Customer Ratings & Reviews

The Vitamix E310 blender is a straight forward machine. Surprisingly quiet motor housing is a pleasure to use. The controls are simple: ON/OFF, PULSE, speed control dial from 1-10 . The large capacity, 48-ounce plastic blender jar is light, sturdy and engineered to mix the content from the bottom to the top and through the center back to the blades. I wish I could show a video of how well the vortex works when pulverizing flax seeds into a more digestible powder for making breads. (I imagine making peanut butter by leaving it blend a little longer!) Next I will tackle making soup just with the blender! It also mixes batter for pancakes, instant puddings, margaritas and smoothies quite well. The speed control really shines here. From a steady mix to a powerful crush. The pulse button is great, a paddle style switch. The lid is soft vinyl with a removable see-through cup that doubles as a measuring cup. It is easy to add items while blending. Also the opening for the included push paddle to aid mixing bulky items. The unit is solid with a heavy-duty grounded three prong cord. Cleaning is accomplished by first rinsing under the faucet, then adding a drop of soap with some water and running the blender with the lid on. Rinse clean. The blade doesn't come out which may save a few fingers from being cut.

This is my first Vitamix blender and just by the mention of the name my friends would say “That’s a nice blender.” This thing is no joke. Everything I have thrown into it gets whipped up like nothing I have seen before. With the included food plunger I am able to ensure that everything is pushed through to give a smooth consistency without fear of hitting the blades. It took me a couple of tries to get the consistency that I am used too on smoothies and frappes, as top speed usually resulted in a milkshake smooth drink. However, the milkshakes came out perfectly blended. I am thrilled to have this blender as what used to be a plain evening with ice cream is now a mix of custom designed milkshakes.

Full disclosure: I received the Vitamix E310 (Model VM0197) in exchange for a fair and honest review. I have only used this a few times, but so far, the E310 represents exactly what I like in a product of any kind. It is solid and looks & feels very well made. It is simple and elegant in design. It is very intuitive to use. There is an on/off toggle switch, a momentary toggle for pulse blending and a variable ten speed control in the middle. It comes with two booklets including initial use and some recipes. Very well presented and well written on first look. It also includes a tamper for pushing solid ingredients into the blade assembly. I started out with an initial cleaning as directed in the booklet. The blender starts out very slow and quietly on the 1st speed setting. As I rotated the speed selector, the motor sped up quickly. On ten, this blender goes FAST! Wow! Although it is very quiet on low speed settings, it does wind up pretty loud on high speed. Don't crank it up when someone is trying to talk on the phone or sleep. That speed and power should blend just about anything. I like to crush ice for drinks and decided to see how the E310 handled ice, I removed the lid plug and turned the blender on at medium speed. I then slowly dropped the ice maker cubes into the blender. First one, then a few more and then the rest of my scoop full. I very quickly had the perfect base for a snow cone! (or a Mint Julep). It was perfect! My daughter-in-law loves to make smoothies and I can't wait to see her put this blender to use. The mixer comes with a 48 oz container, but 64oz tall & short containers are also available. As well as several accessories. The mixer has a 5 year warranty which is pretty much unheard of in small appliances and even most large appliances these days. Given the solid feel of the construction of all components, I suspect I won't need to use the warranty coverage. It feels like it will run for a very long time. I have known about Vitamix blenders for perhaps my entire life, but I have never owned one until now. I would definitely recommend the E310 to anyone who wants a high quality blender without going all the way to the $500 or more level. This is very well built and for me, it is well worth the investment over the typical cheap home blender. I expect to get many years of good use from this blender.

This blender appears simplistic but is very well made. It operates quietly and works better then another brand name blender I own. The blades combined with a powerful motor, blend anything with ease. I have only made a few smoothies and soups so far but it performs great! The only negatives are the speed dial feels a little cheap due to lack of resistance and the container doesn’t lock in place like another blender I own. Despite the lack of a lock, it stays in place and hasn’t come off during blending. I highly recommend this blender if you make a lot of smoothies or are looking for a high quality, well made blender that will last for years.

I’ve had this blender for over 3 years and have used it nearly every day. I’ve had zero issues with it and there’s nothing this blender can’t blend. It’s a powerful, heavy duty blending machine. Every other blender I’ve bought until this one would start to leak or the the motor would burn out. There’s nothing fancy about it, it doesn’t have a ton buttons or modes. It’s just a quality blender that I hope lasts a lifetime.

I’m impressed by the blending power of this vitamix. It is very easy to use. The dial and switches are very straightforward. I’ve blended multiple fruits, vegetables, and nuts on this blender— it always comes out to be great consistency. The only complain that I have is it is too loud. Other than that, this is a great blender to have.

