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Blendtec Total Classic Original Blender - WildSide+ Jar (90 oz) - Professional-Grade Power - 6 Pre-programmed Cycles - 10-speeds - Black vs Vitamix 5200 Professional Grade Blender for Smoothies, Food Grinder and Emulsifier, 64oz Pitcher, Black

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Blendtec Total Classic Original Blender - WildSide+ Jar (90 oz) - Professional-Grade Power - 6 Pre-programmed Cycles - 10-speeds - Black
#2 in Blenders

Blendtec

Blendtec Total Classic Original Blender - WildSide+ Jar (90 oz) - Professional-Grade Power - 6 Pre-programmed Cycles - 10-speeds - Black

$399.95

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Pros

  • +Durable (lasted 4 years)
  • +User satisfaction
  • +Durable
  • +Long-lasting (1200+ smoothies)
  • +Long-lasting (since 2011)

Cons

  • -Lid issues (leaky after 12 years, possibly due to dishwasher)
β€œWe have a blendtec which was, at the time, their direct competitor and I still love it. It’s going strong after ~1200 smoothies according to its counter”
Vitamix 5200 Professional Grade Blender for Smoothies, Food Grinder and Emulsifier, 64oz Pitcher, Black
#9 in Blenders

Vitamix

Vitamix 5200 Professional Grade Blender for Smoothies, Food Grinder and Emulsifier, 64oz Pitcher, Black

$479.00

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Pros

  • +Suitable for wide-mouthed jars
β€œif you are using wide mouthed jars then checkout Vitamix.”