Blendtec HP3a Home Blender - Red Base

 (6 customer reviews)

This will probably sound shallow to the blender connoisseurs out there, but after reading the reviews comparing and contrasting Blendtec with Vitamix (its main rival), I chose the Blendtec in the end because I couldn't stand the idea of paying a fortune for the Vitamix that is (in my opinion) really unattractive :). The Blendtec, on the other hand, is fantastically sharp-looking on the counter. I use it daily and it performs like a dream. It is goof-proof. Decide what you want it to do and push the corresponding button. It turns itself off when it's done, and counts down the seconds digitally while it's working.

I use it almost solely for smoothies and it is every bit as good as the Vitamix that I borrowed from a friend for several weeks when I was test-driving these (expensive) machines. When you're spending so much cash on a kitchen appliance, you don't want buyer's remorse. I was thrilled to discover the Blendtec right before I was about to plunk down $500 for a...Read more

I purchased one from a Costco show. I use it for smoothies and soup. The male spindle at the base of the jar is starting to grind away, leaving fine black schmutz on the bottom of the jar. I can see that the bottom of the teeth are being ground away at an angle. So here's the catch: you spend >$400 on this thing, and the warranty is only on the base. They've designed the teeth at the bottom of the blender jar to be softer than the main motor teeth, and only warranty the motor base. Genius, but wrong. I'm pissed, and I hope Costco will accept mine for a refund. Look at other brands, avoid the Blendtec.

I use this blender daily to micronize my foods for better absorption of nutrients. I've used other high powered blenders and the Blendtec is hands down superior.