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Vitamix A3500 Review – RTINGS.com

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Reviewed Sep 21, 2020 at 08:34 am

Latest change: Writing modified May 05, 2023 at 12:35 pm

By Antoine Laforge, Vanessa McCuaig, and Yannick Khong

9.3

Multi-Purpose

9.4

Smoothies (Single Serving)

9.6

Smoothies (Multiple Servings)

9.6

Ice Crushing

9.1

Professional Use

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Blender Type

Full Size Blender

Power

1,640 W

Hot Blending

Yes

The Vitamix A3500 is a well-built and versatile full-size blender that comes with a 64-ounce jar that should be enough to tackle most of your blending needs. It’s on the higher end of Vitamix’s range, and its controls include a speed dial, a programmable timer, and five blending programs. Like other ‘Ascent’ blenders, it’s Bluetooth-compatible, and you can connect to a companion app that offers even more programs.

Our Verdict

9.3

Multi-Purpose

The Vitamix A3500 is outstanding for multi-purpose use. It doesn’t have any trouble with hard food like nuts, makes incredibly smooth blends with fibrous ingredients, and can process ice into a snow-like consistency very quickly. It can also hot blend and offers a wide range of speed settings to suit different recipes. This blender is easy to clean, and the jar and lid are dishwasher-safe.

9.4

Smoothies (Single Serving)

The Vitamix A3500 is superb for single-serve smoothies. Even though it only comes with a 64-ounce blending jar, you can use it to make exceptionally silky single-serve smoothies with ingredients like kale. The ‘Smoothie’ blending program makes it a very easy process. The jar and lid are easy to clean by hand and dishwasher-safe.

9.6

Smoothies (Multiple Servings)

It’s superb for making multiple servings of smoothies. If you fill the 64-ounce jar to its full capacity, it does a fantastic job of processing big batches of fibrous ingredients. It’s very well-suited for making a big batch of smoothies with ingredients like kale. You can also use it to make snow-like ice for frozen drinks. The jar is easy to clean by hand and dishwasher-safe.

9.6

Ice Crushing

The Vitamix A3500 is fantastic for ice-crushing. This well-built blender can make snow-like crushed ice in under a minute, meaning you can go right from blending to drinking margaritas as quickly as possible.

Pros

• Very well-built with premium material.

• Easy to clean.

• Produces snow-like ice in less than a minute.

9.5

Soups

The Vitamix A3500 is incredible for soups. It can liquefy ingredients like kale, and it’s safe to use for hot blending, so you can easily puree vegetables for a soup or sauce. There’s even a dedicated ‘Hot Soup’ mode. Its high-capacity jar is also good if you’re making a bigger meal. It’s very easy to clean by hand, and you can put the jar, lid, and blade assembly directly into the dishwasher.

9.1

Professional Use

The Vitamix A3500 is outstanding for professional use. This well-built blender has a large jar so you can process a lot of food at a time. It can easily blend hard ingredients like nuts and makes an extremely smooth puree with fibrous ingredients. It makes snow-like crushed ice in less than a minute. As its jar, lid, and blade assembly are all dishwasher-safe, cleanup is easy.

• 9.3

  Multi-Purpose

• 9. 4

  Smoothies (Single Serving)

• 9.6

  Smoothies (Multiple Servings)

• 9.6

  Ice Crushing

• 9.5

  Soups

• 9. 1

  Professional Use

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1. Updated May 05, 2023:
   Compared its dimensions to the Vitamix Propel 750’s.

2. Updated Oct 06, 2022:
   Revised text due to Test Bench 1.0.

3. Updated Sep 16, 2022:
   Compared the Vitamix A3500’s controls with the newly-reviewed Vitamix Professional Series 750.

4. Updated Jul 28, 2022:
   Converted to Test Bench 1.0.

5. Updated Feb 16, 2022:
   Retested ‘Smoothie (Βest Jar).’ The score has changed from 8.0 to 9. 0.

6. Updated Jan 26, 2021:
   We’ve updated the Speed Adjustment Based On Jar Size test in the Extra Features box.

7. Updated Sep 21, 2020:
   Review published.

8. Updated Sep 08, 2020:
   Early access published.

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Differences Between Sizes And Variants

The Vitamix A3500 comes in three different color variants: Metal Graphite, Brushed Stainless Steel, and Copper. We tested the Metal Graphite variant, but we expect the other models to perform similarly.

