Experts recommend Vitamix A3500 more than Blendtec Total Classic
As of 3 Jan 2025, experts prefer Vitamix A3500 over Blendtec Total Classic, but both Blenders have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Vitamix A3500 received 8 recommendations: from The Strategist (3 Dec 2024), Reviewed (19 Dec 2023) Tom's Guide (8 Nov 2024) and 5 others. By contrast, Blendtec Total Classic received only 4 recommendations from The Strategist (3 Dec 2024), Reviewed (19 Dec 2023) Tom's Guide (8 Nov 2024) and 1 other.
| Rank | Change | Price | Blender | The Strategist  | Reviewed  | Tom's Guide  | Good Housekeeping  | T3  | TechRadar  | TechGearLab  | Delish  | Forbes  | Rtings.com  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | Check price |  Vitamix A3500 The Vitamix A3500 blender is highly praised for its generous container size, powerful motor, variable speed controls, and easy cleaning process, making it a versatile and reliable choice for blending tasks. | 5 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 8 | - | 5 | - | 1 |
| 6 | - | $380 |  Blendtec Total Classic The Blendtec Total Classic Blender is a high-powered and durable blender that offers advanced features and easy cleaning, making it a versatile and reliable choice for blending a wide range of ingredients. | 2 | 9 | 4 | - | - | - | 5 | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 3 Dec 2024 The Strategist ranked Blendtec Total Classic as #2 and Vitamix A3500 as #5
Rank Blender Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 9 Blendtec Total Classic Best less expensive blender... ... ... #5 out of 9 Vitamix A3500 Best blender with touchscreen... ... ... Source: nymag.com - On 19 Dec 2023 Reviewed ranked Vitamix A3500 as #2 and Blendtec Total Classic as #9
Rank Blender Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 11 Vitamix A3500 Best Vitamix / Editors' Choice... ... ... #9 out of 11 Blendtec Total Classic ... ... ... Source: www.reviewed.com - On 8 Nov 2024 Tom's Guide ranked Blendtec Total Classic as #4 and Vitamix A3500 as #5
Rank Blender Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 10 Blendtec Total Classic The best blender for smoothies#5 out of 10 Vitamix A3500 The best smart blender... ... ... Source: www.tomsguide.com - On 26 Nov 2024 TechGearLab ranked Blendtec Total Classic as #5
Rank Blender Comment ... ... ... #5 out of 7 Blendtec Total Classic Best Heavy-Duty Blender... ... ... Source: www.techgearlab.com - On 26 Nov 2024 Good Housekeeping ranked Vitamix A3500 as #1
Rank Blender Comment #1 out of 7 Vitamix A3500 Best Overall... ... ... Source: www.goodhousekeeping.com - On 20 Dec 2024 T3 ranked Vitamix A3500 as #4
Rank Blender Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 8 Vitamix A3500 Best premium blender... ... ... Source: www.t3.com - On 20 Dec 2024 TechRadar ranked Vitamix A3500 as #8
Rank Blender Comment ... ... ... #8 out of 8 Vitamix A3500 The best premium blenderSource: www.techradar.com - On 27 Oct 2022 Delish ranked Vitamix A3500 as #5
Rank Blender Comment ... ... ... #5 out of 10 Vitamix A3500 Best Large-Capacity Blender... ... ... Source: www.delish.com - On 13 Dec 2024 Rtings.com ranked Vitamix A3500 as #1
Rank Blender Comment #1 out of 6 Vitamix A3500 Best Blender... ... ... Source: www.rtings.com
After counting and adding up the 83 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Vitamix A3500 outranks Blendtec Total Classic. This is not to say that Blendtec Total Classic is a bad option. Like Vitamix A3500, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, Vitamix A3500 outranks Blendtec Total Classic by 5 positions. This indicates that, as of 3 Jan 2025, Vitamix A3500 is more critically acclaimed than Blendtec Total Classic.
| Rank | Change | Price | Blender | The Strategist | Reviewed | Tom's Guide | Good Housekeeping | T3 | TechRadar | TechGearLab | Delish | Forbes | Rtings.com |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | Check price | Vitamix A3500 The Vitamix A3500 blender is highly praised for its generous container size, powerful motor, variable speed controls, and easy cleaning process, making it a versatile and reliable choice for blending tasks. | 5 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 8 | - | 5 | - | 1 |
| 2 | - | $485 |  Breville The Super Q The Breville The Super Q Blender is a powerful and versatile blender with a range of features, including 12 speed settings and five pre-programmed settings, making it suitable for various blending tasks, and its easy cleaning options and durable construction make it a reliable choice. | - | 3 | 1 | - | - | 7 | 1 | - | - | - |
| 3 | - | Check price |  KitchenAid K400 The KitchenAid K400 Blender is a powerful and versatile blender with a durable container, multiple blending speeds and programs, and easy cleaning options, making it a reliable and user-friendly choice for various blending tasks. | - | 4 | - | 7 | 1 | - | 6 | 2 | - | - |
| 4 | - | $321 |  Vitamix E310 Explorian The Vitamix E310 Explorian Blender is a compact and powerful kitchen appliance that offers precise blending control and durability for a range of recipes. | 4 | - | 9 | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 2 |
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Expert reviews [15]
Total expert reviews: 15
- with a score: 3
- without a score: 12
| Highest score by easyhealthysmoothie.com | 100 |
| Average score based on 15 reviews | 90 |
| Lowest score by juicingjournal.com | 82 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [22]
Total expert reviews: 22
- with a score: 8
- without a score: 14
| Highest score by Homes & Gardens | 100 |
| Average score based on 22 reviews | 93 |
| Lowest score by CNET | 74 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
From Seller:
- Kitchen Countertop Blender: Professional-grade blender uses 1-touch buttons to control the 6 pre-programmed cycles, pulse option, and 10-speed manual control
- Preprogrammed Blender Cycles: Do more in the kitchen with this blender's preprogrammed cycles for batters, mixed drinks, smoothies, frozen treats, whole juices, and hot soup
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From Seller:
- Program Settings: Five program settings (for Smoothies, Hot Soups, Dips & Spreads, Frozen Desserts, and Self-Cleaning) ensure walk-away convenience and consistent results. The A3500 pairs with the Vitamix Perfect Blend App: Unlock the Ascent Series A3500's full potential with 17 programs and 500+ recipes with the iOS + Android app.
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