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Vitamix A3500 vs Vitamix E310 Explorian: what real owners say

Real owners lean toward the Vitamix E310 Explorian: 83% of 18 owners recommend it, vs 68% of 280 for the Vitamix A3500.

Verdicts aggregated from Reddit, enthusiast forums, and YouTube owner comments — affiliate reviews excluded. Sample sizes differ; judge accordingly. How we score

Vitamix A3500

68%of 280 owners recommend
68% recommend · 8% neutral · 24% don't
Owners praise
  • Silky-smooth, powerful blends
  • Convenient walk-away presets
  • Durable through years of daily use
Owners complain about
  • Still loud despite quiet claims
  • Fiddly Self-Detect containers
  • No 32oz jar, smallest is 48oz
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Vitamix E310 Explorian

83%of 18 owners recommend
83% recommend · 0% neutral · 17% don't
Owners praise
  • Powerful, crushes ice and frozen fruit
  • Silky-smooth smoothies, no fibers
  • Durable, best blender owned
Owners complain about
  • Very loud, like a jet engine
  • Walks across the counter while running
  • Stiff lid needs precise placement
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What Vitamix A3500 owners say

“we have never regretted buying one for a single moment and it has hands down improved our family's nutrition and quality of life. So if you're hesitating, go for it!!!”
— @katharineofarrogant7805 on YouTube
“I spent $650 on a Vitamix a3500 blender. Best money ever spent compared to my ninja blender it's 100x better.”
— -MakeEveryDayCount- on Reddit
“I have the a3500 and I wish I would’ve gone with the 5200. That narrower 64 ounce container will be just fine. Definitely what I would get if I were to buy again.”
— macula8 on Reddit

What Vitamix E310 Explorian owners say

“I have a Vitamix Explorian E310 and it is simply superior. My family has used nearly a dozen blenders from thrift stores and friends and they are really different machines. A good blender means NO fibers from greens and NO ice chunks.”
— Vulpinian on Reddit
“Overall, I love this cute little blender. The extra cups and lids are great too!”
— @jetrus2013 on YouTube
“NEVER put the container in a dishwasher! The detergent WILL ruin the bearings.”
— @rexoliver7780 on YouTube