The 6 Best Vitamix Blenders of 2023
Updated: Apr. 12, 2024
From "best budget blender" to "most luxurious," these are the best Vitamix blenders for every type of home cook. Get the most out of yours by knowing what to look for before making a purchase.
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We’re always looking for luxury small kitchen appliances that make life’s little moments feel more, well, luxurious. Blenders are no exception, and investing in a high quality one (ahem, Vitamix) guarantees years of flawless use. Here’s everything you need to know about the best Vitamix blenders.
What is a Vitamix?
What’s the big deal about Vitamix blenders? Well… not only can they blend things like fruit smoothies, but they can blend almonds into homemade nut milk, blend cashews into creamy vegan cheese, puree vegetables into soup and even heat soup from friction heat. Their 2 horsepower motor sets them leagues above the average blender. We found the absolute best Vitamix blenders so you don’t have to. Read on for our favorite picks, and see our blender buying guide to find the best blender for your lifestyle.
What to Consider When Choosing a Vitamix
To find the best Vitamix for you, keep these questions in mind:
- Price: How much does this Vitamix cost? What price options are out there?
- Controls: What sorts of settings and controls does this Vitamix have? Is it hands-on or hands-off? What are its speed options?
- Power: What recipes can you make in this Vitamix? How precise is it?
- Size: How bulky is this Vitamix? Where can it be stored?
- Capacity: How many servings does this Vitamix yield?
Best Overall
E310 Explorian Series Vitamix
The E310 Vitamix tops our list of the best Vitamix blenders. Our Test Kitchen used it to crush ice into a snow-cone consistency—one of the ultimate assessments of a blender’s capabilities. It performed this task beautifully, along with emulsifying kale and heating roasted butternut squash into a soup, due to its outstanding 1140 watts of power.
This Vitamix features 10 different speed settings, which allows for greater experimentation and customization than other models. It has the capacity to hold 48 ounces. Plus, its pulse feature and tamper allow you to liquify lumpy, hearty ingredients—like roasted carrots—into a silky smooth carrot ginger soup.
This model is equipped to heat soups and make nut butter. It has all of the power and features that Vitamix is best known for. Yet, it comes at a reasonable price. If you’re going to get a Vitamix, you can’t go wrong with this E310 model.
Pros
- High power motor for advanced blending
- Wide range of speed settings
- Reasonable price
Cons
- Not suitable for bulk recipes
Best Budget
Vitamix ONE
If price is your top priority when shopping for a Vitamix blender, the Vitamix ONE is for you. This blender has all of the quality that Vitamix is known for, without all of the bells and whistles. It comes with a simple tamper and dial, making the process of blending as natural and quick as can be.
This model differs from its high-end counterparts. It’s not designed to make fine powders or heat soups. (Although, you’re still getting a motor with 1.2 horsepower!) It’s a great choice if you plan to use it for smoothie recipes, baby food, homemade salsas and salad dressings. It comes with a 32 oz. capacity, so it’s best suited for someone making single-serve smoothies or small batches of homemade ice cream.
Pros
- Least expensive model
- Compact size
- Powerful motor for its price
Cons
- Not suitable for advanced blending
Best for Food Processing
5200 Legacy Series Vitamix
The 5200 Legacy Vitamix holds up to 64 ounces, making it a great choice for the person who hopes to make big batches of dips and sauces, or just loves cooking for a family. Yet, its tall, low-profile container is still easily hidden behind a cabinet. Due to its 2-peak horsepower, its blades move quickly enough to create friction heat—this means that within about six minutes you can heat vegetables into a hot soup. Wow! Its precise blades can also pulverize seeds. So, if you would like to grind flaxseed into flax meal, this is a great choice.
Its dial allows you to easily adjust speeds as you blend—these speeds range from one to 10. It’s best suited for the home cook who likes to be in control of the blending process and create their own recipes.
