Vitamix Explorian with Programs
- Countertop Blender
- 64 fl oz
- 1500 watts
- Corded electric
- Better rated than 57%
- More reviewed than 65%
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How it ranks among the 135 countertop blenders we track
4.5★ across 685 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
685 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
64+ bought on Amazon last month.
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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
This is a factory-renewed Vitamix Explorian with Programs, a 2.2 HP countertop blender with a 64-ounce container and three automatic programs for smoothies, hot soups and frozen desserts.
Being a renewed unit matters here: it comes through a 17-point inspection with a 3-year warranty rather than as new-in-box, and reviewers repeatedly describe it as looking and performing like new. The self-cleaning cycle and automatic programs are the practical upgrades over a base-model blender. It runs loud on higher settings, which multiple reviewers compare to a wood chipper or a Starbucks blender, and one buyer found it struggled with very thick, low-liquid blends like acai bowls.
- 2.2 HP motor
- 64-ounce BPA-free container
- 10 variable speeds plus pulse
- 17-point renewed inspection
Who it's for
Suits anyone who wants Vitamix-level blending power without paying full price for new, and who is fine running programs rather than always blending manually. Not ideal for someone whose main use is thick, minimal-liquid bowls, since one reviewer found it needed heavy coaxing for that specific job.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Multiple reviewers say the renewed unit looks and works like new and specifically call out how well it handles ice and frozen fruit without leaving seeds or chunks. Noise on higher settings is the most repeated complaint, described as very loud though expected given the power. One reviewer had a clearly negative experience getting thick acai bowls to blend, describing it stalling after a few seconds and needing constant coaxing.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Automatic programs for smoothies, soups and desserts
- Self-cleans in 30 to 60 seconds
- Renewed unit backed by 3-year warranty
- Handles ice and frozen fruit without leftover chunks
- Very loud at higher speeds
- Struggles with thick, low-liquid blends like acai bowls
Specifications
| Brand | Amazon Renewed |
|---|---|
| Model | 072611 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 10 pounds |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 9 × 7.5 × 18 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 64 fl oz |
| Number of Speeds | 10 |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 1500 watts |
| Power Source | Corded electric |
| 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 | |
| Included Components | Motor Base, Low Profile 64-ounce Container, Tamper |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Type | Full |
| Warranty Description | 3 years |
| Other details | |
| Control Type | Manual, Knob, Programmable, Switch |
| Container Count | 1 |
| Is the item dishwasher safe | Yes |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Blending |
| Style | Countertop Blenders |
| Part Number | 072611 |
| Item Type Name | Vitamix Explorian Blender with Programs, Professional-Grade, 64 oz. Low-Profile Container, Black (Renewed Premium) |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Blends |
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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 Explorian with ProgramsThis product | 4.5 / 5 | 685 | 4.1 / 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 |
| Vitamix E310 Explorian BlenderVitamix | 4.6 / 5 | 5,483 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Ganiza Smoothie BlenderGaniza | 4.4 / 5 | 5,926 | 4.2 / 5 |
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Questions about the Amazon Renewed 072611
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Is the Vitamix Explorian 072611 new or used?
It's an Amazon Renewed Premium unit, inspected on a 17-point checklist and backed by a 3-year limited warranty.
How does the Vitamix Explorian clean itself?
Add warm water and a drop of dish soap to the container and run it; it cleans in 30 to 60 seconds without disassembly.
How loud is the Vitamix Explorian with Programs?
Reviewers consistently describe it as loud on higher settings, especially when crushing ice.