Vitamix
Vitamix Explorian Blender Professional Grade
Best high-performance blender for families preparing large, versatile meals.
Elevate your culinary creations with the Vitamix Explorian Blender. Engineered with a robust 2.2 HP motor and hardened stainless-steel blades, it effortlessly pulverizes tough ingredients for consistently smooth results. Explore a spectrum of textures with ten variable speed settings and a convenient pulse function, perfect for everything from silky purées to hearty salsas. The generous 64-ounce low-profile container is ideal for family-sized batches and fits neatly under most kitchen cabinets. Cleanup is remarkably simple thanks to the efficient self-cleaning cycle.
$338.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
20
/ 571
#20 in Blenders
Price vs Category Average
+78%
Above average
Brand
Vitamix
/ Vitamix
Who it's for
- Culinary enthusiasts requiring precise control over food consistency
- Frequent users seeking a long-term, reliable kitchen investment
- Home cooks needing professional-grade texture for tough ingredients
Who should skip it
- Owners of small kitchens with limited counter space
- Early risers sensitive to loud kitchen appliance noise
- Budget-conscious shoppers looking for entry-level pricing
Performance breakdown
Blending Power
The 2.2 HP motor pulverizes even the toughest fibrous ingredients effortlessly.
Texture Control
Ten variable speeds offer precise command over everything from purées to salsas.
Capacity Efficiency
The 64-ounce container handles large family batches without sacrificing blending performance.
Maintenance Ease
Self-cleaning cycle makes post-blending cleanup fast and remarkably simple.
Countertop Ergonomics
Low-profile design ensures it fits neatly under most standard kitchen cabinets.
Build Durability
Aircraft-grade stainless steel blades provide professional-grade longevity for daily use.
Key Specs
Brand
Vitamix
Color
Black
Capacity
64 fluid ounces
Container Material
Tritan
Material
Tritan
Dimensions
20.3D x 27.9W x 45.7H Centimetres
Motor
2.2 HP
Speed Settings
10
Features
- Variable speed for precise texture control
- Pulse feature for adding texture
- Low-profile container fits under cabinets
- Aircraft-grade stainless steel blades
- Self-cleaning function
- Powerful 2.2 HP motor
- Ideal for family meals and entertaining
- Versatile blending, grinding, and puréeing
What customers say
The Vitamix Explorian is celebrated for its exceptional quality and dependable performance. Its robust motor easily handles tough ingredients, consistently creating smooth results for smoothies and nut butters. While the price is a consideration, its lasting durability makes it a worthwhile long term kitchen investment. This blender's reliability is a key aspect of its positive reception, offering peace of mind for everyday use.
Know before you buy
Yes. The Explorian features a 64-ounce low-profile container specifically designed to fit under most standard kitchen cabinets, measuring 45.7 centimeters in height.
Cleanup is straightforward. Simply add a drop of dish soap and warm water to the container, then run the blender on its highest speed for 30 to 60 seconds to self-clean.
Absolutely. Equipped with a 2.2 HP motor and hardened stainless-steel blades, this blender is engineered to pulverize tough ingredients, including ice and frozen produce, into smooth textures.
The tamper allows you to safely push thick or frozen ingredients down into the blades while the blender is running, ensuring a consistent blend without having to stop and scrape the sides.
No, the Explorian uses a manual dial to control the 10 variable speed settings. This gives you complete, hands-on control over the texture of your recipes, from chunky salsas to silky purées.
While the self-cleaning function is the recommended method for daily maintenance, the Tritan container is durable and can be placed in the dishwasher if preferred.
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