Choose YOUR High Performance Blender

Steps To Choosing Your Best Blender Your Money Can Buy

  1. If you can afford $ 495, purchase the 3 hp Vita Mix Vita Prep 3 / 1005 commercial blender with 3 years warranty, 64oz polycarbonate container, cookbook, tamper and free shipping. You are not going to look back and wish you would have bought the 2 hp blender by Vita Mix. And the Vita Mix comes with a variable speed turning knob and override toggle switch to pulse setting. The Vita Mix 3 hp blender (picture right - first to the left) is a stronger and sturdier blender than the Blendtec HP3A blender. It weighs about 15 pounds and quit aggressive, and is the answer to all your blending needs. If you are not using the VP 1005 / 3 commercially, you can also opt in to get the BPA-Free Vita Mix 64oz Jar for $ 20 bucks more.
  2. In the same price range fits also the Waring MX1200XT with a 3.5 hp motor-yield 3 hp (commercial 17 pounds sturdy) very similar to the Vita Prep 3 in power, in operation, easy, convenient, and very good blenders... The Waring 3.5 hp motor is funny, not as strong as the Vita Mix 3 hp blender... and the container is not as good a quality as the Vita Mix Jar and Blade. Good thing that these containers are 100% interchangeable. You can get the BPA-Free container 64oz size, lid, and vita mix tamper, though. Actually, we are swapping it out for you.
  3. If you are thinking Vita mix 5200 now, think again please. By the time you are buying the Vita Mix 5200 from Vita Mix, be it at CostCo or at Vita Mix Direct, your price ranges from $ 430 upwards  to $ 480 or $ 490 including your sales tax. You really might as well just buy the stronger better commercial blender, either the Vita Mix commercial 3 hp blender for $ 495 or the Waring MX1200XT for $ 479.50.

  4. If you cannot afford an over the 450$ price, then you might want to consider in the mid $300's the Waring MX1050XT 3.5 hp blender (yield 3 hp), if the 3 hp blending power is important. The Waring MX1050 has the same power as the Waring MX1200XT but its operating function / buttons are much more simpler and unsophisticated (no problem really, you are just after the power, right?); Or in the same price range you can choose the Blendtec HP3A 3 hp blender with way lots of electronic and a light-weight base, consisting of 25 blending cycle programs to choose from. Lucky you, 123Vita, LLC provides a free tamper and has also an electronic up/down manual speed control for manual operation (10 Speed). Note, the Blendtec HP3A 3 hp blender is the best deal with a sound enclosure in respect to power and dampened noise. It's not the Vita Mix 3 hp commercial blender though.

  5. If the 400's is still to much, then you really have only a few more high performance blenders to choose from. These are the Vita Mix 4500 Turbo Blender (aka Vita Mix Turboblend 4500 Blender) -right; with simple on/off switch and low/high speed toggle switch control and its 2 hp motor. It yields the same power as the Vita Mix 5200 blender or the 5000 model, or the Commercial Vita Mix Vita Prep 2 hp blender. The Vita Mix 4500 blender is listed at MAP $ 399.95 but is about $70 overpriced - we adjust. You should call us at phone 801-623-3225 to discuss the best price. At the same time we might be able to help you evaluate the pros and cons of various blenders regarding your needs, must-have's, and what you can afford/ your blending priorities.
  6. And why would you pay $ 399.95 for the Vita Mix 4500 Turbo Blender, it comes without the adjustable speed turning knob- when the commercial Vita Mix 2 hp Vita Prep 2 blender is the same thing as the Vita Mix 5200 (with minor differences in container and cookbooks) and that costs only $ 395 out the door, shipped to you, without a sales-tax charge (inter-state)?

