Blendtec - Classic 575 5-Speed Blender - Black

The setup for the Blendtec Blender was a breeze. Upon opening the box, I was surprised to have only 3 components: the base housing (where the motor is), the jar, and the lid. The blade is permanently attached to the jar, preventing any leakage and facilitating the cleaning process. Everything was plug and play. The key feature of this blender is that it is multifunctional. It has several instant-press modes such as a smoothie button. The jar itself is pre-measured by cups, or milliliters. An included recipe book shows you how to make more recipes and use the blender to its fullest potential. Prior to this review, I made 2 fruit smoothies, one with frozen fruit and the other with fresh fruit. On both occasions, I pressed the smoothie button and everything was blended into a thick and savory smoothie. With the fresh fruit, I included 1 banana, 8 strawberries, 1 cup of vanilla soy milk, and 2 cups of ice. This blender has no problems blending it all in about 1 minute and a half. Next, I made a salsa to eat with some corn chips and the blender did it’s job as expected. Finally, I tried some dry vegetables to test it out as a juicer. Everything does get blended well enough to drink it but I had to use a strainer to separate the small solid pieces from the liquefied pulp, though there weren’t that many. The performance of this blender is above par. Having so many speed choices, instant button settings, and a motor as strong as the one housed in the base will make you feel like you have a blender akin to those in yogurt vendor stores. The blender surpasses my expectations. It has replaced a previous smaller blender (of an acrobatic brand) that I used to us for making my morning smoothies. The fact that the jar has a wide opening with flat walls (as opposed to a small opening with round walls that have lined ridges on the inside) make the cleaning so much easier. I have large hands and inserting my hand in a smaller container isn’t easy. Also, other brands whose jars have lined ridges on the inside hurt when washing them by hand. The price for the vacuum in terms of value is worth it if you are going to use it daily. I highly recommend this product for health conscious people who plan on using a blender daily as part of their routine. I would also recommend this for people with large hands, as cleaning feels great. I would even go as far as recommending this blender for someone who wants to start a small smoothie business. It’s that powerful and it’s that good.

OK, I'll admit. Since high school when those "Will It Blend" videos came out, I've set my geeky little heart on owning one of these Blendtec blenders. And I can honestly say that: yes, it is exactly as awesome as you think it is. Unboxing: everything is recyclable. Everything. There are 3 pieces of packing that went into the box, along with 3 supplementary materials - one of which says "YOU'RE NOW IN POSSESSION OF THE WORLD'S BEST BLENDER." They're not kidding. The cord even has its own velcro strap to keep it contained. Setup: There are only 4 pieces to the blender including the base. The base (motor/controls) is not super heavy as one would expect. It's actually a decent size and weight that'll prevent tips and such, but not so heavy it'll decimate your storage area. The footing is super stable, it does not wobble in the slightest, but it doesn't take up a huge amount of real-estate either. The blade and blending bucket are all one piece. Normally I'd be a little wary because every non-detachable blender I've owned has shattered at the blade/plastic connection point. A quick note here: the detachable versions are awful. Horrible. You have to put a washer at the bottom, twist on the blade attachment, hope you got it right, and then if you didn't, you only find out after you've blended your stuff that gross rubber water and smoothie/soup is all over the base and getting into the motor. Not a problem here. And in fact, the way the blending bucket fits on top of the motor/base is incredibly smooth. The blending bucket is made out of very sturdy plastic that has a little give to it, so I'm guessing it's not going to shatter like other blenders. Even if it does, it has an 8-year warranty. When's the last time you had a blender last more than a year? Did I mention the whole thing is Made in the US? How cool is that? In use: Unlike the videos, I decided to work my way up to blending iPhones and brooms. Something edible is best. So we made milkshakes. I poured a cup of chocolate milk and two whole pints of frozen-solid chocolate ice cream in. Added in some chocolate chips. We keep it healthy in my house. Anyway, I pressed the handy "smoothie" button and a countdown timer started. About 45 seconds later (while the blender varied the speed to avoid air bubbles and such), the whole family was enjoying chocolate milkshakes that were stupidly smooth. "Honey," I said, "Can you grab me the broom?" She politely declined, so I moved on to try making some soup instead. There's no denying it: this is a super-powerful blender. The automatic settings make it a super-smart blender and I'm looking forward to making many more nigh-impossible yet edible combinations of liquids and solids that would rend mere mortal blenders asunder. My only regret is that I don't have two Blendtecs to answer the final, ultimate question: will it blend itself? TL;DR: the geeks/internet savvy in your life will love this (thanks to the amazing marketing Blendtec has done over the years). The culinary-savvy in your life will love this (thanks to the power, speed, and size). The money-savvy in your life will love this (thanks to the warranty and comparative cost). Highly recommended.