It comes with a 64-ounce main jar. However, there are several other sizes of jars in the Vitamix Ascent Series that you can purchase separately including a 48-ounce container, a 48-ounce dry grains container for blending flour or other grains, a 20-ounce blending cup starter kit, and an eight-ounce blending bowl starter kit. As these accessories are part of the Ascent Series, they come with Vitamix’s Self-Detect technology built into the base. According to the manufacturer, the A3500 can recognize the attachments using this technology and adjust the blender’s settings depending on the size of the container. We only tested the 64-ounce variant, meaning these attachments may perform differently with this blender.

In Europe, this product is sold as the Vitamix A3500i and comes with a slightly larger, two-liter main jar. It may perform differently than our unit due to the difference in size.

Compared To Other Blenders

The Vitamix Ascent A3500 is one of this brand’s most premium full-size blenders, and comes packed with more features than most Vitamix models. Just like the Vitamix A2300 and Vitamix 2500, it’s part of the Ascent series, so you can purchase a wide variety of additional jars that have Self-Detect technology built-in, which allows the blender to detect the jar’s size and adjust its settings accordingly. It’s equipped with a programmable timer and has a companion app that adds even more modes into the mix.

If you’re looking for something different, take a look at our recommendations for the best Vitamix blenders, the best blenders, and the best blenders for smoothies.

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The Vitamix A3500 is a little better than the Vitamix A2500. The A3500 makes more snow-like crushed ice and a smoother puree with small batches of fibrous ingredients. It has more automatic blending programs and its controls include a programmable timer. It’s also quieter when it’s running. 

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The Vitamix A3500 is slightly better than the Vitamix A3300. The A3500 delivers a slightly better performance for blending fibrous ingredients, making nut butter, and crushing ice. It’s much quieter when it’s running, and its controls include a programmable timer.

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The Vitamix A3500 is a bit better than the Vitamix A2300. It’s quieter when it’s running and easier to use for some purposes, like making nut butter and ice crushing. It includes automatic blending programs, while the A2300 doesn’t offer any unless you connect to a companion app. 

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The Vitamix A3500 has more extra features than the Vitamix 5200. It has automatic blending programs and a programmable timer and works with a companion app. It can make a bigger batch of crushed ice and makes less noise when it’s running. The jar is dishwasher-safe. However, you may prefer the Vitamix 5200’s simpler design. It’s also easier to use to make recipes like nut butter or hummus.

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The Vitamix A3500 and the Vitamix Professional Series 750 perform almost identically, so which is better depends on your preferences. The A3500 is quieter, and its jar and lid are dishwasher-safe. It has a digital display, including a blending time indicator and a programmable timer. It’s also compatible with a companion app via Βluetooth. On the other hand, you may prefer the 750’s simpler, more analog control scheme. Its power cord is longer as well.

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The Vitamix A3500 comes with more features than the straightforward Vitamix 7500. The A3500’s control panel gives you access to a timer and several preset modes. It has a self-clean program and is dishwasher-safe, unlike the 7500. As it’s part of Vitamix’s Ascent series, you can purchase different jars for the A3500 that use Self-Detect technology to adjust the settings based on their size. The A3500 is also Bluetooth-compatible, and you can use its companion app to access even more preset modes. That said, the 7500 still has an outstanding overall performance.

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The Vitamix A3500 is a bit better than the Vitamix Venturist V1200. The A3500 crushes ice more quickly and produces a slightly better result when processing hard ingredients like nuts in its main jar. It’s also significantly quieter. On the other hand, you may prefer the V1200 if you often blend smaller batches of ingredients or make a lot of single-serves smoothies, since it comes with a 20-ounce jar for personal smoothies and an 8-ounce jar for sauces and dips. It’s also a bit sturdier.

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The Vitamix A3500 is better than the Vitamix Explorian E310. The A3500 has a bigger capacity, a better ice crushing performance, and it’s much quieter. It has more features, including blending programs and a programmable timer. On the other hand, the Explorian is more compact and lighter. Its smaller 48-ounce main jar is easier to use to make nut butter.

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The Vitamix A3500 is better than the Vitamix 5300 for most purposes. They perform similarly, but the A3500 is better for blending small batches of ingredients. Its jar and lid are dishwasher-safe and it has a few automatic blending programs. It’s also much quieter when it’s running. On the other hand, the 5300 is easier to use to make thick mixtures like nut butter. Its power cord is much longer too, which some may prefer.