RIght of the bat I could tell this was a quality blender due the weight. The motor is powerful enough that I've only tried it on max 3 or 4 speeds. I tried the max speed just to see for a split second and it almost scared me how powerful it was lol. It was easy to setup and made me a smoothie within seconds. Pros: + Powerful motor + Easy to use container, has a flat base so you can store your smoothies in it in the fridge. + It has a pulse mode. + I know its more of an smoothies, juices, etc oriented one, however due how powerful the motor is, I don't see any cons of using it as a regular full blown blender to cook in example. Cons: -It has a plastic container instead of Pyrex? Don't really know if its a con, but I guess they had to shave some weight, because the motor base its heavy! (super powerful motor though).

Well made and powerful blender like other Vitamix. It is not heavy. Relatively quiet. Very easy to clean. Lid plug is round and big unlike other Vitamix, if you have small hand or arthritis, you will have difficulty to open the plug.

I love this blender! I make salsa and soup bases and protein drinks that are so smooth, anything I make in here is never grainy. Super easy to clean I like to throw mine In The dishwasher and she’s ready for the next day I need her.

This blender is fantastic. It doesn’t have a lot of confusing electronics and modes that nobody ever uses anyway like some other brands, it just blends like its supposed to and it does it perfectly. It has lots of power and a very rugged, durable design. Clean up is a breeze. You dont have to take everything apart to get it clean. I highly recommend this blender to anyone!!

I have never owned a true blender until the Vitamix. I've been living like a caveman with an inexpensive immersion blender. The immersion blender is OK for mixing protein shakes or milkshakes. I was looking for something with a bit more power but I didn't want to settle for just any blender. I always wanted a Vitamix but I could not convince myself that I really needed one. Recently I purchased some large appliances at Best Buy so I earned quite a few rewards dollars. I didn't need a TV or any more large appliances, so I decided to treat myself to the Vitamix. After using an immersion blender for years, this is a game changer. It pulverizes everything and makes a very "smooth" smoothie. I can't wait to try some other recipes for salsa, hummus, and desserts. I love that it is dishwasher safe or easy to clean without the dishwasher. All of the parts feel very high quality.

Works wonderfully even for the thickest of smoothies. I returned the Blendtec Designer 650 for this and am very happy with my decision. With the Blendtec cavitation was a constant issue, it happens often with the Vitamix too but they include a tamper, and it made making thick smoothies a headache. Super smooth but still thick and icy smoothies, easy to clean, very easy to use. A bit loud on settings over 7 for sure, has a bit of an electronic odor while running but I have only had it a week that may go away.

I love this blender. It's not without limitations as all blenders only blend from the bottom and if you have a lot of protein powder and other things in the blender it may struggle to mix everything sometimes, but if you use the tool they give you, then you can push most things down towards the blades. It's a very powerful blender and I'd say the best $300.00 I've ever spent.

Vitamix is by far the best blender I have ever owned. I have used it to make recipes that have items that are difficult to blend, and it does the job impressively well.

I'm impressed! This thing works through pulverizing the contents and results in a delightful consistency. Its raw power is capable of kneading dough. It is loud, but that comes with the territory, that being said it is loud even for a blender.

This blender is FANTASTIC. Why did I wait so long to buy it???? I fretted for years about how paying a ton of money for a blender was not worth it....but I cant say that now. This vitamix is worth every single penny. I use it two or three times a day making smoothies, juices, soups, grinding seeds and grains into flour, sauces, dressings. It has absolutely transformed my cooking -- and I cook A LOT. I had a Ninja and that blender was total junk compared to this Vitamix. I like that I got the smaller 48 oz container as I usually only make one smoothie at a time and it can handle smaller amounts of sauces and dressings.

I really enjoy making smoothies with an ease. Very simple to use. Very powerful blender. You get what you paid for. It's an investment. I believe the greatest investment should be in your health.

I’ve been threatening to get a Vitamix for several months but the price makes me shake my head. I’ve been using a ninja single serve blender for years but it doesn’t work anymore. I needed something just as, if not, more powerful and durable. I did some comparisons and based on my needs, this model is perfect. I have used it everyday since I purchased it. If you’re in the market for a blender, it’s worth it. I’ve had several blenders at low to mid price points and the Vitamix is definitely the crème de la crème of blenders and I can tell it will last longer than the others I’ve had.

The best blender of all time. Smoothies, milkshakes, soup... it will do it all

Upgraded our old and very used Ninja blender and couldn't be happier. This Vitamix blends up my fruits and veggies with ease, even raw carrots. I haven't tried making a soup in it yet but the smoothies are yummy :) Cleaning is the easiest part and takes about a minute with no elbow grease required. Our kiddos also like to make their own healthy smoothies and are able to safely clean the unit after. Overall, we are really enjoying our Vitamix and I wish we wouldn't have waited so long to buy one. Spendy but so far it seems to be holding its own.