Compare Vita-Mix

Models

The 3 High-Speed Blenders are the Vita-Mix, the K-Tec Champ HP3, and L'Equip Model 228 RPM.

In the Vita-Mix chart below, you'll also see K-Tec and L'Equip mentioned at times.

Read some good feedback from users here in Compare Blenders.

Vita-Mix Model We recommend the 4500 for best price-performance	4500	5000	Super 5000
Color	Black, with a gray & white control panel	Black or White
Unit Dimensions	All models are 7.25" Wide x 8.75" Deep x 20" High
Shipping Dimensions	17"Length x 12"W x13"H – length + girth is 67-inches, that's under the USPS maximum of 79" for some countries, e.g. Africa, making it cheap to ship globally		24"L x 12"W x 13"H – length + girth is 74-inches, just under the USPS max of 79"
Shipping Weight	14 lbs	15 lbs	18 lbs
Power Voltage	110v only	110v and 220v. Vita-Mix does not distribute the 4500 outside USA + Canada, only the 5000 line for which they’ll honor the warranty only through their regional distributor in your country. For your protection we don’t sell Vita-Mixes to any customer living abroad. Overseas customers, please be aware that if you buy from any website other than the authorized regional distributor for your country, you will have no warranty (5 years on 4500 and 7 years on 5000).
Power Consumption	1380w for all models – most blenders are 350w, so the Vita-Mix is 4 times more powerful than a household blender
Motor Capacity	Heavy-duty 11.5 amp, 2+ peak horsepower motor engineered for everyday use, year after year – far more powerful motor than the 1hp 3amp of L’Equip blender
Motor Speed in RPM (revolutions per minute)	Max 37,500 rpm – K-Tec is only 28,000 and L’Equip only 20,000; Vita-Mix is so fast, it can both cook warm soup and freeze ice cream, see 34 Ways to Lose Weight. When you invest in a High Speed Blender, you naturally want the HIGHEST SPEED BLENDER. These RPM figures prove that Vita-mix is the fastest Blender on earth. To get an idea of its speed, compare centrifugal ejection juicers at 7,000 rpm. Vita-Mix is five times faster.
Reliable Motor Built for Long Life	Thermally protected motor prevents burnout – if overheated, it stops until the motor cools down. Dan writes: "this happened to us a couple of times when we really overworked it." No need to keep fuses in stock because there's no fuse to blow.
Patented Blade Design	All Vita-Mix share the same high-performance motor and patented 4-prong blade (K-Tec only has 2-prong); stainless steel enclosed blade assembly with sealed ball bearings
Power Control	Main on/off power switch in front – easy-to-clean front panel has moisture shielded switches
Blending Speeds	2-speed – 1 low/high switch	1 low/high switch, 1 variable speed dial – when you flip the switch to high the variable switch is no longer active
User Control	You control the power + speed. The flip-switch allows you to blend and stop with each unique batch, as you see it reaching the texture you want. K-Tec has a computer panel I don't like because its blending cycles are pre-timed with automatic shut-off – as Jill writes in Compare Blenders, she could never figure it out!
Single-piece Break Resistant Polycarbonate Container	Polycarbonate is FDA approved and extremely hygienic, food washes off easily from its surface. All 3 models grind grains and seeds in this container, e.g. 1/4 to 1/2 cup flax seed to a powder. I see no need for the separate grain container of the Super 5000. Personally I prefer a $12 coffee grinder for seeds like sesame and flax (linseed) and a flour mill for grains.
Container Size	64 ounces (second carafe in Super 5000 is same size). All 3 models blend to smooth consistency whether container is full or nearly empty – 4oz blends to same high quality as 64oz. L'Equip blender is a small 52 oz. K-Tec can't blend small quantities because its blades are too high.
Container Lid	Flexible 2-piece thermoplastic lid has a removable plug for adding ingredients while blending
Rubber Insulator between Container and Base	Makes the Vita-Mix quieter than the K-Tec which does not have this
Extras Included	1 Tamper to push foods into blender, 94-page Recipe book with nearly 200 recipes, separate Owner’s Manual	Same as Super 5000 but without Whole Grains cookbook	1 Tamper, Whole Food recipes cookbook, Getting Started cookbook, Whole Grains cookbook, Quickstart Instructional Video
Reliability	Built to last a lifetime, you can see the rugged construction. Durable components ensure trustworthy performance.
Returns	To US manufacturer in Cleveland, Ohio – repair or replacement for manufacturing flaws; PLUS we personally give 30-day money-back guarantee as per our Return Policy on order form
Replacement Parts	From factory in Ohio – Vita-Mix has been in business for 80 years, for decades we’ve seen fantastic service from them
Warranty	5 years	7 years	7 years
Retail Price with Free US shipping	$359	$399 + Sales Tax in every US State	$479 + Sales Tax in every US State

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