Product Comparison Series: High Performance Blenders

Product Comparison Series: High Performance Blenders

If you are someone who loves to live a 'raw food' lifestyle, a blender would be indispensable in your kitchen. Most electric blenders on the market nowadays are good quality and high performance. They can grind coffee beans, chop onions, crush ice, make ice cream and some can even prepare hot soup. These small electric appliances are multi-functional and can make everything from frosty margaritas to healthy green smoothies.

There are many different brands and models on the market like Vitamix Blenders, Blendtec Blender, Omniblend, Oster, Kitchenaid, Ninja , BioChef, Sunbeam, Omega and much more.. There are a lot of comparisons like OmniBlend vs Breville, Ninja vs Hamilton and Vita-Mix and there's even a 'Blender Top 10' available online. Not everybody is looking for the same kind of blender; neither for the same reason to use it. Are you looking for a commercial blender or do you just need a smoothie machine? Do you like to use it every day or once in the two weeks? Are you looking for a small blender, so it fits under your kitchen cabinets? Do you need a cheap blender and just need to compare prices? Or do you like that heavy duty food processor for your whole family?

To avoid confusing by comparing too many different blenders, we've created a comparison table below. We compare professional blenders from BioChef, Omega and the Vitamix. We think these are the best blenders on the market in New Zealand and the models below vary in price, features and design, so there will always be one model that will satisfy your wishes. The table also shows you which food can be processed in your blender.

Bio Chef High Performance Blender Omega 3 HP Commercial Blender Omega 1 HP High Performance Blender Vitamix Total Nutrition Center
Specifications
Model TM-800 BL632S BL332 TNC-5200
Motor 3 HP 3 HP 1 HP 2 HP
RPM max 30,000 27,500 25,500 20,000 Variable
Wattage 950w 1,400w 600w 1,000-1,200w
Dimensions HxWxD 59 x 20 x 24 20 x 48 x 20 17 x 41 x 17 52 x 19 x 23
Colours available Black Silver Silver White / Black / Red
Frequency 50-60 Hz 50-60 Hz 50 Hz 50 Hz
Weight 5 kg 5.2 kg 3.2 kg 5 kg
Warranty 10 years on motor 7 years on parts 10 years domestic 1 year commercial 2 years 7 years on motor and parts
Jugs included 1 1 1 1
Jug size 2 L 1.8 L 1.4L 2 L
Jug Material Food Grade Polycarbonate, non leaching BPA-free unbreakable tritan copolyester BPA-free unbreakable tritan copolyester BPA-free Eastman Tritan copolyester
Rubber insulator between base & Jug (reduces noise) Yes Yes Yes Yes
Stainless steel blades Yes Yes Yes Yes
Blade design 4 Prong 2 Prong 4 Prong, removable for cleaning 4 prong, (removable with a specially-designed wrench not included with initial purchase)
Controls & settings On / Off Timer Variable Speed Pulse button On / Off Timer Variable Speed Pulse button Infinity button On / Off High / Low Speed On / Off Variable Speed
Timer Yes, 35'' 60'' & 90'' Yes, 30 '' – 6 min No No
Automatic shutoff Yes, overheat & overload Yes, overload No Yes, overheat
Speed variable Yes, 3 Yes, 10 Yes, 2 Yes, 10
High Speed pulse button Yes Yes No No
Computer controlled No Yes No No
Dishwasher proof Hand wash recommended Hand wash recommended Hand wash recommended Hand wash recommended
Extra Very low noise level 84 dB.Special blades to break cell-wall of food which releases phytonutrients, for easier digestion and better absorption Has ability to pulverise skins, seeds and peels Large metal cooling fan & Stainless Steel locking ring Computer controlled Variable controls for precision blending & touch pad Large metal cooling fan & Stainless Steel locking ring 1L Wet Blade Jug designed to pull food through the blades during processing (not included with initial purchase)Dry Blade Jug with lid designed to push foods up and away, making it the better choice for dry grinding or kneading sticky dough (not included with initial purchase)
Certified EC food safety, FDA UL Listed NSF UL Listed ETL certified UL Listed ETL certified UL, CE and FDA approved jug
Optional Extras 1,5 L jug N/A N/A 1L Small Wet Blade Jug and Dry Blade Jug
RRP in AU$ 479 1,074 279 1,295
Inclusive with Purchase
Jug Yes Yes Yes Yes
Tamper / Assistance Stick Yes Yes Yes Yes
Other Bio Chef Cookbook N/A N/A Vitamix Cookbook
Compatible food
Makes hot soups Yes Yes Yes Yes, with the Wet Blade Jug
Kneads dough Yes Yes No Yes, with the Dry Blade Jug (not included with initial purchase)
Ice crusher Yes Yes No Yes, with the Wet Blade jug
Ice cream maker Yes Yes No Yes, with the Wet Blade jug
Food processor & chopper Yes Yes Yes Yes, with the Wet Blade Jug
Fruits & Vegetables Yes Yes Yes Yes, with the Wet Blade Jug
Nuts Yes Yes No Yes, with the Dry Blade Jug (not included with initial purchase)
Grains Yes Yes No Yes, with the Dry Blade Jug (not included with initial purchase)

 

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