  7. And finally, not being the last or the least at all, the OMNIBlend V 3hp blender (left) should be a $ 350 to $ 400 blender in comparison to the Vita Mix 2 hp blenders. The Omni yields in 2 hp blending capacity and is totally Vita Mix container compatible. The price is $ 250 plus Shipping.
  8. If you cannot afford a blender over $ 250 or even $ 200, instead of buying the Montel Health Master Blender Rust Bucket, just save up your money until you can afford your blender. Anything less than these blenders under $ 300, except the OMNI, is really not worth buying if you want to blend daily green raw smoothies, pastes, ice cream, soup, etc... Any lesser blender, including the Health Master will wear out so fast, you will have to buy a replacement soon after. And you might always want to consider compatibilities as well. The Waring extreme and the OMNI blenders are 100% Vita-Mix compatible. This means, when your container or your blade breaks and you need to replace it, you will increase your chances of getting the parts you need, while of course with the Health Master blender you may have a challenge.

Ins and Outs

Of course, some people can afford and even consider the 775$ to $1,000 dollars 3.5 hp Blendtec ICB 7 Smoother or the Symbiotic blenders. It is true that these blenders are unlike any others. They are stronger, louder, and more powerful. Just ask yourself if it is really necessary to spend $ 750 to $1050 (in that price range depending on configuration of the package). We do not want to talk you out of it, especially if you are suffering for example from ulcerative collitis. Faster and more blending power translates into greater blend-emulsification, less air, less oxidation, better nutriet-absorbance, etc.

If a sound enclosure is an issue, we offer sound enclosures pretty much for most Vita Mix and Blendtec Blenders for under 80$, so don't just buy the blender because it comes with a sound enclosure and pay over 700$ (Waring MX1500XT, Blendtec Smoother, Vita Mix Tough and Go, Blending Station,...). If you call me, I will be happy to discuss the ins and outs with you: Phone 801-623-3225


More Strategic Blender Choice Questions to Consider

  1. Would you look over your shoulder and wish you would have bought the 2 hp blender after buying the 3 hp blender?
  2. Or would you look over your shoulder and wish "men, I wish we would have bought the 3 hp blender"?
  3. Another question: If its the money and you cannot afford a Vita Mix Vita Prep 1005 / 3 hp blender, will you feel comfortable with the Blendtec HP3A 3 hp blender operating system (remember we are giving you a free wooden dowel - tamper stick)?
  4. What is your kitchen space issue? Do you have enough room and where are you going to put it?
  5. Noise Issues: If you are concerned about the 90+ dB noise level all of these powerful high performance blenders deliver, a sound enclosure might come in handy. Our prices of sound enclosures are as low as $ 69.00. But a sound enclosure also requires a more permanent blender positioning on your counter-top / in your kitchen.
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Several Arguments about Pros and Cons of some of our favorite blenders:

If the 25 blending cycle programs control is fine with you, then I would recommend to jump on the Blendtec HP3A 3 hp deal in the Semi-300's. But the HP3A Blendtec blender is no Vita Mix Vita Prep 3 hp blender in quality, sturdiness, and power! If you would rather have something more simple to use, you have a choice to go for the Waring 3.5 hp MX1050XT mid $300's, or the 3 HP Vita Mix commercial blender at $ 495. The Vita Mix 3 hp blender is a favorite choice among many who have difficulties chewing their meal. Its simplicity and great ease to use costs a little lot more than the Blendtec.

Believe it or not, lots of people surprise me with their choices, still going for the Vita Mix 3 hp blender at about $ 140 more dollars over the Blendtec, just because the Vita Mix comes with a tamper.  The Vita Mix 3 hp blender of course has really much more to offer than a tamper. A tamper is a $ 10 item.  A tamper for the Blendtec blender can be made... a very inexpensive wooden dowel designed to be an emergency tamper tool, which can help you choose between blenders here quickly. Otherwise, as you already know, the Vita Mix 4500 TurboBlend can be had for only a phone-call-away at 801-623-3225.

One suggestion please: When people, including myself, would like to make a recommendation of what blender you should buy, always look for their bias. What's in it for them? Why does this person think a certain blender is better? Best form your own opinion. You have to live with the blender for the next years or decade and not the sales person. We sales people are in it for the money, obviously. And my business mission is not to sell blenders, but to build relationships.

