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Blendtec vs Vita-Mix

Comparison Between the Blentec Total Blender and Vita-Mix 5200

	Blendtec Total Blender	Vita-Mix 5200
Horsepower	3 Peak HP	2 Peak HP
Weight	6.8 lbs	10.7 lbs
Under Cupboard Height (w/64oz jar)	15.5"	20.5"
Dimensions	15.5" x 7" x 8" (HxWxD)	20.5" x 7.25" x 8.75" (HxWxD)
Speeds	Variable -10 Electronic Settings	Variable - Knob
Amps	13 Amps	11.5 Amps
Watts	1500	1200
Automatic Shut-Off	Yes	No
Preprogrammed Cycles	Yes	No
Microprocessor Controlled	Yes	No
Easy to Clean Sealed Control Panel	Yes	Knobs and switches are in the way
Carafe/Jar - Wet or Dry Use	All in one jar (wet and dry)	Standard wet jar (dry jar is extra)
Carafe/Jar Size	64oz.	64 oz.
Carafe/Jar Material	Lexan	Co-polyester Eastman Tritan
Break Resistant Carafe/Jar	Yes	Yes
Carafe/Jar Shape	Short and Square (Easier to clean)	Tall. Round jar with ridges on top, tapering to a square on bottom. Harder to clean.
Stainless Steel Blade	Yes	Yes
Blade Style	2 Prong	4 Prong
Tamper / Plunger Included	No -Not required due to jar shape.	Yes
Makes Nut/Seed Butters	Yes	Yes
Grinds Flax and other seeds	Yes	Yes
Breads/Dough	Yes	Yes
Fruits and Vegetables	Yes	Yes
Crushes Ice, Makes Smoothies	Yes	Yes
Ease of Use	Simple	Simple
User control	One Touch Programmed Buttons, Variable Speed Control, On/Off Switch	High/Low Switch, On/Off Switch and Variable Speed Knob
Warranty	3 Years	7 Years
Canadian Service/Warranty Centres	Available in Most Major Cities	Winnipeg
Colours Available	Black and White	Black, White, Red, Platinum
Book / Manual Included	Yes	Yes
Instructional DVD	Online (Blendtec.com)	Included
Free Shipping in Canada	Free Shipping!	Free Shipping!
Price:	$524.99 CAD	$579.00 CAD
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Why Choose the Blendtec Total Blender over the Vita-Mix 5200

1. More Horsepower (3-Peak horsepower)
2. Shorter/Wider container fits under cabinets better.
3. The Total Blender container can be used for both wet & dry material.

4. The Total Blender container is designed for easier clean up and easier to scoop out thick food.
5. The Total Blender does not need a tamper/plunger (because of container design).
6. Automatic shut-off
7. Motor does not heat up as fast as the Vita-Mix
8. Microprocessor controlled - 100% solid state
9. Easier and faster to clean than the Vita-Mix.
10. Costs less than the Vita-Mix.

Disclaimer: Above information is subject to change without notice.

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