I owned a Blendtec for a good 15 years and used it almost every day making thick smoothies and it never missed a beat. I would also make lotion and mayo with it. It was only when I had more people using it daily that it gave up and died. It worked like a champ. No complaints whatsoever.
@@SDCustoms Crud - wish I saw this before I trashed it. No, I no longer have it. I did def get my money out of it. I just received a new one so hopefully I'll be good to go for many years.
I had these at one of the bars I worked at. Hands down the best blender on the market. Last checked I had over 33,000 blends on the counter with no issues. I highly recommend this.
My wife and I got one last year. It transformed how I thought of the kitchen and my nutrition. Best blender I’ve ever owned. They do sell them preowned precertified for much cheaper and ours is still as good as the day we got it and use is 1 or more times daily.
I have the classic for 9 years strong left it in my exes country, had to buy a new one because couldn't live without it. Just blending huge smoothies fast and easily is worth it
Many years ago, I looked at the Blendtec but ended up with the Vitamix. I prefer the manual controls of the Vitamix 5200, giving me complete control of my blending with the speed dial and flip switches. Pressing a button like the Blendtec is a drag. A friend has the Blendtec and likes it a lot. You always post great reviews, thanks again! :)
Thanks for this! I have had a Blendtec for 12 years and the motor finally burned out this week. I'm devastated! Found your channel searching to see if I should buy this or another brand. The classic you are reviewing only has a two year warranty and that worries me, since they have upgraded ones with 8 and 10 year warranties (like they used to). Also, I think you are being very nice about the blending of this one. For the price, this should have done a way better job. I heard they sold out to someone, not sure if that changes anything. Thank you for the honest and humorous review!
@@TheAverageKitchen You're welcome! So far I'm buying the Breville Q one, waiting for it to arrive. Will update you with some use! (I still miss my Blendtec.)
Excellent test-off Gentlemen! That's how U find out if a Unit is what it's preached to be! You test it.And this machine delivers! I've had my Unit,The Blendtec 570 Classic for 6 year's now,And it's still going 💪 ✌️
The difference between blendtec and vitamix is that the vitamix uses a super hard pre-dulled blade, and uses blender power and pitcher design to constantly pull the contents down towards the blade using a vortex. The vitamix blade will never dull because it already is. Blendtec is more like a constant weed-whacker going on, splattering and throwing everything into the sides of the pitcher. That could work better for certain things, but tends to froth/foam liquids and green drinks to death.
Actually the Vitamix blade is very sharp and if you’re not careful while cleaning you can easily cut yourself. The Blendtec blade is the one that’s dull and squared off and uses the power to do the puree and chopping. That’s one of the selling points of the blendtec is that you’re not going to cut yourself on the blade. I agree with you though about the vortex and the vita mix being better than the blendtec which splashes everything all over the place when you just want to do an easy mix
@@Defensewhiz Compared to the Blendtec, I guess I'd agree on the blade. But compared to something like the "total crushing blades" on the newer Ninja blenders. Oh man, They will cut you to the bone without any effort.
@@sumdood2035 true that about Ninja, but you could’t pay me to own a Ninja blender with their plastic housings and lack if horsepoeer.. Blendtec or Vitamix all day
@@Defensewhiz And made in china (including the plastic container) plastered everywhere. Blendtec and Vitamix are the two top dogs. Smoothie shops use either-or, which is proof that the right ingredients will blend on either one. I have actually had issues with my vitamix using only frozen fruits and cold water/milk, even if I'm using greens. It ends up cavitating, and I have to use the tamper. If I add something like bananas or any kind of fresh fruit the problem goes away. I guess that's just the nature of the beast. Maybe with everything frozen I end up being part-way to making ice cream/sorbet rather than a smoothie.
I have one still working 12 years strong. I accidentally left an avocado seed in it one day while making a smoothie (don’t ask), but it crushed the heck out of it. I thought I destroyed my blendtec, but after cleaning it out, and reusing it, no sign of damage. This machine is incredible.
