Vitamix 750 Professional Series Review 2024

Blenders like the Vitamix 750 feel as though they belong to a very different age.

There are no fancy touchscreen controls here, just a handful of presets on a dial, a few variable speed options and a chunky pulse button.

It’s proved to be an evergreen classic, however, and Vitamix continues to sell and support this blender despite the release of more modern machines.

Why do people keep coming back to this particular blender though?

In my Vitamix Professional Series 750 review, I’m taking a detailed look at the appliance.

I’ll explain who it’s for (and who it’s not for), and compare it against some popular alternatives you should definitely consider as well.

(My guide to juicing and blending at home contains plenty more tutorials and buying tips!)

About The Vitamix 750 Professional Series

The main selling point of the Vitamix 750 is its build quality.

This thing was built to last, and it’s the reason why so many people are happy to continue paying a premium to add one to their kitchenware collection.

The focus here is on high quality, sturdy stainless steel, with rubber trimming and very little plastic.

This extra TLC does much to explain why the 750 is also one of the quietest blenders on the market – let along in the Vitamix range. The noise reduction is impressive when you consider its power.

It’s quite a pricey blender all things considered, but for many happy owners it’s a timeless classic from a very trusted name.

Vitamix has launched many other blenders since the 750 made its debut, but the demand for this particular model remains strong.

It’s for exactly this reason that Vitamix just hasn’t been able to let go of the model.

For many a Vitamix fan, only the Professional Series 750 will do.

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Who’s The Vitamix Professional Series 750 For?

The Professional Series 750 is ideal if you want a tried and tested Vitamix classic.

You don’t need some of the fancier technical bells and whistles that feature on modern machines, but you do want the convenience of a few presets for common blending tasks.

Finally, there’s the power part of the equation.

The motor on the 750 is an absolute monster. It not only tackles very tough ingredients effortlessly, it gets the job done very, very quickly as well.

Unlike the latest Vitamix blenders, it’s also got an impressive history of durability and performance.

You get seven years full warranty protection with the 750, but it’ll last a lot longer than that.

It’s a versatile, very dependable, and incredibly powerful blender. It’s also got that vintage Vitamix design that many people love, and feel has been lost a little in the latest models.

Who’s The Vitamix Professional Series 750 NOT For?

There are two main limitations of the Vitamix Pro 750, and you should think carefully about them before buying.

First, there’s the technical side of things.

This is very much a classic Vitamix blender, which means it doesn’t feature the very latest technology.

There’s no digital timer, Wi-Fi connectivity or a touchscreen panel. Some people love the 750 for this classic approach, but it’s something you need to know about.

You don’t have the same flexibility when it comes to growing your container collection either.

The latest Ascent machines have a selection of containers for tackling different jobs, and the motor will even detect which jar you’re using and adjust the presets accordingly.

That’s not the case with the 750.

The second main limitation?

The container on the 750 is not dishwasher safe. You need to have a little extra time in your schedule to take care of this blender.

Although the self-cleaning mode works really well, you may still need to do a little delicate clean-up around the blades in particular.

Fortunately, there’s a very easy solution if either of these things are deal-breakers for you!

The Ascent series of machines offer more presets, are dishwasher-safe, and are – generally speaking – available at a slightly lower price.

Pros

• The 2.2 horsepower motor is one of the most powerful in the blender business.
• An impressive – and reassuring – history of high performance and durability.
• Improved cooling system minimizes motor shutdowns through overheating.
• Container is large enough for typical households, but designed to minimize vertical impact.
• Presets cover the most common blender jobs, and do a really good job in each case.
• Includes a recipe book to help you get started, with more inspiration available on the Vitamix website.

Cons

• Quite a heavy machine. In fairness that’s largely due to the build quality and materials used.
• The plastic container has a tendency to cloud over time as it attracts inevitable scrapes and scratches.
• The container design means the machine works much more efficiently with larger volumes.
• Not dishwasher safe, and cleaning sticking substances like nut butter can be a bit of a pain.
• Less presets, timers and container options than more modern Vitamix machines.
• One of the more expensive Vitamix machines.

