videos and photos.
Thanks for the no-nonsense minimalist and yet differentiated approach.
Which model has the most powerful motor? Thanks
All the same, really
Here in the uk I don’t think we can buy the reconditioned machines, unless anyone knows any different
I was thinking about getting the 3500 but so may reviews mention that etching that happens after a few weeks - is this a normal thing because of the power of this blender?
When you say it's a true metal finish, A3500 and Pro 750, it's not that they have a metal base, it's that they have metal accents. Correct?
The heritage pro 750 is metal base.
@@ale347baker Actually, I did get a reply from Vitamix.:
It did not paste their reply. Not metal is the answer.
@@gardencook4702 At this point, yes its no metal base. But for a few years they sold the heritage stainless steel or copper base. I got one this spring with stainless steel base.
Agh why does there have to be so many kinds? lol I spent most of the video staring at your green juice. So which one is quiet, easy clean, low profile, and makes the best everything at a semi-affordable price? Mostly i make smoothies. My blender is crap and needs replacing anyway. Looking into juicers, love fresh juice and need to make more of it and because squeezing juice from my blender through a nut bag is messy and time consuming. Ideally one machine that could do cold press juicing and make smoothies and ice cream.... but not take all day to slice. and dice prep. Idk.
email us this hello@lifeisnoyoke.com
Do y think the more technical they are t more possible they have problems?
What's your opinion on refurbished vitamix Thank you very much for sharing the information video. I would like to see on your site the refurbished to purchase.
Hi. hope your family is safe and well. I have very seriously bad IBS and I was wondering would buying vitamix help. to be honest I've had it for 28 years and pain is something else.cheers oh I'm from ENGLAND.
absolutely yes it can help , the reconditioned a2300 is all you need , all of that other x you don't need , just combine veganism with blending , talk to your vegan friends , if you need ideas let me know
I got a new 5200 on sale direct from Vitamix for $300.00. I’ve had it replaced once and the motor is making alarming sounds again. It’s still under warranty and Vitamix customer service has been excellent. I’m stumped because the hardest thing I’ve ever blended was ice in smoothies or frozen berries. The longest I’ve ever blended is a minute and a half making oat flour out of rolled oats. I see Vitamix everywhere in grocery store cafés, restaurants, and juice bars getting used all day long making just about everything and they look just fine. I peeked over at one at a juice bar and it is a Vita Prep 3 which has a 3hp motor. Which is more than the 5200 I have. What’s the most hardcore thing you’ve ever put in your A3500? Have you had any trouble with it?
I feel like the explorion was made for commercial use but at a very cheap price
I use it in my kitchen at work
I’m sick of my magic Bullet single serve, always misses a piece of frozen fruit and hardly blend my flaxseeds. I’m on a budget, so I can’t afford a down payment for a car on a Vitamix haha- definitely looking into the certified refurbished! Thanks!
Thanks for making this video because I've been on the fence for a while with which one to get and why there are so many different models and which model is better oh my God there are so many options and which options to go with ugh it's exhausting and stressful 😅. So thanks again and let me say that this music to go with it is relaxing as well do once again thanks for the advice
Thanks homie. Really appreciate your vibe
Spendy little buggers! Now I’m totally confused 🤷♀️
Hi, I would like to buy the a3500. I can only purchase from the Uk. The only one I can find is A3500i. Is it the same as your a3500? Thanks in advance for your assistance.
Yup same
@@LINY 🙏👍🌟
So just to confirm that as a UK buyer we can use your links and recieve UK (European) compatible units & accessories. I believe that the European & US versions are not fully interchangeable?
Thanks so much for the very helpful info- just ordered our Ascent 3500 from your site!
Sooo..about the Black Friday deals. At this point I am not sure if I have a vitamix on the way or not. Anyone who shopped the sale knows that the site crashed several times. I would get to the enter your payment checkout page, (before the confirm/submit your order) and then the site would crash... Well turns out it charged my card for the order 4 times.. I purchased 2 vitamix's so thats ~$2800 !!! so yeah there goes my chance to buy anything else for black friday
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The worst part is that my vitamix account does not give me any details, my order history shows nothing and I received no order confirmation to my email... so yeah if anyone has experienced this before let me know the outcome!
