- Table of Contents
- Intro
- Our Verdict
- Test Results
- Differences
- Compared To Others
- Deals
- Discussions
The Vitamix Explorian E310 is a very sturdy, well-built blender with a 10-speed dial. Although it's more simple and straightforward in design than other Vitamix blenders, it delivers exceptionally versatile performance. You can make silky smoothies, very smooth almond butter, and bar-quality crushed ice in its main jar. You can also use it for hot blending. The fixed blades can make clean-up difficult sometimes, but fortunately, its jar, lid, and tamper are all dishwasher-safe.
Our Verdict
The Vitamix Explorian E310 is remarkable for multi-purpose use. It does an amazing job at blending smoothies, is exceptional at crushing ice, and can even blend hot foods like soups. It also looks and feels extremely well-built, making it a superb choice for professional use as well.
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Remarkable build quality.
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Ten speed settings.
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Outstanding at making smoothies, soups and bar-quality ice.
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Bulky design.
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Non-removable blades makes cleaning difficult with stickier messes.
The Vitamix Explorian E310 is an amazing blender for making smoothies and protein shakes. It's very well-built and produces fantastic, silky smoothies in less than a minute. It's usually quite easy to clean by hand, and conveniently its jar and lid are both dishwasher-safe.
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Ten speed settings.
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Outstanding at crushing ice.
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Creates well-blended smoothies in under a minute.
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Bulky design.
The Vitamix Explorian E310 is exceptional for crushing ice. In under 30 seconds, it creates bar-quality ice that's nearly snow-like and has no chunks leftover. The blender also looks and feels remarkably durable, so it should have no problem blending ice for longer periods.
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Remarkable build quality.
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Ten speed settings.
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Outstanding at crushing ice.
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Bulky design.
The Vitamix Explorian E310 is excellent for making soups. It can hot blend and process ingredients very quickly. Its large jar means you can make a lot of soup at once, and it's easy to clean by hand. You can also clean the jar and its lid in the dishwasher.
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Ten speed settings.
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Works with hot liquids.
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Large jar.
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Bulky design.
The Vitamix Explorian E310 is an outstanding blender for professional use. It looks and feels remarkably well-built, so it should have no problem being used all day, and its main jar has a large capacity. This blender makes outstanding smoothies and almond butter, and it creates bar-quality ice in around 30 seconds.
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Remarkable build quality.
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Ten speed settings.
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Outstanding at making smoothies, soups and bar-quality ice.
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Bulky design.
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Non-removable blades makes cleaning difficult with stickier messes.
- 9.1 Multi-Purpose
- 8.9 Smoothies/Protein Shakes
- 9.5 Ice Crushing
- 9.0 Soups
- 9.0 Professional Use
- Updated Mar 26, 2021: We've retested 'Almond Butter', but the scoring of this box hasn't changed.
- Updated Sep 08, 2020: The smoothie tests layout has been modified.
- Updated Sep 08, 2020: Review published.
- Updated Sep 08, 2020: Early access published.
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Test Results
This is a big blender. It's quite tall, so you may need to store it on your kitchen counter if you don't have room in a spacious cupboard. The jar can be removed for easier storage, however.
This blender has a fantastic build quality. Similar to the Vitamix A2500, it's made of metal and plastic that feels very sturdy. There aren't any noticeable flaws in the build, and it looks and feels very premium and high-end.
The main jar of this blender should be large enough for most uses, but similar to the Smeg BLF01, its capacity is on the small side for a full-size blender. It fits onto the base in any orientation and has a comfortable handle. If you want a blender that performs similarly but has a slightly larger jar, you may also want to consider the Ninja Mega Kitchen System BL770 or the Vitamix 5300.
This blender has four sharp blades that aren't meant to be removed. While you can remove the blade assembly using tools, doing so voids the warranty. On the bright side, the jar is dishwasher-safe to make cleaning a bit easier.
The lid is similar to the lid for the Vitamix 5200. It has two tabs that clip onto the jar to help it stay in place. The middle part is removable, which gives you a fairly big opening to use the tamper that comes with the blender or add ingredients mid-blend. It's also dishwasher-safe.
The thick power cord is long enough to reach most outlets near your counter. While it has a stowaway compartment to hide the cable when not in use, it can be a bit difficult to stow it properly.
The Vitamix Explorian E310 has a 10-setting speed dial as well as a dedicated switch for pulse mode. At maximum speed, it's quieter than many full-size blenders that we've tested. Ηowever, unlike the Vitamix Explorian E520, it doesn't have any preset modes.
Update 03/26/2021: We have retested this blender's almond butter performance to verify its original outstanding performance. We were able to achieve the same smooth, spreadable result. The scoring of this box hasn't changed.
