VitamixImmersion Blender 3 piece set

I’ve used a few immersion blenders over the years, and this one from Vitamix stands out for its power and build quality. It feels sturdy in the hand and has a nice weight to it—not too heavy, but solid enough that it doesn’t feel cheap. The motor is strong and blends things quickly and evenly without struggling.The 3-piece set is really convenient. I use the blending jar all the time for smoothies and sauces—it’s the perfect size for small batches, and cleanup is easy. The blade guard is also well-designed; it doesn’t scratch up my pots when I'm blending soups directly in them.Overall, it’s clear this was made with care. It does what it’s supposed to do really well, and I find myself reaching for it more often than I thought I would. Definitely happy with the purchase.

Since having this I’ve made a lot more smoothies and haven’t used my regular blender, which I loved. But I now have no need for it. I put my smoothie ingredients in a jar, stick this stick in, turn up the volume, and blend. I would say having such a quality product has made me eat healthier because it’s been so easy to do the blending. And very easy to clean. Small profile and the carrying case is nice touch, too. I once had a very cheap immersion blender and am glad I spent the money for a good one. It’s worth it!

Solid, good construction, and good ergonomic design without a cumbersome interlock like many are adding these days. No frills, but does what it does extremely well. I anticipate this product will last for many years. I tried a couple other top brand immersion blenders to replace my 15-yo one but they had one issue or another so I returned them. Took a chance on this higher price blender but glad I did. Bought the separate mini-chopper too for the set.

I regret that I did not buy this sooner. I wanted a handheld blender to replace my heavy duty counter top blender, but wasn't sure a handheld blender could handle the task. I make protein smoothies daily. My smoothies are the consistency of slushies: starting with frozen fruit and heavy on ice cubes. After hours of reading many technical comparisons (Good Housekeeping, NY Times, Serious Eats, etc.), many customers' reviews, and watching videos; I chose the Vitamix. The Vitamix was one of three that made almost every list, Vitamix usually being first or second. Big concern was could it handle ice cubes. I contacted tech support to ask that important question. The first company (one of the other top rated brands) replied that their handheld blender was not made to handle ice. When I asked tech support from Vitamix, they almost laughed. Now I know why. The Vitamix blasts ice cubes to smoothie texture in seconds. It does not even slow down. Also, Vitamix has a four-blade design compared to two blades for most other handheld blenders.Clean up with the Vitamix is a breeze. Stick the business end in a glass of water with a squirt of detergent, turn it on for a few seconds, rinse and done. It also freed up a lot of space on my kitchen counter.Caution: It is heavy. The women in the videos made it look easy, but my wife who is 77 has some difficulty. However, after some practice, she has been able to use it by holding it with both hands. I don't recommend it for use by children.Also, the Vitamix is powerful enough to require some practice to get used to handling it.Recommendation: I bought some stainless steel tumblers that are large enough to make my smoothie right in my drinking container, eliminating another step.

Let me start by saying that as a vegan chef I’ve owned a wide variety of immersion blenders over the years, including Kitchenaid and professional brands such as the much higher priced Bamix.Vitamix’s iteration has fulfilled my hopes while exceeding my expectations. It performs flawlessly, easily powering through recipes that other brands could not. It’s hefty, surprisingly quiet and the controls are perfectly placed. The storage bag is a very nice bonus.Want a smoothie bowl? Disregard the review videos that result in watery concoctions. Add fresh fruit to a vessel and process and what you’ll get is a rich, thick and full bodied blend, no liquid required.Very highly recommend.