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You might prefer either the Vitamix A3500 or the Vitamix Propel 750. The A3500 is much quieter and has a blending time indicator, programmable timer, and companion app. On the other hand, the Propel is lighter and smaller. Its power cord is much longer, and it has simpler controls that you might like better.

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The Vitamix A3500 is better than the KitchenAid K400. The Vitamix is better built, quieter, and much more suitable for processing hard ingredients like nuts. It has a somewhat bigger capacity and it’s easier to clean by hand. You may prefer it because of its digital display, which includes a programmable timer.  

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The Vitamix A3500 is better for most purposes than the Breville The Q. The Vitamix has a better build quality and delivers better performance for crushing ice and processing fibrous ingredients. Its control dial gives you more options for fine-tuning the blending speed. However, the Βreville is easier to clean by hand. It’s also remarkably easy to use to process tough ingredients like nuts.

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The Vitamix A3500 is a better blender than the Blendtec Designer 725 for most uses. The Vitamix is better-built and makes a smoother blend of fibrous ingredients. It does a much better job of making nut butter. It’s also quieter when it’s running. On the other hand, the Blendtec comes with a 24-ounce personal jar for single-serves in addition to its 90-ounce main jar.

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The Vitamix A3500 is better than the Wolf Pro-Performance. The two blenders perform similarly, but the Vitamix makes better-blended nut butter and crushed ice with a more uniform texture. Some may also prefer it because it has a digital blending time indicator and a programmable timer. The Wolf has dull-edged blades that make it easier to clean by hand. It also comes with an ‘Emulsion Cup’ that fits into the lid and helps with adding liquid gradually.

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The Vitamix A3500 is better for most purposes than the Ninja Blender Duo with Auto-iQ BL642. The Vitamix has a significantly better build quality. It’s better at processing fibrous ingredients and making nut butter. You can also use it to hot blend. It’s easier to clean by hand. However, the Ninja comes with smaller blending jars with resealable lids for making single-serve drinks like smoothies.

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The Vitamix A3500 is better than the Smeg BLF01. The Vitamix has a much better build quality and a better overall blending performance, especially when it comes to tough tasks like making nut butter. It can be used for hot blending, has a bigger capacity, and it’s quieter when it’s running.  

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The Vitamix A3500 is better for most purposes than the Blendtec Classic 575. The Vitamix has a better build quality and a better overall blending performance, especially for processing tough ingredients like nuts. It’s also significantly quieter when it’s running. Ηowever, the Βlendtec has a bigger capacity and its dull blades make it easier to clean by hand.

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The Vitamix A3500 is better than the Ninja Mega Kitchen System. The Vitamix is sturdier and does a better job of processing fibrous ingredients and making nut butter. It has more speed settings and comes with a 2-part lid and tamper. You can use it for hot blending, and it’s easier to clean by hand. That said, the Ninja’s jar is a bit bigger, and it’s equally fantastic at crushing ice.

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The Vitamix A3500 is better than the Ninja Professional Plus Kitchen System with Auto-iQ. The Vitamix has a better build quality and does a better job of processing fibrous ingredients. You can use it to hot blend, and it’s easier to clean by hand. However, the Ninja has more accessories, including smaller blending jars for single-serve smoothies and a food processing bowl.

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The Vitamix A3500 is better than the Vitamix ONE. The A3500 has a much better build quality and a larger capacity. It’s much more versatile, since it can make nut butter, snow-like crushed ice, and you can use it for hot blending. It’s also significantly quieter when it’s running.

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The Vitamix A3500 is better than the Ninja Professional Blender 1000. The Vitamix has a much better build quality, comes with a 2-part lid and tamper, and offers a wider range of speed settings. It makes a much smoother blend of fibrous ingredients and can hot blend. Both blenders can make snow-like crushed ice quickly, and the Ninja’s main jar has a bigger capacity.

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Design

Blender Type

Full Size Blender

Height

17. 1″ (43.4 cm)

Width

8.0″ (20.4 cm)

Depth

11.3″ (28.6 cm)

Weight

14.9 lbs (6.8 kg)

Shaft Length (Immersion Blenders)

N/A

It’s a large blender. It’s about the same size as the Vitamix A2300 and is quite heavy. That said, it’s best stored on your kitchen counter or in a large cupboard. If you’re looking for a smaller, lighter full-size blender, check out the Vitamix Propel 750.

This blender has outstanding build quality. The base is made of high-quality solid plastic with metal siding. The transmission and gears are metal, which makes the blender feel very sturdy overall. It has a thick power cable, and its display and speed dial have a premium look and feel.

