Blendtec

Why r/BuyItForLife recommends Blendtec

82 mentions from real owners

• #1Dec 27, 2025

  Trying out what Santa got me

  Nice Blentec!

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• #2Dec 6, 2025

  best blender that isn't vitamix

  Seriously DO NOT buy the Vitamix. We have had one for over a decade and have put up with it bc it’s supposed to be the best, and the parts work pretty well, but the replacement pitchers are THE WORST. I’m not sure if the engineering has changed but there are more air pockets and unmixed food than I ever remember. I recently made (tried to make) pumpkin purer and it straight up wouldn’t do it. No matter how many times I got air bubbles out. Got fed up and the Kitchenaid hand blender processed it in seconds. I had an Oster with a glass pitcher way back and maybe that’s what I’ll go back to. Might try Blendtec as well? But Vitamix is not what it used to be. 👎

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• #3Dec 4, 2025

  Ever tried to save money and ended up spending more?

  I smoked 3 blenders in a year before just getting the blendtec that I wanted all along. That said, the bearing in the blendtec jar has not been as durable as the unit and replacing the jar costs more than a cheap blender. So there is that

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• #4Dec 1, 2025

  What have you used the most at home these two years?

  Cuisinart convection oven/air fryer Blendtec blender Dutch oven Large stock pot Robovacumn (I understand this is not BIFL but I use it almost daily.)

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• #5Nov 7, 2025

  Looking for blender recommendations

  Blendtec! Vitamix is fine too, but I'm 100% team Blendtec.

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• #6Nov 4, 2025

  What’s a purchase that’s not fun, not flashy but now you swear by it?

  Truth be told? Not much. It’s just stubbornness bc he’s always wanted a vitamix, and I got my blendtec used for $50 bucks - like I’m not getting rid of a perfectly-working blendtec I got for $50, those deals don’t come around every day!! Haha. I do like that mine has a lot of pre-set modes that his doesn’t.

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• #7Nov 4, 2025

  What’s a purchase that’s not fun, not flashy but now you swear by it?

  Partner has a vitamix, I have a blendtec. When we moved in together, they’re the only “duplicate” item where we each kept our version. They both get used a LOT as we’re avid cooks and bakers, so we felt justified in making cabinet space for both!

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• #8Oct 8, 2025

  Looking for a kitchen gadget that’s actually worth spending extra on

  Depends on if they get used -- and how often. For me, the "worth it" appliances are: * Robot Coupe R2 Dice with all the attachments (there are two kinds of food processors -- Robot Coupe and "less than.") * BlendTec blender * Robot Coupe or Vitamix stick blender (big price difference here -- the Robot Coupe is superior, but at a hefty price increase) * Kitchenaid (or better yet Hobart) stand mixer with at least the grinder attachment if not others * PolyScience Sous-Vide pro * MoccaMaster and LaPavoni coffee makers * Zojirushi or Cuckoo rice cookers My coffee grinder is no longer made. So I bought a couple burr replacements. It is unlikely to ever die.

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• #9Oct 8, 2025

  Is Vitamix really worth it? Propel 510 is almost half off and I'm tempted

  Vitamix or Blendtec. Both really good and mostly preference which one. They are, for blenders, the windows/mac or iPhone/android or Pepsi/coke. I’ve had blendtec for over a decade. If it broke today, I’d prob get a vitamix, maybe, idk, but it still performs as good as ever, so I don’t think that will happen anytime soon. By the time I do need a new blender, idk what I’ll get. It could be be 10+ years from now.

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• #10Oct 7, 2025

  Is Vitamix really worth it? Propel 510 is almost half off and I'm tempted

  Yes, but blendtec is also pretty great. I've got over 5000 smoothies clocked on mine. Do the math.

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• #11Oct 6, 2025

  What are some actual BIFL kitchen items?

  Le cruset braiser and cookware, blendtec blender, Swissmar Borner V-Slicer Plus Mandoline, J.A. Henckels professional S line, professional kitchenaid, breville milk frother, tea kettle and waffle maker, kuhn rikon pressure cooker.

