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Vitamix Explorian E310
Vitamix A3500
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Blender Type
Full Size Blender
Power
1,471 W
Portable
No
Hot Blending
Yes
Blender Type
Full Size Blender
Power
1,640 W
Portable
No
Hot Blending
Yes
Our Verdict
Vitamix Explorian E310
Vitamix A3500
The Vitamix A3500 is better than the Vitamix Explorian E310. The A3500 has a bigger capacity, a better ice-crushing performance, and processes big batches of fibrous ingredients faster. It's quieter and has more features, including blending programs and a programmable timer. On the other hand, the Explorian is more compact and lighter. Its smaller 48-ounce main jar is a bit easier to use to make nut butter and just as good for processing small batches, like for a single-serve smoothie.
Variants
- Explorian 310 (Black)
- Explorian E310 (Red)
- A3500 (Black Stainless Metal Finish)
- A3500 (Black W/ Stainless Steel Container)
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Black Stainless Metal Finish
A3500
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Explorian E310
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A3500
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Slate
Explorian E310
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Brushed Stainless Metal Finish
A3500
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Candy Apple Red
A3500
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Copper
A3500
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Graphite Metal Finish
A3500
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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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White
A3500
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Main Differences for
Multi-Purpose
Multi-Purpose
Threshold
Multi-Purpose
9.2
9.3
Crushed Ice
9.2
10
Nut Butter
9.6
8.8
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Design
Dimensions
Box Picture
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Blender Type
Full Size Blender
Full Size Blender
Portable
No
No
Height
17.7" (45.0 cm)
17.1" (43.4 cm)
Width
7.9" (20.0 cm)
8.0" (20.4 cm)
Depth
9.1" (23.0 cm)
11.3" (28.6 cm)
Weight
10.6 lbs (4.8 kg)
14.9 lbs (6.8 kg)
Shaft Length (Immersion Blenders)
N/A
N/A
Build Quality
9.0
9.0
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Feet
Jar Capacity
6.5
9.0
Main Jar Capacity
48.0 oz (1,420 ml)
64.0 oz (1,893 ml)
Additional Jar Capacity
N/A
N/A
Jar/Beaker Materials
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
No
Dishwasher Safe
Yes
Yes
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)
3.9 ft (1.2 m)
In The Box
Bundle Picture
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Performance
Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches)
10
10
Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Photo
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Jar Used
Main Jar
Main Jar
Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Video
Fibrous Ingredients Processing
10
10
Fibrous Ingredients Texture
10
10
Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity)
9.7
10
Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Photo
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Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Video
Jar Used
Main Jar
Main Jar
Fibrous Ingredients Processing
8.5
10
Fibrous Ingredients Texture
10
10
Crushed Ice
9.2
10
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Crushed Ice Video
Crushed Ice Preparation
9.5
10
Crushed Ice Texture
9.0
10
Nut Butter
9.6
8.8
Nut Butter Picture
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Nut Butter Video
Nut Butter Preparation
9.0
7.0
Nut Butter Texture
10
10
Noise
5.7
7.2
Noise @ Max Speed
97.9 dB
92.8 dB
Noise Video
Blade Speed
Min Speed
1,400 RPM
1,400 RPM
Power
1,471 W
1,640 W
Max Speed
22,600 RPM
22,800 RPM
Speed Adjustment Based On Jar Type
No
Yes
Ease Of Use
Controls And Programs
Control Panel
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On/Off Switch
Yes
Yes
Speed Presets
0
0
Hot Blending
Yes
Yes
Speed Dial
Yes
Yes
Pulse/Turbo Mode
Yes
Yes
Programs
0
5
Blending Time Indicator
No
Yes
Programmable Timer
No
Yes
Cleaning
7.5
7.5
Self-Cleaning Video
Cleaning Video
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Explorian 310
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Explorian E310
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A3500
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Explorian E310
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A3500
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Candy Apple Red
A3500
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Copper
A3500
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Graphite Metal Finish
A3500
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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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A3500
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A3500 Gourmet SmartPrep Kitchen System
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