Vitamix Standard Blender
- Countertop Blender
- 64 fl oz
- 1380 watts
- Corded electric
- Better rated than 82%
- More reviewed than 72%
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How it ranks among the 135 countertop blenders we track
4.7★ across 1,000 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
1,000 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
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The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 135 countertop blenders we track - how the scorecard works · full countertop blenders data report. Confidence: medium - useful but incomplete evidence.Last refreshed Jun 13, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
A factory reconditioned Vitamix 1811 Standard blender with the 64-ounce container, tamper, and variable speed dial that define the full-size Vitamix lineup, sold at a lower price than a new unit.
This is the Certified Reconditioned version of Vitamix's long-running Standard machine, inspected and rebuilt rather than sold as new, so the label or box may reference a different model number than what's inside. It carries the same 5-year warranty and 30-day guarantee as new Vitamix units. Reviewers who switched from lower-power blenders describe a real jump in how finely it purees greens and frozen fruit.
- Commercial-grade 2-peak horsepower motor
- Variable speed control plus pulse
- Includes tamper and spiral-bound recipe book
- 17-point inspection before resale
Who it's for
Best suited to cooks who want genuine Vitamix output for smoothies, soups, and nut butters but balk at full retail price. Not the right pick for anyone hoping to also juice with it, since reviewers are clear it purees rather than extracts juice.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Reviewers who switched from a Ninja or Breville describe far less struggle with kale and frozen fruit, and several call the reconditioned unit indistinguishable from new. A few note small black flecks in the water on first use, resolved by the recommended warm soapy water rinse. More than one reviewer is clear it makes smoothies and soups well but does not replace a dedicated juicer.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Handles kale and frozen fruit with less resistance
- 64-ounce container suits family-size batches
- Backed by the same 5-year warranty as new units
- Reconditioning brings genuine Vitamix cost down
- Box or label may show a different model number
- Does not replace a dedicated juicer
- A few units show black flecks until first rinse
Performance notes
The 2-peak-horsepower motor and variable speed dial push through ice, frozen fruit, and fibrous greens that stall smaller blenders, and the tamper keeps dense mixtures moving without stopping the machine. Reviewers who upgraded from a Ninja or a Breville describe far less resistance on kale and whole vegetables. A first-use rinse with warm soapy water is recommended in the manual to clear manufacturing residue before the container touches food.
Specifications
| Brand | Vitamix |
|---|---|
| Model | 1811 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 10 pounds |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 64 fl oz |
| Number of Speeds | 10 |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 1380 watts |
| Power Source | Corded electric |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | BPA-free Eastman Tritan® copolyester |
| Container Material | BPA-free Eastman Tritan® copolyester |
| Material Type Free | BPA Free |
| Blade Material | Stainless Steel |
| Color | Black |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | blender, container, tamper, cookbook |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Type | Full |
| Warranty Description | 90 days |
| Other details | |
| Container Count | 1 |
| Is the item dishwasher safe | Yes |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Blending |
| Style | Modern |
| Part Number | 001813 |
| Item Type Name | Vitamix Standard Blender, Professional-Grade, 64oz. Container, Black (Certified Refurbished) |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Multiple Speeds |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in countertop blenders.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamix Standard BlenderThis product | 4.7 / 5 | 1,000 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Ninja BN801 Professional Plus Kitchen SystemNinja | 4.8 / 5 | 14,563 | 4.7 / 5 |
| NutriBullet NBR-1201 12-Piece High-Speed Blender/Mixer SystemNutriBullet | 4.5 / 5 | 26,800 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Margaritaville Bahamas Frozen Concoction Dual Mode Beverage Maker Home Margarita Machine…Margaritaville | 4.7 / 5 | 2,800 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Breville BBL620SIL Fresh and Furious BlenderBreville | 4.5 / 5 | 2,671 | 4.4 / 5 |
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Questions about the Vitamix 1811
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Is the Vitamix 1811 Renewed the same as buying new?
It's Vitamix's Certified Reconditioned program: a rebuilt unit backed by a 5-year warranty and 30-day guarantee, though the box or label may reference a different model number than what's inside.
Can the Vitamix 1811 make juice?
No. Reviewers who own both note it purees fruits and vegetables into smoothies and soups but does not extract juice the way a dedicated juicer does.
Does the Vitamix 1811 need any care before first use?
The manual recommends running it with warm soapy water for a minute or two before first use, since some buyers notice small black flecks otherwise.