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About this item

  • Variable Speed Control: Ten variable speeds allow you to refine every texture with culinary precision, from the smoothest purées to the heartiest soups
  • Pulse Feature: Layer coarse chops over smooth purées for heartier recipes, such as chunky salsas or thick vegetable soups.
  • The 48-ounce container is ideal for blending medium batches for small family meals. Cutting blades measuring 3-inch diameter to ensure a consistent blend every time. Electrical Ratings-120 V
  • Hardened Stainless-Steel Blades: Our aircraft-grade stainless steel blades are designed to handle the toughest ingredients, so from the first blend to the last, you get the same quality results. Cord length: 4.5 feet
  • Self-Cleaning: With a drop of dish soap and warm water, your Vitamix machine can clean itself in 30 to 60 seconds. What's in the Box: motor base, 48 oz. container, mini-tamper, cookbook
  • Design Feature: Radial cooling fan and thermal protection system

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Easy to clean
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E310

Key Features

48-ounce Container

Variable Speed Control + Pulse

High-Performance Motor

Stainless-Steel Blades

48-Ounce Container

This container is the perfect size for creating small family meals, and fits easily under most kitchen cabinets.

Variable Speed Control + Pulse

You’re in control—adjust the speed during the blend to achieve a variety of textures, or use the Pulse feature to create quick bursts of power.

High-Performance Motor

Blend frozen fruit, heavy powder, all the greens—our powerful motors transform tough ingredients into smooth blends, year after year.

Stainless-Steel Blades

Our laser-cut blades are designed to deliver the same quality results, from first blend to last, and are resistant to dulling or bending.

Make It In Minutes

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grind nuts and coffee in the vitamix

Hot soup without a stove

Make steaming-hot soup without a stove—in under 10 minutes. The friction from our blades brings soup to serving temperature, right in the container.

Frozen treats in seconds

Create chilled desserts—just add frozen ingredients to your machine and you’ll be enjoying ice cream, fruit sorbet and more in seconds.

Grind nuts, coffee and more

Making nut butter has never been easier. Grind your favorite nuts into delicious nut butter, turn coffee beans into ground coffee, and more.

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Whether you’re looking for easy after-school snacks or planning a big party, our simple dips and spreads are healthy and delicious.

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Create flavorful dressings that can double as marinades for your entrées. If sauce is on the menu, make pesto, tomato sauce, or applesauce in seconds.

Easy to Clean

With a drop of dish soap and warm water, your Vitamix machine can clean itself in 30 to 60 seconds.

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Vitamix fuels passions. It’s why we’re the brand most trusted by professional chefs. But you won’t just find us in restaurant kitchens. You’ll also find us in home kitchens around the world. Because whether you’re interested in the culinary arts, making healthier choices, or enjoying restaurant-quality smoothies at home—when you’re ready to move on and move up, when you’re ready to invest in your passion, you’re ready for Vitamix. Built to Last A bargain blender's not a bargain if it doesn't last. We know purchasing a Vitamix blender is an investment. But Vitamix blenders are built to last, helping you buy dependable, not disposable. Easy to Clean Just blend warm water and a drop of dish soap at your machine's highest speed, and watch it self-clean in 60 seconds or less - no disassembly required. The Difference Is in the Blend Since the number-one reason people purchase a blender is to make smoothies, it’s important to get them right. Whether you prefer an icy blend or a perfectly smooth purée, nutrition-packed with veggies or a light, fruity treat, Vitamix smoothies give you a delicious, even blend in every sip. Power We don’t aim to have the highest horsepower. You don’t need more horses; you need trained ones. The focused power of our complete blending system causes every component of the Vitamix machine to work together, creating faster, smoother blends packed with flavor. The Universal Tool Make smoothies & juices, hot soups, flours & dough, nut butter, frozen desserts, batters, dressings & sauces, non-dairy milks, and more. Manufactured in Cleveland, Ohio USA. Vitamix blenders last up to 10x longer than the average blender. Data gathered through a Vitamix study which compared Vitamix Ascent and Explorian Series blenders against a select blender model determined to be average. Analysis completed in August of 2022.

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4.6 out of 5 stars
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5,111 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the durability, power, and cleanability of the food blender. For example, they mention it's well built, powerful, and easy to clean. Some are also satisfied with blending power, ease of use, and noise. That said, opinions are mixed on noise, value, and quality.

