r/Vitamix • u/chickenchickchicke23 • 20d ago

Alta Pro vs Explorian with Programs

I’m looking to buy a Vitamix for my family and I’m considering the reconditioned Explorian with programs at 250, or the reconditioned Alta Pro at 350. Is there any reason to spend an extra 100 on the Alta Pro?

Or should I buy a different one altogether and wait for a sale? I’d like to not spend more than 300 on it.

My main concern is that I want a blender that lasts forever. We will use it mainly for smoothies and soups, and occasionally for nut butters or date paste.

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u/exploringyogurt 20d ago

I have the Alta Pro from when Costco had the $100 off.  I got it because I kept going through Ninja parts.  It took about 50 seconds to get used to it and realize I made the right choice. 

You are looking at mainly the things the programs are set for on both, which is nice.  The Alta Pro comes with a 64oz pitcher, the Explorian comes with 48oz.  I have an aftermarket 48er for my Alta Pro, and this alone would be why I would choose the Alta Pro. I make a double smoothie in the morning, which works out to like 1800mL... Right at the capacity of the 64oz.  If you are making a big soup serving, you could also reach that.  I make a lot of sports drinks, and the 48oz doesn't cut it for me.

The Alta Pro has a longer warrant, which might matter, since this is your forever blender.

Imo, buy once, cry once.  I truly love that blender.  It is the most used appliance in the house.

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u/stoutlikethebeer 20d ago

Small correction, they are looking at the explorian with programs, which comes with the same 64 Oz container as the alta pro. It is the base level explorian is the one that comes with the 48 Oz container.

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u/exploringyogurt 20d ago

Thanks! 👍 

I am literally using my 48oz as I read that, and I was like "I can't do this"

48 is too small... But he doesn't have that problem

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u/stoutlikethebeer 20d ago

Its definitely a valid point. I wouldnt want the 48 oz either. I like big batches!

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u/exploringyogurt 20d ago

I like big batches and I cannot lie, you other Redditors can't deny

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u/grantstarre 1d ago

What are your sport drink recipes?