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Blendtec Classic 575 vs Vitamix Explorian E520

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

Blendtec Classic 575
Vitamix Explorian E520

Tested using Methodology v1.0

Updated Jan 06, 2025 06:13 PM

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Blendtec Classic 575 Picture

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Vitamix Explorian E520 Picture

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Blender Type
Full Size Blender
Power
1,560 W
Hot Blending
Yes
Blender Type
Full Size Blender
Power
1,400 W
Hot Blending
Yes
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Our Verdict

Blendtec Classic 575

Vitamix Explorian E520

The Vitamix Explorian E520 is better for most purposes than the Blendtec Classic 575. The Vitamix is much sturdier and does a much better job of processing hard ingredients like nuts. On the other hand, the Blendtec is easier to clean by hand and has a bigger 90-ounce capacity.

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Variants

  • Classic 575 (Black w/ Spoonula)
  • Classic 575 (White w/ Spoonula)
  • Explorian E520 (Black)
  • Explorian E520 (Gray)

Review

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Black w/ Spoonula
Classic 575
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Main Differences for
Multi-Purpose

Threshold 

0.10

Multi-Purpose 
 

8.4
9.1

Nut Butter 
 

4.7
9.6

Build Quality 
 

7.0
9.0

Cleaning 
 

8.5
7.5

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

Blender Type 
 

Full Size Blender
Full Size Blender

Box Picture 
 

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Blendtec Classic 575 Box Picture
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Vitamix Explorian E520 Box Picture

Height 
 

15.2" (38.7 cm)
17.3" (44.0 cm)

Width  

7.3" (18.7 cm)
7.7" (19.5 cm)

Depth  

8.0" (20.3 cm)
9.4" (24.0 cm)

Weight 
 

7.6 lbs (3.5 kg)
10.1 lbs (4.6 kg)

Shaft Length (Immersion Blenders) 
 

N/A
N/A

Build Quality 
 

7.0
9.0

Build Quality Picture 
 

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Blendtec Classic 575 Build Quality Picture
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Vitamix Explorian E520 Build Quality Picture

Jar Capacity 
 

9.9
9.0

Main Jar Capacity 
 

90.0 oz (2,662 ml)
64.0 oz (1,893 ml)

Additional Jar Capacity 
 

N/A
N/A

Jar/Beaker Materials 
 

Jar Picture 
 

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Blendtec Classic 575 Jar Picture
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Vitamix Explorian E520 Jar Picture

Optional Jar Picture 
 

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Blendtec Classic 575 Optional Jar Picture
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Vitamix Explorian E520 Optional Jar Picture

Jar/Beaker Material 
 

BPA-Free Plastic
BPA-Free Plastic

Dishwasher Safe 
 

Yes
Yes

Blades 
 

Blades Picture 
 

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Blendtec Classic 575 Blades Picture
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Vitamix Explorian E520 Blades Picture

Blade Type 
 

Blunt
Sharp

Blade Count 
 

2
4

Removable 
 

No
No

Dishwasher Safe 
 

Yes
Yes

Lid 
 

Lid Picture 
 

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Blendtec Classic 575 Lid Picture
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Vitamix Explorian E520 Lid Picture

Two-Part Lid 
 

Yes
Yes

Lid Closing Type 
 

Friction
Friction

Power Cord  

Cable Picture 
 

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Blendtec Classic 575 Cable Picture
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Vitamix Explorian E520 Cable Picture

Stow-Away Compartment 
 

No
Yes

Cord Length 
 

2.9 ft (0.9 m)
6.2 ft (1.9 m)

In The Box  

Bundle Picture 
 

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Blendtec Classic 575 Bundle Picture
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Vitamix Explorian E520 Bundle Picture
Performance

Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) 
 

9.5
9.3

Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Photo 
 

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Blendtec Classic 575 Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Photo
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Vitamix Explorian E520 Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Photo

Jar Used 
 

Main Jar
Main Jar

Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Video  

Fibrous Ingredients Processing 
 

9.5
6.5

Fibrous Ingredients Texture 
 

9.5
10

Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) 
 

9.9
9.7

Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Photo 
 

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Blendtec Classic 575 Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Photo
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Vitamix Explorian E520 Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Photo

Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Video  

Jar Used  

Main Jar
Main Jar

Fibrous Ingredients Processing 
 

9.5
8.5

Fibrous Ingredients Texture 
 

10
10

Crushed Ice 
 

9.9
9.6

Crushed Ice Photo 
 

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Blendtec Classic 575 Crushed Ice Photo
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Vitamix Explorian E520 Crushed Ice Photo

Crushed Ice Video  

Crushed Ice Preparation 
 

9.5
8.5

Crushed Ice Texture 
 

10
10

Nut Butter 
 

4.7
9.6

Nut Butter Picture 
 

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Blendtec Classic 575 Nut Butter Picture
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Vitamix Explorian E520 Nut Butter Picture

Nut Butter Video  

Nut Butter Preparation 
 

2.0
9.0

Nut Butter Texture 
 

6.5
10

Noise 
 

5.2
4.6

Noise @ Max Speed 
 

99.4 dB
100.7 dB

Noise Video  

Blade Speed 
 

Min Speed 
 

4,900 RPM
1,460 RPM

Power 
 

1,560 W
1,400 W

Max Speed 
 

22,200 RPM
21,200 RPM

Speed Adjustment Based On Jar Type 
 

No
No
Ease Of Use

Controls And Programs 
 

Control Panel 
 

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Blendtec Classic 575 Control Panel
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Vitamix Explorian E520 Control Panel

On/Off Switch 
 

Yes
Yes

Speed Presets 
 

5
0

Hot Blending 
 

Yes
Yes

Speed Dial 
 

No
Yes

Pulse/Turbo Mode 
 

Yes
Yes

Programs 
 

4
3

Blending Time Indicator 
 

Yes
No

Programmable Timer 
 

No
No

Cleaning 
 

8.5
7.5

Self-Cleaning Video  

Cleaning Video  

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Black w/ Spoonula
Classic 575
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Explorian E520
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White w/ Spoonula
Classic 575
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Explorian E520
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Blendtec Classic 575

Vitamix Explorian E520

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