Vitamix E310 Explorian Blender, Professional-Grade, 48 oz. Container, Slate

I wasn't sure what to expect since this was my first Vitamix but wow does this thing do its job perfectly. It doesn't have any preset functions but it feels bullet proof with the simple 1-10 speed settings and pulse button. I can get ice and frozen fruit blended into perfect consistency without any ice chunks in about 30 to 45 seconds depending on size of smoothie. I also like the 48 oz size container since it seems to be the right amount and creates a perfect fruit and/or veggie vortex. I was able to blend kale and spinach with green apple into a smoothie (always add water) and get consistent results like something I could order from a real smoothie shop. It cuts through the green stuff so well its almost like a juicer. If you use a strainer with the right mesh you could sift out the extra fiber to get the same result as a juicer. This blender has got me in a healthier mindset since I've been more inclined to using it for my daily nutrition. Worth every penny for me and I expect it to last 20 years with serviceable parts

The vitamix is expensive, but worth it. The first one broke within the same day because I believe I went from low to high too quick? Still unsure what occurred. Maybe just a faulty one. Regardless, i purchased another after quite some time of it sitting in my cart and trying to re-justify spending that much on a blender (adulthood and the expenses that come along with it are indeed ghetto). This one has been great and used daily!It makes being healthier easier-smoothies everyday to get my fruits in! It is easy to use, it is a durable product, it is easy to clean, and it works so well to grind frozen fruit. This and my Dyson are two of my favorite expensive adult purchases! Kudos to the team that made and marketed and put it all together because it is definitely the diamond of blenders. If you have it sitting in your cart, do not second guess any longer, get it, you need it. It even heats soups!

I can’t believe I went this long without a Vitamix!!! And from what I have heard, it will last me forever! It blends amazing and my smoothies come out perfect! I highly recommend this product!

It's a lot of money for some basic functionality, but it works incredibly well with no fuss. As with all high-powered blenders, there's a little finesse in getting certain foods to have blade contact, but the included plunger is sufficient to get most items to the bottom. My favorite part is actually that there aren't any specific Ice, Smoothie, Soup options, it's just on and off. The pulse takes a split-second to actually start the motor, which can be slightly annoying for rapid pulsing. I've never had an issue with the size of the carafe; only once I've had to do a large pot of soup in two batches. I don't think there's anything I'll ever do that will require the maximum setting on this thing.

In terms of power, this blender is vastly superior to your run-of-the-mill blender. I like to make thick smoothies with fruit that's mostly frozen (including bananas) and my old blender would take too long to liquefy and require stirring and shaking, etc. This blender creates my perfect smoothie in about 30 seconds. It is very quiet on low speeds, but once it goes past the half-way mark the noise become too loud. At top speed it's deafening - meaning all other noises are drowned out. The other problem with it is that at high speeds it shakes and moves on the countertop. I can imagine a scenario in which someone placed the blender near the edge of a countertop and the blender "walks" right off the edge. It reminds me of the scene in "Mr. Mom" with the washing machine. Seriously: it waddles. So at high speeds you have to hold the blender in place. Personally, I can live with it but it's not ideal.

This purchase was not made lightly and many hours of research and reading reviews went into this selection. I have never owned such a powerful blender so this has opened up many new recipes to try. Our household is only 2 people so the smaller container was perfect for our needs. My very first recipe was the simple frozen banana , peanut butter, cocoa concoction and it is amazing. Hubs is totally in love with this and is amazed that it tastes so good with no added sugar. I made a roasted tomato soup that was awesome. My favorite is making the lemon juice using the whole lemon minus the seeds and then straining some of the pulp out. We add this to our water every day. This is a useful tool in a household that is trying to improve their eating habits and I would recommend making this investment.

I use a blender often. My not so old one died, and after seeing reviews on Cooks Illustrated, I decided to try Vitamix. I am very happy with the performance. Easy to clean and use.

I canned a lug of tomatoes for pasta sauce in no time. All I did was wash and cut off imperfections on the tomatoes. The Vitamix took the whole tomato, skin, seeds, all of it and pureed it to a liquid that I boiled down, added spices to and canned. It took me half the time to get it to the canner. The flavor of the sauce was awesome. I LOVE this unit. Like just about everyone who debates about the price of this, I wish I bought it years ago.