Vitamix E310 Explorian Blender, Professional-Grade, 48 oz. Container, Slate

I wasn't sure what to expect since this was my first Vitamix but wow does this thing do its job perfectly. It doesn't have any preset functions but it feels bullet proof with the simple 1-10 speed settings and pulse button. I can get ice and frozen fruit blended into perfect consistency without any ice chunks in about 30 to 45 seconds depending on size of smoothie. I also like the 48 oz size container since it seems to be the right amount and creates a perfect fruit and/or veggie vortex. I was able to blend kale and spinach with green apple into a smoothie (always add water) and get consistent results like something I could order from a real smoothie shop. It cuts through the green stuff so well its almost like a juicer. If you use a strainer with the right mesh you could sift out the extra fiber to get the same result as a juicer. This blender has got me in a healthier mindset since I've been more inclined to using it for my daily nutrition. Worth every penny for me and I expect it to last 20 years with serviceable parts

I am in love with this awesome mixer. It makes the best smoothies with frozen fruit. Easy to clean.

Definitely a superb blender! First experience was some vegetable puree and then a fruit smoothie with add-ins. The textures were fabulous with very little runtime. I did not get the proportions right for my first smoothie and will need to experiment since I want more of a freeze consistency with as little liquid as possible. Nevertheless, this blender was far superior to the the small smoothie maker I had been using. There were no crunchy bits thanks to the sharp blades that liquify everything. I wish I had purchased a Vitamix years ago. Edit: After a week of experimenting I cracked the code on making a smoothie I like, with only 4 oz of liquid. You must start on a lower speed and gradually work up to high speed, using the taper more as a stirring stick along the way. That stops the air bubble from forming and promotes a nice vortex. End result is a thick smoothie like a milk shake.

The vitamix is expensive, but worth it. The first one broke within the same day because I believe I went from low to high too quick? Still unsure what occurred. Maybe just a faulty one. Regardless, i purchased another after quite some time of it sitting in my cart and trying to re-justify spending that much on a blender (adulthood and the expenses that come along with it are indeed ghetto). This one has been great and used daily!It makes being healthier easier-smoothies everyday to get my fruits in! It is easy to use, it is a durable product, it is easy to clean, and it works so well to grind frozen fruit. This and my Dyson are two of my favorite expensive adult purchases! Kudos to the team that made and marketed and put it all together because it is definitely the diamond of blenders. If you have it sitting in your cart, do not second guess any longer, get it, you need it. It even heats soups!

this is my second Vitamix I have bought, I bought it for our camper, I gave it 1 star less due to the change in the lid, it is very hard to snap on unlike the first on ene I bought that was softer and easier to use

So far the best of blenders . I had purchased a few different brands this year sent them all back. Finally with Amazons payment plan I’ve gotten the brand I always wanted and it’s GREAT 👍

Liked my daughter's Vitamix so we invested in one for ourselves. Powerful as all hell. It is noisy when in use but it gets the job done! We make lots of healthy smoothies using flax seeds and other small ingredients and this blender grinds them all nicely. Worth the price, especially since you can add water and clean the pitcher right on the blender!

This blender works great and in my opinion is easier to clean than other blenders as you don’t have to remove any parts and put them back together. Just rinse out add a little dish soap and water and blend for 30 seconds then rinse and let dry. It makes great smoothies and blends all the ingredients quickly and uniformly even if they are frozen such as fruit. It is pricier than some other blenders but should last for years and the convenience of easy cleaning is well worth it to me.