Vitamix Explorian E310 Blender, Professional-Grade Kitchen Blender for Smoothies, Soups, Juices and More, 10-Speed, Stainless Steel Blades, Self-Cleaning Kitchen Appliance, 48 Oz Container, Black

This is a work horse of a blender. There is no problem crushing ice or almonds with this machine. I was a little hesitate to spend the extra money, but I'm so happy I did. It is well worth it.

Bought this when Amazon had a $60 off deal on the black color. Vitamix products are expensive. Especially so, considering these are only blenders, but they are the best when it comes to blending anything you put into it and the durability, (though nothing is made like it used to be, even these.) I chose the cheaper model as I don't need the programs, nor the latest container sensing system, and the 48 oz container is just the right size for 3 of us. The 3" blades allow for smaller quantities if making a recipe for one. The other higher-priced models have 64 oz containers and 4" blades, but need a greater minimum quantity of ingredients to work correctly and immerse the blades. The 2 hp matches the 3" blades and does the same job as the 2.2 hp motor does on the larger containers. So, model choice really is down to minimum batch size and what bells and whistles you feel you want, but don't actually need! So far I haven't found fault with the E310. It does a fantastic job of blending anything I've put into it, as long as you follow the loading rules; liquids first, followed by lighter ingredients like leafy material, then heavier items like apples followed by heavy ice cubes. This ensures the blades start blending the easier stuff first and the heavier items weight the load down to maintain a feed into the blades until everything is flowing in a strong vortex, completing the blend. Made lots of smoothies and also some soup, heated by the Vitamix itself in 6 minutes or so. I did struggle with a frozen dessert, but I think that was because all the fruit ingredients were frozen solid and I missed the recommendation to let them thaw a little for 10-20 minutes on the counter before blending. The Vitamix had no problem breaking down the solid frozen lumps with the aid of the included tamper, but an air pocket kept forming around the blades and the mix didn't "flow" and produce the classic 4-segment, stiff vortex shape on the surface. Everything was too frozen. It did produce a nice sorbet though after much tampering! Clean-up is a breeze. You just rinse the container, add warm water with a couple drops of dish liquid and run at high speed. Rinse again and let dry. And that's it! Unlike other blenders, the blades are not razor sharp and it would be difficult to cut yourself on them if wiping out the container. The "wet" container blending is all about the blade shape, the speed of rotation (most times you are running at the highest speed of 10 and the only factor to think about is run-time) and the subsequent mixing vortex driving the ingredients into the blades. For flour and other dry seed blending, you need a "dry" container, supplied separately as an accessory, but over $100 !! Its blades are a different configuration and keep the fines from broken-down seeds in suspension in the container, while the heavier seeds fall back into the blades. You can, however, make nut butters in the supplied "wet" container using peanuts, almonds, etc.. The pulse function is good for "lumpy" salsa and for adding some chunks at the end of a blend for texture. I added some more baked potatoes and roasted cauliflower to the soup after blending to temperature. Then pulsed them to leave some larger chunks in the smooth soup. As with any high speed blender, these units are noisy, but we don't live in an apartment to have to worry about the noise! We are using the Vitamix every day for healthy fruit and vegetable smoothies and look forward to a long time doing so with the 5 year warranty. Vitamix customer service is reputed to be very good. I expect an even longer life from the unit as the Vitamix is well designed.

I have gone through 3 $50 blenders in the past 3 years. After the 3rd died, I took a few months to think about what my blender needs were and how I wanted to proceed with replacing yet another blender. I polled all of my friends and co-workers, and was told to take the plunge and invest in a Vitamix. Though it made me nauseous to spend so much money on one item when I am unsettled and am still living in apartments, I finally hit the order button when Amazon had a sale on this model for $299 plus free next day shipping. That was 2 weeks ago, and I have used my Vitamix every day since to make smoothies or homemade acai bowls. While it's going to take a lot more than that to pay for itself, it blows all of the other blenders I've had out of the water. Here are some of the reasons why I love it: 1. It's SO easy to clean. I don't have a dishwasher, so this was important to me. I considered a Ninja because they're more reasonably priced, but a lot of them have multiple blades and it seemed to difficult to hand wash them without slicing up my hands every morning. With the Vitamix, all you do is rinse it out with cold water, fill it up with warm water, add a drop of dish soap, and let it blend itself clean. It's hassle free even in the mornings before work! 2. It blends everything smoothly. No more icky spinach chunks or chia seeds in my teeth. 3. Because it's so easy, I've been eating so much healthier in the mornings instead of grabbing a breakfast bar on the go. The only thing I will say is that it is really loud. I wear ear plugs to sleep and I honestly leave them on while blending my morning breakfast. I am sure my college-aged neighbors hate me every morning, but I tolerate their drunk antics at night, so we're even in my eyes. I know that I can use this thing for a lot more than just smoothies and acai bowls, but I'm not sure if it can beat my food processor for all of the tougher jobs like homemade nut butters, so for now I'll probably stick to using it for my daily breakfast. If you're tired of spending money on blenders that just don't cut it and want something low-maintenance and easy to clean, this is for you! Based on how hardy it is, I'm convinced it's going to last years.