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• #12Sep 4, 2025

  I’ve gone through three cheap blenders and they all died within 2 years!What’s the most BIFL blender out there that can actually crush ice and last decades?

  I just used my blendtec last night for tomato bisque, it was so smooth.

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• #13Sep 4, 2025

  I’ve gone through three cheap blenders and they all died within 2 years!What’s the most BIFL blender out there that can actually crush ice and last decades?

  I bought a BlendTec. It had been a blender in Starbucks. I bought it ten years ago. It’s a monster. It turns ice into snow in about five seconds.

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• #14Sep 4, 2025

  I’ve gone through three cheap blenders and they all died within 2 years!What’s the most BIFL blender out there that can actually crush ice and last decades?

  I love my Vitamix, but bought a Blendtec on Facebook marketplace. That thing is a beast. Doesn't heat up as much as Vitamix, easier to clean the container, and fits under my cabinets. I love them both , but for different reasons. Keep a lookout for either on refurb lists or marketplace.

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• #15Sep 3, 2025

  I’ve gone through three cheap blenders and they all died within 2 years!What’s the most BIFL blender out there that can actually crush ice and last decades?

  My blendtech is like new after 15+ years of heavy usage. But I’d buy a Vitamix if I did it all over again

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• #16Sep 3, 2025

  I’ve gone through three cheap blenders and they all died within 2 years!What’s the most BIFL blender out there that can actually crush ice and last decades?

  For me it's been Blendtec for over a decade and still going strong. It's very powerful and works better than any blender I ever owned when it comes to blending/mixing. The motor will shut off if it starts to overheat, so it's got built in protection against burning out. Caveat: Don't put the pitcher in the dishwasher - it breaks down the seal end eventually it starts to leak around the blade bushing. I had to replace my first one - learned the hard way.

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• #17Sep 3, 2025

  I’ve gone through three cheap blenders and they all died within 2 years!What’s the most BIFL blender out there that can actually crush ice and last decades?

  Blendtecs are super-powerful, for sure. But there’s a reason those burr grinders are conical and exit the beans beneath the blades. Unless you’re using a glass carafe, you’ll probably just have to replace the borosilicate one for all the pitting this might cause.

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• #18Sep 3, 2025

  I’ve gone through three cheap blenders and they all died within 2 years!What’s the most BIFL blender out there that can actually crush ice and last decades?

  Bledtec or Vitamix.

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• #19Sep 3, 2025

  I’ve gone through three cheap blenders and they all died within 2 years!What’s the most BIFL blender out there that can actually crush ice and last decades?

  Nah.  I don’t use it enough to justify the money on a Vitamix when my Blentec still works.  I was just trying to help OP make a decision. 

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• #20Sep 3, 2025

  I’ve gone through three cheap blenders and they all died within 2 years!What’s the most BIFL blender out there that can actually crush ice and last decades?

  I went down the rabbit hole with vitamix and blendtec and then ran into the Ninja at Costco. It was highly rated and super inexpensive so we said why not. It has outperformed our expectations in almost every way. Love the double decker blades and the single serving "bullet" jars. When it dies, I will consider a Blendtec, but I don't see that happening for a long time.

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• #21Sep 3, 2025

  I’ve gone through three cheap blenders and they all died within 2 years!What’s the most BIFL blender out there that can actually crush ice and last decades?

  This is the one I have. https://www.blendtec.com/collections/classic-blenders/products/total-blender-classic. I came with a 2 year warranty. My issues started after 2 years. Honestly, it's a fine blender. But in hindsight I would just prefer a Vitamix as of the issues I have and the fact that I really don't like the crappy push button operation of it vs the analog dial on the Vitamix. I'd also like the tamper for the Vita. And FWIW - the "programs" on the Blendtec are completely useless for me and I just manually press the up and down buttons (where I'd rather have a dial).

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• #22Sep 3, 2025

  I’ve gone through three cheap blenders and they all died within 2 years!What’s the most BIFL blender out there that can actually crush ice and last decades?

