Vitamix 5300 vs KitchenAid K400 Blender vs Vitamix Explorian E320

Long-lasting workhorse, often bought refurbished; noisy, and awkward for small batches.

Reliability is the story with the KitchenAid K400 Blender: most owners report the jar leaking from the base, a failing bearing, grease or rusty residue, and a growing noise, often within a year or two.

Most owners like it as a simple, powerful Vitamix with a long warranty and good smoothies, often bought as a Costco bundle.

• solid build6
• smooth blends2
• easy to clean1

• powerful2
• solid build1

• solid build4
• smooth blends1

• broke down4
• hard to clean1

• broke down19
• loud4
• overpriced2

• broke down3
• loud3
• hard to clean1