Their blenders got an aesthetic makeover. They probably hired a designer who actually had an artistic sense and background. Congratulations on the new looks, they're much more pleasing to the eye.
From these videos blendtec seems really good. I had a vitamin before and made the same smoothie you made and it had chunks in it. I had paid like 499 for that vitamax. I think I will now be looking for a blendtec model. Great review
One should time there nut butter right before a smoothie or even almond milk afterwards. This way you avoid wasting with cleaning and get to use what's left in the container in the smoothie or milk.
Hi, I just recently found your channel and I’m all about kitchen gadget reviews and you guys do amazing with a few videos I’ve seen already. I’ve had a blendtec for close to eight years and one thing I don’t like about them is the lack of a tamper unlike the Vitamix. I ended up getting a third-party tamper that fits the blendtec off of Amazon and it’s made a world of difference for things like the peanut butter, almond butter, and cauliflower rice where you don’t have to stop and scrape. Just wanted to throw that out there for you. Looking forward to watching more of your videos.
Wow such an awesome comment thanks ! Really appreciate the feedback and the tamper suggestion. Thanks for checking us out ! We have lots more reviews coming out ! Cheers. Marc
@@amyrosejax the twister jar is a complete piece of junk and a waste of money. I owned it, have used it, and promptly sold it to someone else that was looking for it despite my warnings about it. The third party tamper I bought is awesome, fits the Blendtec perfectly (two models are sold, one for the venting lid, and one for the newer latching lid model) and I am much happier with it vs the twister jar. In all honesty, I was making perfect nut butter even before owning the tamper or twister jar. Yes you "may" need to scrape the sides, but it was rare I had to do that since my model Blendtec has the soup button on it, and I taught myself the way to do it without needing to scrape the sides that much.
I’ve owned both a vitamix and a blentec trust me on this get a vitamix nothing bad to say about the blentec it’s just not as good as a vitamix but both are great machines
Vitamix owner here. Blendtec is comparable in performance. They did drop their price several years back to be cheaper than vitamix, so the materials took a bit of a scale back in quality - hence only a 2 year warranty now. It's also LOUD. But if you wanna save some $, it's a comparable blender performance wise (minus the conveniceof the tamper)
Just used mine for the first time tonight. And I really had to hold the base down. It wanted to spin on its on and likely fly off the counter. Now I did overfill it so maybe that was the problem?
The missile that took out al-Zawahri is named after a blender. They call it the Ninja missile. "Blendtech missile" is better. They can have "WILL IT BLEND?" emblazoned on the sides of the missile. With a picture of Tom Dickson in his safety glasses, smiling.
Liked my blendtec a lot. The issue came when it stopped working. It was out of warranty so the company would not fix and they do not sell parts (it needed a new circuit board).
These suck. They froth everything you make, and fails to blend frozen strawberries. And the bearing in the blending jar will fail and it's not serviceable by design. You have to buy a new $140 jar to replace a $5 bearing. It's gets the rating of, DO NOT BUY!
Paid ad ? We wish. Truthfully, we are 100% independent on all reviews we’ve ever done. We have had offers to send us products to which we decline. Our goal is to maintain integrity with an honest review. Thanks for watching and the comment ! Cheers. Marc
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I owned a Blendtec for a good 15 years and used it almost every day making thick smoothies and it never missed a beat. I would also make lotion and mayo with it. It was only when I had more people using it daily that it gave up and died. It worked like a champ. No complaints whatsoever.
Awesome feedback. Thanks for watching. Marc
@@TheAverageKitchen You are quite welcome and thanks for your comment likewise. I decided to purchase a new one as I was able to get it for $254.00!!!
Awesome! - J
Do you still have it? It is possible that the motor brushes just need replaced. Regardless, sounds like you got your money's worth out of it!
