Product Description
You'll be amazed at how quickly and easily you can create professional quality recipes in the Vitamix Professional Series 300.
The ultra-powerful motor and responsive controls allow you to create
recipes to your exact specifications.
Designed to perform like no other.
Vibration dampening and enhanced airflow management, similar to Vitamix commercial blenders, dramatically reduces noise.
Variable Speed dial and Pulse function allow for flexibilityand creativity along with refreshing recipes and creating a variety of textures.
Low-profile BPA-free 64 oz. capacity container is perfect for meals and
entertaining and easily stores under most countertops.
Powerful .2 peak motor outputhorsepower propels the blade 240 mph
to blend even the toughest ingredients.
Elegant new design features an illuminated control panel and
soft-grip controls.
Spill-proof lid with removable lid plug allows ingredients to be added
while processing.
Patented tamper allows for processing thick and dense ingredients.
Includes Getting Started DVD featuring Chef Michael Voltaggio and over 200 recipes in a hardbound recipe book.
7 year full manufacturer warranty
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #3328 in Kitchen & Housewares
- Size: 64-oz.
- Color: Onyx
- Brand: Vitamix
- Model: Vitamix Pro 300 Onyx
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 8.50" h x17.00" w x7.25" l,17.50 pounds
Features
- PVC plastic BPA-free housing in polished black onyx
- 64 ounce shatterproof heat resistant BPA-free Eastman Tritan copolyester carafe
- 2-Peak horsepower motor and wide blade radius
- Stainless steel blade construction
- Pulse function
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
65 of 66 people found the following review helpful.
By L. K. Farnsworth
I researched blenders for months, talking to blending enthusiast friends, and pouring over every review I could find. Narrowed my search down to a VitaMix (and Blendtech, with VitaMix taking the slight edge), so now needed to select a model - The new motor with a constant cooling fan is much better at cooling when the blender is used at slower speeds (less overheating and shutdown issues), the extra HP is always a good thing, but when combined with the wider base blender container and 4-inch blades it allows for much easier flow to the blades for larger items with less tamping (I rarely need to use the tamper). The ability for it to now fit under the counter is just another added bonus. So I was torn between the 300 Professional and the 750 Professional. Based on feedback from multiple blender friends, the presets on the 750 are not really needed (as they tweak nearly every blend to suit vs. a preset exact time) and actually the presets get in the way somewhat using the speed control.
A unique feature I love is that IF the Blender is accidently left on High (speed 10) and then turned off, when the unit is turned back on it starts back up at a speed 1 (so contents are not needing to be cleaned off the ceiling). Also it's actually a digitally controlled speed control, so i.e., speed #7 is the exact same RPM every time.
I am beyond pleased with my choice of the VitaMix 300 Professional and would recommend same Make/Model to anyone looking for a top performance blender.
I should add that the Vitamix Professional 300 is the same as the 7500 and the Creations Elite, except the creations elite has the 48oz container and each model has a unique cookbook.
If you are looking for a discount you can buy a reconditioned Pro 300 directly from Vitamix for a $120 savings off the retail cost - and if you need even more to justify buying a $4-600 blender Vitamix can break it into 3 payments (1st payment is 50% + a one time $15 fee, then next two months is the split remainder of the balance), note: if you ask they will also include free shipping and a set of vitamix spatulas.
UPDATE: my container apparently had a seal that was not properly seated (never leaked, just noticed that the bottom of the gear was hot and spotted the seal), callled Vitamix, sent them a smart phone photo and they quickly sent me a new pitcher, including a pre-paid return shipping label for the old pitcher - excelent customer service, what an American should be!!
26 of 26 people found the following review helpful.
By nicholas
I've done a lot of research on blenders over the years and have upgraded from a bog standard Cuisineart blender, to a Ninja, and finally to the Vitamix. The Ninja was a big step up; much easier to clean, more powerful and I was really satisfied with it for a long time. But my juicing/smoothie making needs have increased over the years and I've been finding that the Ninja doesn't do that great of a job when throwing kale, broccoli, chard etc at it. My smoothies came out with lots and lots of bits, and I end up having to do a lot of chewing.
So I decided to go all out and get the new Vitamix and I am so glad I did. It really does live up to the hype and everything I've thrown at it gets blended much more smoothly. I haven't had to use the plunger that comes with it, and my smoothies come out as good as when I go and buy them at a real smoothie/juice place. I was expecting it to be loud after watching some youtube videos; maybe on the highest setting it is louder than the Ninja, but I don't even need to turn it all the way up and so for general usage it's actually quieter, which is a nice bonus.
Coming to terms with the expense gap between this and other blenders took me some time, but now, everything makes sense. This is a far superior product and you get what you pay for. 100% satisfied.
31 of 34 people found the following review helpful.
By PulpFiction4life
- Quick Update
- Original Review
- 12 day smoothie fast Information
***UPDATE 12/24/13***
The blender is still used nearly every day if not more than once a day. It has stood up to EVERYTHING. There have been no complaints and it has not skipped a beat. It performs just as well as the day I bought it.
Wouldn't trade it for anything.
I couldn't keep up the 90% vegan diet mainly because I haven't cut out drinking alcohol on the weekends and subsequently find that pizza enters the fray when that happens.
****Original Review 10/12/2013****
With such an expensive product I feel it's important to write an initial review and update it as you live with the product.
I have had this blender for two days.
I spent extensive amounts of time reading reviews, watching videos, reading consumer reports and reading kitchen blogs that have discussed this blender.
Is it worth $550? The legendary status of Vitamix is warranted. It is phenomenal.
