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Any comments on Wolfgang's Blender vs. the Vitamix

Daysdee — Mon, 20 Aug 2018 00:30:50 GMT

My Vitamix doesn't work like the demos. Anyone have and like Wolfgang's blender? Much lower price, but don't know if it is good quality.

Re: Any comments on Wolfgang's Blender vs. the Vitamix

shoesnbags — Mon, 20 Aug 2018 00:39:49 GMT

@Daysdee wrote:
My Vitamix doesn't work like the demos. Anyone have and like Wolfgang's blender? Much lower price, but don't know if it is good quality.

@Daysdee Just curious - what are you having a problem with? I've never tried the soup, but otherwise our Vitamix does everything it's supposed to do. I have to say though, that we did buy it directly from Vitamix a few years ago. Are QVC Vitamixes different?

Re: Any comments on Wolfgang's Blender vs. the Vitamix

Katcat1 — Mon, 20 Aug 2018 00:46:13 GMT

When you pay that much money for a Vitamix, it certainly should work. What is the problem? It does not seem right for you to purchase another product.

Re: Any comments on Wolfgang's Blender vs. the Vitamix

Lisa now in AZ — Mon, 20 Aug 2018 01:06:56 GMT

Just my own experience, but I had the Wolfgng blender and then finally got sucked into the Vitamix vortex and bought one. For my needs, which are pretty basic, the Wolfgang one is every bit as good as the Vitamix. I haven't made soup or nut butters, but now Wolfie is making those on his shows, so if you aren't going to be making flour or things like that (which I also believe Wolfgang has shown), you would probably be fine with his. The one I have is the version behind the one he showed today.

Re: Any comments on Wolfgang's Blender vs. the Vitamix

pdlinda — Mon, 20 Aug 2018 01:09:14 GMT

@Daysdee I have Wolfgang Puck's commercial blender for the last 2 years and I love it. I use it every day and have had no problems with it. It's powerful and I use it for smoothies, soups and nut butters.

Re: Any comments on Wolfgang's Blender vs. the Vitamix

Equuleus — Mon, 20 Aug 2018 02:32:40 GMT

A Vitamix and blender are not one in the same.

Re: Any comments on Wolfgang's Blender vs. the Vitamix

mom2four0418 — Mon, 20 Aug 2018 03:24:43 GMT

@Equuleus wrote:
A Vitamix and blender are not one in the same.

The Vitamix is listed as a blender. I also own the WP and it does everything the VM does, including soups.

Re: Any comments on Wolfgang's Blender vs. the Vitamix

mzmaree — Mon, 20 Aug 2018 22:46:35 GMT

Wolfgang made his own comparison yesterday when, in his last presentation, he quite vocally invited HSN customers to (paraphrasing) “check QVC and what they are charging $450 for a VitaMix, compared to my blender, which has greater HP and can do all the sames thing for $130!” He further stated that he used to use Vmix in his restaurants, but why spend that much on a machine that does what his does at a substantial lower price. Later, in a presentation for Vmix, the vendor, Jan, on QVC, who was obviously made aware of Puck’s comments, countered directly and rather emphatically, without calling Puck out directly. Puck has always been pretty unfiltered during his presentations on HSN, where he has sold a ton in the 20 years he’s been on. Doubt QVC will take any action.

Re: Any comments on Wolfgang's Blender vs. the Vitamix

Tigriss — Mon, 20 Aug 2018 22:54:06 GMT

If you have a Vitamix, you don't need another blender. Just learn to use the VItamix. There are many Vitamix groups on Facebook and YouTube. Try looking at those and see if anything hits for you.

Re: Any comments on Wolfgang's Blender vs. the Vitamix

Gorgf — Tue, 21 Aug 2018 19:21:09 GMT

I have Wolfgang's blender and since I knew I would not use it daily chose it. It makes nice heated cream soups. I make a Butternut Squash one and homemade salad dressings. A smoothie on occasion. I pop it in the dishwasher anyway as salad dressings are so oily. No problems. Never owned a Vitamix but happy with the Puck.

Re: Any comments on Wolfgang's Blender vs. the Vitamix

chickenbutt — Tue, 21 Aug 2018 19:45:11 GMT

One thing I remember distinctly is that when he first came out with this blender, and was comparing it to the Vitamix (w/o actually naming it), there ended up being a lot of bad reviews due to his blender smoking, over-heating, and in some cases catching fire and burning peoples' counters. The same type of stuff was happening with his counter-top convection oven.

Of course, they changed the item number shortly after that which makes the reviews go away. They did that with both products.

Hopefully, if there were such problems, they were corrected and he is putting out a better product. But it's disconcerting that they will remove reviews from products if they are bad, and then keep selling them. They've done that so many times over the years.

From my experience, though, his products USED TO be of much greater quality and in the last several years that quality went away for the most part. I remember his ss pots/pans that were always 18/10 and pretty good quality. Then that went down. I had purchased a large stock pot from that same line, several years ago, and the quality was awful. It was pretty cheap, so not worth returning and I just tossed it.

