I've owned and loved my Vita-Mix blender for many years. Nearly every morning we start the day with oatmeal and a delicious smoothie. A couple weeks ago we purchased a Blendtec blender and I must say it's an impressive machine.

This hub is comparing these two top of the line blenders. I do recommend owning a machine like this because it's such a terrific way to eat fresh fruits and vegetables with the fiber. Unlike juicers, you eat the entire fruit or vegetable and clean up is quick and easy.

I must admit the Blendtec YouTube videos caught my interest. They have rolled out a very creative set of videos showing their machine making powder out of things like iPhones. I knew it must be a terrific machine for making flour and smoothies. Here are the top 7 reasons I personally like the Blendtec the best.

1. You don't need a tamper. I used the Vita-Mix tamper a lot and liked the idea of making drinks without having to stand over the machine. The Blendtec has settings and you can basically walk away white the drink is blending. (To be fair, there was one time I did need to open the top and push down the food where a tamper would have been nice, but otherwise I've had no need to touch the food inside the Blendtec.)
2. It's a smaller machine. The Blendtec is 5 inches shorter and now fits under our kitchen cabinets. It's also 3 horse power instead of 2.5, a stronger machine than the Vita-Mix.
   
3. The Blendtec makes perfect flour. This is actually one of the main reasons I decided to purchase the machine! In a minute it turns grains into fine powder. I tried to make flour with the dry container of my Vita-Mix but the 'flour' was too gritty. My muffins had little rocks of grain.
   
4. The Blendtec uses the same jar for everything. You use the same jar for wet or dry items. This means more cabinet space since you don't need two containers like the Vita-Mix.
5. It's easier to clean. Both machines are easy to clean, but the Blendtec is a wider jar and only has 2 blades instead of 4. It's easier to clean the bottom of the jar. I also like that the blades are quite dull so you don't accidentally get cut.
6. It's easier to pour. I like the square jar. It's easier to pour from.
7. Ease of use. The lid of the Vita-Mix is harder to secure for an older person. I have a 90 year old friend who cannot secure the lid. It's much easier for her to use the Blendtec. The lid is easier to get on and off plus she doesn't have to use the tamper to push the food down in the jar.
   

These are the reasons I'm using the Blendtec and not the Vita-Mix. The Vita-Mix is still an outstanding blender and if I didn't have the Blendtec would be using it a lot. They are both very powerful blenders!