All of Vitamix’s latest models come with preset program modes in addition to manual controls. You can select a program, and then the machine will automatically move through a set of speeds designed for that type of blend. I figured … Continue Reading →
Vitamix’s 2024 Holiday Shopping season has begun! Almost everything is on sale through early January, but there are deeper discounts for “Cyber Weekend.” Vitamix merged Black Friday and Cyber Monday, and pushed the start date up to Tuesday, November 26th. … Continue Reading →
The Ascent X Series is Vitamix’s biggest new blender release since the original Ascent Series in 2016. I do not think it is an absolute game changer, but it brings some new features and a styling refresh. I believe the … Continue Reading →
The 2023 Vitamix Mother’s Day Sale has begun! Vitamix is offering discounts of $50 to $100 in the US and Canada, with deals on nearly every model. Here is my advice on the best buys. Did you enjoy this post? … Continue Reading →
Vitamix is running serious discounts for the Vitamix Days Sale (starting today, Sept 19th 2022 at 9am Eastern Time). There are a bunch of great machines on sale, and containers too. Some discounts are over $250! If you know someone … Continue Reading →
Vitamix just released a Food Processor Attachment for their Smart Blenders (Ascent and Venturist Series). In my opinion, this is their most interesting new product since I started this site in 2012, and maybe even since they released the predecessor … Continue Reading →
Vitamix just released a new stainless steel container. They previously used metal containers, but stopped making them in the early 1990s. Now metal is back and updated for 2020! Vitamix sent me one to review. If you order via a … Continue Reading →
Looking for a Vitamix Father’s Day Sale? Vitamix generally does more for Mother’s Day (ah, gender roles), but don’t lose hope—there are some good deals to be had this Father’s Day. Did you enjoy this post? Enter your email below … Continue Reading →
This year Vitamix isn’t offering much in terms of a 2020 Labor Day Sale. That’s likely because Vitamix is struggling to keep machines in stock in these COVID times due to the combination of limited supply and strong demand from … Continue Reading →
Update: The Amazon.com deals have expired, but the direct Vitamix.com ones are still going. Prime Day is now one of the times of year when you can get a Vitamix for significantly less than the usual price. Previously the big … Continue Reading →
Vitamix has one sweet deal for Memorial Day 2019. Follow this link to apply a $160 discount on the Certified Reconditioned 7500. (Discount and free shipping will show up once you add it to your cart.) Certified Reconditioned machines are guaranteed … Continue Reading →
In recent years Vitamix has greatly expanded their range of containers. (Each container in the photo above is different!) Here I will explain which containers work with which machines. Did you enjoy this post? Enter your email below to receive … Continue Reading →
Here’s my review of the Vitamix Aer Disc Container. Instead of blades, it uses a disc with holes in it, which makes it less aggressive. They named it Aer for aeration, referring to its ability to whip up foams. It … Continue Reading →
Bonus Deal: While supplies last, save an extra $100 on the Certified Reconditioned V1200! (discount appears in cart after adding code 100RECONV ) I’ve been testing out a Vitamix V1200 to write this review. As expected, it delivers the high … Continue Reading →
Vitamix has updated their free app for iOS and Android, so that it now communicates with Ascent Series blenders via Bluetooth. The photo to the right shows the display of an A3500 receiving a blending program from the app. Did you … Continue Reading →
Here’s my review of Vitamix’s latest model, the Explorian E310. The Vitamix E310 is a solid performer with just the essentials. It is similar to previous models, and it doesn’t introduce any drastically new features. The good news is that it … Continue Reading →
Vitamix Ascent 48-oz containers are finally available in the US and Canada. Mine haven’t arrived yet, but, from the pictures, they look very similar to the Legacy 48-oz containers. The differences are that they have an NFC chip that activates … Continue Reading →
After a long wait, the personal-size blending cups are finally available for the Ascent Series. They are currently selling a 20-oz container kit and an 8-oz container kit. Each kit comes with two containers, two lids, and a blade base. … Continue Reading →
Vitamix just released a new Personal Cup Adapter for their Classic models. (Available in the U.S. and Canada. If you order via these links, Joy of Blending may receive commission.) You can blend in the cup, then unscrew the blade … Continue Reading →
Updated November 5, 2024 Vitamix just released a major update to the Ascent line. See my Vitamix Ascent X Series Review for details. The Ascent Series is Vitamix’s latest line of blenders, which they are calling the Smart System. Vitamix … Continue Reading →