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Vitamix Explorian E310 vs Blendtec Total Blender Classic

Which Blender Is Better?

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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
    Comments

Products

Vitamix Explorian E310
Blendtec Total Blender Classic

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Vitamix Explorian E310 Picture
Blendtec Total Blender Classic Picture
Blender Type
Full Size Blender
Power
1,471 W
Hot Blending
Yes
Blender Type
Full Size Blender
Power
1,560 W
Hot Blending
Yes
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Our Verdict

Vitamix Explorian E310

Blendtec Total Blender Classic

For most purposes, the Vitamix Explorian E310 is better than the Blendtec Total Blender Classic. The Explorian is much sturdier and makes a smoother blend with small batches of fibrous ingredients in less time. It's also much easier to use for recipes like nut butter and hummus. The Explorian is quieter but still very loud overall. On the other hand, the Total Blender makes more uniformly crushed ice. It has several automatic blending programs.

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Variants

  • Explorian 310 (Black)
  • Explorian E310 (Red)
  • Explorian E310 (Slate)
  • Total Blender Classic (Black)
  • Total Blender Classic (Black W/ 24 oz Twister Jar and Spectacula Spatula)
  • Total Blender Classic (Black W/ Fourside Jar)
  • Total Blender Classic (Red)
  • Total Blender Classic (Red W/ 24 oz Twister Jar and Spectacula Spatula)
  • Total Blender Classic (White)

Review

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Black
Explorian 310
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Black
Total Blender Classic
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Red
Explorian E310
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Red
Total Blender Classic
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Slate
Explorian E310
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Black W/ 24 oz Twister Jar and Spectacula Spatula
Total Blender Classic
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Black W/ Fourside Jar
Total Blender Classic
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Red W/ 24 oz Twister Jar and Spectacula Spatula
Total Blender Classic
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White
Total Blender Classic
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Main Differences for
Multi-Purpose

Threshold 

0.10

Multi-Purpose 

9.2
8.5

Nut Butter 
 

9.6
6.6

Build Quality 
 

9.0
7.0

Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) 
 

10
8.7

Noise 
 

5.7
2.9

Crushed Ice 
 

9.2
10

Cleaning 
 

7.5
8.5

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

Blender Type 
 

Full Size Blender
Full Size Blender

Box Picture  

Vitamix Explorian E310 Box Picture
Blendtec Total Blender Classic Box Picture

Height 
 

17.7" (45.0 cm)
15.2" (38.7 cm)

Width  

7.9" (20.0 cm)
7.1" (18.0 cm)

Depth  

9.1" (23.0 cm)
7.9" (20.1 cm)

Weight 
 

10.6 lbs (4.8 kg)
7.3 lbs (3.3 kg)

Shaft Length (Immersion Blenders) 
 

N/A
N/A
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Build Quality 
 

9.0
7.0

Build Quality Picture  

Vitamix Explorian E310 Build Quality Picture
Blendtec Total Blender Classic Build Quality Picture
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Jar Capacity 
 

6.5
9.9

Main Jar Capacity 
 

48.0 oz (1,420 ml)
90.0 oz (2,662 ml)

Additional Jar Capacity 
 

N/A
N/A
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Jar/Beaker Materials 
 

Jar Picture  

Vitamix Explorian E310 Jar Picture
Blendtec Total Blender Classic Jar Picture

Optional Jar Picture  

Vitamix Explorian E310 Optional Jar Picture
Blendtec Total Blender Classic Optional Jar Picture

Jar/Beaker Material 
 

BPA-Free Plastic
BPA-Free Plastic

Dishwasher Safe 
 

Yes
Yes
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Blades 
 

Blades Picture  

Vitamix Explorian E310 Blades Picture
Blendtec Total Blender Classic Blades Picture

Blade Type 
 

Sharp
Blunt

Blade Count 
 

4
2

Removable 
 

No
No

Dishwasher Safe 
 

Yes
Yes
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Lid 
 

Lid Picture  

Vitamix Explorian E310 Lid Picture
Blendtec Total Blender Classic Lid Picture

Two-Part Lid 
 

Yes
Yes

Lid Closing Type 
 

Friction
Friction
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Power Cord  

Cable Picture  

Vitamix Explorian E310 Cable Picture
Blendtec Total Blender Classic Cable Picture

Stow-Away Compartment 
 

Yes
No

Cord Length 
 

3.9 ft (1.2 m)
2.9 ft (0.9 m)
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In The Box  

Bundle Picture  

Vitamix Explorian E310 Bundle Picture
Blendtec Total Blender Classic Bundle Picture
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Performance

Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) 
 

10
8.7

Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Photo  

Vitamix Explorian E310 Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Photo
Blendtec Total Blender Classic 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
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Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) 
 

9.7
9.9

Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Photo  

Vitamix Explorian E310 Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Photo
Blendtec Total Blender Classic Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Photo

Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Video  

Jar Used  

Main Jar
Main Jar

Fibrous Ingredients Processing 
 

8.5
9.5

Fibrous Ingredients Texture 
 

10
10
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Crushed Ice 
 

9.2
10

Crushed Ice Photo  

Vitamix Explorian E310 Crushed Ice Photo
Blendtec Total Blender Classic Crushed Ice Photo

Crushed Ice Video  

Crushed Ice Preparation 
 

9.5
10

Crushed Ice Texture 
 

9.0
10
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Nut Butter 
 

9.6
6.6

Nut Butter Picture  

Vitamix Explorian E310 Nut Butter Picture
Blendtec Total Blender Classic Nut Butter Picture

Nut Butter Video  

Nut Butter Preparation 
 

9.0
3.0

Nut Butter Texture 
 

10
9.0
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Noise 
 

5.7
2.9

Noise @ Max Speed 
 

97.9 dB
103.2 dB

Noise Video  

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Blade Speed 
 

Min Speed 
 

1,400 RPM
4,000 RPM

Power 
 

1,471 W
1,560 W

Max Speed 
 

22,600 RPM
26,000 RPM

Speed Adjustment Based On Jar Type 
 

No
No
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Ease Of Use

Controls And Programs 
 

Control Panel  

Vitamix Explorian E310 Control Panel
Blendtec Total Blender Classic Control Panel

On/Off Switch 
 

Yes
Yes

Speed Presets 
 

0
10

Hot Blending 
 

Yes
Yes

Speed Dial 
 

Yes
No

Pulse/Turbo Mode 
 

Yes
Yes

Programs 
 

0
6

Blending Time Indicator 
 

No
Yes

Programmable Timer 
 

No
No
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Cleaning 
 

7.5
8.5

Self-Cleaning Video  

Cleaning Video  

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Black
Explorian 310
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Black
Total Blender Classic
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Red
Explorian E310
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Red
Total Blender Classic
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Slate
Explorian E310
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Black W/ 24 oz Twister Jar and Spectacula Spatula
Total Blender Classic
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Amazon.com
 
Black W/ Fourside Jar
Total Blender Classic
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Red W/ 24 oz Twister Jar and Spectacula Spatula
Total Blender Classic
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
 
White
Total Blender Classic
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