This blender is fantastic at making almond butter. It takes under a minute to process butter that's very smooth and spreadable.
The Vitamix E310 makes incredible smoothies. It takes less than a minute to produce well-blended smoothies with a silky texture. It's worth noting that the drink was slightly warmer than with some other blenders, likely due to friction while blending.
This blender is exceptional at crushing ice. It creates bar-quality ice with no chunks in less than a minute, although the results aren't quite as snow-like as with other models like the Vitamix 5200 or Vitamix A2500.
This blender doesn't have any programs or modes. If you want a blender with more features, check out the Vitamix A2500 or the Blendtec Chef 600, which has buttons for separate low and high pulse modes.
The Vitamix E310 is easy to clean. A quick blend with water and a few drops of soap in the jar takes care of most liquidy ingredients. Unfortunately, it can be a bit tricky to clean under the blades. You may need to use some sort of cleaning tool, especially if you've been working with sticky ingredients like almond butter. If you're looking for a blender that's easier to hand-wash, check out the Vitamix 7500 or the Vitamix 5200.
The Vitamix Explorian is a straightforward blender without many extra features. You can use it for hot blending, which is great if you like to make soups or sauces. It also comes with a tamper to help with thicker mixes.
Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The Vitamix Explorian E310 comes in a few different colors and is sometimes sold with different accessories. We tested E310 variant in 'Black' that comes with a tamper. We expect our results to be valid for the other color variants, but we don't know how the bigger 64-ounce main jar or 20-ounce personal jars may affect the blender's performance. The E320 model also has a longer warranty and seems to be exclusive to Costco and Amazon.
| Model | Main Jar | Accessories | Colors |
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| E310 |
48 ounces |
Tamper |
Black, Red, Slate |
| E310 | 48 ounces |
Tamper |
Black, Red, Slate |
| E310 |
48 ounces |
Tamper |
Black, Red, Slate |
| E320 |
64-ounce |
Tamper |
Black |
If you come across another model or your blender is different, please let us know in the discussions so we can update our review.
Compared To Other Blenders
The Vitamix Explorian E310 is a very well-built blender. It can easily make smoothies and almond butter, crush bar-quality ice, and it can hot blend. Its main jar is on the small size for a full-size blender, but should still be big enough for most purposes. Compared with other Vitamix blenders, it has a more basic design. It's not Bluetooth-compatible like the Vitamix A3300 or A2500 and can't 'self-detect' what size of jar you're using like the Vitamix A2300.
If you want to see other options, check out our lists of the best Vitamix blenders, the best blenders for smoothies, and the best blenders.
The Vitamix 7500 and the Vitamix Explorian E310 are similar blenders, and depending on your usage, you may prefer one over the other. The Explorian E310 is dishwasher-safe, unlike the 7500, and it does a better job incorporating leafy greens like kale into smoothies. However, the 7500 creates snow-like crushed ice, and it's a bit easier to clean. Both are straightforward blenders with a versatile overall performance.
The Vitamix Explorian E310 is a better overall blender than the Vitamix 5300. Unlike the 5300, the Explorian E310's components are dishwasher-safe. The Explorian E310 also makes a better-blended smoothie. However, some users may prefer the 5300's larger capacity main jar. It also does a better job crushing ice.
The Vitamix Explorian E310 and the Vitamix A3500 are both similarly performing full-sized blenders with different strengths. While both blenders are very well-built, the A3500 has a larger jar with a touch-sensitive control panel. It's also easier to clean, and it makes outstanding snow-like crushed ice. However, the Explorian E310 makes a silkier smoothie in less time.
The Vitamix Explorian E310 is a better blender than the Ninja Foodi Power Pitcher SS201. The two blenders perform similarly when it comes to crushing ice and making almond butter, but the Vitamix has a much better build quality. It also makes a silkier smoothie. On the other hand, the Ninja has a bigger main jar and is easier to clean.
The Vitamix Explorian E310 is a somewhat more versatile blender than the Vitamix A2300. While both blenders have strong performance, the E310 can make a smoothie and crush ice faster. It also isn't as loud as the A2300. That said, the A2300 is easier to clean, has a larger main jar, and it's Bluetooth-compatible, so you can access additional preset modes via its companion app.
The Vitamix Explorian E520 and the Vitamix Explorian E310 have similar designs, but the E520 is a bit better. The E520 has a main jar with a bigger capacity and three preset modes. It makes crushed ice with a better texture and is easier to clean by hand when you're working with sticky ingredients. Also, it comes with a pair of 22-ounce tumblers with matching lids and straws, although you can't use them for blending. On the other hand, E310 makes much better-blended smoothies and takes less time to make smooth almond butter.