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336 customers mention278 positive58 negative

Customers like the power of the food blender. For example, they say it blends things really well, has an exceedingly powerful motor, and is the best kitchen appliance they own. Some mention that it makes some noise.

"...It's a true kitchen workhorse and a must-have for anyone serious about cooking or healthy eating...." Read more

"I love it! I use it everyday making smoothies. It is very efficient. It pulverizes any fruit and vegetable in seconds...." Read more

"...Everything was too frozen. It did produce a nice sorbet though after much tampering!Clean-up is a breeze...." Read more

"...I kept burning out other blenders. The Vitamix works great. I blend cooked chicken and vegetables. The purée comes out perfect...." Read more

162 customers mention122 positive40 negative

Customers like the blending power of the food blender. They say it does a fantastic job of blending anything they put into it. Some mention that it blends the fruit for the smoothies well, and cleans up nicely. It blends spinach the best, and completely blends healthy morning shakes to a smooth, delicious drink.

"...The powerful motor effortlessly blends even the toughest ingredients to a silky smooth consistency in seconds...." Read more

"...So far I haven't found fault with the E310. It does a fantastic job of blending anything I've put into it, as long as you follow the loading rules;..." Read more

"...I blend cooked chicken and vegetables. The purée comes out perfect. I am so grateful for my new Vitamix blender." Read more

"...Blender struggles to suck ingredients down, so you have to use the included plunger thing...." Read more

117 customers mention108 positive9 negative

Customers find the food blender easy to clean. They mention that it's dishwasher safe and that they love being able to just rinse the pitcher.

"...Cleaning is a breeze too! The self-cleaning function saves me so much time and effort...." Read more

"...It did produce a nice sorbet though after much tampering!Clean-up is a breeze...." Read more

"...directions for several weeks, I have to say I LOVE being able to just rinse the pitcher, fill it half full with hot water and drop of dishwashing..." Read more

"...In seconds. Cleaning is even easier: water and a drop of dish soap in the carafe, whzzzzz, rinse...." Read more

99 customers mention77 positive22 negative

Customers like the durability of the food blender. They mention it's strong, built like a tank, and hasn't broke. They also say it'll crush ice cubes nicely and is made out of airplane grade material. Overall, most are satisfied with the quality and durability of this blender.

"...I appreciate the simple design and high-quality materials used in the construction of this blender...." Read more

"...the best when it comes to blending anything you put into it and the durability, (though nothing is made like it used to be, even these.)..." Read more

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"...Even the carafe was damaged. This new one has a bit of a plastic smell while blending and I don't know why...." Read more

85 customers mention65 positive20 negative

Customers find the food blender easy to use. They say it's simple and easy to assemble. They also say the controls are simple and perfect for their function. Customers also mention that smoothies are easier to make with this machine. They mention that it blends the ingredients into a perfectly smooth drink.

"...This machine is an absolute powerhouse in the kitchen and has transformed the way I prepare meals...." Read more

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"...It's so easy! Plus the texture of the smoothies from the Vitamix are so much nicer.Some reviewers say the Vitamix is loud. I disagree...." Read more

"...The cover takes getting used to, never had a snap on lid on a blender, it works no problem...." Read more

128 customers mention52 positive76 negative

Customers are mixed about the noise of the food blender. Some mention that the noise on this one is minimal and their cats barely react to it, while others say that it's slightly loud and unable to reduce these noise levels. Some customers also mention that it makes a terrible grating sound, like the motor isn't attached.

"...As with any high speed blender, these units are noisy, but we don't live in an apartment to have to worry about the noise!..." Read more

"...Some reviewers say the Vitamix is loud. I disagree. It is so much quieter than blenders I've used in the past...." Read more

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"...This one is also much quieter. Blends easily as you'd expect from a Vitamix...." Read more

124 customers mention64 positive60 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the food blender. Some mention that it turns out really yummy, does a great job of grinding up cookies, and makes a good vegan cheesy sauce. However, others say that it bogged down and quit several times as they attempted to increase the speed, the motor died, and the blades keep rotating.