@@SDCustoms Crud - wish I saw this before I trashed it. No, I no longer have it. I did def get my money out of it. I just received a new one so hopefully I'll be good to go for many years.
I had these at one of the bars I worked at. Hands down the best blender on the market. Last checked I had over 33,000 blends on the counter with no issues. I highly recommend this.
That’s awesome. Marc
I’ve owned my Blendtec for 8 years and it’s still going strong 💪. Great video content
That's awesome, and thank you! - J
I always have problems with new vitamix blenders. I finally switched over to blendtec. I couldn’t be happier
Interesting. We keep getting chirped we are doing it wrong ! Appreciate the feedback. Cheers. Marc
What problems did you have? I have a Vitamix Prep 3 for over 10 years now, never had any problem. Fingers crossed!
i own this model from 4 years . It is very well made and did all the tasks in my kitchen. The best blender i ever had.
Awesome. Thanks for watching ! Marc
My wife and I got one last year. It transformed how I thought of the kitchen and my nutrition. Best blender I’ve ever owned. They do sell them preowned precertified for much cheaper and ours is still as good as the day we got it and use is 1 or more times daily.
Very cool !! Thanks for watching and the comment !! Marc
I have the classic for 9 years strong left it in my exes country, had to buy a new one because couldn't live without it. Just blending huge smoothies fast and easily is worth it
Awesome feedback. Thanks for watching. Marc
Many years ago, I looked at the Blendtec but ended up with the Vitamix. I prefer the manual controls of the Vitamix 5200, giving me complete control of my blending with the speed dial and flip switches. Pressing a button like the Blendtec is a drag. A friend has the Blendtec and likes it a lot. You always post great reviews, thanks again! :)
Thanks so much for the great comment and providing your insight. Cheers. Marc.
I like the buttons as an option, so it’s definitely a personal preference. Ima get a titanic too tho so can have both!
This was super helpful! I was choosing between this and a Vitamix. Definitely going for the Blendtec after seeing this. Thank you!
Thanks for the great comment !! Marc
Thanks for this! I have had a Blendtec for 12 years and the motor finally burned out this week. I'm devastated! Found your channel searching to see if I should buy this or another brand. The classic you are reviewing only has a two year warranty and that worries me, since they have upgraded ones with 8 and 10 year warranties (like they used to). Also, I think you are being very nice about the blending of this one. For the price, this should have done a way better job. I heard they sold out to someone, not sure if that changes anything. Thank you for the honest and humorous review!
I absolutely love this comment ! Thanks so much for the kind words and watching the video. Let us know what you decide on buying ! Marc
@@TheAverageKitchen You're welcome! So far I'm buying the Breville Q one, waiting for it to arrive. Will update you with some use! (I still miss my Blendtec.)
Awesome !!
Excellent test-off Gentlemen! That's how U find out if a Unit is what it's preached to be! You test it.And this machine delivers! I've had my Unit,The Blendtec 570 Classic for 6 year's now,And it's still going 💪
✌️
That's awesome, and thanks for the amazing comment! - J
The difference between blendtec and vitamix is that the vitamix uses a super hard pre-dulled blade, and uses blender power and pitcher design to constantly pull the contents down towards the blade using a vortex. The vitamix blade will never dull because it already is. Blendtec is more like a constant weed-whacker going on, splattering and throwing everything into the sides of the pitcher. That could work better for certain things, but tends to froth/foam liquids and green drinks to death.
Amazing insight / information. Thanks very much ! Marc
Actually the Vitamix blade is very sharp and if you’re not careful while cleaning you can easily cut yourself. The Blendtec blade is the one that’s dull and squared off and uses the power to do the puree and chopping. That’s one of the selling points of the blendtec is that you’re not going to cut yourself on the blade. I agree with you though about the vortex and the vita mix being better than the blendtec which splashes everything all over the place when you just want to do an easy mix
@@Defensewhiz Compared to the Blendtec, I guess I'd agree on the blade. But compared to something like the "total crushing blades" on the newer Ninja blenders. Oh man, They will cut you to the bone without any effort.