The Vitamix Explorian E310 is a significantly better multi-purpose blender than the Blendtec Classic 575. The Vitamix is better built, and its performance producing almond butter, smoothies, and crushed ice beats the Blendtec in less time and with a smoother consistency. The Vitamix also has a speed dial, which some users may prefer, and it's better suited for processing hot foods. However, the Blendtec is easier to clean, and it comes with a Spoonula for getting the most out of your blends.
The Vitamix Explorian E310 is a significantly better full-size blender overall than the NutriBullet Blender Combo. The Vitamix feels much better built, and it can produce almond butter and smoothies with better consistency in less time. It can also make bar-quality crushed ice, and it's easier to clean. However, the NutriBullet comes with an additional jar that you can take with you on the go.
Both the Vitamix A2500 and Vitamix Explorian E310 blenders have versatile performance that can please many users. However, the A2500 is Bluetooth-compatible, so you can access preset modes using its companion app, and it has more features as well. It also has a self-clean program and a timer, unlike the Explorian E310. The A2500 is also easier to wash by hand. On the other hand, the Explorian E310 can make almond butter and crush ice in less time than the A2500.
The Vitamix Explorian E310 is a better blender than the KitchenAid K400. The Vitamix produces much better smoothies and almond butter. It comes with a tamper, has a significantly better build quality, and can make snow-like crushed ice in less time. It's also easier to clean.
The Vitamix Explorian E310 and the Vitamix 5200 are very similar blenders. They're both pretty straightforward but have a very versatile overall performance. The Explorian E310 comes with a Pulse mode, while the 5200 comes with two different speed settings: High and Variable. The Explorian E310 can make bar-quality crushed ice in less time than the 5200. However, it's easier to clean up the 5200 after making stickier blends like almond butter.
The Vitamix Explorian E310 and the Ninja Blender Duo with Auto-iQ BL642 perform similarly for many purposes, and which you may prefer depends on your needs. Both models produce fantastic smoothies and incredible almond butter, but the Ninja makes crushed ice with a better texture. It's also better suited for making single-serves because it comes with three personal jars in addition to the main jar. On the other hand, while the Vitamix doesn't have any additional jars, it's quieter and has a much better build quality. It can also hot blend, unlike the Ninja.
The Vitamix Explorian E310 is a much overall blender than the Ninja Mega Kitchen System BL770. It allows for hot blending and is also much better built than the Ninja blender. On the other hand, the Ninja comes with a small personal jar and can create snow-like ice. It's also a bit simpler to hand-wash, but both are dishwasher-safe.
The Vitamix Explorian E310 is better for most purposes than the Ninja Nutri Ninja Auto-iQ. The Vitamix is a full-size blender with a much better build quality and a variable speed dial. It can process hot ingredients and make smoother, more spreadable almond butter as well as better-blended smoothies. On the other hand, the Ninja is a more compact personal blender that comes with two smaller jars suitable for single-serve drinks.
The Vitamix Explorian E310 is better than the Ninja Professional Blender 1000 for most purposes. The Vitamix has a significantly better build quality, can blend hot ingredients, and does a better job of making smoothies and almond butter. However, the Ninja makes crushed ice with a more snow-like texture, which you might prefer for recipes like slushies or frozen desserts. It's also significantly easier to clean by hand.
The Vitamix Explorian E310 is a better full-size blender than the Ninja Foodi Power Pitcher System. The Vitamix feels better built and makes smooth almond butter and smoothies in less time. However, the Ninja comes with two different kinds of single-serving jars, and it's easier to clean.
The Vitamix Explorian E310 is better for most purposes than the Ninja Professional Plus Blender with Auto-iQ. The Explorian has a much better build quality and comes with a tamper. It takes less time to make significantly better smoothies and almond butter. You can also use it to blend hot ingredients. On the other hand, the Ninja makes crushed ice with a better texture and is easier to clean.
The Vitamix Explorian E310 is better than the Ninja Professional Plus Kitchen System with Auto-iQ for most purposes. The Vitamix has a much better build quality and can blend hot ingredients for soups and sauces. It also makes much better smoothies and almond butter. On the other hand, the Ninja comes with two personal jars in addition to its main jar. Also, it has a removable blade assembly, which helps make it easier to clean.
The Vitamix Explorian E310 is a better blender than the Breville The Q. The Vitamix makes significantly better almond butter and produces bar-quality crushed ice in less time. It also has a much better build quality. On the other hand, the Breville is much easier to clean.