Vitamix Professional Series 750 Blender Review

Hopefully that’s given you a useful overview of what the Vitamix Professional Series 750 can – and can’t – do well.

In the rest of my review I’m going to go into much deeper detail about the specific features of this blender.

Pre Programmed Settings

The 750 comes with five pre programmed settings.

These are designed to cover off some of the most common tasks, so you don’t have to spend all your time standing over it and manually adjusting the power.

If you’re a home cook in a busy household, it’s extremely useful to be able to set this blender up, then switch over to another task.

Here are the settings you get on the 750:

• Frozen Desserts
• Smoothies
• Hot Soups
• Purees
• Self Cleaning *

(*I’ll talk more about the Self Cleaning setting later on in this review.)

You’ll find more presets on more modern Vitamix blenders, but this smaller collection actually covers a pretty wide range of jobs.

They’re also extremely reliable and produce very consistent results in each case.

The process of putting these presets into action is also really simple and intuitive. All you do is add your ingredients to the container, then select your preset.

Once powered up, the Professional Series 750 blender runs through a number of cycles, depending on the program you’ve selected.

One good example here is preparing hot soup. Once the ingredients have been blended, the 750 works the blades ferociously hard to generate enough heat through friction alone!

You get a piping hot bowl of soup from fresh ingredients, without having to heat it up on the hob or in the microwave.

Variable Speed Control & Pulse Button

There’ll obviously be times when you want to move away from the presets on the Professional Series 750.

You might be working towards a particular consistency, for example, or you just want to make a concoction entirely of your own creation.

This is where the variable speed control dial proves its worth.

In the center of the motor unit you’ll find a dial. On the left hand side of the dial are the presets, while on the right you’ll find the variable speeds.

Twist through them and you can gradually increase the speed of the 750.

Those speeds aren’t fixed either.

Although there’s not a lot of travel distance between the different speeds, you can make a sort of incremental halfway increase between the fixed settings.

That gives a surprising amount of fine control and is useful when you want to really focus your prep work.

Finally, there’s a pulse button on the 750.

If you’ve used any kind of blender in the past you’ll be familiar with this sort of button.

Choose one of the speed settings, hold the pulse button down, and the 750 whizzes into life until you let go.

This is particularly useful when you need to give the contents a quick extra burst of power.

You can even use it during the presets. I wouldn’t use this too liberally though, or you’ll risk overheating the machine.

The cooling fan system on the 750 is impressive, but it can only withstand so much punishment!

Low Profile 64 Ounce Container Design

When you open the Vitamix 750 box, you’ll notice that the container looks a little different to other Vitamix jars.

The 750’s BPA free container is designed to have a deliberately low profile, which makes it much easier to place beneath home kitchen cabinets – and certainly when I compare it to other Vitamix blenders.

The lower profile does lend the jar a fatter base though. I find it works best when you’re working with larger volumes, as you need to keep everything moving around to maximize contact time with the blades.

As for capacity, the default 750 Pro container size is 64 ounces. It’s not the largest on the market, but in my experience that’s about enough for typical household use.

The container itself is accompanied with a lid that has a sort of central plug section. This is handy for manual blending jobs, when you want to add certain ingredients a little later on.

It sits securely in position, but comes out easily enough, and without causing the contents to start splattering all over your kitchen counter.

That’s obviously important when you’re using the friction heat of the blades to create hot soup in particular.

As solid and dependable as it is, there’s one thing you really need to know about the Vitamix 750 container though.

It’s not dishwasher safe.

While it’s almost impossible to buy a modern blender container that can’t be run through the dishwasher, this is very much an old-fashioned appliance, with old-fashioned limitations.

The good news is that the 750 Pro cleans up pretty easily just by running a self-clean setting.

Add some warm water and a little standard kitchen detergent, then blitz with the pulse feature for around 30 seconds.

If there’s any stubborn gunk stuck to the blades, you’ll still need to – very carefully – clean around them with a suitable utensil, but 90% of the time the self-clean gets the job done.

Blade Quality & Friction Heating

On the one hand, there’s nothing unusual about the blade unit on the Vitamix Professional Series 750.

