Updated on May 05, 2025
From "best budget blender" to "most luxurious," these are the best Vitamix blenders for every type of home cook, according to our tests
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We’re always looking for luxury small kitchen appliances that make life’s little moments feel more, well, luxurious. Blenders are no exception, and investing in a high quality one guarantees years of flawless use. What’s the big deal about Vitamix blenders? Well, they can blend things like fruit into smoothies, almonds into homemade nut milk, cashews into creamy vegan cheese and vegetables into soup. They can even heat soup from friction heat. Their two-horsepower motor sets them leagues above the average blender.
According to Taste Recipes Food Stylist Josh Rink, “High-end blenders would be able to handle certain foods better and produce a better result.” In other words, if you want a blender that can do it all, you might need to spend a bit more.
Our expert product testing team helped us find the absolute best Vitamix blenders for you. They spent over 40 collective hours researching, sourcing, intaking and testing for the best blenders across over a dozen brands, including Vitamix. Read on for our favorite picks based on their tests, and see our blender buying guide to find the best blender for your lifestyle.
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Anyone in the market for one of the best Vitamix blenders cannot go wrong with the Vitamix Propel 510. Like most comparable models, this blender comes with a mini tamper and recipe book. It offers settings for smoothies, hot soups and frozen desserts, plus a pulsing button for shredding up ice and other “sticking” foods.
What really makes it worth the price is that this model is equipped to heat soups and make nut butter. Our testing team had to play around with the settings, but eventually, they blended all the peanuts into a passable—albeit chunky—butter. “Of the four Vitamix blenders we tested, this was our favorite,” says former tester Sheri Kaz. “The performance was outstanding.”
At around $500, it’s definitely one of the more expensive blenders out there—though the price point is pretty mid-tier for a Vitamix. Additionally, the tabs that secure the lids on each Vitamix model aren’t our testing team’s favorite. That said, this model has more preset options compared to less user-friendly Vitamix options, which is nice for newbies to the brand. Overall, those looking for a well-rounded blender that’s capable of crushing up ice and built for years of use will find the Vitamix Propel 510 perfectly suited to their kitchen tasks.
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The E310 Vitamix tops our list of the best Vitamix blenders on a budget. Our Test Kitchen used it to crush ice into a snow-cone consistency—one of the ultimate assessments of a blender’s capabilities. Due to its outstanding 1140 watts of power, it performed this task beautifully, along with emulsifying kale and heating roasted butternut squash into a soup. During our intensive testing evaluation, we were even more impressed.
This Vitamix features 10 different speed settings, which allows for greater experimentation and customization than other models. It can hold up to 48 ounces of liquids or solids. Its pulse feature and tamper allow you to liquefy lumpy, hearty ingredients like roasted carrots into a silky, smooth carrot ginger soup. That said, most items blend smoothly without needing a tamper or scraping—it’s just that good.
While we love most of its settings and features, our team notes that the lid is not user friendly due to the rubber tabs that must be clasped onto the side. Additionally, as with the other best Vitamix blenders on this list, the pitcher doesn’t lock into place, so it can be knocked or lifted off at any point. However, it has all of Vitamix’s best-known power and features yet comes reasonably priced. If you’re going to get a Vitamix, you can’t go wrong with this E310 model.
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Those seeking a blender that never backs down from a challenge will appreciate the crushing chops of the Vitamix Ascent X4. Its automated smoothie setting, attractive digital screen and powerful 1500-watt motor make it a perfect choice for pureeing soups, producing smoothies or processing peanut butter. It’s also available in several colors, including graphite, white, black stainless and brushed stainless.
Unlike the other best Vitamix blenders on this list, this one doesn’t feature a rubbery lid. Instead, it boasts a hard plastic top that easily slides on and off without the use of those pesky tabs. That said, the container still doesn’t lock into place—something the team found consistent across all of the tested models. The blender includes several additional presets, including smoothies, frozen desserts, soups, frozen cocktails, dips and spreads. There’s also a pulsing mode that makes short work of ice cubes.
