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Vitamix Explorian E310 vs VX1

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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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Vitamix Explorian E310
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Vitamix Explorian E310 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
1,440 W
Portable
No
Hot Blending
Yes
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Our Verdict

Vitamix Explorian E310

Vitamix VX1

The Vitamix VX1 and the Vitamix Explorian E310 are both entry-level Vitamix blenders with simple, manual controls, but they cater to different needs. The VX1 comes with a larger 64-ounce jar, making it the better choice for blending family-sized batches of smoothies or soups. The E310 has a smaller 48-ounce jar that's better suited to single-serve smoothies, where its narrower base keeps ingredients closer to the blades. 

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Variants

  • Explorian 310 (Black)
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  • VX1 (Black)

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Main Differences for
Multi-Purpose

Threshold 

0.10

Multi-Purpose 
 

9.2
8.7

Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) 
 

9.7
8.6

Nut Butter 
 

9.6
8.9

Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) 
 

10
9.3

Build Quality 
 

9.0
8.0

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

Box Picture 
 

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Vitamix Explorian E310 Box Picture
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Blender Type 
 

Full Size Blender
Full Size Blender

Portable 
 

No
No

Height 
 

17.7" (45.0 cm)
19.6" (49.8 cm)

Width  

7.9" (20.0 cm)
7.2" (18.2 cm)

Depth  

9.1" (23.0 cm)
9.2" (23.3 cm)

Weight 
 

10.6 lbs (4.8 kg)
9.9 lbs (4.5 kg)

Shaft Length (Immersion Blenders) 
 

N/A
N/A

Build Quality 
 

9.0
8.0

Build Quality Picture 
 

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Feet 
 

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Vitamix Explorian E310 Feet
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Vitamix VX1 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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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
No

Dishwasher Safe 
 

Yes
No

Lid 
 

Lid Picture 
 

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Vitamix Explorian E310 Lid Picture
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Vitamix VX1 Lid Picture

Two-Part Lid 
 

Yes
Yes

Lid Closing Type 
 

Friction
Friction

Power Cord  

Cable Picture 
 

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Vitamix VX1 Cable Picture

Stow-Away Compartment 
 

Yes
No

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
9.3

Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Photo 
 

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Vitamix VX1 Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Photo

Jar Used 
 

Main Jar
Main Jar

Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Video  

Fibrous Ingredients Processing 
 

10
6.5

Fibrous Ingredients Texture 
 

10
10

Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) 
 

9.7
8.6

Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Photo 
 

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Vitamix Explorian E310 Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Photo
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Vitamix VX1 Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Photo

Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Video  

Jar Used  

Main Jar
Main Jar

Fibrous Ingredients Processing 
 

8.5
7.0

Fibrous Ingredients Texture 
 

10
9.0

Crushed Ice 
 

9.2
8.9

Crushed Ice Photo 
 

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Vitamix Explorian E310 Crushed Ice Photo
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Crushed Ice Video  

Crushed Ice Preparation 
 

9.5
8.5

Crushed Ice Texture 
 

9.0
9.0

Nut Butter 
 

9.6
8.9

Nut Butter Picture 
 

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Vitamix Explorian E310 Nut Butter Picture
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Vitamix VX1 Nut Butter Picture

Nut Butter Video  

Nut Butter Preparation 
 

9.0
8.0

Nut Butter Texture 
 

10
9.5

Noise 
 

5.7
7.6

Noise @ Max Speed 
 

97.9 dB
90.5 dB

Noise Video  

Blade Speed 
 

Min Speed 
 

1,400 RPM
1,400 RPM

Power 
 

1,471 W
1,440 W

Max Speed 
 

22,600 RPM
21,600 RPM

Speed Adjustment Based On Jar Type 
 

No
No
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
1

Blending Time Indicator 
 

No
No

Programmable Timer 
 

No
No

Cleaning 
 

7.5
7.0

Self-Cleaning Video  

Cleaning Video  

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