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Vitamix A3500 vs Smeg BLF01

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    Main Differences
    Design
      DimensionsBuild QualityJar CapacityJar/Beaker MaterialsBladesLidPower CordIn The Box
    Performance
      Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches)Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity)Crushed IceNut ButterNoiseBlade Speed
    Ease Of Use
      Controls And ProgramsCleaning
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Products

Vitamix A3500
Smeg BLF01

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Updated Feb 18, 2026 05:36 PM

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Vitamix A3500 Picture

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Smeg BLF01 Picture

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Blender Type
Full Size Blender
Power
1,640 W
Portable
No
Hot Blending
Yes
Blender Type
Full Size Blender
Power
600 W
Hot Blending
No

Our Verdict

Vitamix A3500

Smeg BLF01

The Vitamix A3500 is better than the Smeg BLF01. The Vitamix has a much better build quality and a better overall blending performance, especially when it comes to tough tasks like making nut butter. It can be used for hot blending, has a bigger capacity, and is quieter when it's running.

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Variants

  • A3500 (Black Stainless Metal Finish)
  • A3500 (Black W/ Stainless Steel Container)
  • BLF01BL (Black)
  • BLF01CR (Cream)

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BLF01BL
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Black Stainless Metal Finish
A3500
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Cream
BLF01CR
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A3500
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Pastel Blue
BLF01PB
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Brushed Stainless Metal Finish
A3500
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Pastel Green
BLF01PG
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Candy Apple Red
A3500
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Pink
BLF01PK
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Copper
A3500
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Red
BLF01RD
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Graphite Metal Finish
A3500
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Silver
BLF01SV
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Matte Navy
A3500
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Matte Sage
A3500
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Silver W/ Entertaining Bundle
A3500
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Main Differences for
Multi-Purpose

Threshold 

0.10

Multi-Purpose 
 

9.3
6.0

Hot Blending 
 

Yes
No

Nut Butter 
 

8.8
2.6

Build Quality 
 

9.0
4.5

Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) 
 

10
8.7

Crushed Ice 
 

10
8.7

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

Box Picture 
 

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Vitamix A3500 Box Picture
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Smeg BLF01 Box Picture

Blender Type 
 

Full Size Blender
Full Size Blender

Portable 
 

No

Height 
 

17.1" (43.4 cm)
15.6" (39.5 cm)

Width  

8.0" (20.4 cm)
6.5" (16.5 cm)

Depth  

11.3" (28.6 cm)
7.2" (18.3 cm)

Weight 
 

14.9 lbs (6.8 kg)
8.1 lbs (3.7 kg)

Shaft Length (Immersion Blenders) 
 

N/A
N/A

Build Quality 
 

9.0
4.5

Build Quality Picture 
 

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Smeg BLF01 Build Quality Picture

Jar Capacity 
 

9.0
6.5

Main Jar Capacity 
 

64.0 oz (1,893 ml)
48.0 oz (1,420 ml)

Additional Jar Capacity 
 

N/A
N/A

Jar/Beaker Materials 
 

Jar Picture 
 

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Optional Jar Picture 
 

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Jar/Beaker Material 
 

BPA-Free Plastic
BPA-Free Plastic

Dishwasher Safe 
 

Yes
Yes

Blades 
 

Blades Picture 
 

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Blade Type 
 

Sharp
Sharp

Blade Count 
 

4
4

Removable 
 

No
Yes

Dishwasher Safe 
 

Yes
No

Lid 
 

Lid Picture 
 

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Two-Part Lid 
 

Yes
Yes

Lid Closing Type 
 

Friction
Friction

Power Cord  

Cable Picture 
 

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Stow-Away Compartment 
 

Yes
Yes

Cord Length 
 

3.9 ft (1.2 m)
3.6 ft (1.1 m)

In The Box  

Bundle Picture 
 

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Performance

Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) 
 

10
8.7

Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Photo 
 

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Vitamix A3500 Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Photo
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Smeg BLF01 Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Photo

Jar Used 
 

Main Jar
Main Jar

Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Video  

Fibrous Ingredients Processing 
 

10
7.5

Fibrous Ingredients Texture 
 

10
9.0

Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) 
 

10
9.8

Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Photo 
 

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Smeg BLF01 Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Photo

Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Video  

Jar Used  

Main Jar
Main Jar

Fibrous Ingredients Processing 
 

10
9.0

Fibrous Ingredients Texture 
 

10
10

Crushed Ice 
 

10
8.7

Crushed Ice Photo 
 

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Vitamix A3500 Crushed Ice Photo
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Smeg BLF01 Crushed Ice Photo

Crushed Ice Video  

Crushed Ice Preparation 
 

10
8.0

Crushed Ice Texture 
 

10
9.0

Nut Butter 
 

8.8
2.6

Nut Butter Picture 
 

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Nut Butter Video  

Nut Butter Preparation 
 

7.0
2.0

Nut Butter Texture 
 

10
3.0

Noise 
 

7.2
6.0

Noise @ Max Speed 
 

92.8 dB
96.9 dB

Noise Video  

Blade Speed 
 

Min Speed 
 

1,400 RPM
8,900 RPM

Power 
 

1,640 W
600 W

Max Speed 
 

22,800 RPM
18,800 RPM

Speed Adjustment Based On Jar Type 
 

Yes
No
Ease Of Use

Controls And Programs 
 

Control Panel 
 

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On/Off Switch 
 

Yes
No

Speed Presets 
 

0
4

Hot Blending 
 

Yes
No

Speed Dial 
 

Yes
Yes

Pulse/Turbo Mode 
 

Yes
Yes

Programs 
 

5
2

Blending Time Indicator 
 

Yes
No

Programmable Timer 
 

Yes
No

Cleaning 
 

7.5
7.5

Self-Cleaning Video  

Cleaning Video  

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A3500
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BLF01WH
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White
A3500 Gourmet SmartPrep Kitchen System
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Black
BLF01BL
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Black Stainless Metal Finish
A3500
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Cream
BLF01CR
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Black W/ Stainless Steel Container
A3500
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Pastel Blue
BLF01PB
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Brushed Stainless Metal Finish
A3500
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Pastel Green
BLF01PG
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Candy Apple Red
A3500
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Pink
BLF01PK
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Copper
A3500
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Red
BLF01RD
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Graphite Metal Finish
A3500
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Silver
BLF01SV
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Matte Navy
A3500
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Matte Sage
A3500
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Silver W/ Entertaining Bundle
A3500
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Vitamix A3500

Smeg BLF01

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