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I can't express how much I adore my Vitamix E310 blender! This machine is an absolute powerhouse in the kitchen and has transformed the way I prepare meals. From smoothies to soups to nut butters, this blender handles everything with ease. The build quality is exceptional - sturdy, durable, and built to last. The powerful motor effortlessly blends even the toughest ingredients to a silky smooth consistency in seconds. I love how versatile it is; I can easily switch between the variable speed controls and pulse feature to achieve the perfect texture every time. Cleaning is a breeze too! The self-cleaning function saves me so much time and effort. I appreciate the simple design and high-quality materials used in the construction of this blender. Overall, the Vitamix E310 has exceeded my expectations in every way. It's a true kitchen workhorse and a must-have for anyone serious about cooking or healthy eating. I highly recommend this blender to anyone looking for a top-of-the-line appliance that delivers exceptional results.

We mainly make smoothies, but I was interested in having something that could make nut milks, peanut butter, etc. I had an old Hamilton Beach brand blender which lasted along time, but wasn't particularly powerful. When it started to burn out I decided to get something a little nicer. I did a LOT of research. The Vitamix generally scored pretty high on all the tests, with some complaints of it being too loud, heavy, powerful??? and expensive. I decided to bite the bullet and buy one. It is loud for sure. It's heavy and big. It is super powerful. Some people complained that it's too powerful and that at high speed it creates an air pocket around the blades. Adding a little liquid usually solves that problem for me, the few times it happened. It happened once making hummus and I just used the little tamp down tool they give you to push stuff into the blades. You can just turn the power down a few steps too. I don't really see it as a problem. I'd rather have the extra power there. The fact that the blades aren't removeable makes cleaning a little harder, especially with the thick stuff, but you can usually just pour some soapy water in there and run the blades at high speed to clean them. I think my biggest complaint is that the pitcher doesn't feel very secure on the mount. Like my picture shows, you put the pitcher on the motor mount and when you turn the blades on and the torque kicks in, the whole pitcher twists on the mount. It doesn't feel totally secure. I don't think it would ever go flying off or anything. Once it twists and catches on the rubber footing underneath, it feels secure. It just seems like an odd thing that Vitamix would make a pitcher base that is a little larger than the mount it's sitting on. Unless there's some design reason for it. It just feel off. That being said, it's an amazing blender. I make smoothies with cashews, dry oats, chia seeds, etc, and with the old blender it was always a little gritty. This things blends everything 100%, no leftover bits of things in the smoothy. I made oatmilk and it was totally smooth, no bits to strain out. Maybe I could have gotten similar results with a cheaper blender? I don't regret spending the money. It feels super solid and well built.

It's a Vitamix, it's awesome. Delivery on time... I am concerned about the carafe. it seems to be lose. I've had a Vitamix since the early 1970's. All my carafe's fit snug on the base. have the 48oz Carafe now I've only had the 98oz (short and tall, loved them both. I'm hitting my 70's and it's just my wife and I so the smaller is perfect. However I am concerned about the fit. Don't want to mess up the drive hub (for lack of more accurate description) Again, for health and cost effective diet, this is perfect for 2 people... Should I be concerned? Thanks.

Great build quality, more robust, powerful motor, like how the cord stores underneath itself, easy to clean, like the adjustable output of speed from control dial, it is pricer than other blenders out there, cant wait to try more recipes with this blender, should of bought this year's ago.

It’s as good as they say it is. A real life saver, literally. I use this to make blended food for my daughter who is Tube fed. It makes everything into a perfect formula. Even the harder meats! We blended pork chops and it had no problems and I haven’t even turned it past 7 yet! I was worried about this purchase because it’s a huge expense for a blender for it not to work but it was exactly what we needed. And it has a 7 year warranty that was easy to set up, I just scanned the code and filled out a form. If you're a tube parent, caregiver or have a feeding tube yourself this blender is exactly what you’re looking for. And if your just looking for a great blender then your in luck it blends whole meals, meat, vegetables, bread and potatoes to a smooth liquid.