Beyond those two, most people should wait to get more accessories. Shop for these opportunistically and as-needed. But of course, some people may want more or different accessories with their Vitamix. Do you really need a dry grains container? Probably not. The Stainless Steel container Stainless Steel container review is the best of both worlds. In our tests, we found the Stainless Steel Container was pretty good at grinding dry grains despite not having a dry grains blade.

The Stainless Steel Container was also pretty great at making ice cream. The container walls got cold which gave the ice cream a malt shop feel. The Vitamix can do a lot. But the standard containers cannot slice or dice or shred. The tamper holder for Legacy is kind of meh.

But the one for Ascent is pretty good — we use ours. Of note, you can use the app without the scale. Your Vitamix comes with a cookbook. New from Vitamix is their th Anniversary Cookbook. Related video: 10 Intriguing Vitamix Kitchen Accessories. The four-person Vitamix service department handles the 4-million households and many million businesses with a Vitamix.

Vitamix does free day returns on all orders. So upgrades, downgrades, even complete returns are easy and hassle-free. Partial returns are also accepted.

Vitamix shipping times vary. It usually takes a few days ; sometimes more, sometimes less. Sometimes there are delays, of course. Now, I need to address one thing that comes up a bit. First, I hear ya. Of note, actual shipping times often end up being the same between Amazon and Buying Direct. But non-essential, more-difficult-to-fulfill items like a Vitamix usually take longer.

We are! It really was paralysis by analysis. Keep me updated. Some people just want to talk it through. Learn True Health Podcast. Search Menu. Sound good? Ai The best Smart System Vitamix for those on a budget. DIY Bundle Ascent. Best for Legacy Vitamix for most people Best for Legacy Vitamix for most people Best for Legacy Vitamix for most people With its tall and narrow container, the chef-inspired may be the best pure blender ever made.

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E The Vitamix that comes with a low-profile, narrow-bodied oz container This model is still used today by Vitamix demonstrators. Recon Standard Best Legacy Vitamix on a budget With its tall and narrow container, the chef-inspired may be the best pure blender ever made.

Recon A powerful reconditioned Classic. DIY Bundle Legacy. All Recommended Legacy non-Ascent : Best for Legacy Vitamix for most people The is a no-frills classic that'll fit under your cabinets and handle the range of Vitamix task well.

All Recommended Legacy non-Ascent : Recon Standard Best Legacy Vitamix on a budget With its tall and narrow container, the chef-inspired may be the best pure blender ever made. Recon Next Generation Best Legacy Vitamix on a Budget This is a is a no-frills classic that'll fit under your cabinets and handle the range of Vitamix task well. E The Vitamix that comes with a low-profile, narrow-bodied oz container This is a is a no-frills classic that'll fit under your cabinets and handle the range of Vitamix task well.

Recon Pro Best Legacy Vitamix on a Budget This is a is a no-frills classic that'll fit under your cabinets and handle the range of Vitamix task well. Why you should trust us 2. Why you should buy from us 3. How we pick 4.

Series comparison 4. Best for… 6. Picking by features 7. Ten common concerns 8. Vitamix vs Vitamix Which accessories to get Last-minute questions Conclusion and final thoughts. Plus, compared to all other Vitamix sales channels, our customers have the: Highest satisfaction rate Lowest return and exchange rate Fewest warranty claims The folks at Vitamix headquarters love us for this.

So shop small by using our links to buying through us. We have two sets of Vitamix links you can use. Every order is shipped free. Our cookbook plus six months of VIP support redeemable here!

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And if you do, thank you! But our process is unique. We do the scientific measuring. But how we feel usually gets the last say. How we like it How our customers like it How chefs and pro reviewers like it So we test at least one smoothie, a hot soup, and an ice cream recipe. We test loudness with an app. But we also measure with our ears. Not every model gets the same amount of testing. And their blend quality is as good as any. There are no longer any Legacy models available for sale in the UK.

E E 1. Easy to clean Like all Vitamix blenders, the blade is fixed to the container. Simple to controls Just a dial on the ONE taking you from low speed to high in about half of a turn. More affordable Vitamix fans wanting to gift a Vitamix will find the ONE to be a good fit for graduates and newlyweds.

These Vitamix models perform well and pack a ton of value. The Vitamix blade is completely different. And if you want a great deal, choose a Recon Legacy:. Picking by features Figuring out which features come on which models may be helpful. More on programs below: Are programs really necessary? Some people want tactile controls; switches instead of touch. Protection for grabby little hands or paws you might be living with.

Auto-off on dislodging. The motor will stop if you knock the container off the base. So if you want one of the safest, get an Ascent.

What does that mean? Use The Regret Test! So imagine your Vitamix is on its way. Which one do you regret not getting? The sting is fear. Early adopter, early model. We got a pre-production A to test in For whatever reason, it displayed error codes, and we had to get it replaced.

It happened to us! Bad luck, big disappointment. Vitamix works hard to put every one of its products through quality assurance testing. But sometimes defects slip through.

User error. On Legacy machines, if you overheat your machine, for example, by trying to make nut butter using anything less than Variable Speed 10, the machine will shut off to cool down.

On Ascent Series machines, however, if you overheat the motor, it does more than just shut down. It displays an error code. And so perhaps the latter situation is more triggering for negative reviews? A shutdown Vitamix displaying an error code may feel more like a bug more than a feature. Will they stop working? Our customers agree. The touch controls are responsive and easy to work with.

But we get it. Ultimately, we want you to love your Vitamix. Our business depends on it. But Vitamix is playing the long game. Or should get? Just have a few questions? Here are the most common ones. Aside from super thick blends, a secondary container may be helpful for: Grinding dry grains Special diets nut-free, gluten-free, kosher, etc. Blending tiny batches of thinner blends dressings, baby food, etc.

