Is the $400+ Vitamix Blender Actually the Best? - The Kitchen Gadget Test Show
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- čas přidán 8. 08. 2018
- Welcome back to the test kitchen! On today's episode, Esther Choi is testing blenders to see if the legendary Vitamix, a favorite amongst chefs, is actually at the top of the game.
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The motor underneath lets off a slight smell and it's a little loud czcams.com/users/postUgkxCKuMxLnvr6fJd_M4SE-n7trcGj3zEUHq but considering it's size and how hard it works to do the job, it's sort of expected. I assume the smell will go away over time. Overall, I love this cute little blender. The extra cups and lids are great too!
I've owned a Vita Mix for thirty years. No complaints. In all fairness, they do have a separate carafe for grinding corn, wheat, etc.
We’ve been looking for a blender and ive been too lazy to do much research BUT HERE YOU ARE! Thank you! I appreciate the testing and how you decided to do this video, helps TONs.
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1 - flour
2 - private beach
3 - nude beach
4 - wet, dirty sand
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She got my attention. I 'subscribed'
4:04 I have a chance fellas!
Hahahah..👏
I have a BBC so im out...
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@@jahjoeka 🙄🙄
Would love to see Vitamix vs. BlendTec.
Becca French that test has been done many times. Blentec is closer or better in a lot of ways. Vitamix I like that it’s lowest setting is way more gentle than a Blendtec. Blenderbabes was a good channel for comparison. Avoid if you have an issue with women in bikinis 😂
thewirecutter.com/reviews/vitamix-vs-blendtec/
www.seriouseats.com/2014/12/high-end-blender-test-equipment-breville-vitamix-blendtec-review.html
www.seriouseats.com/2018/04/the-best-blender-for-you-expensive-vs-budget-buys-tested.html
I owned both the Vitamix and BlendTec. I bought the BlendTec just because I wanted another blender and it was less expensive than the Vitamix. I hated the BlendTec for a few reasons. One, the lid doesn't seal to the container as the Vitamix lid does. I've been used to just filling up the Vitamix, clip the lid on and just hit the start button while I walk away. Never had any trouble at all. You can't do that with the BlendTec, it just blows the lid off and sprays the room with the content of the container. It also generally didn't do as well grinding things up. I'd often find large chunks that just never hit the blade in the BlendTec. I ended up giving it to my ex-wife.
In the end, if you didn't have a blender and needed one, the BlendTec is okay. But if you want a good blender with more or less carefree use, the Vitamix wins hands down. And I would certainly take the Brevile over the BlendTec.
Youcamp my blendtec lid works fine. All three designs I own. You aren’t supposed to fill liquids above the fill line. I’ve never had a blown off top situation.
I grind things in my Blendtec all the time. Corn like she did, almonds, peanuts, etc. no real issues aside from scraping down. I also have the twister jar, but I favor the bigger one more. I owned both blenders too. I gave my brother my vitamix. It’s an awesome blender but I don’t miss it. Both brands are good, and much better than the ones the vitamix were were compared to, but it’s a matter of preference. Vitamix started making digital controls on later models which was something Blendtec has always had. But a tamper on the Blendtec would be great.
@turtlehead2 Your comments made me go to the BlendTec website to see if something had changed since I owned one. It looks the same, at least there are no obvious differences. You had mentioned a fill line, so I looked at a container closeup.
In a photo on their website, they have the container literally full of fruit and ice up to the lid. And the funny part, in the description below the photo it says "Cut fresh food items to fit in half the height of the jar." So they're not even following their own rules in their ad.
They also say "If a blend is too cold, cavitation can result. This is when an air pocket forms around the blade. Be sure to keep a good balance between ice (or any frozen food) and liquid." So even here, as you say, they don't give you a tamper rod. You have to follow their rules.
Well, I'm not much of a rule follower. I use the Vitamix several times every day for the last 13 years. And everyday I fill it right up to the seal on the lid. And sometimes it is so thick it won't mix, so that tamper rod comes in handy.
