Review: Vitamix Immersion Blender
By Kitchen Expert
Kylee Hazelgren
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The Curated Take
5.0/5
With its 625-watt motor and five-speed options, the Vitamix Immersion Blender is excellent for intermediate to expert home cooks, especially those who are into vegan cooking or making textured dishes. It stands out for creating smooth, consistent textures, ideal for blending soups, vegan ranch, and other complex recipes. Its design includes a plastic-coated bell to prevent scratches on cookware and a long, conveniently storable cord. This versatile tool is great for those seeking precise control over texture in their culinary creations.
Ideal for
- Ideal for getting precise textures
- Great for blending chunky soups
- Excellent for making vegan cashew ranch
Not ideal for
- Long cord can get in the way
- Food can splash if the blender is on too high of a speed
- Takes some getting used to to find the ideal power levels
Texture quality
The five-speed level options allow me to create the ideal consistency for whatever I make. I've tested this out by blending soups, creating a vegan ranch with soaked cashews and...Read more
Durability
I've only had this Immersion blender for about a month, but I've already been impressed with its performance and used it a lot more than I anticipated. It is a...Read more
Design
The handle of this Immersion blender has a grippy texture so that I can maintain a firm grip during use. I can easily identify the different power levels with the...Read more
Power
This blender has a 625-watt motor, which is one of the more powerful motors before commercial grade. The different speed levels all deliver great power. The highest level is fast...Read more
Versatility
I used to think Immersion blenders were only good for blending chunky soups. But after experimenting with this blender from Vitamix, I have used this versatile product to create the...Read more
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Kylee Hazelgren
About the kitchen products
- Model: Vitamix Immersion Blender
Test conditions
- When I got this product: November 2023
- Where I’ve used it: At home
- How many times I've used it: 15
Expert Reviews of the Vitamix Immersion Blender
Kylee Hazelgren I already had an Immersion blender, but I received this one from Vitamix as a gift. So, I decided to experiment to see which one performed the best.
One of the features I immediately noticed on the gifted Vitamix Immersion blender was that the cord was long enough that I could reach a further away outlet. Then, the cord wraps up with a small band that secures it in place, making storage much easier. The other Immersion blender I owned had a shorter cord, and I usually had to wrap the cord around the blender itself during storage.
Another feature I noticed was the plastic coating around the bell close to the blade. I thought this was unique, and it took away any worry that I might scratch my cookware or bowls during use. The other Immersion blender was stainless steel around the bell, and I always had to be careful around the edges of my cookware.
Lastly and most importantly, the Vitamix Immersion blender is very powerful and consistent. I love to make vegan ranch using soaked cashews, and in the past, I've used my older Immersion blender for this task. However, the results would lead to some grittiness in my ranch, and I thought I would always have to put up with that. Recently, I made that same ranch with the newer Vitamix immersion blender, and the power led to a smooth consistency for the ranch throughout. It's safe to say the gifted Vitamix Immersion blender will now be my go-to.
Product Specs
| Color | Stainless |
| Made in | USA |
| Manufacturer warranty | 3 year Full (covers parts, performance, labor & two-way shipping) |
| Material | Motor housing is stainless wrap over plastic; Wand is stainless with plastic coating on bell; top of motor housing materials at controls: plastic and LEDs. |
| Product height (in) | 18" |
| Product length (in) | 3" |
Review Ratings
Texture quality
5/5
Kylee Hazelgren gave 5 of 5 stars. The five-speed level options allow me to create the ideal consistency for whatever I make. I've tested this out by blending soups, creating a vegan ranch with soaked cashews and pesto, and emulsifying salad dressings. Each time, I have been thoroughly impressed with the texture and consistency of my food.
Durability
5/5
Kylee Hazelgren gave 5 of 5 stars. I've only had this Immersion blender for about a month, but I've already been impressed with its performance and used it a lot more than I anticipated. It is a high-quality product built to last, and I love having the peace of mind of the three-year warranty.
Design
5/5
Kylee Hazelgren gave 5 of 5 stars. The handle of this Immersion blender has a grippy texture so that I can maintain a firm grip during use. I can easily identify the different power levels with the lit-up levels. The plastic coating around the bell near the blade makes me confident that I won't scratch or damage whatever bowls or cookware I use.
Power
5/5
Kylee Hazelgren gave 5 of 5 stars. This blender has a 625-watt motor, which is one of the more powerful motors before commercial grade. The different speed levels all deliver great power. The highest level is fast and blends in a matter of seconds. The only downside to this level of power is it can be easy to splatter food, so be ready for some cleanup.
Versatility
5/5
Kylee Hazelgren gave 5 of 5 stars. I used to think Immersion blenders were only good for blending chunky soups. But after experimenting with this blender from Vitamix, I have used this versatile product to create the ideal soups, pesto, mayo, smoothies, hummus, dressings, and tomato sauces. With the five different power levels, I get the ideal texture I'm looking for each time.
FAQs
What do you love about this product?
Kylee Hazelgren The different speed levels allow for more control over the overall texture.
Why did you choose this product?
Kylee Hazelgren I was gifted this Immersion blender. The power is far superior to others that I’ve tried or owned in the past.