"...I appreciate the simple design and high-quality materials used in the construction of this blender...." Read more

"...The motor died and I had to get another one. There was oil everywhere and I knew my Vitamix was gone. Even the carafe was damaged...." Read more

"...- - - Untill I realized the dry pitcher is probably the best solution for grinding wheat because it is multi function...." Read more

"...the problem with that is when you run it that long the blades create a lot of friction and by the time you have a smooth liquid it’s hot...." Read more

116 customers mention75 positive41 negative

Customers are mixed about the value of the food blender. Some mention it's worth the price, and is truly heavy duty and commercial grade, while others say it'll overpriced for what you are getting. Some say it feels noticeably cheaper than other models, and that it'd be a waste of money.

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I can't express how much I adore my Vitamix E310 blender! This machine is an absolute powerhouse in the kitchen and has transformed the way I prepare meals. From smoothies to soups to nut butters, this blender handles everything with ease.

The build quality is exceptional - sturdy, durable, and built to last. The powerful motor effortlessly blends even the toughest ingredients to a silky smooth consistency in seconds. I love how versatile it is; I can easily switch between the variable speed controls and pulse feature to achieve the perfect texture every time.

Cleaning is a breeze too! The self-cleaning function saves me so much time and effort. I appreciate the simple design and high-quality materials used in the construction of this blender.

Overall, the Vitamix E310 has exceeded my expectations in every way. It's a true kitchen workhorse and a must-have for anyone serious about cooking or healthy eating. I highly recommend this blender to anyone looking for a top-of-the-line appliance that delivers exceptional results.
Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2020
Color: BlackStyle: BlenderVerified Purchase
Bought this when Amazon had a $60 off deal on the black color. Vitamix products are expensive. Especially so, considering these are only blenders, but they are the best when it comes to blending anything you put into it and the durability, (though nothing is made like it used to be, even these.)
I chose the cheaper model as I don't need the programs, nor the latest container sensing system, and the 48 oz container is just the right size for 3 of us. The 3" blades allow for smaller quantities if making a recipe for one. The other higher-priced models have 64 oz containers and 4" blades, but need a greater minimum quantity of ingredients to work correctly and immerse the blades. The 2 hp matches the 3" blades and does the same job as the 2.2 hp motor does on the larger containers. So, model choice really is down to minimum batch size and what bells and whistles you feel you want, but don't actually need!
So far I haven't found fault with the E310. It does a fantastic job of blending anything I've put into it, as long as you follow the loading rules; liquids first, followed by lighter ingredients like leafy material, then heavier items like apples followed by heavy ice cubes. This ensures the blades start blending the easier stuff first and the heavier items weight the load down to maintain a feed into the blades until everything is flowing in a strong vortex, completing the blend.
Made lots of smoothies and also some soup, heated by the Vitamix itself in 6 minutes or so. I did struggle with a frozen dessert, but I think that was because all the fruit ingredients were frozen solid and I missed the recommendation to let them thaw a little for 10-20 minutes on the counter before blending. The Vitamix had no problem breaking down the solid frozen lumps with the aid of the included tamper, but an air pocket kept forming around the blades and the mix didn't "flow" and produce the classic 4-segment, stiff vortex shape on the surface. Everything was too frozen. It did produce a nice sorbet though after much tampering!
Clean-up is a breeze. You just rinse the container, add warm water with a couple drops of dish liquid and run at high speed. Rinse again and let dry. And that's it!
Unlike other blenders, the blades are not razor sharp and it would be difficult to cut yourself on them if wiping out the container. The "wet" container blending is all about the blade shape, the speed of rotation (most times you are running at the highest speed of 10 and the only factor to think about is run-time) and the subsequent mixing vortex driving the ingredients into the blades. For flour and other dry seed blending, you need a "dry" container, supplied separately as an accessory, but over $100 !! Its blades are a different configuration and keep the fines from broken-down seeds in suspension in the container, while the heavier seeds fall back into the blades. You can, however, make nut butters in the supplied "wet" container using peanuts, almonds, etc..
The pulse function is good for "lumpy" salsa and for adding some chunks at the end of a blend for texture. I added some more baked potatoes and roasted cauliflower to the soup after blending to temperature. Then pulsed them to leave some larger chunks in the smooth soup.
As with any high speed blender, these units are noisy, but we don't live in an apartment to have to worry about the noise!
We are using the Vitamix every day for healthy fruit and vegetable smoothies and look forward to a long time doing so with the 5 year warranty. Vitamix customer service is reputed to be very good. I expect an even longer life from the unit as the Vitamix is well designed.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2022
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My E310 VitaMix Explorian blender arrived today and I wasted no time trying it out. I made smoothies and was very happy with how easy it was to blend the ingredients into a perfectly smooth drink. I then cleaned the pitcher according to the instructions by filling it half-way with warm water and a drop of dish soap and blending for a minute or so. Voila! It was clean. Later, I put the spinach I had dehydrated into the pitcher and in less than a minute I had a beautiful, fine, green powder. I’d been using a coffee grinder to make my powders. That was tedious as it took SO long to do what my VitaMix did in a minute! I couldn’t be happier with this blender. It’s my first quality blender (I’ve only had cheap department store models in the past.) I LOVE the fact that this blender is made in the U.S.A.! And it shows. The engineering is outstanding. All components are designed with quality and durability in mind. The last blender I had was an Oster blender I bought locally. It was cheap, but I thought with the Oster name I should be getting a decent product. It was not. It did a poor job and sounded like a jackhammer. This VitaMix is loud, but it’s not annoying at all. It is powerful and the motor reflects that. 🙂 I would absolutely recommend this blender to a friend.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2024
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I have to make thin puréed food for my disabled husband. I kept burning out other blenders. The Vitamix works great. I blend cooked chicken and vegetables. The purée comes out perfect. I am so grateful for my new Vitamix blender.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2024
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I love it! I use it everyday making smoothies. It is very efficient. It pulverizes any fruit and vegetable in seconds. I'm extremely pleased with this Vitamix blender.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2024
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Never had a blender that worked this well before. The performance is insane, and I can definitely see what the hype is about.