@@sumdood2035 true that about Ninja, but you could’t pay me to own a Ninja blender with their plastic housings and lack if horsepoeer.. Blendtec or Vitamix all day
@@Defensewhiz And made in china (including the plastic container) plastered everywhere. Blendtec and Vitamix are the two top dogs. Smoothie shops use either-or, which is proof that the right ingredients will blend on either one. I have actually had issues with my vitamix using only frozen fruits and cold water/milk, even if I'm using greens. It ends up cavitating, and I have to use the tamper. If I add something like bananas or any kind of fresh fruit the problem goes away. I guess that's just the nature of the beast.
Maybe with everything frozen I end up being part-way to making ice cream/sorbet rather than a smoothie.
I have one still working 12 years strong. I accidentally left an avocado seed in it one day while making a smoothie (don’t ask), but it crushed the heck out of it. I thought I destroyed my blendtec, but after cleaning it out, and reusing it, no sign of damage. This machine is incredible.
Haha love that story. Thanks for watching. Marc
Makes sense don’t you remember the will it blend series?? They blended iPads and other crazy stuff in it and it demolished it all
I do remember those. It was a great idea! - J
I have had my blendtec for 8 years now. Love it!!
Awesome !! Thanks for watching. Marc
Their blenders got an aesthetic makeover. They probably hired a designer who actually had an artistic sense and background. Congratulations on the new looks, they're much more pleasing to the eye.
We're so glad Blendtec took our advice!! ;) - J
When using the Blendtec for Cauliflower Rice, add water at the same time. It works great!
Great tip! - J
From these videos blendtec seems really good. I had a vitamin before and made the same smoothie you made and it had chunks in it. I had paid like 499 for that vitamax. I think I will now be looking for a blendtec model. Great review
Thanks ! Marc
One should time there nut butter right before a smoothie or even almond milk afterwards. This way you avoid wasting with cleaning and get to use what's left in the container in the smoothie or milk.
Great suggestion ! Marc
on my 10 year mark with my blendtec blender, just got curious how it still stacked up .
Awesome! - J
Hi, I just recently found your channel and I’m all about kitchen gadget reviews and you guys do amazing with a few videos I’ve seen already. I’ve had a blendtec for close to eight years and one thing I don’t like about them is the lack of a tamper unlike the Vitamix. I ended up getting a third-party tamper that fits the blendtec off of Amazon and it’s made a world of difference for things like the peanut butter, almond butter, and cauliflower rice where you don’t have to stop and scrape. Just wanted to throw that out there for you. Looking forward to watching more of your videos.
Wow such an awesome comment thanks ! Really appreciate the feedback and the tamper suggestion. Thanks for checking us out ! We have lots more reviews coming out ! Cheers. Marc
The twister jar they sell takes care of the peanut butter, nut butter issues if you want to keep your Blentec. :)
@@amyrosejax the twister jar is a complete piece of junk and a waste of money. I owned it, have used it, and promptly sold it to someone else that was looking for it despite my warnings about it. The third party tamper I bought is awesome, fits the Blendtec perfectly (two models are sold, one for the venting lid, and one for the newer latching lid model) and I am much happier with it vs the twister jar. In all honesty, I was making perfect nut butter even before owning the tamper or twister jar. Yes you "may" need to scrape the sides, but it was rare I had to do that since my model Blendtec has the soup button on it, and I taught myself the way to do it without needing to scrape the sides that much.
@@Defensewhiz Wow that's weird...I've seen TH-cam videos with it that seems to work perfectly. Bummer.