Pros
- Powerful motor for advanced blending
- Large 64 oz. capacity
- Wide range of speed settings
- Low-profile container shape
Cons
- Doesn’t feature default speed settings as some other models do
Most Luxurious
Professional Series 750
This Professional Series 750 has all of the bells and whistles. Equipped for any recipe you have in mind, it automatically blends smoothies, hot soups, frozen desserts and purées. These pre-programmed settings allow you to dump your ingredients and walk away—your Vitamix does all the work for you! Plus, it has a self-cleaning feature. That means with a drop of dish soap and a bit of warm water, your Vitamix cleans itself in 60 seconds or less. If you’re hoping to get into the world of making homemade almond butter or vegan queso, this model is ideal for you.
Although its 64-ounce capacity can create family-size batches, you can still easily store it in a kitchen cabinet due to its low-profile container shape. This model does cost a pretty penny, but with a motor of 2.2 peak horsepower, you’ll never question whether you’re getting your money’s worth.
Pros
- Pre-programmed speed settings according to recipe
- Self-cleaning feature
- High power motor allows for advanced blending
- Large 64 oz. capacity
Cons
- Bulky design that requires storage space
- Most expensive model
Best for Advanced Settings
A2500 Ascent Series Vitamix
The A2500 Ascent Series Vitamix has everything you need, and then some! This model is ideal for the tech-savvy home cook. It includes three program settings for smoothies, hot soups and frozen desserts. This simple design is also smart—all you have to do is set it to the correct setting and the Vitamix will take it from there! Its self-detect feature enables it to automatically adjust to your container size. It then blends and stops blending when the recipe is finished. However, its variable speed control and pulse feature allow you to blend things manually.
It also includes a built-in digital timer so that you can keep an eye on how long you’re blending and make adjustments to your favorite recipes. Although this type of quality never comes cheap, we can’t recommend this model enough.
Pros
- High power motor for advanced blending
- Both automatic and manual speed options
- Self-detect feature enables it to automatically adjust to your container size
- 64 oz. capacity
Cons
- Steep price tag
Best Handheld
Vitamix Immersion Blender
Tiny but mighty—this Vitamix Immersion Blender does not disappoint. Its motor has 625-watts, so it’s able to whip up tasty foods like cream cheese dip, but not designed for making things like homemade almond flour.
Its charm is in its convenience. Rather than dirtying a bulky blender, this Vitamix allows you to blend directly into your favorite cup. It features five speed options and a 4-pronged blade. This compact model will easily store in a kitchen drawer, so if you’re tight on space and don’t want to spend big bucks, this Vitamix immersion blender is a great place to start.
Pros
- Ultra-compact size
- Simple design
- Affordable price (much cheaper than the traditional blender model)
Cons
- Not suitable for large quantities
- Not capable of advanced blending like other Vitamix models
How We Found the Best Vitamix Blenders
As shopping experts, our only job is to help you find a winning product. We start with the research and reporting basics—what products are made of, what they look like and how much they cost—to ensure that we’re only recommending the buys that are worth your time and money. Then, we research the features that speak to the product’s quality, taking advice from industry insiders and subject matter experts on what makes a product a smart value (or worthy of a splurge). Finally, we do the work of combing through user reviews to see how real people interact with the product, and if it stands up to the test.
FAQs
Is a Vitamix blender worth it?
Yes, a Vitamix blender is 100% worth the price tag. It pays in the long run to invest in a high quality blender, and Vitamix is the creme de la creme. Opting for a high-powered model that churns out smoothies, soups, dips and butters to perfection saves time and money while helping home cooks improve their skills.
How do you clean a Vitamix blender?
The best way to clean a Vitamix blender is to fill it one-fourth full with water, add a drop of soap and blend for one minute on high. If it has one, you can also use your models clean setting. After, simply rinse and scrub away any excess residue.
Unfortunately, not all Vitamix blenders are dishwasher-safe. We recommend skipping the dishwasher to prolong their lifespan.
Can a Vitamix blender be used as a food processor?
Yes and no. Vitamix is superior when it comes to blending (read: chopping, pulverizing and mixing). It also produces similar consistences to a food processor with the pulse button. It doesn’t, however, slice ingredients or include all the attachments that make a food processor unique. Here’s the difference between a blender vs. food processor.
Is the Vitamix blender loud?
Because Vitamix blenders are high-powered appliances, they do produce some noise. The loudest Vitamix is 90 decibels while the quietest is 80 decibels.
Originally Published: October 10, 2022
