Guides
Buying guides, explainers and how-tos, newest first.
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The best blenders for smoothies
Five blenders that turn greens and frozen fruit smooth, compared on warranty, personal cups and cabinet fit, plus a personal blender for…
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Vitamix VX1 vs 5200
The VX1 shares the 5200’s classic 64 oz container but not its warranty or track record: how the two differ, and where…
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Is a reconditioned Vitamix worth it?
What Vitamix’s certified reconditioned program gives you, how it differs from marketplace “renewed” units, and how to tell whether the saving is…
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How long does a Vitamix last? What wears out and what the warranty covers
What owners report about how long Vitamix blenders last, which parts wear out first, and what the limited warranty does and doesn’t…
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Vitamix vs Ninja: is the premium worth it?
Everyday smoothies are close. The real differences are a five-year warranty against one, fixed blades against a removable blade, and what wears…
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Vitamix vs Blendtec
How the Vitamix Ascent X2 and Blendtec Designer 650 differ on jar and tamper, controls, warranty, cabinet fit and noise, and who…
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Which Vitamix should you buy? The series explained
Vitamix’s VX, Ascent X, Ascent, Propel, Explorian and Legacy series explained: controls, containers, warranty and height, so you can pick the right…
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The best Vitamix blenders
The five Vitamix blenders worth buying in 2026, ranked on warranty, cabinet height and controls rather than horsepower.