As a guy, I never want my equipment to limit what I can do. So I always choose equipment that gives me the most flexibility and best performance.
This video is literally this:
Let's put a Lamborghini Aventador vs a Prius.
Prius came in last
*Picachu surprised face*
Yeh but the test wasn't to see if the Prius was magically better, it was testing value for money. Is the Vitamix 10 times as good as the Magic Bullet, as its price says. Usually expensive kitchen appliances tend to not be as good as their price indicates. I do get what you're saying though ahaha, we all already knew the answer before the video started.
@@yepitsthatguy5278 It was not a good test at all unfortunately. Had she actually given each blender its adequate time to blend (we all know the cheaper blenders are less powerful and need more time to compensate) then compare the end results, it would give the viewer a better comparison of the end product. This was more of a time challenge rather than end product challenge and the most powerful would always win on a time challenge.
@@GG-dk2xh Very true, I agree completely. She should have timed each blender to see how long it would take to blend fully. To compare end products that's the only way to see the true abilities of the blenders as well. After 5 minutes of mixing, do the cheaper blenders just plateau and stop blending anything. Then you can actually compare what the maximum ability is of each blender.
My initial comment was to give her a little credit - Her 'tests' are scientifically unreliable and poorly conceived but she as a person isn't stupid..
I only really trust America's Test Kitchen for reliable product testing and comparisons. In the UK, we also have 'Which?' but that takes into account more the whole picture by including durability, product function, cost, long-term market relevance and value for money, more so than pure effectiveness of the product.
AGREE
G G Nope, spending longer time might get the same texture result, but one of the key issue is oxidation.
This was the decisive review I needed to make up my mind...!!! Your review was unbiased and simply let the machines perform... Thanks a lot...!!!
My Vitamix and my KitchenAid stand mixer are the two best small kitchen appliances I’ve purchased. I know I’ll never have to replace either one, unless I just want a newer model.
A fault in your testing is that you did not blend the *same percentage of volume* of product by volume of the blender. By not accounting for the volume of the blender, you are overloading the smaller blenders and handicapping them. For example, 2 cups of corn in the Vitamix has less percentage of volume than the Ninja. If you overload a blender, the blender simply will not be able to work at maximum efficiency.
In daily use people are not going to calculate the volume of their food to see if the blender will perform at peak performance. The way she tested is fine and representative of real life.
How could 2 cups overload that blender? It's all about the power.
@@jahjoeka they are still limits
I agree 100%
I think we are way past the realisation point here that she has no clue what she is doing here....people watch her just because she is a cute girl.
I've been using the Blendtec blender for over 3 years. It works perfectly for me. No problem with it. I recommended it to my daughter and she's been so happy with it. We've had no problem with it at all. It's still the best for us.
Earlier this year, at the Wisconsin State Fair, I watched a demonstration of a 64 oz Vitamix blender. I was very impressed with its performance but was not willing to pay $900 for the blender.
I was later able to find a 64 oz Vitamix 5200 blender for $429.
However, I decided to buy a 72 oz Ninja BL610 blender for $80.
Thanks for the comparative video.
I've binge watched every episode. Keep it up
Would have loved to see this verse every $110 commercial blender you find in kitchens across the country. You know, the 3 speed one, off, on, and more on. Those blenders always worked for me while doing prep!
Why did use the lowest level Magic Bullet instead of the higher level Nutribullet against the Ninja?
I have that same Ninja and it does indeed live on my counter and is used almost daily. I love it!
I think the compact blenders come with different blades bc I have a cheap smoothie blender but I use the grinder blade to grind coffee beans and it makes it super fine.
Love our Breville!!! Big bonus was we actually won the promotion prize with the and got to go to melbourne, meet Heston Blumenthal and eat at his restaurant. 🤤
My vitamix 5200 has been a rockstar for years. It’s just incredibly capable and a pleasure to use. I got it on a Black Friday sale years ago so if you can find one cheap enough, I say grab it.
I have that Nutri-Ninja. It is fantastic! You make a smoothie, take off the blade lid, and put on a drinking lid. You blend right in your drinking, or pouring vessel. Super loud, though.
