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My Blendtec Review vs Vitamix & Giveaway

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Blendtec Review and giveaway!

Ok, I have been using my Vitamix for about three years now. We use it almost every day, mostly for smoothies and Superman’s vitamin shake. I had a special affinity for it, and honestly had no interest in the Blendtec because I was so content with it. 

But I’ve heard from multiple people that the Blendtec outperforms the Vitamix in multiple areas. I was willing to give it a try, and Blendtec was willing to let me try it for free! I figured I had nothing to lose, but I have to say, I went into this with a skeptic’s glasses on. I wanted to write an honest review, and not be swayed by the free product. It’s really important to me to be honest and forthcoming, and not sell out and say I like things when I really don’t. So, I’m going to be very honest. Oh, and if you end up wanting to try a Blendtec after reading my review, scroll to the bottom of the post to see how to enter to win one from me & Blendtec!

Here was my initial comparison of the two:

  • Horsepower: Blendtec=3 – Vitamix=2
  • Controls: Blendtec=computerized – Vitamix=manual (Ooooh! The pretty lights! Oh, and there are pre-programmed settings, so you just push a button depending on what you’re blending!)
  • Blendtec Review - Fun screen!
  • Height: Blendtec=15.5 – Vitamix=20.5 (Even though I initially felt the Blendtec seems really short, a big plus is that it will fit under most kitchen cabinets, and the Vitamix won’t)

My Blendtec also came with a small twister jar, and I decided to make some homemade chocolate peanut butter in it (Just throw in 2 cups of peanuts, and 1 cup of your favorite chocolate chips)

Homemade Chocolate Peanut Butter in the Blendtec

My first thought: it was loud! But after the initial shock from that, I could not believe how quickly it blended up my peanuts + chocolate! Within seconds, I had homemade chocolate peanut butter, and my kids were ecstatic! The best part? I was dreading cleaning the blender out, but the special spatula it came with made it SO easy to scoop out, and then I just blended some hot water with a drop of soap and voila! Done! 

I would say nut butter-wise, the Blendtec outperformed my Vitamix hands down.

If you’re wondering about the price difference, here’s what I found:

Blendtec: 

New Designer Series 725 model, which is what I have: $649.95
Refurbished Designer Series 725 model: $549.95
Total Blender Certified Refurbished: $279.95

Vitamix: 

New Professional Series 750: $598.95
Refurbished Vitamix Standard: $329.99

If you are in the market for a new blender, I highly suggest the refurbished Blendtec. Don’t be scared by the term “refurbished!” It still comes with a 7-year warranty.

I love both the Vitamix and Blendtec, but overall, I would say Blendtec outperformed my Vitamix. And the refurbished model of Blendtec is cheaper than the refurbished Vitamix.

Blendtec Review!

So, would you like to win your very own Blendtec just in time for Christmas?? Enter in the widget below! 

 

Blendtec Designer Series Blender Giveaway!

About Shanti

Shanti Landon is a certified life coach and blogger, mom to five kids, and the author of two ebooks: 30 Days to a Life Made Full and 10 Minute Prep Paleo Freezer Meals. She started her blog in 2012 after her husband, Chris, was diagnosed with celiac disease, and her family switched to a mostly Paleo diet. You can follow Shanti across all main social media channels under @lifemadefull

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  4. Had a ninja, and wasn’t very impressed with it. I’ve seen the vitamix at Costco and been impressed, but I like what you’ve mentioned about the blendtec.

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  17. My son and his wife used their wedding gift $$ to buy a Blendtec, and they are over the moon with it. I’m jealous!

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  24. Thanks for your honesty & only posting about products that you truly believe in 😉

    I would love to use the Blendtec as I have heard great things about it, too!

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  26. Thank you for the review it helped so much. Sometimes so many products come out and it’s hard to decide what one is better for you. Sometimes the only review you can trust is from someone who has used both and not bias so thank you

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  29. I’ve always had cheap blenders that don’t stand the test of time. One day I will invest in a nice one!!