Main Jar Capacity

64.0 oz (1,893 ml)

Additional Jar Capacity

N/A

The pitcher has a big 64-ounce capacity.

Jar/Beaker Material

BPA-Free Plastic

Dishwasher Safe

Yes

The jar and lid are made of plastic and are dishwasher-safe, along with the non-removable blades.

Blade Type

Sharp

Blade Count

4

Removable

No

Dishwasher Safe

Yes

The Vitamix Ascent A3500 has four sharp, thick blades. They aren’t meant to be removed, and although you can service them via their nut assembly, this voids their warranty. Luckily, the blades are dishwasher-safe.

Two-Part Lid

Yes

Lid Closing Type

Friction

The lid is clear and has two clips on each side to create a seal. You can remove the middle part if you want to add ingredients or use the tamper to mix food in while blending. You can use this center part as a 30ml measuring cup, which is handy in a pinch.

Stow-Away Compartment

Yes

Cord Length

3.9 ft (1.2 m)

The power cord is long and thick. You should have no problems reaching most outlets, and you can even store it away when not in use.

• Motor base
• User manual and cookbook
• Tamper
• 64 oz blender pitcher and lid (with removable center)

Performance

Jar Used

Main Jar

Fibrous Ingredients Processing

Fibrous Ingredients Texture

It’s fantastic for processing small batches of fibrous ingredients. It makes an extremely smooth blend of fibrous ingredients like kale, and it’s a very easy process since all you need to do is run the ‘Smoothie’ program once.

Jar Used

Main Jar

Fibrous Ingredients Processing

Fibrous Ingredients Texture

It’s superb for processing fibrous ingredients at full capacity. Using the ‘Smoothie’ program, it makes a nearly perfectly smooth puree of fibrous ingredients like kale in very little time.

Crushed Ice Preparation

Crushed Ice Texture

It makes outstanding crushed ice. It makes powdery, snow-like ice very fast with its ‘Frozen Drinks’ mode.

Nut Butter Preparation

Nut Butter Texture

It’s excellent for making nut butter. You need to use the tamper to push the ingredients down towards the blades and stop to scrape the sides of the jar with a spatula. Still, it’s not hard and results in nut butter with a superb texture.

Noise @ Max Speed

92.8 dB

It’s much quieter than some other Vitamix blenders like the Vitamix Professional Series 750, but there are full-size blenders that make less noise when they’re running, like the Wolf Gourmet Pro-Performance.

Min Speed

1,400 RPM

Max Speed

22,800 RPM

Power

1,640 W

Speed Adjustment Based On Jar Type

Yes

It offers a wide range of speed settings, so you can start at a low speed and gradually ramp up to high, or make small adjustments to fine-tune the speed to a particular recipe.

Ease Of Use

On/Off Switch

Yes

Speed Presets

0

Speed Dial

Yes

Hot Blending

Yes

Pulse/Turbo Mode

Yes

Programs

5

Blending Time Indicator

Yes

Programmable Timer

Yes

The Vitamix A3500 has a touch-sensitive control panel. The white button on the left changes its pulse mode while the white one on the right is to start/stop. There are also controls to set a timer that runs up to 6:30, as well as several preset modes: ‘Smoothies’, ‘Hot Soups’, ‘Dips and Spreads’, ‘Frozen Desserts’, and ‘Self-Cleaning’. Just like the Vitamix A3300, it’s also Bluetooth-compatible. The Vitamix Perfect Blend companion app includes 17 additional modes, including ‘Spice Grind’ and ‘Baby Food’. There’s also an on/off toggle on the right side of the body.

It’s easy to clean. You can easily get rid of a lot of food residue by rinsing the jar, filling it up with soap and hot water, and running it at max speed. You may need to wipe the jar and lid with a sponge afterward if there’s still some sticky residue left, but it’s pretty easy to wash. It can be a little trickier to get under the blades or around the lid, as food debris can get stuck in these areas.

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Vitamix Explorian E520 Review – RTINGS.com

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Review updated Dec 15, 2022 at 03:50 pm

Latest change: Writing modified Dec 15, 2022 at 03:50 pm

By Adam Scartozzi, Theresa Ketterling, and Yannick Khong

9. 2

Multi-Purpose

8.9

Smoothies (Single Serving)

9.5

Smoothies (Multiple Servings)

9.4

Ice Crushing

9.3

Professional Use

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Blender Type

Full Size Blender

Power

1,400 W

Hot Blending

Yes

The Vitamix Explorian E520 is a full-size blender that’s part of the same product line as the Vitamix Explorian E310 and is only available at Costco (U.S.). Like most Vitamix blenders we’ve tested, it delivers versatile performance and is safe for hot blending. There’s a pair of 22-ounce tumblers included with matching lids and stainless-steel straws, but you can’t use them for blending.