  I have a blendtec, it’s been working at least 5 years, I forget exactly how long. Had an issue a couple years ago. It was not working. Called customer service, explained the issue. Agent says, hold phone up to unit and run it, listens to the entire cycle. Confirms it’s broken, sends a new one. Explained what happened. I ran it, while pressing on the lid, concerned the lid would pop off. That broke it. I stopped doing that. No more issues.

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• #23Sep 3, 2025

  I’ve gone through three cheap blenders and they all died within 2 years!What’s the most BIFL blender out there that can actually crush ice and last decades?

  Blendtec has a digital screen with buttons. Vitamix has a knob in a potentiometer. I have encountered broken vita mixes and broken blendtecs. Vitamixes are significantly easier and cheaper to repair.

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• #24Sep 3, 2025

  I’ve gone through three cheap blenders and they all died within 2 years!What’s the most BIFL blender out there that can actually crush ice and last decades?

  I puree food for my son to eat through his Gtubeand I am in a couple Facebook groups of people who do similarly. Everyone always recommends Vitamix and also blendtec which is what I have, and have been very happy with it for 5 years now. I use it daily to blend all sorts of things and it still works really well

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• #25Sep 3, 2025

  I’ve gone through three cheap blenders and they all died within 2 years!What’s the most BIFL blender out there that can actually crush ice and last decades?

  Blendtec is just built different

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• #26Sep 3, 2025

  I’ve gone through three cheap blenders and they all died within 2 years!What’s the most BIFL blender out there that can actually crush ice and last decades?

  I've had a BlendTec for over 10 years, it's great. Just don't leave standing liquid in there for a long time, the gasket will crack and leak, but you can get replacement pitchers.

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• #27Sep 3, 2025

  I’ve gone through three cheap blenders and they all died within 2 years!What’s the most BIFL blender out there that can actually crush ice and last decades?

  I bought a Blendtec refurbished from amazon 4.5 years ago for $250 and it still runs like a champ after 3200 blends.

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• #28Sep 3, 2025

  I’ve gone through three cheap blenders and they all died within 2 years!What’s the most BIFL blender out there that can actually crush ice and last decades?

  I will second this as a former barista that made frozen smoothies often. Panera bread used blend tech blenders they were great 

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• #29Sep 3, 2025

  I’ve gone through three cheap blenders and they all died within 2 years!What’s the most BIFL blender out there that can actually crush ice and last decades?

  BlendTec or Vitamix

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• #30Sep 3, 2025

  I’ve gone through three cheap blenders and they all died within 2 years!What’s the most BIFL blender out there that can actually crush ice and last decades?

  The Blendtec's jar is fairly straight walled.....the Vitamix jar is more tapered. The difference leads to the Blendtec needing to run at higher speeds which adds more air causin frothy, nearly carbonated textures. Vitamix has a tamper, Blendtec doesn't. As a result, of jar design and no tamper....air pockets form which can't be popped without stopping the machine or risking cutting up a wooden spoon (while it's running). The Blendtec spatula is awesome, as it's nut grinder mill thing for making batches of pesto or peanut butter.....but it's an add on.

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• #31Sep 3, 2025

  I’ve gone through three cheap blenders and they all died within 2 years!What’s the most BIFL blender out there that can actually crush ice and last decades?

  I have pushed my Blendtech to the limits. I haven't found the limits yet. It has a soup mode that makes the food hot just by changing the blade speed. Like, nearly boiling hot. Amazing blenders.

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• #32Sep 3, 2025

  I’ve gone through three cheap blenders and they all died within 2 years!What’s the most BIFL blender out there that can actually crush ice and last decades?

  Blendtec and vitamix. I have a blendtec which is particularly good with crushed iced drinks.

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• #33Sep 3, 2025

  I’ve gone through three cheap blenders and they all died within 2 years!What’s the most BIFL blender out there that can actually crush ice and last decades?

