Vitamix A3500 vs Blendtec Designer 725
Vitamix A3500 wins — The Vitamix A3500 wins on smoothie and blending performance, particularly for hot soups and nut butters
Scores: Vitamix A3500 7.2/10 · Blendtec Designer 725 7.5/10
The Vitamix A3500 wins on smoothie and blending performance, particularly for hot soups and nut butters. The Blendtec Designer 725 wins on interface and convenience for users who blend primarily beverages.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Vitamix A3500 | Blendtec Designer 725 |
|---|
| Motor | 2.2 peak HP | 3.8 peak HP |
|---|
| Container | 64 oz Tritan | 90 oz Wildside+ |
|---|
| Preset Programs | 5 | 42 |
|---|
| Warranty | 10 years | 8 years |
|---|
| Blade Design | 4-prong sharp | 2-prong blunt |
|---|
| Price | ~$579 | ~$519 |
|---|
Vitamix A3500
What works
- Narrow container creates tight vortex for smoother blends on fibrous ingredients
- Ten-year warranty, honored without hassle
- Hot soup blending via friction heat — no stovetop needed
What doesn't
- Sharp blade requires care during manual cleaning
- Only 5 preset programs — less programmatic control
- Loud at full speed — same as any high-performance blender
Blendtec Designer 725
What works
- 42 programmable presets on touchscreen
- Wider jar easier to clean manually
- 3.8 peak HP motor spec
What doesn't
- Wide jar geometry allows some ingredients to avoid blade at high speed
- Eight-year warranty trails Vitamix by two years
- Blending results on very stiff/dense recipes slightly behind Vitamix
Bottom line
Our pick: Blendtec Designer 725.
Browse all comparisons | Trending