On the other hand, any Vitamix owner will tell you that even a regular Vitamix blade is pretty special!

The Vitamix 4 inch diameter blades in use here are fashioned from laser-cut, super-sharpened stainless steel.

Coupled with the famous Vitamix motor power, they really do demolish anything you throw at them.

Even very bulky ingredients get pulverized in pretty short order. That means you don’t have to spend as much time prepping your fruits and veggies too.

They’re solid, they’re sharp and they practically last forever.

As I mentioned in the container discussion earlier though, these can’t be removed from the jar.

I recommend getting a long handled brush to get at these seriously sharp blades when the self-clean cycle isn’t enough to finish the job.

A Supremely Powerful Motor

Along with the overall build quality, it’s the sheer power of the 750 that’s made it such a stubborn presence on the market.

The 2.2 horsepower motor is one of the most powerful on the market. It’s also one of the most potent in the entire Vitamix range.

The power contained in the unit is enough to rotate the blades at up to 37,000 RPM. That’s a truly phenomenal speed, and no ingredient can withstand this sort of pressure.

Despite the sheer power of the motor, this is not the loudest Vitamix I’ve reviewed by any means though.

It’s very hard to provide a comprehensive answer here, but Vitamix claims its up to 40% quieter than other models. It’s certainly a noticeable improvement.

All blenders will overheat if you work them too hard, but Vitamix has included some extra tech to keep this motor ticking over.

There’s a thermal protection system and a radial cooling fan built right into the base.

That drastically reduces downtime through overheating, although it also benefits from focused and controlled use on your part.

Finally, there are a few different color options for the 750. If you want to brighten up your kitchen a little, you can grab a base in the following colors*

• Black
• Candy Apple Red
• Pearl Gray
• Brushed Stainless Metal

(*These colors were available at the time I wrote this review. Some can be harder to find than others over time.)

Ease Of Use & Cleaning

The presets on the Vitamix 750 are very simple to use, but no less effective for it.

All you do is add your ingredients to the jar, pick the setting you’re interested in, and then let the 750 work through its blending cycles.

I’m not always impressed with the presets on other blender brands, but I find Vitamix to be very dependable.

I’m usually juggling a dozen other meal prep chores while blending, and I like being able to fire and forget where I can.

What if you want to take more manual control of the job though?

In that case, you’re obviously going to have to pay closer attention to what’s happening in the jar.

(I highly recommend checking out the Vitamix website if you need some inspiration for getting started. They’ve got lots of meal ideas to help you start getting your money’s worth!)

How about that self-cleaning function?

As I mentioned earlier on in my review, it’s a pretty simple process. I’ll walk you through it here so you can see how easy it is:

• Fill the container to around the halfway point with warm water. It doesn’t need to be boiling hot, just run your water until it’s at a temperature you can hold your hand under.
• Add a few splashes of whatever standard kitchen detergent you use for cleaning up in general.
• Add the lid (!)
• Choose the self cleaning option from the list of preset programs.
• Fire the 750 up and let it run through its cycle. This takes under a minute.
• Once finished, empty the container, rinse it out with fresh water, then air dry upside down or use a cloth.

If there’s one part of the 750 that tends to require a little more manual clean up though, it’s those blades.

I’ve already talked about how sharp these things are, so just be really careful when cleaning them up. It’s worth investing in a soft bristle, long-handled brush for this job.

Warranty

As well as making exceptional blenders, Vitamix is also very well known for its generous warranties.

The two, in fact, go hand in hand. By not skimping on quality and design, Vitamix has less to worry about than most when it comes to repairs and replacements.

In the case of the Vitamix 750 you get a 7 Year Warranty, covering the jar and the motor base.

It’s not just there to cover mechanical faults either.

The warranty actually covers usual, everyday wear and tear on the 750*. Suffice to say, it’s definitely built to last.

Vitamix customer support pledges to get your blender back to you within 30 days. The company will either repair and return it as new or – if the fault can’t be fixed – give you a replacement.

(*Note the “everyday wear and tear” part of this sentence. If you’re operating the Vitamix 750 in a professional environment like a cafe or a club, the warranty does NOT apply!)

