Blendtec appliances: review and lineup
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Blendtec is known for blunt-blade, high-wattage blenders, and its flagship Professional 800 adds a sealed sound enclosure around the jar. Blendtec's current US lineup no longer includes the Pro 750 or Designer 725, so the Professional 800 is the model to know.
Our database covers the Blendtec Professional 800 with WildSide+ jar (about $799.95 on Blendtec's site). It's rated at 1,800 watts and ships with a 90 oz WildSide+ jar, one of the largest in home blending. Six programs cover batters, mixed drinks, smoothies, frozen treats, whole juice and hot soup, and an 11-speed touch slider plus pulse handles everything else. It cleans itself and comes in black. Blendtec doesn't publish horsepower for this model, and its product page notes it's an imported good without naming the country.
The reason to buy it is the enclosure. If you blend at 6 a.m. in an open-plan kitchen, a sealed housing around the jar is designed to keep the noise down. Blendtec doesn't publish a decibel rating in our data, so we can't quantify the difference. The 90 oz jar also suits hosts who blend frozen drinks or soup for a crowd.
The warranty is 10 years. Blendtec is sold online, so compare authorized sellers.
Who should shop Blendtec: early risers in open-plan homes, entertainers and anyone who blends in big batches. Who should skip it: buyers who want the widest program list, container recognition and a choice of finishes; the Vitamix Ascent X5 offers 10 programs, SELF-DETECT and four colors for about $749.95.
Compare the two in Vitamix vs Blendtec and browse the countertop appliances hub. Building out a baking station? Read Ankarsrum vs KitchenAid and our best stand mixers for bread. Brand page: Vitamix.
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Blendtec Professional 800 with WildSide+ Jar
Blendtec · Countertop appliance · Blender
- $800 MSRP
- Electric
- Watts: 1,800
The Blendtec Professional 800 is the blender to buy if noise and batch size matter most. It has an 1,800-watt motor, a 90 oz WildSide+ jar and a sealed sound enclosure that surrounds the jar while it runs. Six programs cover batters, mixed drinks, smoothies, frozen treats, whole juice and hot soup, with an 11-speed touch slider plus Pulse. It's Blendtec's current flagship and carries a 10-year warranty. Blendtec lists it at about $799.95. Choose it for quiet and capacity; choose Vitamix for more programs.
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Questions about Blendtec
Is the Blendtec Professional 800 worth it?
If noise or batch size matters to you, yes. It pairs 1,800 watts with a sealed sound enclosure and a 90 oz jar for about $799.95, backed by a 10-year warranty. Our editorial ratings, estimated from specs rather than tests, score it a 5 for performance and a 3 for value.
Is Blendtec quieter than Vitamix?
The Professional 800 is designed to be, thanks to its sealed sound enclosure around the jar. Neither Blendtec nor Vitamix publishes a decibel rating in our data, so we can't put a number on it. If quiet blending is your priority, the enclosure is the main reason to choose this Blendtec.
What happened to the Blendtec Designer 725 and Pro 750?
They're no longer part of Blendtec's current US blender lineup, which is why our database uses the Professional 800 as Blendtec's flagship. You may still find older models at some retailers; check the warranty terms and whether the seller is authorized before buying discontinued stock.