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| Blendtec Extreme | Blendtec HP3A |
Vita-Mix 4500 | Vita-Mix TurboBlend VS | L'equip RPM | HealthMaster | |
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| Size | 5.75" x 17" x 7.5" | 15.5"H x 7"W x 8"D | 20" H x 7.25" W x 8.75" D |
20.25" High 8.8" Wide 9" Deep |
16.25" H x 8.25" W x 8.25"D | 7 1/4" x 8 3/4" D x 20" H |
| Power | 3.5 peak HP | 3+ peak HP | 2+ peak HP | 2+ peak horsepower | 1 HP | 1.75 HP |
| Automatic Shutoff | YES | YES | NO | NO | NO | NO |
| Speeds | 10 | 10 | 2 | Variable | Variable | Variable |
| Timed Cycles | YES | YES | NO | NO | NO | NO |
| Maximum RPM | 36,000 Actual The higher horsepower means that it maintains top speed better during heavy use. You actually get the full rated speed. |
28,000 Actual |
37,000 Rated HP horsepower though lower horsepower can reduce speed. |
37,000 Rated HP horsepower though lower horsepower can reduce speed. |
20,000 | Low horsepower means this blender has to struggle a lot more, slowing the blades well below comparable speeds of other models. |
| status display | YES | YES | NO | NO | YES | NO |
| Amps | 20 amps | 13 amps | 11.5 amps | 11.5 amps | 3 amps | 11 amps |
| Watts | 2,400 | 1,500 | 1380 | 1380 | 900 | 1100 |
| Carafes Included | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Carafe Material | BPA-Free Titan Copolyester | BPA-Free Titan Copolyester | BPA-Free Titan Copolyester | BPA-Free Titan Copolyester | Polycarbonate | Polycarbonate |
| Carafe Size | Both 64 & 96 oz. | FourSide: 64 oz. WildSide: 96 oz Combo: 64+96 oz. . |
64 oz | 64 oz | 52 oz | 64 oz |
| Carafe Design | Patented All-in-One Vortex Carafes for better blending. shorter & wider square is easier to empty & clean | Patented All-in-One Vortex Carafe for better blending. shorter & wider square is easier to empty & clean |
Tall & narrow, uses tamper to push things down, harder to empty & clean, doesn't fit under counter. | Tall & narrow, uses tamper to push things down, harder to empty & clean, doesn't fit under counter. | Smaller carafe makes less, narrower design is harder to empty & clean | Tall & narrow, needs tamper to push things down, harder to empty & clean, more parts to clean. |
| Rubber insulator between base & Jar (reduces noise) | No | NO | YES | YES | YES | NA |
| Stainless Steel Blade | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Blade Design | Sharp 2-prong design is faster for smoothies and better as a food processor | Sharp 2-prong design is faster for smoothies and better as a food processor | 4 prong dull blades "beat" ingredients more slowly | 4 Prong | 4 prong | 4 Prong |
| Base color | Black & Stainless Steel |
Black,
White, Red I ship Black unless you email |
Black | Black/Silver | Brushed Aluminum | Black/Silver |
| Tamper Included | No tamper needed due to advanced blade design! | No tamper needed due to advanced blade design! | YES | YES | NO | YES |
| Fits Under Kitchen Cabinets | Convertible for u nder-counter or counter top use. |
YES | NO | NO | Most | NO |
| Controls / Display | LCD Display 6 SmartTouch buttons 1- on/off switch |
LCD Display 6 SmartTouch buttons 1- on/off switch |
No Display 1- on/off switch 1 - low/high switch |
1- on/off switch |
No Display 1 - on/off switch 1- rotary dial |
Varies depending on model, all manual buttons. |
| NSF approved | YES | YES | NO | NO | NO | NO |
| Computer Controlled | YES | YES | NO | NO | NO | NO |
| Preprogrammed Cycles that automatically vary speed of blade and shuts machine off | YES | YES | NO | NO | NO | NO |
| Grinds Flax Seeds into powder | YES | YES | YES | Not Likely | YES | Not Likely |
| WARRANTY | 10 Years | 7 Years |
5 Years |
7 Years | 6 Years | 10 Years on motor, 60 days all other parts |
| RETAIL PRICE | $1,499.00 | $579.99 - $789.99 | $499.00 | $549.00 | $199.99 | $199.99 |
| Minimum Authorized Price | $1,034.00 | $434.99 - $504.99 | ------- | 449.00 | ------- | ------- |
| My Comments | This is the most powerful blender you can get at the lowest price ever in the convertible, combo package! |
This is the ONLY
blender at this price with juice-bar style pre-programmed cycles, and is
the most powerful blender under $500.00!
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Basic model with manual, 2-speed operation.
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The same unit as the model 5200 but relabeled and with $400 in multiple bonuses added. |
Offers a nice entry-level price, but at the cost of power and a smaller carafe size. |
WARNING: Various versions sold by Montel Williams & Jack LaLanne are cheap Vitamix knock offs. Many complaints, terrible warranty, poor seervice. |
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