Hi. So the same happened to me. Site kept crashing every time I try to submit my order (and I tried for over an hour) anyway, my order ended up going through twice. It took over an hour for my purchase to show in the order history but I did get an email from them shortly after my order went through, but I had to refresh my inbox several time. Hope this helps.
happened to me too, tried on two cards, 6 transactions but nothing showing up on the order history nor confirmation email. T_T
@@jessimar74 thank yor for letting me know! As of today I still don’t have an order number or email confirmation, hopefully vitamix is able to fix
@@nathanhuynhhanbinh 😭I feel your pain. I finally got through to vitamix this morning after an hour of hold time. This has been a train wreck lol, unfortunately right now their customer support is misplacing the blaming on the amount of people visiting the site (🥸 like they didn’t know they were going to have a major sale lol 🙃) when they should be holding IT and the developers accountable (I’m a developer btw). Anyhow it still maybe worth it for you to call, when I did they took down what I ordered and my address, and said they will have IT look into it and have a supervisor call back. I imagine 1 of 2 things will happen, they will either re-have the sale when they see that their sales numbers are inflated and that they didn’t actually sale that many machines, or they will fulfill the orders of the people who showed proof of purchase. There is a Reddit forum of many people that this also happened to so we are not alone. Some had multiple multiple charges like us. A lot of them are highly upset, understandably because their money is now tied up and they can’t shop other Black Friday deals... but I mention because you may want to follow in case someone has a solution that they try and it works.
@@sunsun4961 thank you for sharing this to me, I'm currently on a phone hold to vitamix right now. This is the last thing I want to do in holiday morning, calling customer service T_T.
Would an 8oz container be helpful for spice grinding? That's one of the reasons I would consider purchasing it!
yes! shown here ua-cam.com/video/d2QUZ6LyenA/v-deo.html
Why no mention of the 5300?
What do you need to know about it
Thank you for this video! I was so overwhelmed on which to get but the breakdown has helped me decide on the A2500!
I’m just wondering what exactly I’m losing going with the 3300 instead of the 3500. Are the presets that come on the 3500 just different preset times or are they a combination preset with time, speed and pulse?
Can you still gain those presets through the app for the 3300?
Is it a lot more work to use the 3300 without the presets, do I need to set speed and time for each blend, and will the blend quality be less desirable because I can’t manually do all the things the computer can throughout a blend, like change speed or pulse at optimal times?
I’m not the kind of person to research the correct speed or timing for different blends so will I suffer from not having preset functions to choose, being inconvenienced trying to figure out the blending process for each item?
Thanks for any help. I know about and how good the Vita-mix products are but have not personally owned or used one yet.
The reason I ask is because I can’t budget more than what a 3300 will be at this point and I want to know if there will be any disappointment in the compromise.
Quick Question - Are the Venturest V1200 Model's From -osco are only"ALL" Reconditioned Models???
There a good Price but I don't wanna buy a" Pig in a Poke"...
Believe they're new
@@LINY new reconditioned aren't "new" New is new last time I checked...
On a serious note how good are ur blenders at powdering ei for plant milks...
Will I get the same customer service and the manufacture warranty if I buy it from the Amazon link you provided in the description below?
I’m really concerned about this matter because unfortunately they don’t ship to my country.
This guy is so calm and insightful, I want him to be my therapist.
I just bought the A3500 and it kept giving me an "E1 1-3-13888" error. I sent it back for a replacement and the second one kept giving me an "E1 1-3-14042" error. After sending that one back, I bought a Ninja and it's been working fine for 3 weeks now. Are your customers getting these errors??
