Vitamix 62827 Prep Food Blender VS. Blendtec Total Classic Original Blender

Turn fruits and veggies into refreshing smoothies and juices. Vitamix blenders use the whole ingredient, including the fiber, to make healthy snacks.

Available

48-ounces

It is made with stainless steel blades designed to deliver the same quality results, from the first blend to last, and is resistant to dulling or bending.

The blades reach speeds fast enough to create friction heat, bringing cold ingredients to steaming hot in about six minutes.

With a drop of dish soap and warm water, your Vitamix machine can clean itself in 30 to 60 seconds.

Just blend warm water and a drop of dish soap at your machine's highest speed, and watch it self-clean in 60 seconds—no disassembly required.

A radial cooling fan and thermal protection system make it a heavy-duty appliance.

The size and shape of the self-cleaning 48-ounce container are ideal for blending medium to large batches.

You can simulate a Pulse mode by switching the blender on and off while set to the 'High' speed setting, which makes bar-quality crushed ice in about two minutes.

The powerful motor and durable construction make this classic blender one of the best heavy-duty blenders on the market. It is a commercial-grade blender.

The base is strongly and solidly built in the USA with the strongest of materials which makes it durable.

Easily adjust speed to achieve a variety of textures. The dial can be rotated at any point during the blend, so you’re in complete control.-10 variable speeds

Every Vitamix blender comes with a tamper designed to help process thick, stubborn blends—so you don’t have to stop the machine to scrape the sides.

Available- Blend frozen fruit, heavy powder, and all the greens—the powerful motors transform tough ingredients into smooth blends, year after year.

Hardened stainless steel blades can crush ice like it is no challenge.

It's incredibly durable, versatile, and easy to clean – all qualities Vitamix owners value in a blending container. And, since it comes with a clear, BPA-free lid, you can monitor and adjust blends without stopping the machine.

120 volts

1380 Watts

Available-it has a Low-Profile 64-ounce Container: Perfect for family meals and entertaining while fitting comfortably under most kitchen cabinets.

• The blender is equipped with sturdy, easy-to-use controls, to minimize training time and optimize operation. • The switch flips to a neutral position after operation to prevent unintended use. • The knob in the middle controls the variable speed settings and allows the operator to adjust the speed from 1 to 10. • Adjustable speed settings process product to different textures, great for a wide range of applications. • Up to three times faster and five times more powerful than other commercial blenders. • Flexible thermoplastic rubber lid with removable plug lets you add ingredients while blending. • Metal-to-metal driver contact for maximum durability. • All stainless steel enclosed blade assembly with steel ball bearings. • Driver and blade are both easily replaceable by the user. • Easy to clean front panel has moisture shielded switches. • Blades create enough torque to crush 48 oz. of cubed ice in seconds. • Powerful, thermally-protected motor handles dense ingredients without overheating. • Clear, durable 48 oz. container pulls ingredients into the blades for efficiency and better speed of service. • Tamper provides added flexibility to process dense recipes • Enhanced 2.3 peak HP motor design delivers power and durability • Durable 48 oz. container blends both low-volume and high-volume beverages • Sturdy, intuitive controls provide the durability required in demanding environments

• Unfortunately this is not dishwasher safe; therefore cleaning it is a chore. It is wise though to clean it immediately after blending for then the increase easily comes off. • There is a bit of a learning curve needed when using this blender but it becomes fun after you get the hang of it. • A few people complain about the noise and loudness. • Not the most affordable blender. • Pitcher is difficult to pour for some customers. • Harder to clean because blades aren’t supposed to be removed. • No pre-set programs like the Vitamix 750 Professional Series or other models. • No pulse mode, but can still do pulsing jobs. • Plastic top can be annoying. • Fairly bulky and large (you can buy low profile container).