We
like the LCD display and pre-programmed cycles as well as the auto off feature. This is
the most powerful blender of the 3 units being compared.
We like the LCD display and pre-programmed cycles as well as the auto off
feature. This is the most powerful blender of the 3 units being compared.
This model also has the larger 96 carafe that comes
with a 4" blade. We find the larger carafe and blade more efficient at blending than
the 64oz version.
Tamper that is included is also a nice feature. This unit is a bit more quiet than
the champ. Harder to clean due to the taller carafe.
The
Omega B2300 is positioned to compete against the Turboblend 4500 by Vitamix. It performs
well, but has a shorter warranty and performs close, but not exactly like a vitamix..
The Omega B2400 is identical to the Omega B2300 but adds in a pulse switch
and a variable speed control knob. It performs well, but has a shorter warranty and
performs close, but not exactly like a vitamix..
The
Omega B2500 is the top-of-the-line Omega Blender that includes the variable speed
control as well as a timer that will turn off the blender It performs well, but has a
shorter warranty and performs close, but not exactly like a vitamix..
Lequip Blender is good, solid
performer for the price. It's small carafe size is a limiting factor.
The
Omega B2100 Blender is the least expensive unit we offer. Its better than your deparement
store blender, but don't buy it expecting vitamix performance.
Frequently asked Questions about Blenders:
Are the blenders easy to clean?
Yes, the blenders we offer are much easier to clean than
"department" store blenders that have 4 parts to the carafe (i.e.: carafe,
gasket, blade and nut). The units listed above have a 1 piece carafes, with the
blade and bearings built in. The manufacturers recommend to put some liquid
detergent in the blender with a little water, and turn it on for a little while.
This will swish the water around the blender, and do a fairly decent job cleaning
it.
What's the best blender?
That's really tough to say. They are all high-powered
units that will easily out perform household blenders. Of course, if
you wanted the maximum power, and price is no object, the Champ HP3 blender and the
TurboBlend 4500 are a better choice. Its hard to say which of those two is
"the best". It DEPENDS on the features that are important to you.
Both machines are VERY HIGH powered units, that will outperform the blenders in
your local department store. Read about the most
powerful blender. We have used them side by side to make smoothies and grind flax
seeds into powder, and they BOTH produced the SAME high quality end result. In our
tests, when blending, the Turboblend 4500 took a little longer to produce the same result
as the Champ HP3 blender. We like the Champ HP3 blender because the carafe is easier
to scoop things out of (its short and "wide", compared to the long and tall
container of the vitamix). With the Champ HP3 two prong blade, its easier to
use the champ as a food processor, and we find it more effective for "grinding"
type project than the 4 star blade of the vitamix.
What are some of the differences
between the Champ HP3 Blender and the TurboBlend 4500?
If you want something that gives you feedback, the Champ HP3
blender is nice, due to its LCD display, that tells you the speed of the blender. On the
other hand, its our opinion that the vitamix is a bit quieter than the Champ HP3
blender. The TurboBlend 4500 also includes a tamper to help push things into the
blender, which is something the Champ HP3 blender doesn't offer. If warranty is
important, the Champ HP3 blender has an 3 year warranty and a 1 year warranty on the jar,
with a lifetime warranty on the coupling and blade.. The TurboBlend 4500 has a 5
year warranty.. Technically the Champ HP3 blender has a more powerful motor behind
it.. (13 amps vs. 11.5 amps) The Champ HP3 blender is computer controlled and will
automatically turn itself off and vary its speed of spinning (which helps to suck the item
being processed into the blade), while the TurboBlend 4500 has no computer and relies on
the user to turn it off and on and select either high or low speed. Watch our
youtube videos to see the specific differences. Part 1 and Part 2
What is your honest opinion about the
Omega B2300 Blender? Is it worth it? For the price, it is an excellent deal.
You get performance close to the vitamix, without the high price tag. We found the
Omega B2300-B2400 and B2500 blades not quite as sharp as the vitamix (but about as sharp
as the Blendtec). Omega Blenders have been sold for many years in the FoodService
industry, and we feel they are long-lasting, durable units that may be an option for
people that use their blender ocassionally, and want a high power blender. We wish
the warranty was longer than 2 years. For people dedicated to the living and raw
foods diet who use their blender everyday, we suggest saving for a Vitamix or Champ HP3.
Which blender has a sharper blade,
the Champ HP3 blender or the TurboBlend 4500? Based on our tests, I would have to say the
TurboBlend 4500 has a sharper blade than the blade on the Champ HP3A. What does this
mean? Basically the blendtec tends to "beat" things around rather then blend
them. This lengthens total blend time.
Have you heard about the Waring Pro
MX1000 Blender with 3 horsepower? Yes, we have, and we evaluated this model for a
month before deciding not to sell this model. The blades seem to "beat"
things around even more than the Vitamix 4500. In addition, the carafe is
"fluted" so that it makes it much harder to clean than even the vitamix 4500.
Also in the past, our company has had customer service issues with the waring
company. In addition, even though the blender is rated at 3 horsepower, in our
tests, the Champ HP3 Blender outperformed this model.
Do you offer extra carafes for the
blenders and why would I need one? Having an extra carafe for a blender can come in
really handy. Say you are making a raw pizza, that requires blending the nut cheese
and the tomatoe sauce, you could blend one in each of the blenders. In addition, in
the morning, your significant other could have his/her own carafe to blend their smoothie,
and you could have one for your blended drink. In some cases, if Im too lazy to do the
dishes, that extra carafe is like gold :). We currently offer a selection of carafes
for both the Vitamix and Champ Hp3a. Check out our blender parts
on the blender page.
Do you offer the Vitamix 5200?
Isn't that the "latest" model? At this time, we only offer the Vitamix 4500
model. This is the model they allow retailers to offer to the public. They do
not allow ANY retailer to sell the 5200. They choose to sell the 5200
direct-to-consumer, as that is how their business was started many years ago. We
have negotiated a $25 discount on the Vitamix 5200 if you choose to purchase direct from
them. Please click this link to get a $25 discount when you purchase online
If you decide to call them to order, be sure to mention discount code 06-005420.
Vitamix can be reached at 1-800-848-2649. The model 4500 and 5200 are both
CURRENT models. We recommend you purchase the "base" model that comes with
only the wet blade.
What is the difference between the
Vitamix 4500 and the Vitamix 5200? Both machines have the same motor. Both
machines now use the same wet-blade. The 5200 has a soft grip handle; and the 4500
does not. The other main difference is the 5200 has a variable speed control knob.
The Vitamix 4500 has only two speeds - high and low. The warranty on the 5200
is 2 years longer. We feel in many cases, the variable speed control is not needed,
but can be nice. In addition, the 5200 is about $50-$70 more expensive for the same
exact performance as the Vitamix 4500.
How much is shipping?
Shipping depends on the weight of the blender and your zip
code. To get an estimate, proceed to the web page of the item and enter your zip
code in the space provided and click "go". We are currently paying for the
shipping on the Champ HP3 Blender, Turboblend 4500 by Vitamix, the Omega B2300,
B2400 and B2500 blenders.
Im a visual person, it's great
you have made this write-up, but I want to see first hand the difference between the
Vitamix and Champ Hp3a?