Re: Any comments on Wolfgang's Blender vs. the Vitamix

EatWell — Wed, 22 Aug 2018 21:22:58 GMT

V@chickenbutt wrote:
One thing I remember distinctly is that when he first came out with this blender, and was comparing it to the Vitamix (w/o actually naming it), there ended up being a lot of bad reviews due to his blender smoking, over-heating, and in some cases catching fire and burning peoples' counters. The same type of stuff was happening with his counter-top convection oven.

Of course, they changed the item number shortly after that which makes the reviews go away. They did that with both products.

Hopefully, if there were such problems, they were corrected and he is putting out a better product. But it's disconcerting that they will remove reviews from products if they are bad, and then keep selling them. They've done that so many times over the years.

From my experience, though, his products USED TO be of much greater quality and in the last several years that quality went away for the most part. I remember his ss pots/pans that were always 18/10 and pretty good quality. Then that went down. I had purchased a large stock pot from that same line, several years ago, and the quality was awful. It was pretty cheap, so not worth returning and I just tossed it.

My Vitamix is made in USA. Still going strong after 10 years of heavy use. IMO, the best. If you have the budget, buy one. Done. Not expensive.

BTW, W.P. products made in China, Thailand, or Korea. All low quality junk. But. If you don’t use a blender much, W.P. , and others are OK. Just don’t try all that a Vitamix can do.

Re: Any comments on Wolfgang's Blender vs. the Vitamix

wagirl — Sun, 26 Aug 2018 16:13:13 GMT

I agree with Hung--it is all about the dollar and cents of it--if you can afford a VM then go for it, if not go with a different one--I saved my dimes and pennies for months and bought a brand new VM that I use all the time and would never use another brand. My last VM was my moms, that she bought new in 1980 and used it until 2016 when it finally gave up the ghost.

Re: Any comments on Wolfgang's Blender vs. the Vitamix

Sooner — Wed, 29 Aug 2018 11:53:40 GMT

@Daysdee wrote:
My Vitamix doesn't work like the demos. Anyone have and like Wolfgang's blender? Much lower price, but don't know if it is good quality.

@Daysdee If your Vitamix doesn't work like the demos, call the company. Mine is 7 o 8 years old, is used all the time and everything works just like the demos.

If yours doesn't, there is either something wrong with the unit or there's something in using it that you are missing. Call the company. There is absolutely no reason to be thinking about another blender unless yours is broke if you have a Vitamix. I can't think of anything another blender could possibly do.

Re: Any comments on Wolfgang's Blender vs. the Vitamix

Rockycoast — Wed, 29 Aug 2018 14:15:02 GMT

Having purchased Wolfgang's fryer years ago I would say his items are not of good quality. There is plastic where there should be metal. Hinges break or crack and are no longer useful. Returned it for a new one and the same thing happened. Wont be purchasing any W.P. small appliances again. Not worth the hassel. I have had my VitaMix for years. Never a problem. Nothing compares to a VitaMix. It is the best.

Re: Any comments on Wolfgang's Blender vs. the Vitamix

Daysdee — Wed, 29 Aug 2018 14:17:45 GMT

Thanks to all for your suggestions. Definitely not buying Wolfgang's blender even though I do like some of his items. (like his spiralizer) Will work on or call about my Vitamix. Thanks again.

Re: Any comments on Wolfgang's Blender vs. the Vitamix

Sooner — Wed, 29 Aug 2018 23:23:51 GMT

@Daysdee wrote:
Thanks to all for your suggestions. Definitely not buying Wolfgang's blender even though I do like some of his items. (like his spiralizer) Will work on or call about my Vitamix. Thanks again.

@DaysdeePlease do give them a call! That puppy ought to work right and I know YOU know what you are doing! Keep us posted.

Re: Any comments on Wolfgang's Blender vs. the Vitamix

GingerPeach — Thu, 30 Aug 2018 01:34:43 GMT

@Daysdee

If you need it to grind celery (such as you would if adding celery to a green drink), then get the Vitamix. It's the only one that can do this without the celery strings getting all caught in the blades.

(Just fyi, I don't call green drinks "smoothies" since I don't put dairy in them. A pet peeve is calling everything "smoothies.")

If not, I can't comment on Puck's products as I've never used any of them.

If you're having issues with your Vitamix, you may be eligible for the replacement blade offer (or $70) at www.blendersettlement.com

Re: Any comments on Wolfgang's Blender vs. the Vitamix

ULY — Sat, 01 Sep 2018 18:38:29 GMT

There are a few reasons why WP sells a "comparable" unit with the Vitamix for hundreds less and I doubt I have to explain such reasoning. Like myself, those who cook a lot or have restaurant experience tend to use V.M. rather than WP. Establishments, depending on such appliances, are not running to ole Wolfie! When I watch HSN, I ALWAYS get a laugh when his blender is compared with a VM or the one made by Dash and I literally burst out laughing when the Dash rep (blond with the ponytail) tries passing off less quality as better. Is it too much to ask for honest and sincere representation of products? Although I find Wolfgang somewhat entertaining, he strikes me as a man who will put his name on anything found in the kitchen.