Blendtec vs VitaMix

Blendtec Pros * smaller but light (more transportable and easier to handle) * container is square and easy to clean * one hand operation is convenient (you can place ingredients in jar and press button and walk away) * 7 year warranty * recipes are a breeze * container has blades that can handle both dry and wet material	Blendtec Cons * stirring stick not available to aid during blending * container looks alittle less durable than vitamix container
Vitamix Pros * vitamix was heavier but allowed more capacity * switched and knobs allow precise control of speed & power * powerful motor * warranty was great 7years and customer service prompt * container very durable * stirring apparatus allowed control if a food was not blending well	VitaMix Cons * container has conical shape making it difficult to remove food from the bottom of container * had to use two hands to hold container and control knobs and stirring stick * blades were sharp so when scraping bottom of container sometime the spatula would scarred * difficulty in washing bottom due to blades

We had the VitaMix first and then sold it to get the Blendtec. There are some definite things that I miss our VitaMix for but overall we have been using the Blendtec a lot more than we did the VitaMix machine. We have made bread, muffins, soups, smoothies, cheese spread and look forward to making more.