However there is a constant burning smell, even after months of use. People say it is normal at first and that it would go away. It did not go away.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing product.
Reviewed in Canada on April 20, 2024
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This is my second one, first one is over 40 years old! Still works but not as well as it used to. This machine is so efficient, I am super pleased with it every time I use it. The base is much larger than my old one. Can’t think of any way it could be improved. It’s super!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Licuadora
Reviewed in Mexico on September 30, 2023
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Muy buen producto y tiene buena potencia
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5.0 out of 5 stars So worth the money
Reviewed in Canada on March 10, 2024
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You can make soup, sauces, hummus, smoothies, and so much more with this. It's seriously so powerful. You need a lot of liquid for thick things like hummus or else you will overheat the motor but otherwise it's perfect
Undine
5.0 out of 5 stars Powerful, yet easy-to-use
Reviewed in Canada on June 7, 2023
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Vitamix has a solid reputation, and this blender lives up to it. It's easily capable of blending a variety of items without catching fire like a cheap blender might. It's also straightforward to use, and doesn't have any hidden caveats in the instruction manual.

Don't be drawn in by claims that it "cleans itself", though. You can use it to swirl soap water around to help you (considerably), but for anything except the most trivial mixes, you will need to do some cleaning yourself.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Vitamix power!
Reviewed in Canada on April 8, 2021
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Been using this blender for about 6 months now. It’s a solid blender, comparable to the old 5000 series vitamix and does everything I hoped a vitamix would do.

Pros
-powerful (variable speeds with fast top end speed. Breaks through ice with ease)
-smaller container is good as it fits under kitchen cabinets better, easier to clean, and is better for doing small smoothie portions which is what I generally make. You can always buy the bigger container later if you are looking to do a high volume smoothies, soups, etc.
-price (being an entry level model it’s much cheaper. It doesn’t have the timed settings, but I’m my opinion those are a gimmick (as long as you have speed settings and an on/off button you’re good to go with blenders.

Cons
-vibration, when reading reviews there was complaints of vibration. I have noticed a bit of a vibration especially starting a harder blend with lots of ice. The vibration goes away once the ice crushes down a bit. Just put on hand on the top until the ice smooths out a bit and it’s all good.
-noise (to be expected), all vitamixes are notoriously noisy because of their power, not a huge con but it’s why Starbucks uses those sound proof containers
-plastic knobs feel cheap, not an issue but compared to their older models these knobs feel like a cheap appliance and could be a weak point in the future.

Overall it’s a good blender, and if you can get it on sale in the low $300s I would recommend.
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