The Vitamix Explorian E310 is a better full-size blender than the KitchenAid Diamond. The Vitamix feels significantly better built, and it can produce almond butter, smoothies, and crushed ice with better consistency in less time. It's also easier to clean.
The Vitamix Explorian E310 is better than the Βlendtec Chef 600 for most purposes. Both blenders are very versatile, but the Explorian does a much better job making almond butter, smoothies, and crushed ice. It's also better-built, quieter at maximum speed, and its jar is dishwasher-safe. On the other hand, the Βlendtec has two preset pulse modes and timed speed settings, which some may prefer.
The Vitamix Explorian E310 and the Blendtec Designer 725 have different strengths, and you may prefer either depending on your needs. The Vitamix can blend hot ingredients. It comes with a tamper and makes better-blended smoothies and smoother, more spreadable almond butter. On the other hand, the Blendtec's main jar has a larger capacity. It's easier to clean by hand, makes crushed ice with a better texture, and unlike the Vitamix, also comes with a smaller personal jar and matching to-go lid.
The Vitamix Explorian E310 is better than the Ninja Foodi Cold & Hot Blender. The Vitamix has a better build quality and makes silkier smoothies. It takes less time to produce smooth, spreadable almond butter. On the other hand, the Ninja has a heating element for warming up ingredients as you blend. It's also easier to clean.
The Vitamix Explorian E310 and the Vitamix A3300 have different strengths, and you may prefer either one. The Explorian is significantly better at making smoothies and almond butter. On the other hand, the A3300 is easier to clean and makes crushed ice with a better texture. Its main jar has a larger capacity, and the blender is Bluetooth-compatible, so it also works with a companion app that gives you access to preset modes.
The Vitamix Explorian E310 is better than the Hamilton Beach Professional Quiet Blender. The Vitamix has a better build quality and does a better job of making almond butter and crushed ice. It's also much easier to clean by hand and has a bigger 48-ounce capacity. On the other hand, the Hamilton Beach has a few preset modes for different recipes as well as 10 speed settings. It comes with a noise dome to help reduce the sound it makes, although the two blenders make about the same amount of noise at maximum speed.
The Vitamix Explorian E310 is a better overall blender than the Ninja Smart Screen. It gives a better smoothie and almond butter but doesn't quite create snow-like ice. However, the Vitamix is much better built and comes with a 2-part lid that allows you to mix in ingredients mid-mix. On the other hand, while both blenders are dishwasher-safe, the Ninja is easier to hand-wash.
The Vitamix Explorian E310 is better than the Breville the Fresh & Furious for most purposes. The Vitamix does a much better job making almond butter, smoothies, and crushed ice. It also has a better build quality and a greater number of speed settings. It can also hot blend. On the other hand, the Breville is much easier to clean by hand and has a few preset modes for smoothies.
The Vitamix Explorian E310 is better than the Vitamix ONE. Unlike the ONE, the Explorian can blend hot ingredients, make snow-like crushed ice, and produce smooth almond butter. It also has a bigger capacity and a significantly better build quality. However, the ONE is shorter and lighter. It's also easier to clean if you're working with sticky ingredients.
The Vitamix Explorian E310 is a better blender than the KitchenAid K150. The Vitamix has a better build quality. It comes with a tamper and makes much better smoothies and smoother, more spreadable almond butter. It also takes less time to produce bar-quality crushed ice.
The Vitamix Explorian E310 is a more versatile blender than the Ninja Foodi Power Nutri DUO. The E310 is a full-size model with a 48-ounce jar, a two-part lid, and a tamper. It has a much better build quality and makes crushed ice and almond butter in less time. You can also use it to blend hot ingredients. On the other hand, the Ninja is a personal blender that comes with three jars. It makes better-blended smoothies and snow-like crushed ice. It's also much easier to clean.
The Vitamix Explorian E310 is a better blender than the Hamilton Beach Power Elite Multi-Function. The Vitamix has a much better build quality and comes with a two-part lid and tamper. It has more speed settings and it's much better for making smoothies, almond butter, and crushed ice.
The Vitamix Explorian E310 is a better blender for making smoothies than the Ninja DUO. The Vitamix has a significantly better build quality, and it produces silkier almond butter and smoothies in less time. Cleaning this blender is also much simpler, and you can even safely blend hot foods with it. However, the Ninja comes with a personal jar that some may prefer.
The Vitamix Explorian E310 is better than the NutriBullet Rx. The Vitamix has a much better build quality and a bigger capacity. It has multiple speed settings and does a much better job of making smoothies, almond butter, and crushed ice. You can also use it for hot blending. On the other hand, the Rx isn't intended for blending hot ingredients, but it has a mode for heating cooler ingredients, unlike the Vitamix.