Performance

For the final section of my review I want to provide some quick insight into how the Pro 750 performs at tackling certain tasks.

Smoothies & Juices

I’m really impressed by the performance of the Pro 750 here, and that’s largely due to those razor-sharp blades and the immense motor power.

A lot of blenders struggle to tackle the really tough greens that are so popular in the smoothie making world these days.

Suffice to say the 750 gets everything blitzed to an incredibly smooth consistency. There’s none of the gritty texture you often get with a weaker blender.

As for juices, it’s important to remember that a blender – no matter how effective – will never produce the same results you’ll enjoy from a dedicated juicer.

Whatever you add to the appliance ends up in your drink – pulp and all! With that said, some people lovely a really thick, nutrient-rich whole juice.

If that’s not you, I would recommend investing in a decent quality strainer. It’ll prove its worth very quickly.

One final thing I’ll mention here. Because the container design works more effectively with larger volumes, I recommend making a bigger batch ahead of time and storing it in the refrigerator.

You can pick up cheap and effective single-serve cups very easily, and these are a great way of helping you build up your better habits!

Hot Soups

This is one of the stand-out functions of the Pro 750 for my money.

Weaker blenders can struggle to heat the soup up, and you’ll find yourself having to warm your lunch on the hob or in the microwave.

Again, the Pro 750 relies on its tremendous power to solve this problem.

Using the Hot Soup program setting, you can very quickly turn whole ingredients into a healthy soup.

The 750 then adds extra oomph to the blending cycle, and uses the extra heat that’s generated by the blades to heat it all up.

You can pour the soup straight into the bowl and enjoy your lunch without any extra prep work.

It’s one of the most popular features on the 750 because it works so consistently well.

Frozen Desserts

Ice and frozen fruit are some of the toughest tasks you’ll throw at your Pro 750, but the results here are excellent.

There really isn’t anything you can add to this blender that can withstand the power.

For this reason, you’ll have no problem producing frozen desserts such as sorbets and ice creams.

My one tip would be to use plenty of liquids to keep everything in contact with the blades.

You’ll also benefit from using the tamper that’s included to force the contents lower in the jar.

Overall though I think the Pro 750 is excellent at handling this sort of task.

Coffee Grinding & Nut Butter

Nut butters like peanut butter come out surprisingly well with the Pro 750. You can make excellent, entirely natural produce free of additives using this Vitamix.

This is the kind of task you’ll improve at as you become more familiar with the variable speed control dial though.

Each of these ingredient types requires a very specific setting. Once you’ve mastered the dial you’ll get great results, but expect a few disappointments before you really nail it.

I would recommending buying a dedicated coffee grinder if you’re serious about your coffee beans. Still, I think the programs on offer here are good enough to get the job done.

Batters, Doughs, Dips & Spreads

I think bread doughs present the Pro 750 with its toughest challenge.

If you’re going to be making this sort of thing regularly, I’m not sure the container design produces good enough results. It’s just not made for this sort of work.

As you’d imagine, it’s better news though when it comes to things like batters, dips and spreads.

The kind of ingredients you’ll be using here will all fall victim to the motor very efficiently.

Not only do you get a super smooth results, it’s also lightning fast at getting the job done.

Baby Food, Purees & Salsas

My kids were as fussy about texture as they were about taste when we were weaning them onto semi solid food.

You get the best results from the Pro 750 when you make judicious use of the pulse function.

This helps you get the consistency just right, but I suggest you start with the lowest possible speed.

Even at low speeds the 750 is very, very keen to make mincemeat out of the contents.

For things like salsas in particular, you want to retain a certain bite to the finished product.

Start off slow and use tiny pulse bursts until you have a more intuitive feel for the strength of the 750.

Alternatives

As with every blender there are pros and cons to buying the Pro 750.

I wanted to provide you with a few alternatives that I think you should consider alongside this old favorite.

It may be that you can sacrifice a few features here and there to save a little money. I’m a big believer in only paying for what you really need!

Vitamix Ascent A2300

The Ascent range of machines represent Vitamix’s attempts to bring its classic blenders bang up to date.

