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Vitamix Explorian E310 vs Hamilton Beach Power Elite Multi-Function

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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
Hamilton Beach Power Elite Multi-Function

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Vitamix Explorian E310 Picture

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Hamilton Beach Power Elite Multi-Function Picture

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Blender Type
Full Size Blender
Power
1,471 W
Portable
No
Hot Blending
Yes
Blender Type
Full Size Blender
Power
444 W
Hot Blending
Yes
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Our Verdict

Vitamix Explorian E310

Hamilton Beach Power Elite Multi-Function

The Vitamix Explorian E310 is a better blender than the Hamilton Beach Power Elite Multi-Function. It has a much better build quality and a significantly better performance, especially for tough tasks like making nut butter and crushing ice.

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Variants

  • Explorian 310 (Black)
  • Explorian E310 (Red)
  • Power Elite Multi-Function (Black and Stainless Steel)

Review

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Black
Explorian 310
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Power Elite Multi-Function
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Red
Explorian E310
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Black and Stainless Steel
Power Elite Multi-Function
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Explorian E310
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Power Elite Multi-Function
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Main Differences for
Multi-Purpose

Threshold 

0.10

Multi-Purpose 
 

9.2
7.1

Crushed Ice 
 

9.2
3.3

Nut Butter 
 

9.6
4.8

Build Quality 
 

9.0
5.0

Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) 
 

10
8.7

Cleaning 
 

7.5
9.0

Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) 
 

9.7
8.7

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

Box Picture 
 

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Vitamix Explorian E310 Box Picture
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Hamilton Beach Power Elite Multi-Function Box Picture

Blender Type 
 

Full Size Blender
Full Size Blender

Portable 
 

No

Height 
 

17.7" (45.0 cm)
14.7" (37.4 cm)

Width  

7.9" (20.0 cm)
6.4" (16.3 cm)

Depth  

9.1" (23.0 cm)
7.1" (18.0 cm)

Weight 
 

10.6 lbs (4.8 kg)
6.0 lbs (2.7 kg)

Shaft Length (Immersion Blenders) 
 

N/A
N/A

Build Quality 
 

9.0
5.0

Build Quality Picture 
 

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Vitamix Explorian E310 Build Quality Picture
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Hamilton Beach Power Elite Multi-Function Build Quality Picture

Feet  

Vitamix Explorian E310 Feet

Jar Capacity 
 

6.5
5.5

Main Jar Capacity 
 

48.0 oz (1,420 ml)
40.0 oz (1,183 ml)

Additional Jar Capacity 
 

N/A
N/A

Jar/Beaker Materials 
 

Jar Picture 
 

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Vitamix Explorian E310 Jar Picture
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Hamilton Beach Power Elite Multi-Function Jar Picture

Optional Jar Picture 
 

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Vitamix Explorian E310 Optional Jar Picture
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Hamilton Beach Power Elite Multi-Function Optional Jar Picture

Jar/Beaker Material 
 

BPA-Free Plastic
Glass

Dishwasher Safe 
 

Yes
Yes

Blades 
 

Blades Picture 
 

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Vitamix Explorian E310 Blades Picture
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Hamilton Beach Power Elite Multi-Function Blades Picture

Blade Type 
 

Sharp
Sharp

Blade Count 
 

4
4

Removable 
 

No
Yes

Dishwasher Safe 
 

Yes
Yes

Lid 
 

Lid Picture 
 

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Vitamix Explorian E310 Lid Picture
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Hamilton Beach Power Elite Multi-Function Lid Picture

Two-Part Lid 
 

Yes
Yes

Lid Closing Type 
 

Friction
Friction

Power Cord  

Cable Picture 
 

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Vitamix Explorian E310 Cable Picture
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Hamilton Beach Power Elite Multi-Function Cable Picture

Stow-Away Compartment 
 

Yes
Yes

Cord Length 
 

3.9 ft (1.2 m)
2.0 ft (0.6 m)

In The Box  

Bundle Picture 
 

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Vitamix Explorian E310 Bundle Picture
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Hamilton Beach Power Elite Multi-Function Bundle Picture
Performance

Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) 
 

10
8.7

Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Photo 
 

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Vitamix Explorian E310 Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Photo
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Hamilton Beach Power Elite Multi-Function 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) 
 

9.7
8.7

Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Photo 
 

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Vitamix Explorian E310 Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Photo
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Hamilton Beach Power Elite Multi-Function Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Photo

Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Video  

Jar Used  

Main Jar
Main Jar

Fibrous Ingredients Processing 
 

8.5
7.5

Fibrous Ingredients Texture 
 

10
9.0

Crushed Ice 
 

9.2
3.3

Crushed Ice Photo 
 

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Vitamix Explorian E310 Crushed Ice Photo
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Hamilton Beach Power Elite Multi-Function Crushed Ice Photo

Crushed Ice Video  

Crushed Ice Preparation 
 

9.5
4.0

Crushed Ice Texture 
 

9.0
3.0

Nut Butter 
 

9.6
4.8

Nut Butter Picture 
 

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Vitamix Explorian E310 Nut Butter Picture
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Hamilton Beach Power Elite Multi-Function Nut Butter Picture

Nut Butter Video  

Nut Butter Preparation 
 

9.0
3.0

Nut Butter Texture 
 

10
6.0

Noise 
 

5.7
7.2

Noise @ Max Speed 
 

97.9 dB
92.7 dB

Noise Video  

Blade Speed 
 

Min Speed 
 

1,400 RPM
14,500 RPM

Power 
 

1,471 W
444 W

Max Speed 
 

22,600 RPM
18,900 RPM

Speed Adjustment Based On Jar Type 
 

No
No
Ease Of Use

Controls And Programs 
 

Control Panel 
 

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Vitamix Explorian E310 Control Panel
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Hamilton Beach Power Elite Multi-Function Control Panel

On/Off Switch 
 

Yes
No

Speed Presets 
 

0
2

Hot Blending 
 

Yes
Yes

Speed Dial 
 

Yes
No

Pulse/Turbo Mode 
 

Yes
Yes

Programs 
 

0
0

Blending Time Indicator 
 

No
No

Programmable Timer 
 

No
No

Cleaning 
 

7.5
9.0

Self-Cleaning Video  

Cleaning Video  

Check Price

Black
Explorian 310
SEE PRICE
BestBuy.com
Black and Stainless Steel
Power Elite Multi-Function
SEE PRICE
Amazon
Red
Explorian E310
SEE PRICE
Amazon
Black and Stainless Steel
Power Elite Multi-Function
SEE PRICE
Walmart.com
Slate
Explorian E310
SEE PRICE
Amazon
Black and Stainless Steel
Power Elite Multi-Function
SEARCH
Lowes.com
 
Black and Stainless Steel
Power Elite Multi-Function
SEARCH
HomeDepot.com
 
Black and Stainless Steel
Power Elite Multi-Function
SEARCH
BestBuy.com
 
Black and Stainless Steel
Power Elite Multi-Function
SEARCH
Hamilton Beach
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