Had the same Vitamix since 2005 ,still works like a charm
We used to have a couple of Ninjas, but we kept having to replace it because the gaskets would eventually start to leak. We upgraded to the Vitamix a couple of years ago and haven't looked back. It's an absolute beast & exceeds in everything we ask of it. Yes, it's expensive, but we spent as much money replacing the Ninjas over the years that we should have just bought the Vitamix up front. Maybe the best part is the variable speed motor.
Vitamix is king for sure. Kitchenaid makes a good one too, but the jugs crack very easily in a professional kitchen.
Good to know...
I love my Vitamix.
i have the Vita and i bought mine with 2 blending containers, the one on this video is for grinding and will make fine flour, the other container has the sharp blades, they also now have a smaller container
Vitamix also sells a separate container that is specialized for grains. I wonder if it would be a noticeable improvement. It's like an extra $120 though, so probably just meant for professional kitchens.
I have the Ninja blender that's about the same size as the Vitamix. I'd be curious as to which is better of the two.
Doesn't make sense to compare these for only these use cases and with such a time limit. I think it's should be an "I'll try the best way to use this product" test so that the end result is much more relevant to the end-users. Also, the warranty of the products should be taken into consideration for the recommendation.
I sense there is a gadget review of some sort but I can’t stop watching. ;)
Haven't seen the corn test before. Great idea.
Looking at the Oster Pro 1200, it has a 10 year warrenty which sounds good but people are complaining that they can't reach Oster to resolve their problems and if they do Oster no longer stock critical parts like the blades, gasket and extra cup. Has anyone had good results in resolving warrenty problems with Oster?
I like my 80's model Oster beehive blender. It has both a glass & metal container. I remember when Vitamix had the same glass & metal containers.
Vitamix hasn’t offered glass containers since shortly after they launched the very first infomercial (1949); at this point it would actually be dangerous to use a glass container. You can now, if you’re so inclined, purchase 48-oz. stainless containers for the Vitamix.
I have the magic bullet. Lasted me for a long time, and it helps that it doesn't take too much space. It's not the best of course, but it still gets the job done in most parts.
Vitamix is THE BEST and worth every single penny I paid for it. I’ve had mine for over 3 years. Still blends like a new machine. Pulverizes great. I have use for it almost everyday. Nothing can be compared. If I could go back in time, I’d gladly purchase all over again!
The breville fresh and furious model is currently $189, has the exact same blade and pitcher without the more advanced modes.
The newer breville compared very favorably to competing blenders (including Vitamix) on many other CZcams channels. It's probably the one I'd go with as I can't justify the cost of a Vitamix ot the breville you featured here
Wait for it ... 3:43. I just lost it laughing, don't know why ... didn't see it coming :-). So funny!!!
wonder why blendtec isnt in video o.o?
I'd love to see the kuvings SV400 vs the vitamix. I just bought the kuvings for the vacuum blending technology but it was a tough decision against the vitamix. I hope I chose right because they're both very expensive
I prefer to smack my food with a hammer.
Loved it! ✌🌱
really enjoy Esther as a host vs the old guy!
Next, do a Porsche 911 GT2 RS, a BMW 540i, a Honda Accord EX and a Toyota Yaris in 0-60 times and single lap time trials. Oh, and the Yaris is only allowed to go in reverse.
I love your breakdown good explanation. Best comparison vids I've sees!!! Big ups!!
My favorite thing to blend on the Vitamix is using 5 slices of cantaloupe, 5 slices of Watermelon, 5 slices of Honeydue and half and orange.
Then i put 1 ice in the blender and a little spring water and just blend it.
As someone who lives alone, uses a blender for smoothies and maybe soups, I have a magic bullet. Yeah it takes me a few extra minutes to blend, but it takes up less space, it makes one serving (for me). It's cheaper and mine's lasted for 6 years now so it's pretty darn durable as well.
Do I need the vitamix? Nah. I'm not feeding a soccer team.
