Blender Vitamix 4500/1782 Vitamix VS Variable Speed Blendtec HP3A Blendtec WildSide Blendtec Combo
Price $378.95 $448.95 $434.95 $474.95 $524.95
Horse Power 2+ Peak 2+ Peak 3 3 3
Amps 11.5 11.5 13 13 13
Speeds 2 Hi/Low Variable Knob 25 Preset, 4 Programmable 25 Preset, 4 Programmable 25 Preset, 4 Programmable
Auto Shut Off No No Yes Yes Yes
Jar Size 64 oz 64 oz 64 oz 96 oz 64 oz & 96 oz
Break Resistant Jar BPA free co-polyester BPA free co-polyester BPA free co-polyester BPA free co-polyester BPA free co-polyester
2 Part, Vented Lid Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Stainless Steel Dull Blade 4 wings 4 wings 2 wings 2 wings 2 wings
Blade Wet blade, dry blade w/jar can be purchased Wet blade, dry blade w/jar can be purchased Wet/Dry Multi Purpose Blade Wet/Dry Multi Purpose Blade Wet/Dry Multi Purpose Blade
Tamper Yes Yes No, not necessary No, not necessary No, not necessary
Recipes Included 150 150 300 300 300
Color Choice Black Black Black, White, Red Black, White, Red Black, White, Red
Made in the USA Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Warranty 5 years on Parts and Labor 7 years on Parts and Labor 7 years on Motor and Jar 7 years on Motor and Jar 7 years on Motor and Jar