Our Verdict

9.2

Multi-Purpose

The Vitamix E520 is incredible for multi-purpose use. It has a big 64-ounce capacity and a versatile performance, since it can hot blend, make a smooth puree with fibrous ingredients, and easily handle tough ingredients like nuts and ice cubes. It’s very sturdy, and all of its components are dishwasher-safe. However, it’s very loud. There are tumblers included for bringing your smoothie or protein shake on the go, but you can’t use them for blending.

Pros

• Makes snow-like crushed ice.

• Can hot blend.

• Fantastic build quality.

• Smoothly blends fibrous ingredients like kale.

8.9

Smoothies (Single Serving)

The Vitamix E520 is amazing for making single-serve smoothies. Using the 64-ounce jar, it makes a nearly perfectly smooth blend with single-serve batches of fibrous ingredients like kale or fruit skin. It’s also easy to clean by hand after whipping up a personal smoothie, and the jar and lid are dishwasher-safe. There are tumblers with straws included that you can pour your smoothie into, but you can’t use them for blending.

Pros

• Makes snow-like crushed ice.

• Fantastic build quality.

• Smoothly blends fibrous ingredients like kale.

9.5

Smoothies (Multiple Servings)

The Vitamix E520 is fantastic for making multiple servings of smoothies. If you fill the 64-ounce main jar to its full capacity, it makes an extremely smooth puree with fibrous ingredients, so you can make silky smoothies even if your recipe includes tough additions like leafy greens. It’s very well-built and easy to clean by hand.

Pros

• Fantastic build quality.

• Smoothly blends fibrous ingredients like kale.

Cons

• Very loud.

9.4

Ice Crushing

The Vitamix E520 is fantastic for ice-crushing. It’s easy to make snow-like crushed ice for cocktails and frozen drinks. It’s also very sturdy. That said, some blenders can crush ice a little faster or have automatic blending programs for a hands-free process.

Pros

• Makes snow-like crushed ice.

• Fantastic build quality.

Cons

• Very loud.

9.5

Soups

The Vitamix E520 is superb for making soups. It’s very well-built and comes with a 64-ounce main jar that you can use to blend hot ingredients. It can incorporate fibrous ingredients like kale into your mixes and is very easy to clean by hand. The jar, lid, and tamper are all dishwasher-safe as well.

Pros

• Can hot blend.

• Fantastic build quality.

• Smoothly blends fibrous ingredients like kale.

Cons

• Very loud.

9.3

Professional Use

The Vitamix E520 is incredible for professional use. It’s very well-built and has a 64-ounce main jar with a two-part lid, so you can add ingredients or use the tamper without stopping the machine. It has a very versatile performance and is safe to use for hot blending. It’s also very easy to clean by hand, and the jar, lid, and tamper are all dishwasher-safe.

Pros

• Makes snow-like crushed ice.

• Can hot blend.

• Fantastic build quality.

• Smoothly blends fibrous ingredients like kale.

Cons

• Very loud.

• 9. 2

  Multi-Purpose

• 8.9

  Smoothies (Single Serving)

• 9.5

  Smoothies (Multiple Servings)

• 9.4

  Ice Crushing

• 9. 5

  Soups

• 9.3

  Professional Use

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1. Updated Dec 15, 2022:
   Made minor updates to the text.

2. Updated Sep 26, 2022:
   Revised text to reflect Test Bench 1.0.

3. Updated Sep 07, 2022:
   Added a comparison between this blender’s tumblers and the Vitamix Venturist V1200’s additional jar.

4. Updated Aug 24, 2022:
   Converted to Test Bench 1. 0.

5. Updated Oct 26, 2021:
   Review published.

6. Updated Oct 19, 2021:
   Early access published.

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Differences Between Sizes And Variants

The Vitamix E520 comes in either ‘Βlack’ or ‘Gray’. We tested it in ‘Gray’, and you can see the label for the unit we’ve tested here.

If you come across another variant, let us know in the discussions, and we’ll update our review.

