Vitamix Venturist Pro Blender – Real Review, No Fluff
Does This $500 Blender Actually Justify the Price? Let’s Find Out.
👀 First Impressions: WTF Are We Looking At?
Vitamix is the name in high-performance blenders—big smoothie chains like Booster Juice and Jamba Juice swear by them. But at $499.99 CAD retail, we weren’t about to drop half a grand without a damn good reason. Lucky for us, Costco had this bad boy for $349.99, which made it way easier to justify.
Still, at 3-4x the price of your average Ninja or Cuisinart, expectations were sky-high.
✔️ First Take:
✅ Size – Bigger than expected—but good big, not “where the hell do I put this” big.
✅ Build Quality – Feels solid. The motor base is beefy, but the container is plastic (would’ve preferred glass, but we’re not playing in the $2,000 range yet).
✅ Controls – Simple dials and switches. No unnecessary smart tech. No app. No WiFi. Thank God.
✅ Noise Level – Loud as hell. Sounds like a small aircraft engine if you crank it to max. If your family is asleep, they’re not anymore.
✅ First Use – Threw in some frozen fruit, yogurt, and coconut milk. Blended it smooth in seconds. No chunks. No struggling. No plastic-burning smell.
First Thoughts:
Okay, this thing might actually be worth the hype.
⚡ Performance: Does It Actually Work?
Short answer: Yes. And not just in a “Yeah, it blends” kind of way. It annihilates.
We’ve tested it with:
✅ Smoothies – No chunks, no separation. Silky smooth.
✅ Nut Butters – Made almond butter with zero issues (try that with a Ninja and see how far you get).
✅ Soups – The friction alone heats up the liquid (not a joke).
✅ Ice Cream / Frozen Blends – Thick, creamy, perfect.
✅ Grinding Oats / Flours – Easily turns rolled oats into oat flour.
✅ Brick Smoothie Test – (Kidding… but honestly, it might work.)
Key Performance Features:
💥 2.2 HP Motor – That’s not a typo. This thing has a horsepower rating instead of watts.
💥 10 Speed Levels – We’ve never even needed to hit max speed… that’s how powerful it is.
💥 Pulse Mode – Great for chunkier blends like salsas or pesto.
💥 Container Size: 64 oz. (big enough for family-sized batches).
💀 The Dirty Secrets: What They Don’t Want You to Know
You already know we dig deep—here’s what you should know about Vitamix behind the scenes:
✅ Made in the USA 🇺🇸 – Unlike most blenders made in China, Vitamix manufactures in Ohio.
✅ Family-Owned Business – One of the few kitchen appliance brands NOT owned by a mega-corporation.
✅ Warranty is Legit – 7-year warranty. And they actually honour it.
⚠️ Plastic Container – Would rather see a glass option at this price point, but they claim it’s BPA-free and impact-resistant.
Corporate Dirt? None.
❌ No child labor scandals.
❌ No major lawsuits.
❌ No shady corporate takeovers.
If you’re looking for a rare, family-owned company that doesn’t suck, Vitamix checks out.
🤔 Ethical Impact: Should You Even Give Them Your Money?
✅ Yes. Unlike most kitchen brands that get scooped up by Nestlé or Procter & Gamble, Vitamix is independent and actually makes a quality product.
This isn’t just about performance—it’s about investing in something that will last. We could’ve gone with another $100 blender and been back in the same spot a year later. Instead, we put more money upfront for long-term reliability.
💡 Sometimes, the best “savings” is not having to buy the same thing over and over again.
🏆 Final Verdict: Should You Buy It?
✅ 100% YES—if you actually blend regularly. If this thing is just going to collect dust in your kitchen, save your money.
🔥 AWAKEWELLNESS RATING: HIGHLY RECOMMENDED 🔥
“It’s not cheap. But it’s cheaper than replacing your blender every year.”
💡 At $499.99, it’s steep. But at $349.99? Absolute steal. Costco coming through again.
🚨 Would we buy it again? Without hesitation.
💀 Biggest downside? The noise. Hope your neighbours love the sound of power tools.
Bonus: The Recipe Book 📖
It also came with a really fancy recipe book that probably accounts for at least $110 of the cost… but it’s actually well done and a great way to learn what it’s capable of.
🔎 Want to see more brutally honest reviews? Stay tuned—no brand is safe.