One of the things that makes the higher price point worth it is the generous 10-year warranty that comes alongside this model. Unlike the others on this list, this option also boasts a self-cleaning mode. Additionally, we like the digital interface. It’s nice and intuitive; there’s even a handy knob for scrolling through the programmed options. Those hunting for a blender with all the bells and whistles will certainly fall for this futuristic option.
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Tiny but mighty, this Vitamix Immersion Blender does not disappoint. Its motor has 625 watts, so it can whip up tasty foods like cream cheese dip, but it is not designed for making things like homemade almond flour. Its charm is in its convenience. Rather than dirtying a bulky blender, this Vitamix allows you to blend directly into your favorite cup. It also features five variable speed options and a four-pronged blade for smooth results.
Our product testing team was incredibly impressed with the performance of this option despite its lower price point and handheld nature, which sets it apart from other Vitamix options. It even stands out from other handheld blenders we tried, thanks to a comfortable rubber grip. Tester Dylan Fischer notes, “It should go without saying that you’ll be getting a powerful motor with Vitamix, but we were so impressed with this one that it deserves to be called out again.”
Thanks to the power level bars located on top of the motor handle, it’s user friendly enough for almost anyone. A slower start that gently ramps up also prevents too much splashing. This 9.75-inch, compact model will easily store in a kitchen drawer, so if you’re tight on space and don’t want to spend big bucks, this Vitamix immersion blender is a great place to start.
To find the best Vitamix for you, keep these questions in mind:
Our quest to find the best Vitamix blenders began with researching, sourcing and examining five different Vitamix models. We chose these models to get a good feel for different price points, features and settings and give us a well-rounded view of the brand. Once we chose our models, we tested each blender alongside nine other non-Vitamix options. Overall, we tried 24 blenders (including 10 immersion blenders) and performed roughly 10 tests on each.
For the first test, the testers prepared a smoothie in each blender, following the manual’s instructions regarding ingredient order and settings, if available. Each smoothie was blended for 90-120 seconds (or according to the automated smoothie preset), then poured through a colander to evaluate how well blended it was.
For the second test (the ice test), testers filled the blenders halfway with ice, then crushed them with the proper preset or pulse setting. Testers recorded the processing time and blended until the ingredients seemed fully crushed.
The third test (the peanut butter test) was a thorough evaluation of each blender’s capabilities with sticky, thick foods. Testers prepared peanut butter in the blender, following the manual’s instructions for blending nut butter, if available. Otherwise, they followed recipe instructions. The testers then observed the smoothness and consistency, noting any errors or issues.
Lastly, to test how easily each blender cleans up, testers disassembled and cleaned each blender according to the manufacturer’s instructions, noting the ease of the process.
Yes, a Vitamix blender is 100% worth the price tag. Investing in a high quality blender pays off in the long run, and Vitamix is the crème de la crème. Opting for a high-powered model that churns out smoothies, soups, dips and butter to perfection saves time and money while helping home cooks improve their skills.
The best way to clean a Vitamix blender is to fill it one-fourth with water, add a drop of soap and blend for one minute on high. If your model has one, you can also use its clean setting. After, simply rinse and scrub away any excess residue.
Unfortunately, not all Vitamix blenders are dishwasher safe, though many do have some dishwasher-safe parts. To prolong their lifespan, we recommend skipping the dishwasher.
Yes and no. Vitamix is superior when it comes to blending (read: chopping, pulverizing and mixing). It also produces a consistency similar to that of a food processor with a pulse button. However, it doesn’t slice ingredients or include all the attachments that make a food processor unique. Here’s the difference between a blender and a food processor.
Because Vitamix blenders are high-powered appliances, they produce some noise. The loudest Vitamix is over 100 decibels, while the quietest is around 80 decibels.
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