  I just bought a blendtec, because after all the research I did, Vitamix is like 1% better with results, but the blendtec is a lot better with durability and lower price.

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• #34Sep 3, 2025

  I’ve gone through three cheap blenders and they all died within 2 years!What’s the most BIFL blender out there that can actually crush ice and last decades?

  This is a well answered question. Vitamix is my go to but others may have Blendtec.

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• #35Sep 3, 2025

  I’ve gone through three cheap blenders and they all died within 2 years!What’s the most BIFL blender out there that can actually crush ice and last decades?

  Love my Blendtec!

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• #36Sep 3, 2025

  I’ve gone through three cheap blenders and they all died within 2 years!What’s the most BIFL blender out there that can actually crush ice and last decades?

  Yep, Blend Tec, Hamilton Beach or Vitamix.

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• #37Sep 3, 2025

  I’ve gone through three cheap blenders and they all died within 2 years!What’s the most BIFL blender out there that can actually crush ice and last decades?

  Blendtec, had one for 15 years and it’s been solid. Blasts through ice with no chunks, multiple jar options depending on what you want to primarily do with it as well

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• #38Sep 3, 2025

  I’ve gone through three cheap blenders and they all died within 2 years!What’s the most BIFL blender out there that can actually crush ice and last decades?

  Blendtec. Currently 3k+ cycles. I mostly do protein shakes with ice, so good chance 90% of those blends are with ice.

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• #39Sep 3, 2025

  I’ve gone through three cheap blenders and they all died within 2 years!What’s the most BIFL blender out there that can actually crush ice and last decades?

  BLENDTECH for the win. I have a Vita mix and a Blendtech-I have the Vitamix in the cabinet and the blendtech on the counter.

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• #40Sep 3, 2025

  I’ve gone through three cheap blenders and they all died within 2 years!What’s the most BIFL blender out there that can actually crush ice and last decades?

  or Blendtech

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• #41Sep 3, 2025

  I’ve gone through three cheap blenders and they all died within 2 years!What’s the most BIFL blender out there that can actually crush ice and last decades?

  I’ve had both a vitamix and a blendtec. I recommend both! The vitamix I have is over 15 years old.

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• #42Sep 3, 2025

  I’ve gone through three cheap blenders and they all died within 2 years!What’s the most BIFL blender out there that can actually crush ice and last decades?

  Blendtec. I think I've had mine 10 plus years.

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• #43Sep 3, 2025

  I’ve gone through three cheap blenders and they all died within 2 years!What’s the most BIFL blender out there that can actually crush ice and last decades?

  Blendtec

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• #44Sep 3, 2025

  I’ve gone through three cheap blenders and they all died within 2 years!What’s the most BIFL blender out there that can actually crush ice and last decades?

  I worked in a cafe that had both Vitamix and Blentec before switching to fully Blentec. Both are indestructible, but the Vitamix would need manual agitation for thick or icy drinks, where as the blendtec was awesome for everything. Way better at handing icy drinks. We also got rid of a dedicated milkshake maker and started using it for thick shakes, something a Vitamix would choke on. The deal sealer was the sound cover. It makes an enormous difference with icy drinks. Still loud, but not I can’t hear a damn thing while it’s running loud.

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• #45Sep 3, 2025

  I’ve gone through three cheap blenders and they all died within 2 years!What’s the most BIFL blender out there that can actually crush ice and last decades?

  Blendtec is the super high end answer if you're looking to blend up literally anything. Vitamix is an industry workhouse, but do not put your carafe in the dishwasher or let it soak for an extended period of time. The 5200 series has been used in professional kitchens for DECADES. Their customer service is fantastic should any issues arise as well

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• #46Sep 3, 2025

  I’ve gone through three cheap blenders and they all died within 2 years!What’s the most BIFL blender out there that can actually crush ice and last decades?

  Blendtec

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• #47Sep 1, 2025

  What's one kitchen appliance you've owned for 10+ years that still works perfectly?

  I’ve got a Kitchen Aid stand mixer that’s 17 years old. I very rarely use it but it’s always worked perfectly. My Blendtec Classic blender is 13 years old and has thousands of cycles ran through it and works great.