I LOVED WATCHING EVERY SINGLE MOMENT OF THIS VIDEO AND YOUR OTHERS😃!! Now I have to go back through them ALL and pick the one I want to buy😊👁!!!! I’m a Nutra bullet lover… now I’m ready to move up to the next level🙏🏾
Hey! I'd be really interested in your feedback. I have an OLD OLD OLD vitamix like legacy x10! I want to get a new one - preferably one that fits UNDER my countertop (I have the tall one). My biggest gripe is NOISE. I know no vitamix will be quiet - however i've watched your reviews and am between the 3300 and the 3500. I want the color BLACK but the black 3300 is not ALL METAL. I was wondering - do you know how much louder the plastic 3300 is vs the all metal 3300?
Thank you so much!
Hy! I bot a A 3500 but the original big container it's not detected, at all. Do you have any advaised? The 20 and the 8 they are detected. Thank you.
Great, awesome presentation , LOVED IT. I want to work for Vitamix now. I've had my Vitamix for many years, I think it's a Legacy. Works great, but I've always have had so so so many c questions about, series,accessories,differences etc. Watched many videos for info and recpes, but you by far have provided the most helpfu.l and useful info. Entertaining too. So I kept watching y our videos. Thank you
Is the legacy a loud blender ?
Thank you!! Just purchased the A3500 reconditioned! Super excited!! ^_^
Can i buy from youre site? I live in belgium and is frusterend because most assecoise are not combale for model/country , and i did reachercs for it. Compy does't want adapt for euro country. So i can byu it. Its sucks. Can you help me with it?
I am having a major issue with my Vitamix. I just tried to make a pumpkin pie with dates in there and it freezes up. There is no way it would make a nut butter.
Great info. Thanks. But please which one is quietest and lightest vitamix to be travelled with?
You do great reviews and cover a lot, thank you so much. You didn't mention the 5300, which I have my eye on at Sam's Club. Have you heard anything about it, is it just an upgrade to the 5200?
Wait! The low-profile container that came with my reconditioned A2300 is dishwasher safe?!?
It is, but we don't recommend (can cloud up container)
I have a question. I put the stainless spoon into container during the blade still spinning by accident, because I want to put the air out. The speed is 1. I am wondering does that cause my blades tear some piece? Thank you
Stumbled across this video before using the one that was just delivered...a3300. I think I made the right choice given the info in your video...BUT...what are the timers for the pre-programed modes so I can make a little cheat sheet?
Check out our recipes page: lifeisnoyoke.com/vitamix-recipes/
In the instructions for smoothie/frozen dessert/hot soup/dip recipes, you'll find what you need :)
Hey there. Great compare/review. I’m mostly looking to do smoothies (both fruit/veg, fresh and frozen). I also want to do protein shakes while adding in some other stuff like raw oats, maybe some cacao nibs. Will the vitamix be able to get thru the cacao nibs? I would love to be able to make my own nut butters (no more buying it lol), nut milk (like almond milk). I’m not going to be making any soups or salsa’s etc..that’s why idk if i can justify spending $550 on the recon a3500. I love the features it has though. I don’t necessarily need all the fancy stuff but i do like it and having options like walking away from it. I found a pro 750 actually for $50 less then the recon a3500. I need to research that one more.
I’ve been watching some comparison vids. Majority of ppl in my juicing group recommended vitamix to me, a few others said blendtec, and a couple said nutribullet and ninja. I def do NOT want a ninja ( due to reviews). The nutribullet RX appealed to me but reviews are consistent w/ the pitchers needing replacement due to leaking and also seals issues (which is also an issue w/ the ninja). Blendtec reconditioned is cheaper then vitamix but they are super loud! Vitamix does make a vacuum style blender too but way out of my budget range.
I was also recommended Kuvings v1000 vacuum blender - this one and also their 500 vacuum model appealed to me big time but the consistency of the smoothie looks soupy and fibrous - like it needs to be strained compared to the blenders. I did like the consistency of the nutribullet Rex but am i gonna be able to do cacao nibs in it ya know.
I’m still on the hunt but your video helped me very much - ty. Big thumbs up
What did you get?
Is the explorian louder than a ninja? I have the ninja and I’m used to loud lol
Hi all, could you kindly tell me if the 48 once container is still available for the Ascent Series? Looking at the Vitamix web site it seems that it's just for the other Series. Thanks