Vitamix A3500 wins — Vitamix A3500 wins for most home users due to its quieter 40-50 dB operation and 10-year warranty as noted in Wirecutter…
Scores: Vitamix A3500 8.5/10 · Blendtec Designer Series 725 7.5/10
Vitamix A3500 wins for most home users due to its quieter 40-50 dB operation and 10-year warranty as noted in Wirecutter and Consumer Reports comparisons. Blendtec Designer 725 delivers stronger 3.8 HP performance for large ice-heavy batches but runs louder at 55-65 dB and carries a shorter warranty. The A3500's 64 oz container also proves more practical for everyday 2-4 person use than the ove...
| Vitamix A3500 | Blendtec Designer Series 725 | |
|---|---|---|
| Motor Power | 2.2 peak HP | 3.8 peak HP |
| Jar Capacity | 64 oz | 90 oz |
| Controls | Touchscreen with 5 presets | Touchpad with 6 presets |
| Warranty | 10 years | 8 years |
Our pick: Vitamix A3500. It edges out the alternative on 64 oz low-profile container handles family-sized batches efficiently. That said, Blendtec Designer Series 725 still wins on 3.8 peak hp motor crushes ice and tough ingredients faster — consider it if that single trade matters most for your use.