People always ask me what my favorite blender is. Yes, I like the OMNI Blender a hole lot, especially for $ 250 (once and if it will ever be available). But it does not and will never replace the Vita Mix 3 hp blender. During a blender testing procedure of these OMNI blenders, my wife said to me: "I want my blender back"...referring to the 3 hp Vita Mix blender. Of course the Vita Mix 3 hp commercial blender is hard to beat. But it costs also nearly $ 500 bucks.

The Waring MX1200XT 3.5 hp blender is very similar to the Vita Mix 3 hp commercial blender in power torque, speed, and blending results (actually yields in 3 hp). It weighs a sturdy 17 pounds and containers are between Vita Mix, Waring, and OMNI 100% interchangeable. The MX1200XT 3.5 hp Waring blender costs little less than the Vita Mix 3 hp commercial. The main difference is that the Waring blender has a pulse override toggle switch which you need to hold down for as long as you wish to activate the override while the Vita Mix 3 hp 1005 commercial blender has a switch that holds either its pulse or variable speed position when activated.... Waring is about $ 30 to $ 40 less.

More about the Blendtec HP3A 3 hp blender: I like the Blendtec HP3A 3 hp blender a whole lot too. Personally I am not so hot on the 25 program choices. That is little too much and too complicated for me. But the blender is great, light-weight, easy to travel with, a real power bee (a little on the noisy side), and extremely affordable for its 3 hp motor power. It is true that it appears little flimsy, but it really is not. It is true that you can choose from 25 blending cycle programs, making ice cream, smoothies, milk shake, hot soup, peanut butter, etc... All program processes together with exact measurements of ingredients and instructions of which button or program to choose, is all in the cookbook that comes with the deal. You just have to take the time to read it or watch the online Video Demo. And if you want a smoothie right away without learning first how to use the blender, you can do so by operating your Blendtec HP3A blender manually with its up/down 10-speed control on the right hand side. And remember, we are including a free wooden tamper stick accelerator to make sure you will never use your hand or your fork, etc... if by emergency you need to push something down into the container towards the blade. Please note, very important, you can now also get the 96 oz container for the HP3A Blendtec Blender.

The ICB7 3.5 hp 20 amp Symbiotic and the Original Smoother blenders are often inquired about as well. These are certainly the best and most affordable power blenders in its class. But the price tag is between $ 775 to $ 1050, depending on which exact configuration you are buying. So, best give us a phone call at 801-623-3225, and let's discuss if this choice is an overkill for you. We don't want to talk you out of it or talk you into anything.

I got a call from a Vet on a fixed disability income. He couldn't afford a blender over $ 200. I told him that he can chew his flax seeds for 10 minutes and have the same results as with a Vita Mix 2 hp blender. He chose to hold off with his purchase until he had enough money for the right blender. Folks, when it comes down to it and you have good teeth, you don't need to spend any money for a blender if you don't have enough money. You can start living healthy with the means you have available. BUT PLEASE, if you don't have enough money for the real good stuff, don't buy the junk. You will burn it up, together with your hard-earned money.

Really, I don't mind if you buy from us or from someone else. Of course I would love your business. But I like it much more if I was able to help you make a good affordable decision and you can sleep well at night knowing you have made a good decision. And last but not least, remember, there is proof in the pudding that over 60% consumers do not even use their high performance blender after the purchase. Its there in the cabinet collecting dust. And people spent $ 500 bucks or so, on it???? It gives me lots of satisfaction knowing that one customer at a time, I have helped someone to save money and buy the best blender his or her money could buy.

Therefore, to choose your blender is your decision. To use it is also your decision! I am just here to get you thinking in the right direction with the hope that you will be satisfied with your choice for a long time. I often take an 1/2 hour or even a full hour to discuss all options with my customers. And talking about it is in my opinion much better than just reading it in here online. That is really what 123Vita, LLC on www.3blenders.com is all about.

Best Wishes

Thomas Fox (General Manager)

801-623-3225 / lifestyle@123vita.com



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