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• #48Aug 3, 2025

  What are some of the best products/brands you love splurging on?

  Quality blender is up there for me too, I am a Blendtec guy but Blendec or Vitamix, either way, if you use a blender regularly it makes a huge difference. I also have the Dyson hair dryer, I got a deal on one of the refurbished models with a coupon, seemed like a ridiculous purchase but that thing is really good. Doubly ridiculous because I really only have a beard to blowdry but a damp neck is not a good thing if you didn't know. Since you mentioned Dyson - Their vacuums are pretty good but in the end I'm not a huge fan, I think bagless is inferior, but a great vacuum is a real convenience, not a fun one but it makes life easier. I recently bought a Sebo D4 and that thing is next-level. Zojirush water boiler/dispenser. I like electric kettles but in the USA with our 120VAC they're slow. The Zojirushi dispensers will hold water at 208º and they last forever. Older models had gaskets that required occasional replacement but they sell the parts, my current one with the double-wall design has been on pretty much for ten years straight except when I unplug it to go on vacation. Great convenience appliance for coffee and tea lovers, especially for someone who does a French press every morning. Great kitchen tools, knives, cookware, utensils. They're all just hunks of metal in the end so anything good quality is buy it for life. Apple electronics, although laptops, phones, etc. can't really be BIFL. Porsche car - Not necessarily the cheapest to keep for life but they claim 70% of the cars they've made are still on the road. Not brand-specific but decent home audio, especially a 5.1 or better surround setup for movie and TV. Even YouTube documentaries sound so much better, you get spoiled by great audio, I find even narration lacks impact and presence when I'm listening to a podcast through earbuds vs. watching on my surround system. And while audiophilia gets people spending ridiculous amounts of money with the proliferation of cheap consumer electronics the last few decades you don't have to spend much to get a way better experience. Bicycle stuff, but not really brand specific and I don't go as crazy as a lot of enthusiasts, but don't mind spending on good bikes, good gear and good accessories. Ekornes Stressless furniture - very comfortable to me, IMO even most expensive furniture isn't really comfortable or ergonomic, a lot of it is plush, superficially comfortable but not supportive and wrecks your neck and back if you spend a lot of time in it. Similarly, Herman Miller Aerons for office duty. Travelpro luggage - most of their lines aren't expensive enough to be a real splurge, but very nice and durable, way better than cheap luggage some of which seems to be single-use these days.

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• #49Jul 6, 2025

  What BIFL items would you add to your wedding registry?

  The original Vita-Mixer could blend a current Costco-special VitaMix into powder. They're nowhere near as good as they used to be. Living on their former reputation. (Much like Lodge pans.) I've used both in commercial settings, and I'll buy a BlendTec every time. Google the "Will it blend" series of videos BlendTec put out. Here's one to start -- blending a bunch of golf balls. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MC8Zvl-8ziA](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MC8Zvl-8ziA)

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• #50Jul 6, 2025

  What BIFL items would you add to your wedding registry?

  Robot Coupe food processor, BlendTec blender (NOT Vitamix), All-American pressure cooker Field Company, Finex, Smithey, or Lancaster cast iron -- and no other brands. The brand doesn't matter. The fact it's machined glass-smooth matters. Matfer Bourgeat carbon steel pans. (Inexpensive, good, and for-life.)

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• #51Jul 5, 2025

  Blender for vegetable smoothies ?

  Blendtec or Vitamix 

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• #52Jul 2, 2025

  Update: I got the blender!

  The current Vitamix blenders including Costco editions are just as good as BlendTec blenders, and they still come with up to 10-yr warranty. They're still the best blender money can buy right up there with BlendTec.

