(checked 2026-10-10)9% 1-star + 2% 2-star of about 8,335 ratings.
Wirecutter's long-running top pick, and the most capable all-rounder for thick smoothies, hot soup and nut butter. It is expensive, very tall and has no presets, and a sizeable share of Amazon owners report units failing.
Top complaints
- Units failing, mixed durability reports
Amazon's review summary calls durability mixed: some owners say it lasts decades, while others report it stopped working early. Low-star Walmart reviews describe one that broke within a month, grease leaking from the base after the warranty ended, and a new unit that kept overheating.
- Expensive
Wirecutter calls the price its biggest issue: nearly triple the price of its runner-up. Value for money is the most-mentioned aspect on Amazon, with a large minority of mentions negative.
- Tall, no presets, warranty is repair-based
At more than 20 inches it may not fit under cabinets, and it has only a variable-speed dial (Wirecutter). One Walmart reviewer warns that warranty claims get a refurbished unit rather than a new one.
Source: Wirecutter, Walmart reviews (lowest rated)
What owners love
- Best all-round performance
Wirecutter says no other blender it tested since 2012 reliably makes silky soups, spoon-thick smoothies and stable emulsions like it. It was the only one to make smooth nut butter.
Source: Wirecutter - Widest speed range, safest for hot soup
Its very low starting speed lets you ramp up hot liquids without them shooting up to the lid, and the tamper speeds up thick blends.
Source: Wirecutter - Easy to clean, 7-year warranty
Blend hot water with a drop of soap and rinse. Ease of cleaning is a positive aspect on Amazon. Wirecutter says Vitamix promptly replaced its test unit under the 7-year warranty.
- You have low upper cabinets (about 20 in. tall)
- You want one-touch presets
- You only blend occasionally
- Daily thick smoothies, soups and nut butters
- People who want fine speed control
- Buyers who value a 7-year warranty
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What experts say
- Wirecutter (NYT): Top pick since 2014 (updated 2026-08-25): the best home blender overall and one of the most durable; flaws are the steep price, its 20-inch height and no presets.