I bought this blender a few weeks ago. I got the Total Blender model. I wanted a ultra high speed blender for its ability to make whole juices, hot soup, etc. I researched 4 blenders including Vitamix and chose the Blendtec.
Besides doing everything advertised, this model exceeded all my expectations. On another site someone compares Blendtec to Vitamix unfavorably. The main complaints are noise and difficulty in cleaning the lid. On the noise, you have to ask yourselves "what makes these ultra high speed blenders better than regular blenders?". It isn't really all the different programs and bells and whistles. It's two things: speed and power. Vitamix's speed is 240 miles an hour. Blendtec is 300 miles an hour. Vitamix power is just over 2 horse power, Blendtec is 3 horse power. 3 horse power is going to be louder than 2 no matter what you do. For the short time it's on, it's well worth a little more noise for the great performance this blender delivers. Oh, and the complaint about the lid being difficult to clean is laughable. It's just the opposite, the lid is really easy to clean. The clear center easily pops out of the rubber lid and it all cleans up in seconds.
I've had it for a month and used it for 40 uses, mostly smoothies and a few soups and a few almond milks. Works very well, cleans very easy. All of the ease and performance makes it an item that can be used daily, which is what people said about it before that I read and made me buy it. I've bought other health items like a juicer that are nice, but you never end up using daily like you would want because of the pain that it is to use or clean. This thing makes you use it daily though, easy to clean easy to use, works very well. Solid product.
So glad I found this blender on sale on Amazon during Cyber Monday. I’ve always settled for the cheaper blenders at Wal-Mart or Target which never lasted more than a year. I make smoothies everyday and am very pleased with my new Blendtec!
It blends quickly and completely. Clean up is a breeze. I have only used it for smoothies and cashew butter. Can’t wait to use the other settings. I know I will be happy with the results.
I purchased this a month ago, and we already own a Vitamix. There are three reasons we find this a superior product to Vitamix: 1) The design enables it to automagically circulate everything in the container without the need for a probe to be punching the food down to get it to process. 2) The blades are dull rather than sharp, so there is much less risk in scraping or cleaning. 3) It actually fits under our cupboards!
I bought this blender a month ago when it was on sale at Best Buy. I have been happy with the belender so far. We have made smoothies and frappuccino many times and have been ammazed with how smooth our drinks are being made with this machine. It seems like it is made to last long. I have not made nut butter with it yet (my next project). I would be curious to see if this machine will be making a soomth nut butter while running for a long time! I will keep you posted!!!