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• #53Jul 2, 2025

  Recommendations for a good quality blender and food processor

  Blendtec is also excellent and also can be expensive. I managed to get mine for $200 brand new back in 2017. It is a very basic model 

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• #54Jul 2, 2025

  Name your top 5 BIFL items

  My top five: 1. Tempurpedic mattress - going strong for 11 years and still feels like new 2. Blendtec blender - had it for 10 years and over 4k blends (it keeps track on the blender, which I love) and still going strong. I know the Vitamix is outstanding and told myself I’d buy one when the Blendtec dies, but here we are. Especially if you just need a blender and not necessarily all the additional functions Vitamix offers, Blendtec is durable and exceptional. 3. The OG Lululemon Wunderunder leggings - bought mine 15 years ago and they still look like new after years of hot yoga and group fitness classes. 4. Ethan Allen dining table - over 35+ years old. My parents gave their table and chairs to us. Wound up upgrading to new chairs from Ruggable a few years ago, but the table continues to be in exceptional condition. 5. Sorel boots - I live in Wisconsin, so my winter boots get heavy use and I’m impressed that my Joan of Artic pair are still warm and have excellent traction for the past 8 years.

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• #55Jun 13, 2025

  BIFL kitchen blenders

  My Vitamix is awesome. (But, yeah. Vitamix is blendtec.)

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• #56Jun 13, 2025

  BIFL kitchen blenders

  Vitamix or Blendtec

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• #57Jun 12, 2025

  Stay away from all kitchenaid products

  They make the best countertop mixer according to literally every major reviewer. And mine has no issue handling high moisture doughs for pizzas. As for the mixer, duh. There's only two bifl mixers, vitamix and blendtec. Buying anything else has been a mistake for decades now.

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• #58Jun 3, 2025

  What’s one thing you bought once and it’s still going strong years later?

  My BlendTec blender. 12 years and going strong.

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• #59May 11, 2025

  What are some items under $500 you’ve made so far that changed your life?

  I found a blendtec blender at goodwill for $5. I think they thought it was broken, but all it needed was a new jar.

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• #60May 10, 2025

  What are some items under $500 you’ve made so far that changed your life?

  more of a blendtec gal but absolutely agree, a fancy blender seriously makes a difference. I also like Blendtec as a company because they offer medical discounts to those with feeding tubes so they can have real food rather than formula!

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• #61May 10, 2025

  Brands you swear by that have Buy It For Life quality products

  and on that note, blendtech

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• #62Apr 8, 2025

  Blender recommendations needed! Looking for something durable but budget-friendly that can handle daily smoothies?

  Blendtec and Vitamix price points overlap almost exactly. And that's no surprise both make great products with strong warranties.

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• #63Apr 8, 2025

  Blender recommendations needed! Looking for something durable but budget-friendly that can handle daily smoothies?

  Instead of spending $100-150 every 1-2 years, save your money and buy a blender that will last 5-10+ years. Both Blendtec and Vitamix are top-tier. I have 2 Vitamix blenders, one is Maxi-4000 that's over 25 years old. The other is a refurbed 6500 that's about 10 years old. Both work like the day I bought them. Vitamix warranty/customer service is also outstanding. They stand behind their product and I have nothing but good things to say about their warranty service.

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• #64Apr 8, 2025

  Blender recommendations needed! Looking for something durable but budget-friendly that can handle daily smoothies?

  I have a blendtec that is over ten years old. it's over your price point, but not as expensive as a Vitamix. I bought a cheaper ninja before the blendtec and it didn't do well with green smoothies, it didn't finely blend the leaves of the greens.

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• #65Mar 12, 2025

  What's the most expensive item you've bought with the intention of keeping it for life?

  I got my moms blendtec and kitchenaid mixer. I think the kitchen aid is from the 80s and the blendtec from the mid 2000s. Both still going strong.

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• #66Mar 11, 2025

  What's the most expensive item you've bought with the intention of keeping it for life?

  Most expensive to least expensive: Tesla model y - not keeping it for life but would like to keep it at least 8 years Le Creuse Dutch Ovens - will probably out last me Blendtec blender - I’m on year 5 :) I have a cheap washer that I bought from Kmart 15+ years ago, it has outlasted the Kmart and the Big lots that went in after Kmart went out of business 🤣

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• #67Mar 10, 2025

  What are the Best Blenders to Buy right now?