Compared To Other Blenders

The Vitamix Explorian E520 is on the lower end of the price range for Vitamix blenders. It has a similar design to the Vitamix Explorian E310, except it has a few automatic blending programs on its dial. Its 64-ounce capacity is bigger, and it comes with a pair of 22-ounce tumblers with straws. You can’t use these tumblers for blending, unlike the personal jars that come with blenders like the Vitamix Venturist V1200 and the Blendtec Designer 725. You can buy a personal jar and adapter separately from Vitamix if you want a single-serve jar for blending.

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The Vitamix 7500 is a bit better than the Vitamix Explorian E310. The 7500 is sturdier and much quieter when it’s running. That said, the Explorian’s 48-ounce main jar offers better performance for some uses, like processing small amounts of fibrous ingredients. It’s also better for making nut butter, but the 7500 is great for that purpose too.

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You may prefer either the Vitamix Explorian E310 or the Vitamix Explorian E520. The biggest difference is their capacity: the E520 has a 64-ounce jar, and the E310 has a 48-ounce jar. The E520 is a bit better-suited for processing large batches of fibrous ingredients and ice-crushing. It also has a few automatic blending programs and has a pair of tumblers with straws. They’re meant for serving drinks like smoothies, but you can’t use them for blending, unlike the personal jars that usually come with blenders. On the other hand, the E310 is slightly better for making single-serve smoothies.

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The Vitamix Explorian E520 and the Vitamix 5300 perform very similarly. The Explorian is a bit louder, but it has a few automatic blending programs in addition to a speed dial. You may also prefer it because it comes with a pair of tumblers and straws that you can use to bring a smoothie to go, but they can’t be used for blending.

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The Vitamix Propel 750 is a little better than the Vitamix Explorian E520, mostly because it’s much quieter. The Propel also has a few extra blending programs. However, the Explorian comes with a pair of tumblers with straws that you can transfer your drink into, but they aren’t blending jars.

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The Vitamix Explorian E520 is a better blender than the Ninja Blender Duo with Auto-iQ BL642. The Vitamix is studier, offers more speed settings, and it’s easier to clean by hand. It’s better for processing fibrous ingredients like kale and making nut butter. It can also hot blend. On the other hand, the Ninja comes with personal jars that you can use to blend single-serve smoothies. It’s a bit easier to use to crush ice, and it’s quieter when it’s running.

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The Vitamix Explorian E520 is slightly better than the Breville The Q. The Vitamix is better built and has a speed dial that gives you more control over the blending speed. It’s somewhat better for making nut butter. However, the Breville has the edge when it comes to ice-crushing. It’s also much quieter when it’s running and easier to clean by hand.

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The Vitamix Explorian E520 is better for most purposes than the Blendtec Classic 575. The Vitamix is much sturdier and does a much better job of processing hard ingredients like nuts. On the other hand, the Blendtec is easier to clean by hand and has a bigger 90-ounce capacity.

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The Vitamix Explorian E520 is better than the NutriBullet Smart Touch Blender Combo. It has a better build quality and does a fantastic job of crushing ice and making nut butter. It offers a wider range of speed settings and it’s easier to clean by hand. On the other hand, the NutriBullet is just as good at processing fibrous ingredients like kale and comes with a personal blending jar, meaning you may prefer it for single-serve smoothies.

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You may prefer either the Βlendtec Designer 725 or the Vitamix Explorian E520. The Βlendtec comes with a bigger 90-ounce main pitcher and a 24-ounce personal jar that you can use to blend single-serves. It’s quieter and easier to clean by hand. However, the Vitamix blender makes a smoother blend with fibrous ingredients like kale and hard ingredients like nuts.

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Design

Blender Type

Full Size Blender

Height

17.3″ (44.0 cm)

Width

7.7″ (19.5 cm)

Depth

9.4″ (24.0 cm)

Weight

10.1 lbs (4.6 kg)

Shaft Length (Immersion Blenders)

N/A

The Vitamix E520 is quite a big full-size blender. If you don’t have a spacious cupboard, you likely need to store it on your counter. You can remove the jar for easier storage, though.

It has a fantastic build quality. Similar to other Vitamix models like the Vitamix Explorian E310 or the Vitamix 5200, it’s made of plastic that feels sturdy, with metal transmission gears on the motor base and jar. The underside of the base has feet to help keep it from moving around on your counter. The power cord is long and thick, and there’s a place to wrap it up when you’re not using the blender. The two included tumblers also feel sturdy and well-made. Their lids screw on securely and have a mechanism that closes the hole for the straw when you’re not using one.

