The 5 Differentiators of Blendtec (2 minutes)
Blendtec Engineer speaks on differences between blenders (12 minutes)
Blendtec is an innovator company. They don't just see what's out there and make small improvements. They lead with original ideas and inventions. 10% of the Blendtec employees (about 40-50 total) are engineers. Compare this to a major competitor like Vitamix who has about 6 engineers, but 50 marketers on staff. You can see where the emphasis lies. This creative and cutting edge focus has lead to innovations like the following;
The Blendtec blade is blunt. It doesn't cut your food, it hammers the heck out of it! Since it doesn't need to be sharp and can never dull with this philosophy, it can be much thicker and stronger. This means it will not break off when cutting through hard ice and frozen fruit, or even rake handles and iPads (as seen on the Will It Blend? show). The engineer talks about this in detail in the video. Other blenders that cut food instead, must be sharp. Sharp blades must be thin. What happens when something thin and hard and is forced into another hard object like ice? It will break. In the middle of blending. And that is a huge safety issue.
Actual blender blades
This article is to educate, not bash any other brand, so I'll let you do your own research on blade related blender recalls. Just know you are safe with the Blendtec blade, and won't cut yourself with it either, whether you are cleaning it (doesn't come apart) or if you're reaching in to grab the bread dough you just kneaded in your blender! (Always follow common sense safety guidelines and unplug before reaching in).
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Because of the patented design of Blendtec's Wildside Jar, the ingredients inside spin around and then drop back down toward the blade. You don't need to use a plunger or anything else to shove the food down to continue blending. One less thing to clean, and safer too since plungers can get nicked and leave cuts that collect bacteria and food inside.
For years Blendtec was only available to the commercial market. This means restaurants and smoothie shops like Baskin Robbins and Planet Smoothie and coffee shops like Starbucks. Working with the owners of these businesses, Blendtec learned to respond to what they needed in terms of programming. How many seconds at what speed does it take to make the perfect macchiato? Blendtec knows because through years of trial and error and talking with businesses that have to get it perfect, they have learned. Now consumers get the benefits of all this feedback.
Blendtec blenders come programmed so you can touch a program button and walk away. The blender will change gears and complete the cycle, then stop on its own. Very useful for someone at home with a busy morning. It is the only "smart" blender with shutoff safeties built in.
The smart touch interface is just like your smart phone, a touch screen that can quickly be wiped clean. No knobs or buttons to have to push or turn, which collect food grime and can be unsanitary.
Here's where we get a little techy. The drive socket is what spins the blade. Because Blendtec warranties run 7-10 years (depending on your model), they don't want to see your blender back at the factory for a repair. They want you blending happily on your way the whole time.
Many other blenders are designed with a plastic piece here so as to strip itself over time (so you go buy another blender), or with a piece that's part rubber and designed to split in half under tremendous pressure (to hopefully stop blending before the blade breaks inside the jar). Because the Blendtec blade is so thick and strong, and there is smart technology to stop the motor if needed, this piece can be made of hardened metal for long life.
Here's another shout-out to the engineering staff. One thing they have been working on for years is a way to make blending more quiet, and they've done it. This powerful motor spins upwards of 330 miles per hour and blends most anything your can imagine. They can put more horsepower behind it (up to 3.8 horsepower) because of the metal drive socket and thick, strong blade. In the last few years they have designed a duct and baffle system to quiet the motor and the fan that cools that powerful motor.
The other thing that makes blending noisy is the fruit and ice or other ingredients hitting the sides of the jar during blending. They've fixed that too with the Express Pro model. You can find this in shops and restaurants, and in my kitchen too! It's the one I have and LOVE. See this post to learn more about different Blendtec models available and which one might be best for your lifestyle.
In a nutshell, these are a handful of the reasons I can say that Blendtec makes the most advanced blenders in the world. If you have questions feel free to email me at jenn@coachjenngibbs.com.
You should know just a few months ago, Blendtec spun off a sister company called Blendfresh. This company makes a line of clean, raw, whole food powders to make recipes more healthful. Take a look because if you'd like to get the best deal on a Blendtec, you can Join the Blendfresh Club, subscribe like so many others to Blendfresh foods and save hundreds!
As a side note, I lead a team of people getting the word out on how these tools can make healthy eating more economical and convenient and I'm currently seeking additional help. If you or someone you know might enjoy promoting Blendtec or Blendfresh, please share this info. My vision is to help as many people as possible enjoy incredible health. Thank you!
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