Vitamix via Walmart[walmart.com] has Vitamix 6500 Blender w/ 64-Oz Container (Platinum) on sale for $349.95. Shipping is free.
Product Details:
Pre-Programmed Settings: Three pre-programmed settings offer consistent results with walk-away convenience for Smoothie, Hot Soup, and Frozen Dessert recipes
Large Batches: The size and shape of the 64-ounce/2.0-litre container is ideal for blending medium to large batches.
Nut Butter: Make natural, preservative-free nut butter from a single ingredient in your Vitamix container—no scraping, twisting, or attachments required.
7-year full warranty covers parts, labor and return shipping both ways.
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Vitamix via Walmart[walmart.com] has Vitamix 6500 Blender w/ 64-Oz Container (Platinum) on sale for $349.95. Shipping is free.
Product Details:
Pre-Programmed Settings: Three pre-programmed settings offer consistent results with walk-away convenience for Smoothie, Hot Soup, and Frozen Dessert recipes
Large Batches: The size and shape of the 64-ounce/2.0-litre container is ideal for blending medium to large batches.
Nut Butter: Make natural, preservative-free nut butter from a single ingredient in your Vitamix container—no scraping, twisting, or attachments required.
7-year full warranty covers parts, labor and return shipping both ways.
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What is the difference between this and $25 walmart brand blender?
Power. Even a $25-60 Oster Classic only has a 700W motor. A Vitamix has about a 1400W motor. That power is important to create the blade speeds necessary to truly make smoothies. It spins so fast it will even chop up small seeds like in blackberries. There's a reason professional smoothie shops use Vitamixs. They perform well, they can be run almost constantly without overheating (if given enough liquid to actually blend), and they last seemingly forever. I bought mine in 2011. My dad's was purchased in the 90's, and it survived teenagers abusing it to make daiquiris and expiramental concotions for girls when he was out of town.
Tried to make cilantro sauce with a cheapo blender, it struggled and got hot and started smoking had to let it cool down several times until it was all smooth, but IDK if the few times I use it it's worth that price
What is the difference between this and $25 walmart brand blender?
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Power. Even a $60 Oster Classic only has a 700W motor. A Vitamix has about a 1400W motor. That power is important to create the blade speeds necessary to truly make smoothies. It spins so fast it will even chop up small seeds like in blackberries. There's a reason professional smoothie shops use Vitamixs. They perform well, they can be run almost constantly without overheating (if given enough liquid to actually blend), and they last seemingly forever. I bought mine in 2011. My dad's was purchased in the 90's, and it survived teenagers abusing it to make daiquiris and expiremantal concotions for girls when he was out of town.
The difference is like comparing a Kitchenaid pro HD mixer, overkill for most things and massive on countertop.
The $50 Oster 1200 pro blender beats all for value, 1200 peak watts, 800-1000 watts sustain with metal gears. Not as smooth grinding as 6500, but no digesting microplastic due to it boro glass jar. You just have to fill it with half water to avoid burning the motor. Had mine for over 7 years.
the 1200 is meant to run a few times a week and day, 6500 runs a few times a day and hours with reinforced metal gears.
The difference is like comparing a Kitchenaid pro HD mixer, overkill for most things and massive on countertop.
The $50 Oster 1200 pro blender beats all for value, 1200 peak watts, 800-1000 watts sustain with metal gears. Not as smooth grinding as 6500, but no digesting microplastic due to it boro glass jar. You just have to fill it with half water to avoid burning the motor. Had mine for over 7 years.
the 1200 is meant to run a few times a week and day, 6500 runs a few times a day and hours with reinforced metal gears.
i have both of them in two houses.
It's good to have a counterpoint, but I definitely think the Vitamix is the best value in blenders. It's a top performer and buy-it-for-life at a reasonable price for those qualities. The analogy doesn't really hold up for me since a Vitamix with a 48oz. low-profile container doesn't occupy significantly more space than any other blender, and it isn't overkill for most tasks.
The Oster 1200 doesn't seem to be available anywhere for $50. It's $105 at Amazon.
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Power. Even a $25-60 Oster Classic only has a 700W motor. A Vitamix has about a 1400W motor. That power is important to create the blade speeds necessary to truly make smoothies. It spins so fast it will even chop up small seeds like in blackberries. There's a reason professional smoothie shops use Vitamixs. They perform well, they can be run almost constantly without overheating (if given enough liquid to actually blend), and they last seemingly forever. I bought mine in 2011. My dad's was purchased in the 90's, and it survived teenagers abusing it to make daiquiris and expiramental concotions for girls when he was out of town.
Power. Even a $25-60 Oster Classic only has a 700W motor. A Vitamix has about a 1400W motor. That power is important to create the blade speeds necessary to truly make smoothies. It spins so fast it will even chop up small seeds like in blackberries. There's a reason professional smoothie shops use Vitamixs. They perform well, they can be run almost constantly without overheating (if given enough liquid to actually blend), and they last seemingly forever. I bought mine in 2011. My dad's was purchased in the 90's, and it survived teenagers abusing it to make daiquiris and expiramental concotions for girls when he was out of town.
I went for the e520 from Costco instead (299$). Very similar to this blender and Costco return policy. Can sell the 2 sippers online to make the price even lesser.
Here is a comparison between the 2 : https://www.reddit.com/r/Vitamix/...?rdt=51005
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Power. Even a $25-60 Oster Classic only has a 700W motor. A Vitamix has about a 1400W motor. That power is important to create the blade speeds necessary to truly make smoothies. It spins so fast it will even chop up small seeds like in blackberries. There's a reason professional smoothie shops use Vitamixs. They perform well, they can be run almost constantly without overheating (if given enough liquid to actually blend), and they last seemingly forever. I bought mine in 2011. My dad's was purchased in the 90's, and it survived teenagers abusing it to make daiquiris and expiramental concotions for girls when he was out of town.
$25 Oster Classic: https://www.walmart.com/ip/3636204109
The difference is like comparing a Kitchenaid pro HD mixer, overkill for most things and massive on countertop.
The $50 Oster 1200 pro blender beats all for value, 1200 peak watts, 800-1000 watts sustain with metal gears. Not as smooth grinding as 6500, but no digesting microplastic due to it boro glass jar. You just have to fill it with half water to avoid burning the motor. Had mine for over 7 years.
the 1200 is meant to run a few times a week and day, 6500 runs a few times a day and hours with reinforced metal gears.
i have both of them in two houses.
The $50 Oster 1200 pro blender beats all for value, 1200 peak watts, 800-1000 watts sustain with metal gears. Not as smooth grinding as 6500, but no digesting microplastic due to it boro glass jar. You just have to fill it with half water to avoid burning the motor. Had mine for over 7 years.
the 1200 is meant to run a few times a week and day, 6500 runs a few times a day and hours with reinforced metal gears.
i have both of them in two houses.
The Oster 1200 doesn't seem to be available anywhere for $50. It's $105 at Amazon.
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$25 Oster Classic: https://www.walmart.com/ip/3636204109
$25 Oster Classic: https://www.walmart.com/ip/3636204109
How's it perform? I tried a Ninja about 10 or 15 years ago. It was okay. Better than an Oster, but couldn't blend like the Vitamix.
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Here is a comparison between the 2 : https://www.reddit.com/r/Vitamix/...?rdt=51005
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