Main Jar Capacity

64.0 oz (1,893 ml)

Additional Jar Capacity

N/A

It comes with a 64-ounce main jar, similar to other Vitamix blenders like the Vitamix 7500. There’s also a pair of 22-ounce tumblers with straws, but you can’t use them for blending. You can purchase additional jars from Vitamix, including a personal jar for blending (with an adapter). However, unlike ‘Ascent’ series blenders like the Vitamix A3500, it’s not compatible with Vitamix’s line of ‘Self-Detect’ containers. If you want a similar blender with a personal blending jar included, check out the Vitamix Venturist V1200.

Jar/Beaker Material

BPA-Free Plastic

Dishwasher Safe

Yes

The pitcher and lid are made of plastic and are dishwasher-safe. Unfortunately, Vitamix doesn’t specify if the tumblers and straws can go in the dishwasher.

Blade Type

Sharp

Blade Count

4

Removable

No

Dishwasher Safe

Yes

The blade assembly has four blades that aren’t meant to be removed from the main jar. The jar and blades are dishwasher-safe, though.

Two-Part Lid

Yes

Lid Closing Type

Friction

The Vitamix E520 comes with a rubberized two-part lid. You can remove the lid’s clear plastic centerpiece to add ingredients mid-blend and use it as a small measuring cup. The manual says it has measuring marks, but ours doesn’t have any.

Stow-Away Compartment

Yes

Cord Length

6.2 ft (1.9 m)

The power cable is long and thick, and there’s a space to wrap it under the blender with tabs to hold it in place.

• Blender motor base
• 64-ounce jar
• Two-part lid with plastic cap
• 2x 22 oz tumblers
• 2x tumbler lids
• 2x stainless steel straws with rubber sheaths
• Manuals and recipe book

Performance

Jar Used

Main Jar

Fibrous Ingredients Processing

Fibrous Ingredients Texture

It’s fantastic for processing small batches of fibrous ingredients. When working with small amounts, bits of food can splash up the sides of the jar, so you sometimes need to stop the blender and use a spatula to scrape the sides. Still, it’s not too much work and produces a nearly perfectly smooth puree with ingredients like kale.

Jar Used

Main Jar

Fibrous Ingredients Processing

Fibrous Ingredients Texture

It does an outstanding job of processing fibrous ingredients at full capacity. If you’re making a big batch of broccoli soup or kale smoothies for a crowd, it makes a nearly perfectly smooth, grain-free blend. It’s an extremely easy process, since you can switch on the blender and let it run for a few minutes.

Crushed Ice Preparation

Crushed Ice Texture

It’s fantastic for crushing ice. If you use the dedicated switch to manually pulse, it turns ice cubes into snow-like crushed ice in seconds. There’s also a ‘Frozen Dessert’ setting, but if you use it to try and crush ice cubes, the blender can’t fully process them.

Nut Butter Preparation

Nut Butter Texture

This blender makes superb nut butter. After ramping up from low to high speed, you need to use the tamper to push the ingredients towards the blades for the best results. You need to stop and use a spatula to scrape any ingredients stuck on the sides down towards the blades. Still, it doesn’t take very long to make outstanding nut butter.

Noise @ Max Speed

100.7 dB

It’s very loud and irritating to stand next to this blender for more than a minute or two. We’ve tested many quieter full-size blenders, like the KitchenAid K400 and the Vitamix 7500, though.

Min Speed

1,460 RPM

Max Speed

21,200 RPM

Power

1,400 W

Speed Adjustment Based On Jar Type

No

The speed dial gives you access to a wide range of blending speeds, so you can easily start at low speed and slowly ramp up or fine-tune the speed to suit your recipe.

Ease Of Use

On/Off Switch

Yes

Speed Presets

0

Speed Dial

Yes

Hot Blending

Yes

Pulse/Turbo Mode

Yes

Programs

3

Blending Time Indicator

No

Programmable Timer

No

This blender has a speed dial that allows you to make small adjustments to the speed. Unlike the Vitamix Explorian E310, you can also choose between three different automatic blending programs: ‘Smoothie’, ‘Ηot Soup’, and ‘Frozen Dessert’. There’s a switch for pulse mode to the left of the dial and a start/stop switch to the right. To start the blender, you also need to flip the ON/OFF switch located on the bottom left side of the motor base. The switch lights up in blue when in the ‘ON’ position and acts as a safety feature to help prevent the blender from being switched on accidentally.