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  30. I’ve made smoothies almost every morning for years with a stick blender. I would love to have a Blendtec! Thanks for this opportunity to win one 🙂

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  33. When we first went gluten free and dairy free, I knew that we’d need a new blender. We couldn’t swing a vitamix, so I bought the Ninja. I haven’t been totally disappointed with that, but I often find that I have to blend things twice: once in the big jar and once in a small to-go smoothie cup. But there’s some things we just cannot do, soups and nut butters among them. Thank you for writing this review. I didn’t know there was another option besides Vitamix.

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  35. BUT, do you think the Blendtec could outblend the NINJA??!! I’m willing to take on the challenge… send the Blendtec over!! 🙂

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  37. I’ve been following Blendtec for so long that I know there are a million things I would love to make with it, especially some of those healthy green smoothies. 🙂

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  39. How does it do with ice? VERY interested because we ALWAYS make our own peanut butter (& peanut butter for my parents & several friends). We also make smoothies…and have gone through SEVERAL blenders burning up. Not good! My husband is no longer allowed to use the blender because they start smoking when he makes the smoothies. We need a powerful and trustworthy blender!!!!!!

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  41. I have been wanting a vitamix blender for a while but could never afford one. The blendtec sounds great too! But also out of my budget. i’d make make nut butters, soups and smoothies. My old blender took 20 minutes to purée a cake batter I was making.

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  43. Thanks so much for the review. My blender is on its last leg and I have started the process of researching a replacement.

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  45. don’t think my other comment posted…the screen froze :- /
    I would make smoothies and chicken tortilla soup. I already have a Vitamix, but if these are better I hope I win 😉

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  51. I FINALLY got a Vitamix a few years ago after wanting one for so long but now you have me thinking I should have gotten a Blendtec…especially if it makes nut butters so well!

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  53. I had a VitaMix (once upon a time), but have heard such amazing things about Blendtec. I would love to own one! 🙂

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  54. I’ve wanted a Blendtec for so long I’d make a little bit of everything! Soups. smoothies, nice cream, nut butters, and whatever else I can think of :o)

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  56. I want to make coconut milk with this Blendtec! I’ve just found out my son is allergice to almost everything under the sun and he needs an alternative milk.

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  57. I’d LOVE one of these! I wasn’t impressed with my mom’s vitamix – especially since it’s so big and heavy, she doesn’t even drag it out, any more.

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  60. I bought my first Vitamix 18 years. Two years ago it was having some issues. Vitamix sent me a replacement part but I could not get the rotor off. It had melted on. Vitamix had me ship the unit back to them (at my cost for shipping, about $12). They completely refurbished my unit and sent it back to me looking Brand New!!! All It cost me was the shipping one way. That’s what I call service! This year I decided I wanted a red one. I’m going for all red appliances on my counter. I bought the new one and gave the 18-year-old one to my 26 year old daughter. Now everyone in my family has one! Three of them are 18 years old and my son and I have new ones. By the way Vitamix is making a new shorter one now that will fit under your cupboard.

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  63. I use my blender every single day, multiple times a day to make all kinds of plant-based food. Unfortunately, I have an ancient CuisineArt blender… I smell ozone when I use it. o.O

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  64. i’d most look forward to making nut butter, which is why i was SO beyond pumped when i saw that you experimented with it for your review (which by the way, was incredibly interesting and helpful). my favorite kind of nut butter is Justin’s chocolate hazelnut butter so i think i’d love to have a go at that! thanks so much, fingers crossed ! 🙂

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  69. Great post. I don’t currently have a blender, but I have always been curious about which was superior: Blendtec or Vitamix. I would start the days off with a green smoothie if I had a Blendtec.

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  71. Thank you for this review and giveaway

    I ADORE your honesty about the noise of the product, which is often missing in reviews. And thank you for providing the cost breakdowns between the models, and offering information about refurbished models.

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