Here are three notes about the low-profile 64 — the wide one. Note 1 Not ideal for some small batches The challenge with the low-profile ounce container is minimum batch size.

Super thick blends… Thick blends like ice cream, hummus, and almond butter require you to use the tamper. You need to make cups of ice cream instead of Teeny tiny blends… One-cup blends can be challenging in the low-profile Or you can just double the recipe.

Note 2 Can make small blended drinks! The low-profile 64 can make smoothies as small as ounces. Note 3 Better than the narrow one for some tasks The low-profile ounce container is better than narrow-bodied containers in a few ways.

Faster heating: Hot soups get hotter faster because the blade on these containers is bigger. More friction! More accessible: Batters are more accessible. Getting a scoop of pancake batter , for example, is much easier.

Fewer batches: Food prep takes less time because you can process larger batches. You can make our Detox Salad aka Mama Salad in a narrow-bodied container; it just takes longer. Alternatives to Plastic Containers? If they ever make a vacuum container, it would most likely be compatible with all Ascent models.

Pictured above: Running the Cleaning program on our A So should you get a Vitamix with pre-programmed settings? Vitamix : Similar to the Total Nutrition Center. Vitamix models once called Next Generation G-Series include: Professional Series the first Vitamix with a touchscreen Vitamix placed these low-profile G-Series models in contrast with the still available but taller, Classics C-Series.

Classic C-Series models included: Pro The above two differently-named but identical nonetheless retail-exclusive offshoots. The , for example, has been sold under many different names. So instead, they call it a Recon Next Generation.

Several Vitamix machines have different names — aliases, if you will. And when it comes to hot soups , immersion blenders are actually the more convenient choice: Instead of ladling the hot soup into a blender bowl, you can stick the immersion blender right in the pot, hassle-free.

How much will the ne plus ultra of blenders cost you? Low-Profile Container, Black - Container, Black. Hammy Chickpea Soup Name a better activity for an autumnal, sweater-weather Sunday than simmering a cozy soup.

Dimensions are 9. The only difference is the name printed on it. One point of confusion is that the Creations Elite is sold new with a smaller container, but if you happen to get sent a Creations Elite as a Reconditioned Next Gen, it will come with the same low profile oz container that the comes with. If you want to see more details of exactly what the presets do, check out my page about demystifying Vitamix presets.

The is identical, except that it has a touchpanel control interface. See my Vitamix review for more details. In late , Vitamix released a new version of the Pro the Heritage line. The Vitamix Heritage is functionally equivalent to the original Pro , but it has two differences on the exterior of the base. The upper shell see diagram below is now metal on the Heritage models.

The original came in a brushed stainless finish option, but the upper shell was plastic with a thin metallic coat that could be scratched or scuffed. The solid metal of the new Heritage models is more durable. Also, the metal shell muffles the the motor a bit more than the plastic, making the Heritage models a bit quieter. The Heritage metal is available in brushed stainless and copper finishes. Currently on Vitamix. I believe it is called Heritage because it is a throwback to the original Vitamix models that had all-metal bases.

That said, the elegant finish of the Heritage models will now likely stay unblemished for longer. Vitamix does not currently sell the new models online, only the reconditioned one. They are a hybrid between a and a The has variable speed and a pulse control switch, and has no presets. Meanwhile, the has the same three presets as the The strange thing about these models is that previously Vitamix stated that Next Gen containers should not be used on Classic bases because they do not have the updated airflow design that cools the motor more effectively.

I strongly suspect that the has the same microprocessor speed control as the , Pro , and , just without the presets. You can read about the speed control of the different machines on my Vitamix RPM measurement page.

The and are a bit louder than the G-Series bases, which have sound-dampening technology not present in the C-Series bases.

At the same price point, I would prefer the Vitamix has a day satisfaction guarantee , so if you have second thoughts you can return a machine within the first 30 days for a full refund and they even pay return shipping. If your machine has any problems during the warranty period of 5 or 7 years, Vitamix will repair or replace it, and they cover shipping costs both ways.

For more details about warranties, check out my Vitamix Warranty page. I know I already mentioned reconditioned machines, but I want to restate what a great deal I think they are.

For more details, see my refurbished Vitamix page. Vitamix offers payment plans with zero interest and no fees if you make payments on time. For more information, check out my payment plan page. Clicking on any Vitamix link on this page will automatically apply a promotion code, which gives you free shipping on your order of a Vitamix machine or anything else on Vitamix.

For more details, see my page about the Vitamix promotion code. If you order via a link on this site, Joy of Blending can get a commission. I deeply appreciate your support, and, to thank you, I want to help you get the most out of your new machine. I try to answer all questions from everyone, but sometimes I get swamped. If you order through one of my links, I will give you a private way to contact me so that I can answer your questions before visitors who are not on the special list.

Please make sure my link is the last link you click before placing your Vitamix. Then just forward your order confirmation to thanks joyofblending. I highly recommend a spatula for getting the last bits of thick mixtures out of the container. For the narrow containers I recommend a long narrow spatula. Phew… so that completes the Vitamix model round-up. This is a really good price, and since Amazon is a little slow right now, this is probably the fastest way to get a Vitamix.

You can find Vitamix s on eBay , although the price of them obviously varies, depending on what listings are up at the moment. On Amazon, the Vitamix Series Blender is currently selling for the same price as the Vitamix manufacturer. Sadly, Costco does not currently carry the online or in stores. Are you trying to decide if a Ninja or a Vitamix is better? I wrote a Ninja vs. Vitamix post , with photos of the designs of both.

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