  Blendtec

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• #68Mar 10, 2025

  What are the Best Blenders to Buy right now?

  Vitamix or Blendtec. No need to pay full price, watch Marketplace. I got a top of the line Blendtec for $100 right after Christmas because someone’s mom had given them a different blender. Even at $200 it would have been a steal.

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• #69Mar 10, 2025

  What are the Best Blenders to Buy right now?

  Blendtec is amazing!

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• #70Mar 10, 2025

  What are the Best Blenders to Buy right now?

  Blendtec or Vitamix is the only answer. After having the opportunity to use each of these multiple times (I'm a nanny and have worked in many homies, cooking for the children, including lots of smoothies and other blender uses), I've been spoiled. Using any other type of blender feels like a miserable chore. Ninja blenders are my least favorite of all. They're towel garbage. I've used two different models many times each and I absolutely hate them. The tower of blades does a terrible job of blending things because it can't create a typical blender vortex It's also a huge pain to clean. I could go on, but in short Ninjas are over engineered crap. I personally own a Blendtec. I love how the "blades" are completely dull. They're not designed to cut things they're designed to demolish things with brute force. As a bonus, they're super easy and safe to clean. It destroys ice for blended drinks, and generally just kicks ass. Vitamix is great too, and the standard carafe is a narrower shape than blendtec which is preferable for small amounts. I've used several other "high end" and cheap blenders over the years and none have ever stood out against the trash of Ninja or the excellence of Blendtec and Vitamix. They all just fade into the mushy middle of "not great, but at least it's not a Ninja."

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• #71Mar 10, 2025

  What are the Best Blenders to Buy right now?

  Love my Blendtec. Nine years and still like new.

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• #72Mar 10, 2025

  What are the Best Blenders to Buy right now?

  Vitamix or Blendtec.

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• #73Mar 10, 2025

  What are the Best Blenders to Buy right now?

  Vitamix or Blendtec. Vitamix 5200 isn’t pretty, but a total workhorse. Blendtec if you like bells and whistles. I love my Vitamix and tried to kill my 5200 under warranty, but I never could. After a decade+, I just accept that it’ll make my smoothie every day.

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• #74Mar 10, 2025

  What are the Best Blenders to Buy right now?

  I’ve had my Blendtec for about 13 years and it’s still going strong. Had to replace the carafe once about 5 years ago.

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• #75Mar 10, 2025

  What are the Best Blenders to Buy right now?

  None of those if you want BIFL. Wait for a sale and grab a Vitamix or blendtec

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• #76Mar 6, 2025

  What's the oldest appliance you own?

  Blendtek blender. Got it as an engagement gift 15+ years ago. Has over 3800 cycles on it (according to the LCD). Gone through 2 jugs (bearings eventually blow out). Will gladly replace it when it dies, but still seems to be choochin' right along.

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• #77Mar 3, 2025

  BIFL, but also BISecondhand. What are some things that everyone should keep an eye out for, but can commonly be found for cheap when preowned.

  Definitely. Scored our Blendtec that had less than 500 cycles on it for the same reason.

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• #78Feb 1, 2025

  Buy Once Cry Once items?

  My 10 year warranty just ended on my blendtec great blender but I have had to replace the jars a few times

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• #79Feb 1, 2025

  What’s one item you bought that has lasted for YEARS and was worth every penny?

  Blendtec blender. (Or parents Vitamix)

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• #80Feb 1, 2025

  Buy Once Cry Once items?

  My parents had a blendtec while growing up, the thing was resilient as hell (5 kids, mom LOVED cooking for social functions) & the best blender I've ever used. It's on my list.

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• #81Jan 7, 2025

  Not in the mood to play Vitamix's games... vintage blender alternatives?

  I got the blendtec 725

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• #82Dec 1, 2015

  Blendtec is taken apart and evaluated

  And unlike so many chlubs on patron he more than delivers quality.

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