I love my Vitamix. I swear by it.
Surprised Blendtec isn't on there. I've gotten mine used for $160 and it does a decent job (with the wildside jar). I've seen Vitamixes 5200s (the one Cooks Illustrated recommended) for $250 used. Might be a better idea than the Breville new (best buy for them).
Downside is how they're all universally loud. Restaurant supply stores sell versions that include a transparent clamshell, but those are $500+ and take up a ton of room.
This is an ad for Vitamix. I have the same breville super Q blender and the smoothies comes out so smooth
Breville is junk and over priced and made cheap, everything I owned and purchase from breville broke within a year, Vitamix is Made in the USA but breville are designed and engineered in Australia and manufactured and assembled in China, Yup, cheap labor an cheap parts I rather spend the extra money for usa products, hell with china crap, "MERICA"
🦊 I own the Breville Super Q as well. This showed her bias when not only did she not use the Mill setting for the cornmeal test, she declined to even acknowledge it as a feature.
which Vitamix model is that one...?
why did you not include the 1200 watt power blender of the lidl?
I love you Esther!!!
Should’ve tested the slap chop too
I love my Vitamix. I got mine from QVC, last year, with monthly payments. I made my first smoothie, apple sauce, and humus either last year, or this year, and they came out so damn good!
Tanya Lake homemade apple sauce sounds interesting.
@@SnickasBah - I was amazed. If I decide to make apple sauce again, I'll peal the skin. I also made gravy from chickpeas as well.
"Vitamix it's more about the horsepower and not the blade" -- Wrong. The blades are designed dull so they create a lot of friction as well as to bash and batter, not cut, which more effectively and efficiently pulverizes anything and everything into fine dust or smooth blends. The design also of the container and especially the blades creates a vortex which pulls down towards the blades making that horsepower actually useful and efficient versus most blenders which just shoot everything up.
You are 100% correct
The magic bullet used to have a larger model like the size of nutribullet that had higher power like the ninja. That was really good.. so unfortunate that they discontinued it.
Can you guys do a video on bread maker machines vs traditional oven?
I'm curious why they used a mini ninja rather than the full size blender version
Mike Gast, the blades are too different, so the comparison wouldn't be very fair.
Myandi Flowers I mean isn't the point to see how different blenders stack up? The whole premise behind the ninja is it's different blade set up
Mike Gast, Jr they were comparing the mini ninja to the magic bullet
-_- from what I saw in the video they were comparing it alot more to the Vitamix and the breville.
The larger ninja was even worse for me. It's what finally drove me to the vitamix for good. Chunky, fibrous smoothies. At least the smaller ninja was mostly smooth
Don't know what all these people have against the Magic Bullet. Found mine on sale for $18 and I've had it 5 years. Saw another one like new at a yard sale and bought it for $10 for my family. It's not as strong as some of the other ones, but has no problem making a smoothie.
i caved and purchased a vitamix recently. It's by far the best at blending. I drink a lot of green smoothies and when you blend kale with most other blenders, it almost feels like drinking a smoothie with little granules of sand. my vitamix completely gets rid of that texture for an actually smooth smoothie. i have been converted to the vitamix cult.
Yay
Thanks! This really helps me decide on which one to buy: Ninja! ❤
I wish you would have used the next up on the Nutribullet line... it would have had a more fair chance in this comparison. I have the Nutribullet Rx and I will take it over anything except the Vitamix... but then again, the price point makes a big difference. It's the best I have, for the money I want to spend. My Nutribullet lives on my counter, and looks nice, not bulky, and makes everything I want it to make. I hope you will consider making another one of these comparisons and include this version of the bullet. Thanks for your channel, I LOVE kitchen gadgets so this is definitely a binge watch for me!
The Nutribullet RX is amazing
The vitamix gear on the base is easily changed with a Allen wrench. Both commercial and home modules
....these are different types, you have individual blending vs larger blenders. And doesn't mixing consistency also matter?
Vitamix makes a special dry container that is intended for grinding dry ingredients.