I’ve owned both a vitamix and a blentec trust me on this get a vitamix nothing bad to say about the blentec it’s just not as good as a vitamix but both are great machines
Thanks for the comment! - J
You’ve inspired me to try the peanut butter in my Vitamix in the morning, cheers
Let us know how it goes ! Marc
Vitamix owner here. Blendtec is comparable in performance. They did drop their price several years back to be cheaper than vitamix, so the materials took a bit of a scale back in quality - hence only a 2 year warranty now. It's also LOUD. But if you wanna save some $, it's a comparable blender performance wise (minus the conveniceof the tamper)
Thanks so much for that insight. Cheers. Marc
There are tampers and lids to use a tamper made to use with Blendtec these days.
Just used mine for the first time tonight. And I really had to hold the base down. It wanted to spin on its on and likely fly off the counter. Now I did overfill it so maybe that was the problem?
Hard to say, thanks for watching and the comment. Marc
Would you still buy this in 2024? There are some liquidation sales for this model at $170 CAD
100%! - J
A good demonstration. Thanks.
Thanks for watching! - J
I have the blendtec classic. It's like a damn car motor. Super powerful. But I still want a vitamix.
Haha awesome ! We reviewed both ! Marc
The missile that took out al-Zawahri is named after a blender. They call it the Ninja missile.
"Blendtech missile" is better.
They can have "WILL IT BLEND?" emblazoned on the sides of the missile. With a picture of Tom Dickson in his safety glasses, smiling.
Oooookkkkkaaayyyy then…. Thanks for the comment! Cheers. Marc
When he started talking about the owners manual, I could've sworn he was going to ask the question... "Will it blend?" 😂
😂😂
The blendtec will blend anything
Yup I love it. - J
Great video…very informative! Cute taste tasters!
Thanks for watching !! Marc
Liked my blendtec a lot. The issue came when it stopped working. It was out of warranty so the company would not fix and they do not sell parts (it needed a new circuit board).
Well that really sucks! - J
@@TheAverageKitchen I'm in the market for a new blender but now considering a vitamix.
Check out our Vitamix review video! - J
How long did you have it? Before the circuit board went out?
@@antoinette4568 Ihad it for about 6 years I think. It was bought refurbished.
I just got my Blendtec today and my Wildside jar bearing is LOUD, it sounds like grinding. What a bummer.
Return or exchange it ? Marc
These suck. They froth everything you make, and fails to blend frozen strawberries. And the bearing in the blending jar will fail and it's not serviceable by design. You have to buy a new $140 jar to replace a $5 bearing.
It's gets the rating of, DO NOT BUY!
Fair enough! Thanks for watching! - J
Waring Extreme blender is awesome
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Why mine is leaking from the cup and don’t blend please help 😢
I’d contact the company. Thanks for watching. Marc
Thank you
will it blend !?
is certainly does ! 😅
Hahaha thanks for watching ! Marc
Thank you ❤
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Nuts are expensive. That modest cup of almond milk is very pricey.
Can't argue there! - J
..like!
Thanks for watching ! Marc
Yeah, if you don' want any bits of almond left to HAVE to strain, get a Vitamix.
Check out our Vitamix review! Not sure we agree... Thanks for watching! - J
@@TheAverageKitchen I own a Vitamix, so I know. And I haven't had to strain anything, or had bit in any of my nut butters.
Can it still blend iphone 14 or justin beiber CDs??🤣
Hahaha maybe ? Def can blend Nickleback CD’s. Thanks for the great comment. Marc
All these comments seem like a paid ad 😂 is it that good??? 🤣
Paid ad ? We wish. Truthfully, we are 100% independent on all reviews we’ve ever done. We have had offers to send us products to which we decline. Our goal is to maintain integrity with an honest review. Thanks for watching and the comment ! Cheers. Marc
Don't breathe this!
Breathe it ?
Buy a Vitamix and you won't need a strainer bag
th-cam.com/video/7UTXnIWBEyA/w-d-xo.html I'll just leave this here... - J
Click bait!!!!!!!!!
How so? - J
I do not think it means what you think it means.