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Sprouty

Dec 2, 2017

Ah, the great blender discussion/debate continues. I've owned a Blendtec HP-3 Champ for nearly 10 years. I love it. Have traveled with it. The base of the Blendtec tends to be a smaller footprint than the Vitamix. Also, the original Vitamix is too tall to fit/slide underneath the upper cabinets in most kitchens which makes it something of an issue to leave on the counter in most situations. At 3 peak horse power the Blendtec does an amazing job on anything you need it to. I've also used a seriously well-loved/if not in fact abused Vitamix that for all intents and purposes, should have been retired. You could hear the beginnings of a bearing grinding away. It still made quality smoothies and dressings, though not without some coaxing sometimes (its primary purpose in the restaurant I worked.) For me however, Blendtec gets the prize. Blendtec customer service is simply first rate. I've had a couple of jar gaskets (around the blade) fail after many, many cycles of use. As the jars were within warranty, they were replaced no questions asked and no issues. Also, Blendtec has added a rather cool smoothie jar system, the Go Jar, of which I was able to be among the first 100 to score. Very cool new tool. Blend smoothie, take off blade, put on lid, rinse blade, and walk out the door. Looking forward to scoring a second. I respect the debate. Both VM and BT are good tools. But, for me, Blendtec wins hands down. A last word. Whether you end with a VM or BT remember they are tools. These are investments given their cost. They may look familiar; however they don't necessarily play the same way small format blenders do, to which they look similar. Each has its quirks and requires time in learning how to use them to their fullest benefit. Once you get beyond the getting to know phase, and if well cared for, either should last a lifetime, if not nearly so, of productive use.
@LifeGrains.com

Dec 2, 2017

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