The A2300 model has proved itself to be an immensely popular blender, and is definitely worth considering alongside the Pro 750.

The container design of the A2300 is identical, but you can actually buy additional jars to suit specific jobs. There’s a smaller container for things like dough, for example.

That of course represents a bigger investment in the long run, but it does mean you can effectively upgrade the machine as your repertoire of prep work expands.

You get a lot more pre programmed settings to play with here as well.

There are five on the blender itself, but you can sync the appliance up with an app on your phone to unlock a total of 17.

The app also provides access to lots of recipes that will help you get more value out of your Vitamix.

The A2300 also features some clever tech to support all these presets.

Add a different container jar to the A2300, and it’ll automatically adjust the preset blending cycles to accommodate the different volumes.

Finally, the A2300 model has a more modern feel overall.

It’s still very much a Vitamix, but it includes a digital timer that’s useful for keeping an eye on blending times. It’s also a sleeker looking machine.

(You can read my detailed review of the Vitamix A2300 elsewhere on Viva Flavor.)

Vitamix Ascent A3500

The A3500 is essentially a step up from the A2300 I’ve just covered.

For that reason I’ll focus on the differences between these two machines, rather than covering the same ground again!

First up is the design. Overall this is an even more modernized Vitamix, and the sleek design extends to the controls as well.

The display itself provides more information about the current stage of the blend, for example.

It also features touchscreen controls, which make choosing a new preset effortless.

Beyond that it provides all the extra benefits of the A2300 – more presets, more container options, and lots of very modern blender tech.

Is it worth the step up from the A2300? Possibly, depending on how important design and extra control convenience is to you.

Final Verdict On The Vitamix Pro 750?

There’s a reason why the Pro 750 has remained such an important part of the Vitamix line, even as more modern blenders work their way into the catalog.

It’s an extremely robust, tried and tested design that’s proved its worth to many people, for many years.

It’s just about the most powerful blender you can buy too, although it is bulky compared to modern blenders.

If power is the most important consideration though, the bottom line is you can be very confident that the 750 will justify the investment you make.

Personally, I think the Ascent series delivers the same Vitamix quality, but with some very convenient extra technology that you shouldn’t write off.

In particular, I’d recommend comparing the 750 against the A2300.

It may be that this other blender will fit into your lifestyle a little better, however much you’d had your heart set on your very own 750.

Click here if you’d like to read more reviews of the Vitamix 750 though, and see how its many owners have been getting on with it after all this time.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are some common questions people typically have about Vitamix blenders – and the Pro 750 in particular.

Which Is Better: The Vitamix 7500 or 750?

These two machines often come up against each other, and they’re typically available at around the same price.

Because of this similarity in cost, I have to recommend the 750 over the 7500. The machines are all but identical, yet the 750 has presets whereas the 7500 has none.

Unless you’re really attached to having a no-frills blender, it’s a very easy choice.

Why deprive yourself of features you might want to make use of in the future?

Is A Vitamix 750 Dishwasher Safe?

Sadly, no. Unlike more modern Vitamix blenders, the Pro 750 has to be cleaned by hand.

There is a self cleaning function (using warm water and dish soap), but you’ll need to use a soft cleaning utensil to get really stubborn food scraps off the blades.

No motor base is dishwasher safe, of course!

Like every other blender though, the motor base of the 750 cleans up easily enough with a damp cloth.

How Many Watts Is A Vitamix 750?

The Vitamix 750 has a wattage of 1600 Watts. It’s a very powerful blender, but the Ascent series A3500 isn’t too far behind at 1440 Watts.

How Do You Use A Vitamix 750?

The controls on the Vitamix Professional Series 750 are extremely easy to use:

• A pulse button on the left of the motor base lets you manually control the blending time.
• A central dial provides five pre programmed settings. Turning it further to the right allows you to select a specific speed.
• A Stop / Start button is located on the right of the motor base.

In other words, it’s very simple to use. Just add your ingredients to the container, pop the lid on, and then select either a pre program or a speed and hit Start.

(You can have a read through the official Vitamix 750 owner’s manual for more detail on using this blender.)