Buy from Vitamix their reconditioned models you can save a lot. Get the turbo 2 speed, you dont need the dial models.
J. S I just got me a reconditioned one
Having owned a Vitamix Professional for ten years it has been the best investment one could buy. I purchased a Ninja for daughter when we visited her spent 180.00 for the whole thing. Waste of money the smoothie was not as smooth which I knew would happen, but I have replaced the bottom blade 4 x not because the blade was bad , but seal after so many weeks would leak and cause a mess. At 11 bucks a pop that is additional 44 bucks we have spent. So folks if you want really smoothies without chunks or smooth soups. Save your bucks and get the Vitamix. The new ones have a shorter canister. The last forever 10 years nothing has gone wrong.
The Ninja is good when it works, but the bearings on the jug fail after about 6 months and leak oil into your food, I have had 3 of them do this, so I purchased a JTC omniblend no problems after 3 years use
Esther's an awesome host! She even colored her hair to match the corn meal 🌽
Eater, no links for the Vitamix? Help a brother out. I can't find it on Amazon :(
Donnie R believe they sell through private agents similar to Tupperware in days gone by or Avon.
I keep it simple. I see Esther. I hit like.
Can you test the Blendtec?
Which version was the Vitamix???
So she says of the Magic Bullet “last but not least” when, in fact, it was DEFINITELY the least.
Why do we need music blaring when we’re trying to listen to your voice and watch the products?
I did the same mistake in a Grade 10 Science slideshow... looking back that was due to a lack of experience.
„And I like small things, cause I’m small“ 🤣🤣🤣
Who doesn’t like small things though?
Small girls are the cutest ❤️
A good test would be to give extra time for the small ones. For instance, ninja is 6 times cheaper than vita so if you give 10 sec to vita, give 60 sec to ninja and then compare. I would love to see something like it 😇
Go Esther!
had my vitamix for 24 years and it is still working. the only problem is the carafe is too tall but you do not need to buy anything extra.
I learned If you are trying to blend some fruits all blenders are the same. If you want ground corn into flour then vitamix is perfect.
Probably need to rerun this with the Super Q and maybe the 3500i with appropriate time for milling. Interesting though.
bought the vitamix 22 years ago It just do not die, so I bought the personal cup adapter for 100 bucks-
"like a private beach" hahaha
Doesn't size of the container matter especially for the smaller blenders? If the amount of product is smaller in volume than the plastic container, the angled blades wouldn't be able to do its justice.
such a great way to get tinnitus
3 min in and we have a clear winner. Hands down it's the Vitamix.
Just picked up a Vita Mix 5200 yesterday for $259.00, Amazon Prime day.
热湯可做吗？那种型号？价格？
4:05 Here we go again, Esther.
like the junior senior like bg music :D
We have a vitamix blender at the bar I work at, which I think is overkill lol
does ester sound soft? or have the videos always been mixed like this?
Brought to you by Vitamix!
The title for the video needs revision, best is overly broad for the comparisons actually conducted. I have issues with the method of comparison as well since home users don't care about how fast so they may vary the time blended. Measuring how long to reach a comparable product is more meaningful than what can product x doing in y seconds. Also by factor of time power is given the edge for pure brute Force while blade design as mentioned in the video play a part as well. I suggest revision of methods and more specific titles in the future.
sve najlepse.
What about the Blendtec?
You need the dry jar to blend cornmeal in the vitamix.
im gonna just get the vitamix. it goes on sale at costco few times a year for like $380 cad. it comes with extra to go cups.
That is a good model. 320 from Costco on special would be the best way to save money. 5 year warranty vs the 1 year of the Nutribullets.
@@allangrabowski2600 actually its 7 year warranty. and im told you can use the warranty directly at costco
what blender is better for low power countries(?)? I took my vitamix to taiwan and tried using it. Using it would cause all the lights in my house to start flashing even at the lowest setting, I'm scared it might cause an outage or something.
That's hilarious!
It is because of different voltage:/ ?
Which vitamix is this?
Ahhh the noise!