Vitamix Explorian Professional Grade Blender, 3 Presets: Smoothie, Frozen Dessert and Hot Soup, 64oz Pitcher, Black (Renewed Premium)

Amazing blender. This blender is very powerful and has no issue chewing through ice cubes. It can be a bit noisy on higher settings, but nothing I would consider to be a problem. I would expect noise if something is powering through ice cubes like it’s nothing. I like that it has some automatic programs so that, for example, it’ll start slow to mix, then ramp up to grind/blend. Cleaning it is a breeze. You just lift out the container, which has the blade built-in, and wash it out. The lid is a silicone type material so is easy to clean as well. I’ve had it for a few months now and it seems to be very durable. I will update the review if I run into any issues.

This blender does as advertised. Is a powerhouse and a work horse. Crushes ice. Makes smoothies then can go to soups. I know. It crazy but it can do it. Don’t have to worry about it jamming on items. Chews it up like a garbage disposer it’s a beast

Just do it. Get a Vitamix. We eat mostly plant-based, and it's been such a game-changer for making sauces and nut butters and "nice cream" with frozen bananas. It's also AMAZING for Indian food. We make a lot of curries and masalas that require a blender, and with our old blender, I'd have to put everything through a sieve after blending to get out things like pieces of cloves, cardamom, or chunks of ginger that weren't fully blended. Our curries are so creamy and perfect now after going through the Vitamix that I don't bother with the sieve anymore. The soups are incredible, too. We bought a refurbished Vitamiz, which I was a bit nervous about, but it was in perfect condition. It has become an item I love so much that I'll replace it immediately if it ever breaks (which I doubt it will anytime soon).

A Vitamix is a must-have for every kitchen. It is so versatile. I like using mine with the tumbler attachment. This blender is powerful and loud. I love that it can obliterate textures. I wish this model worked with the food processor add-on. I also wish the pitcher was not plastic, but other than that it is perfect!

I like over all. Looks like low price Vitamixmodel. With 3 years warranty. My only question.. Is this really 1500 watts 2.2 HP motor?This particular model I am getting only recondition. (Not in new condition from Vitamix) And in the exploration series there is no 2.2 with1500 watts motor. But it mentioned 2.2 hp. Specifications pdf also not clear on this model. It will be great if anyone post real watts on this.So far I have used frozen smoothes with tamper. Results are very good.It’s is louder than other models when we observe in my friends home model. They are using v1200 ( Costco model) and v1200 blow the air surroundings like a blower when it operates.The one what I liked… 1. Blue light underneath. It is bright and looks really cool on granite countertop it attracts who ever enter into our kitchen.2. Color is shine black which is another beautiful look.3. Price.The best place to buy things are always Amazon…IMO.

This thing is fantastic. My step-mom has one and when I tried it at her house I NEEDED to get one. Its a real workhorse. I'm able to make 4 smoothies at once in this thing! The only issues I've had are when I overfill it, which is of course my own fault lol.

We have used this, and it works great. We have noticed that the noise level is low compared to our old blender. We have made soups and chili sauce so far. Even though this item was refurbished the price was worth the value. The size was smaller than our old blender, but it has a lot of power. Word of advice don't put in solid frozen anything in the blender, it will burn out the motor. That is how my husband destroyed the other blender.

I've never been more disappointed in a product. After years of hearing about how great the Vitamix is, I decided to invest in one. I was really looking forward to those thick acai bowls! I was coming from a nutribullet pro that I have used for the last few years to make acai bowls with frozen blocks. It required some coaxing but did the trick. This Vitamix requires a SIGNIFICANT amount of coaxing to get the acai bowls to blend and I wind up with a halfway melted base of acai every time. It seriously can only "try" to blend for about 4 seconds before getting stuck and I have to rework the product with the stick or by taking off and stirring product. I am adding enough liquid - it just does not meet the hype it terms of power. It SUCKS. I know I did not buy the more expensive one, but this one does not even do what my nutribullet pro was capable of at a much lower price point. This is a frustrating piece of equipment and it makes me angry I spend the extra money on it every time I use it. I am not one to write negative reviews but this warranted it. Truly regret buying this product.