Vitamix Immersion Blender, Stainless Steel, 18 inches

Look, I think spending $149 on an immersion blender is plain ludicrous but I did, and here is why: I have an 18-year-old cat who is my absolute love and she has gotten to the point where she will not chew her wet food; she will only lick the juice and then leave the part that she has to chew. I think she has lost some teeth and chewing probably hurts. My remedy for this problem was to use my Hamilton Beach immersion blender to liquefy her food for her to make it easier for her to eat it. Well, after about 3 years of use, my Hamilton Beach immersion blender has started to slowly die on me. I could not run the risk of not being able to blend her food for her (because she literally would rather not eat than have to chew her food) so I researched the best immersion blenders. This Vitamix immersion blender was at the top of the list on every single list. All I could think was, there is no way that I am going to pay $149 for an immersion blender when I can buy one for about $30. Well, I did spend $149. Why? Because my hubby told me that I may as well go ahead and spend the money on something that will last for a long time because we recently got a rescue dog and the only way he will take his monthly pill is if it is blended into his wet food. *Le Sigh*So now that you know why I bought it, let me tell you what I think of it. I tried my best to HATE it, but I do not. Granted, it is a lot heavier than my Hamilton Beach and it does sit up higher than my Hamilton Beach which is the only thing I can say I do not really like because a can of cat food is a very small amount and it takes a lot of scooping and scraping to get it all ground up, but the end result is a very nice paste that my cat enjoys quite a bit. That alone is worth the money. I ground my dogs' pill into his food yesterday and OH MY GOODNESS there were no little chunks of pill leftover! Just an extremely smooth consistency. That has me so impressed because as much as I liked my Hamilton Beach, it would not blend up his pill well and he would take the time to pick the chunks of his pill out of his food and spit them out on the ground before he would finish his food. I can not begin to explain my irritation with him doing that, but this time there was none of those shenanigans! He ate it all with no problem. It is also super easy to clean which is always a plus!So all-in-all I am highly impressed with this immersion blender. I did not want to be. I wanted it to be trash and I wanted to fuss about it. I wanted to say to myself that I should have gotten another Hamilton Beach in the first place, but instead, the opposite has occurred. I love it so much that I bought the full-size blender which will promptly replace my Hamilton Beach blender. I also have Hamilton Beach personal blender cups and when I get the money I will be replacing those with some from Vitamix. Dang. I never thought I would become one of those "Vitamix people" (you know what I mean!) but I guess I have seen the light.If you are on the fence, get it. You likely won't regret it. Ugh, it is just that stinking good. Enough said.

This is a very, VERY powerful wand mixer. It's a fairly heavy appliance, and the smooth surface makes gripping a little harder than it should be. Not a big deal, but something easy to address with a textures or grippy handle like on an Oxo good-grips product.The controls are easy to use and the display is bright and clear. There is a HUGE difference between the top speed (very very fast) and the next lower speed (only somewhat fast). It takes some getting used to.I'm overall very happy with this product. It's expensive, but worth it.

I recently picked up the Vitamix Immersion Blender, and let me tell you, it has completely changed my cooking game! First off, it's super easy to use. Just plug it in, and you're ready to blend up soups, smoothies, and sauces right in the pot or bowl. No need to transfer hot liquids to a blender and then back again—what a mess!The stainless steel design feels sturdy, and the 18-inch length is perfect for getting to the bottom of larger containers without much effort. I love that it blends quickly and smoothly with no chunks left behind. Cleanup is a breeze too—all I have to do is rinse it off under the tap, and it’s ready for the next use.If you’re like me and want to make cooking easier but don’t want to spend hours cleaning up, this immersion blender is definitely worth the investment. It’s now my go-to kitchen gadget!

Powerful, cuts through anything quickly. Easy to use. Very ergonomic. Love the quick disconnect of the blade for cleaning. Very easy to change speeds while blending. Totally happy with this, and highly recommend. Makes great smoothies with nuts, veggies, seeds, anything.

I've wanted an immersion blender for years and finally decided to go for it. I did my research and decided on the Vitamix. It has exceed my expectations and I'm very happy with my choice. The blender performs exactly as it does in the video provided (watch it!) and blends very smoothly and thoroughly. I've made a few smoothies (frozen banana, ice, berries, yogurt, spinach...even carrot and apple with the skin on). It came out great each time. I also made a pureed soup right in the pot which was extremely easy (see photo). The Vitamix churned through the cooked bacon, tomatoes, onions and carrots with ease and my pot was still pristine. You don't need to worry about anything damaging your pot. The sturdy black plastic portion surrounding the blades provides complete protection. Clean up is very simple. The lower blade portion twists off for rinsing. I like the fact that it's comprised of only two pieces. The motor is somewhat heavy, so if you are looking for a lightweight immersion blender this may not be right for you (if physically holding about two pounds is a challenge). However, the weight is well worth it for the powerful and efficient motor. The design was well thought out, it's user friendly, and it more than does the job. I personally didn't want any accessories (it doesn't come with any) and the clutter of additional pieces I may not use. If you have a wide mouth jar or glass (three inches or more) you're good to go. I highly recommend this Vitamix blender (and no...nobody asked me to say this...it's just really awesome).