It’s easy to clean by hand. Running it for about a minute at top speed takes care of most residue. You still need to wipe the jar, blades, and lid with a sponge, especially the underside of the lid. Since the blades aren’t removable, you may need a brush with a handle to clean them effectively.

customer reviews of the product, owner reviews

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very comfortably.

no

I liked the VitaMix blender that I ordered from the Leomax online store. Works great. Enough power to make fruit puree and yogurt for your child. But I also cook a lot of other things with it. But mostly I bought it for the child. It’s great that two travel bottles with caps are included in the package, we take it with us on trips, it’s very convenient.

Comments (0)

Price, compact size

No

In my small-sized kitchen, bulky kitchen appliances cannot be placed, but this “baby” does not understand much space, and copes with its tasks perfectly. Purees, cocktails, smoothies almost every day I beat on it without much hassle, I always have it at hand. Disassemble-wash after cooking is also not difficult.

Comments (2)

there is a bottle in the kit, into which the cocktail can then be poured, very easy to use

No

Even my 4-year-old child can use the VitaMix blender! A very cool invention, we fell in love with drinking cocktails thanks to it, we mix different fruits and berries, there are a lot of recipes on the Internet! The fact that the bottle is included is just a miracle, we make a cocktail and go for a walk, the child loves to sit and relax on a walk and drink a cocktail. This blender works great, thanks Leomax!

Comments (1)

Price, quality

no

I recommend the leomax online store to everyone, customer reviews on the Internet are mostly positive and many friends advised me to buy it, so I ordered a product on the Internet for the first time in my life. I ordered focus plus folding magnifying glasses. There are three of them in a set. They cost only a thousand, while in specialized stores the price for them is three times higher. The order came in less than a week, in excellent condition, as in the photo on the leomax store website.

Comments (0)

convenient to prepare baby purees

no

I bought this chopper specifically to prepare purees for my baby. For this purpose, it is simply irreplaceable! Small, compact, you don’t need to hide it anywhere, since it doesn’t take up space on the kitchen table. I turned it on at any time and after a couple of seconds a snack for the baby is ready. Plus, there are replaceable bottles in the kit, you can take a snack with you for a walk.

Comments (1)

handy, compact

no

I like that this blender is compact and lightweight. I used to have a large blender, but after using it for a while, I realized that it was not very convenient for me, and besides, it takes up a lot of space in the kitchen. And with the help of this baby, I can do almost the same thing: make a sauce, whip up a soup-puree, make a smoothie or a cocktail. After use, it is easy to wash, and you do not have to look for a place for it – it fits easily in a kitchen table drawer!

Comments (0)

not bulky, light

no

I was looking for an inexpensive, handy blender. To be powerful and easy to use. So to speak, without wisdom. And under my request, I found this device on the leomax website. Blender suits perfectly. It’s not big at all and takes up little space in the kitchen. He copes with his task one hundred percent. The noise level is average. In any case, the sound of a working device is not annoying. The set includes two bottles with caps, so you can take the blender with you on the road. This is cool.

Comments (0)

Comes with 2 travel bottles, easy to carry around

I don’t see

Satisfied with this purchase, the blender works flawlessly. It whips everything quickly, there are no problems with grinding, even if I make very thick smoothies. The case is made of high-quality plastic, there was no unpleasant smell when unpacking from the blender. Takes up little space on the table, compact and stylish.

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compact and inexpensive

I don’t see it

Cool blender, I’ve been using it for the second month and so far only a positive impression. I ordered it to replace my burned-out regular one, it takes up little space, whips everything up quickly, the knives are very sharp. I make cocktails and smoothies in it, the blender is easy to clean. It is convenient that the kit comes with 2 travel bottles, they are closed, I take water with me in them.

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compact, washes on “times”

no

I use it all the time, I do literally everything with it: milkshakes, smoothies, even minced meat, if you need to quickly cook a few cutlets for a family dinner. When I make cocktails, I add nuts, waffles to the blender, it turns out great. From the moment of purchase, this little one has become a favorite in my kitchen! I also want to add that this blender comes with 2 additional flasks with lids, they are very convenient to take with you, for example, smoothies. So very satisfied with the purchase.

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Bottles included

no

Your favorite smoothie companion! I have already got used to it, every morning I start with it. Grinds fruit perfectly! I think I can’t cope with greens for juices, but I haven’t tried it, to be honest. In the kit from Leomax there were more bottles. I use them when I want to take a light snack with me for a walk.

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