To start off my needs for a blender are pretty basic as I only tend to use them for smoothie making for my morning breakfast. Please keep this in mind when reading further. Once you get this unit you are greeted with exactly what I didn't expect. This is a small gripe but the unboxing experience is poor with just the unit inside and not securely fashioned down which I've come to expect when opening up higher end.... well anything. After you remove the unit's base and blender you are greeted with a nice book which had recommendations for smoothies which I will say were good. Another con for me though had to be that it came with no attachments. When your spending this much for a unit and the units at half the cost which can perform very nicely themselves it was a huge loss to see that not even one extra blending attachment could be found. Past that we get to performance and this is where the unit truly shines. The controls are very basic to the point that I would say anyone could figure out. When I throw in my usual strawberries, bananas and a handful of ice, it handles them with ease. Quickly smoothing them up for my consumption. This is a well built machine no doubt about that. Wrapping up though for me I can't get past three small things. First, not well wrapped which for the cost I expect at the very least more cardboard to support the unit. Second, extra accessories that might fit other peoples life styles which for me would have been a smaller container with a drinkable lid for example. Finally, the one thing I thought I would get from my experience of buying more expensive appliances I thought sound would come into play. Make it quieter which honestly if they had done this I would have easily felt the cost was worth it. If all you need is a blender that will survive the years I have a feeling this is the one for you but if you feel efficiently alone isn't enough to justify price than I'd recommend keep looking around. I appreciate you reading my review and I hope it helps you choose the right one for your situation.

My fiancé and I love to eat healthy and are big fans of anything that can be made quickly and with less hassle, so naturally we were intrigued by the idea of making a morning smoothie before running out the door. After testing out our Strawberry and Banana smoothies, we were impressed by its seamless blending and 90 second meal time. This product speeds up the process by offering 5 different speeds and a 60- and 90-second blending for simplicity. I will admit this is only my second Blender I have ever owned but it truly is a versatile appliance that I’m lucky to welcome into our kitchen. The blender is worth the price tag since it is accompanied with an 8-year warranty which makes it a great investment that offsets the price. The product’s simple electronic controls and variety of uses make it stand apart from the Vitamix blenders which can be tricky to use or figure out. The price on this blender is also more affordable in comparison to the Vitamix that reaches well over $500. The 3.0 peak horsepower motor of this product is a huge bonus in that it crushed right through everything from frozen bananas to crushed ice with ease. The cleaning of this product was easy and convenient in comparison to other blenders in that there were no sharp tiny places to clean and the majority of the work is done with soap and water. Another great aspect of this blender that makes it worth the investment is its size being small makes it easy to put under any kitchen cabinet or to travel with. This blender is definitely an appliance you could make zesty salsa for holiday parties or margaritas on a Thursday with friends. Its versatility speaks volumes. Although, this product was impressive I did feel like the user manual and instructions did fall short in a few ways. Firstly, as a first-time user of a premium quality blender, I would have liked to have more detailed instructions on what each electronic control does with specifics. The manual is mostly compiled with recipes from everything from smoothies to soups which is a nice touch. however, more knowledge of the electronic controls to make the desired recipe would be more user friendly. The Blendtec is pretty loud which did make our dog feel slightly unnerved, however, it got the job done and made a wonderfully smooth blend. The price of this item is on the higher side, but its easy cleaning, simple electronic controls and 8-year warranty make it a must-have item. This blender is an ideal kitchen appliance for any young couple or someone purely looking to make healthier choices in their life. Its reasonable size makes it easy to leave out on the counter, if one desires, or is easy enough to store in a cabinet. This blender has truly made me say goodbye to my old baby blender, which is now tucked under our cabinet, and embrace its new powerful older sister, The Blendtec. I recommend this product and I cannot wait to try out more recipes with it in the future.

The Blendtec Classic Series 575 is a nice blender that I wish came with some accessories. When I opened the box, I have to admit I was disappointed to find just one big four-sided jar/container. I had hoped to find smaller smoothie cups and a spiralizer or similar.  No accessories are included in the box, and there are a precious few options available from Blendtec, if interested. But what the Blendtec lacks in versatility, it makes up for in power and efficiency. This is a truly excellent blender. With a three horsepower motor and 1575 watts of power, the Blendtec chews through anything you throw at it quickly. As a result, soups are super and smoothies are smoother. Despite the added power, the Blendtec is not terribly loud.  In terms of how finely it blends, it is on par or better than any other blender I've ever used. The Blendtec controls are a little bit old-school, but you have several pre-programmed settings and smooth touch controls that make cleanup a breeze.  Blendtec also includes a handy cookbook for your reference. There are some good ideas in there. Specs, per Blendtec: Touchpad controls - Enable simple operation and easy cleaning. 1575W, 3.0 peak horsepower motor - Delivers quiet, powerful blending. 5 speeds - With a pulse function perform a variety of blending tasks. 44-oz. FourSide jar - Allows you to make several drinks or smoothies at once. Preprogrammed blending cycles - For smoothies, cleaning and 60- and 90-second blending offer multiple blending options. Illuminated LCD timer - Displays remaining time on blends at a glance. I have to admit I prefer more modern controls, but there is something about the design that says quality, and I like it more than I would have anticipated.  Regardless, if function is more important than form, the Blendtec 575 is an excellent blender that should be on your short-list, especially since it's on sale right now. If I liked the controls more and it had more accessories, this would be my favorite blender.  As it is, it's still a strong contender.