There are some underdogs that do a similar job if you do your research you'll find some smaller 1 serving blenders have been given high marks but I did not want a small personal size blender. I want to make large amounts of smoothies that I can refrigerate at work or home and have available throughout the week or at least a few days. Of course produce doesn't keep forever.
I was almost convinced to buy a blendtec but read reviews regarding the O-ring at the base of the blade would wear overtime eventually leaving little bits of rubber/plastic in your smoothie. Even after 3 years of daily use I don't think that's acceptable. The vitamix has no such issues. The blade and all parts INSIDE the blender are metal. Strong sturdy metal. Probably a hardened steel or titanium but don't quote me on that. THe underside of the carafe houses the hard polycarbonate shroud(Hard to explain this part provides stability under the carafe) In the middle of the bottom is a nearly dime size metal turbine with grooved teeth. This turbine connects to the metal housing on the base of the blender.
The blender is very simple with a pulse switch, power dial, and start switch on the front. On the rear right side of the base is a power switch. When you flip it on the symbols and words glow next to each respective switch and dial.
I like the industrial and simple look of the front. It's not a touch screen blender like the Blendtech Design Series but I really didn't like the idea of putting so much complicated effort into the look of a blender. The blendtec was almost too pretty. I also don't trust presets. I was looking at the Vitamix 7500 which is (I think)$100 more than this one and the only difference is it has presets for smoothies and liquefying etc... I like to manually do it so I can get the consistency that I want. Plus it saves you some money for fruit to throw in ;)
The base is heavy and the motor is powerful as you'd expect. IT IS SO QUIET! With the amount of power this thing has you'd expect it to sound like a lawnmower(it does basically have a lawnmower engine) but it really isn't ear bleedingly loud like the Ninja blenders for example. I have used your typical $50-$100 blenders all my life and they have all been louder than this one. Those old blenders do well with soft fruits aka bananas and berries, but throwing in kale and oranges and apples they would quickly make mush of everything. THIS THING LIQUEFIES EVERYTHING!
I just made a chilled avocado soup with a 1 1/2 inch chunk of ginger, avocado, chicken broth, cilantro and some salt and it turned out velvety smooth. CLEANING IS SO EASY. I poured the soup into a container(it made about 5 servings of soup) and rinsed out the carafe with warm water. Within 3 minutes I was making a spinach, apple, banana, orange, smoothie and it tasted like HEAVEN.
I am still kicking myself because about a year ago I wanted to get healthy and start eating properly. I watched a documentary about juicing and thought SWEET! This will help! I got an Omega j8006 juicer for $300. It was great at crushing hard fruits but there was SO MUCH WASTE! The pulp getting tossed out or composted was just too much of a waste for me. Grinding 4 apples you'd get maybe a glass of juice. I couldn't handle it. PLUS the cleaning of so many parts it was absolutely a hassle cleaning would take a good 10 minutes and there'd still be pieces of fruit stuck in small places.
This has a carafe with a rubber top and a little opening cover that locks into the rubber top(the hole for the tamper) that's it. Boom after I make something I move it to a big container with a lid to put in the fridge and I rinse out the blender with hot water. Done. It's so easy.
Making a smoothie in 20 seconds rinsing and making soup in 20 seconds. I mean it doesn't get much easier folks.
The consistency of the smoothies I've made are nothing short of perfect.
I read a forum comment somewhere of someone who had a 5200 and just got the 300 and they hated it. They said they had chunky smoothies. I have NO idea how they were making their smoothies but I have to call them a straight up crazy person. Granted I've only made about 5 smoothies the last couple days but this thing has smashed through everything I have thrown at it.
Buying it straight from Vitamix you'll save a few bucks if you find a voucher for free shipping but you'll get it in 8-14 days or pay $70 for 3 day shipping. Luckily I have a Prime account and got it in 3 days for free.
I'm going to go drink more of my banana/apple/orange smoothie.
In closing I did struggle with justifying the price of this blender. Then I thought, "You know? My health is priceless and if this helps me stay healthy it's worth every penny."
As I said in the beginning I'll update this monthly to give more and more insight in how it feels living with a Vitamix. So far we have a budding romance.
***UPDATE 10/26/2013***
I've had this blender for 2 weeks and use it 3-4 times a day. I have switched to a nearly 90% vegan smoothie diet and have never felt more energized. Eating no garbage I've lost 6-7 pounds and my skin, hair and nails all feel different(in a good way).
I have found 2.5 liters of smoothie over a 10 hour work shift keeps me full. I drink less water since liquid is in the smoothies but it's good to stay hydrated as well. Apples, spinach & Bananas are the main staple of most of my smoothies. I buy a lot of frozen fruits too mangos, blueberries, raspberries, strawberries etc.
Anyways the blender has stood up to EVERYTHING. One thing to note. I HAVE SMELLED BURNING from the engine. The problem arises when I pack my blender wrong(waking up you space out and throw it all in lol) If you put frozen fruit or ice cubes in first they will turn into hard slush and get pushed up away from the blades making sort of an ice barrier between the rest of the produce and the blades. I could hear the blades spinning faster because there was nothing hitting them. So you take the stamper and push things down into the blades. The burning isn't TERRIBLE or Overwhelming like it's breaking, it's just the engine warming up because it's not crushing anything. This is something to keep in mind. I try to put in water/almond milk, then mushy fruits, hard veggies, then leafy greens and then ice or fruits.
#1 IMPORTANT THINGY: Have fun with it! If you enjoy it and make delicious smoothies the whole family can enjoy being healthy and not even feel like it's "Yuck veggies eww healthy". I follow some smoothie recipes but mostly just buy all the produce I love and then mix them all up. Think of your own creative combinations. Have your kids suggest things, etc. Make it enjoyable and you'll start looking, and FEELING better.
All the best.
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