Surely the biggest selling point for the Blendtec Classic 575 blender is the 3 HP (peak) motor (1560 watt). It is quite loud but it delivers power to its contents like no blender I have ever owned. The blender rests on friction pads that looked a little small to me but it never budges during operation so I’m OK with that. The four-sided blending vessel is large enough to be able to reach in with a spatula to coax-out even the thickest ingredients. Operation is simple and intuitive - there are 11 buttons: pulse, five predetermined speeds, smoothie mode, 60 seconds, 90 seconds, stop, and cleaning mode (this is definitely not a dishwasher-friendly blender). The vessel fits the base very well and the lid fits snugly on top. There is an insert in the lid that can be removed to add ingredients while the blender is operating - I like that the insert has air ports on four sides (see photo) to insure that, for example, blending a hot soup doesn’t build-up pressure and blow the whole lid off the container. This is genuinely a restaurant-quality blender - it is even NSF certified (see photo). Surely people who could benefit from a blender like this won’t be interested in the recipe book and that’s good because the recipe book that came with it is an embarrassment. There’s no doubt that Blendtec is competing with Vitamix products - both have great selling points and I’m sure that any differences you might notice will be about style and not substance. This is a rock-solid blender!

This blender is simple and functional, it includes (in box) a owners manual with recipes, four side jar, and the actual blender. The blender doesn't catch your eye like other blenders do, but it does a really really good job. It comes in 5 speeds, it has preset options for smoothies, pulse, 60 sec or 90 sec, and a clean option. You can also change the speeds from low to high, and of course a stop button if you would like to stop half way through the default setting speeds. I used this blender to crush ice and a smoothie as well. I was surprised how well, fast, easy this blender took care of the job, by the time i pressed the stop button the jar was filled with ice, i couldn't see how much was crushed since it was spinning so fast. The blender itself looks well built, looks sturdy as well, industrial like. It's not a light blender, it weights almost 10 pounds. I don't like that the stop does not come with a lock options, its more like a plastic rubber like cover that can easily be removed without force, it kind of locks but it's not child proof, although i don't have kids of my own i can see how this would be a problem. I also don't like that the jar can easily be removed, it doesn't lock like other blender, you can literally just remove it from the base, which kind of surprised me, but once again i am not planning on doing this any way but just thought i bring it up for this review. I feel like that will be a great addition to any kitchen but since it's sturdy i can see this being in a small business kitchen. For example my mom owns a soft serve ice cream parlor, and she constantly make smoothies, and yogurts for her business, she was really impressed with this blended and how fast it did some smoothies, she also liked how simple it was to use, additionally she liked the jar can easily be removed (fast paced environment). I ended up giving her the blender for her business, but i will be buying another one for me as well. Don't let the price scare you away, this is actually a really good blender that won't disappoint, its functional, easy to use, and straight to the point. It doesn't have a lot of accessories like other options but it definitely feels reliable, and it would last me a long time, so that's why i gave it 5 stars. I would recommend for anyone!

We like making smoothies and it is a challenge to find a machine that can fully liquify two cups of frozen strawberries. 1. Horsepower - The Blendtec has 3.0 peak HP that works really well for hard contents 2. Tamper - The Blendtec's 3 hp will usually blend everything without any pushing. The Vitamix requires use of the tamper if you blend things like frozen fruits, apples, etc. This requires you to stand there for about 30 seconds longer, or less, to use the tamper. 3. Lid - the lid never pops off, vitamix lid has a large hole, where the tamper fits through, or a cap fits in securely, where you can add ingredients without removing the lid. The Blendtec has a tiny hole for ventilation, through which liquids squirt upward. 4. Container. The Blendtec has the better container. It has flat sides, which are easy to clean of the finished drink, or thick nut butters, etc. The Vitamix container has an uneven surface, which is hard to get finished products entirely off of. 5. Cleaning - Blendtec cleans easily. Add water & detergent, blend for a few seconds, rinse. 6. Noise - Very loud. Very. I put mine on a rubber mat to reduce the noise. 8. Blendtec could definitely be preferred for travel. 9. The Vitamix controls are variable. The Blendtec has programmable buttons. If I need a smoothie to run for 2 minutes, I have to look at the clock, or set my timer on the microwave. 10. Owner's manual - The Blendtec manual is pathetic. You need a good book while getting acquainted with your blender. 11. The Blendtec really needs to work on their recipes. 12. Flour - The Blendtec will blend flours in the original container.