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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Dimensions
    2. Build Quality
    3. Jar Capacity
    4. Jar/Beaker Materials
    5. Blades
    6. Lid
    7. Power Cord
    8. In The Box
  5. Performance
    1. Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches)
    2. Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity)
    3. Crushed Ice
    4. Nut Butter
    5. Noise
    6. Blade Speed
  6. Ease Of Use
    1. Controls And Programs
    2. Cleaning
  7. Comments

Blendtec Total Blender Classic vs Blendtec Chef 600

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Blendtec Total Blender Classic
Blendtec Chef 600

Tested using Methodology v1.0

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Tested using Methodology v1.0

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Blendtec Total Blender Classic Picture
Blendtec Chef 600 Picture

Variants

  • Total Blender Classic (Black)
  • Total Blender Classic (Black W/ 24 oz Twister Jar and Spectacula Spatula)
  • Total Blender Classic (Black W/ Fourside Jar)
  • Total Blender Classic (Red)
  • Total Blender Classic (Red W/ 24 oz Twister Jar and Spectacula Spatula)
  • Total Blender Classic (White)
  • Chef 600 (Black)

Our Verdict

Blendtec Total Blender Classic

Blendtec Chef 600

The Blendtec Chef 600 is a little better than the Blendtec Total Blender Classic. The Chef comes with a smaller 75oz (32oz blending capacity) jar and is easier to use for recipes like nut butter. It makes a smoother blend with small batches of fibrous ingredients more efficiently. While the Total Classic crushes ice quicker and has blending programs as well as a manual blending mode, it's one of the loudest blenders we've tested.

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Black
Total Blender Classic
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Black
Chef 600
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Black W/ 24 oz Twister Jar and Spectacula Spatula
Total Blender Classic
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Black W/ Fourside Jar
Total Blender Classic
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Black
Chef 600
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Red
Total Blender Classic
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Black
Chef 600
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Red W/ 24 oz Twister Jar and Spectacula Spatula
Total Blender Classic
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White
Total Blender Classic
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Main Differences for
Multi-Purpose

Threshold 

0.10

Multi-Purpose 

8.5
8.7

Noise 
 

2.9
6.1

Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) 
 

8.7
9.6

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

Blender Type 
 

Full Size Blender
Full Size Blender

Box Picture  

Blendtec Total Blender Classic Box Picture
Blendtec Chef 600 Box Picture

Height 
 

15.2" (38.7 cm)
15.4" (39.0 cm)

Width  

7.1" (18.0 cm)
7.9" (20.0 cm)

Depth  

7.9" (20.1 cm)
8.7" (22.0 cm)

Weight 
 

7.3 lbs (3.3 kg)
7.7 lbs (3.5 kg)

Shaft Length (Immersion Blenders) 
 

N/A
N/A
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Build Quality 
 

7.0
6.5

Build Quality Picture  

Blendtec Total Blender Classic Build Quality Picture
Blendtec Chef 600 Build Quality Picture
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Jar Capacity 
 

9.9
9.8

Main Jar Capacity 
 

90.0 oz (2,662 ml)
75.0 oz (2,218 ml)

Additional Jar Capacity 
 

N/A
N/A
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Jar/Beaker Materials 
 

Jar Picture  

Blendtec Total Blender Classic Jar Picture
Blendtec Chef 600 Jar Picture

Optional Jar Picture  

Blendtec Total Blender Classic Optional Jar Picture
Blendtec Chef 600 Optional Jar Picture

Jar/Beaker Material 
 

BPA-Free Plastic
BPA-Free Plastic

Dishwasher Safe 
 

Yes
No
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Blades 
 

Blades Picture  

Blendtec Total Blender Classic Blades Picture
Blendtec Chef 600 Blades Picture

Blade Type 
 

Blunt
Blunt

Blade Count 
 

2
2

Removable 
 

No
No

Dishwasher Safe 
 

Yes
No
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Lid 
 

Lid Picture  

Blendtec Total Blender Classic Lid Picture
Blendtec Chef 600 Lid Picture

Two-Part Lid 
 

Yes
Yes

Lid Closing Type 
 

Friction
Friction
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Power Cord  

Cable Picture  

Blendtec Total Blender Classic Cable Picture
Blendtec Chef 600 Cable Picture

Stow-Away Compartment 
 

No
No

Cord Length 
 

2.9 ft (0.9 m)
5.6 ft (1.7 m)
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In The Box  

Bundle Picture  

Blendtec Total Blender Classic Bundle Picture
Blendtec Chef 600 Bundle Picture
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Performance

Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) 
 

8.7
9.6

Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Photo  

Blendtec Total Blender Classic Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Photo
Blendtec Chef 600 Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Photo

Jar Used 
 

Main Jar
Main Jar

Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Video  

Fibrous Ingredients Processing 
 

7.5
10

Fibrous Ingredients Texture 
 

9.0
9.5
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Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) 
 

9.9
9.9

Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Photo  

Blendtec Total Blender Classic Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Photo
Blendtec Chef 600 Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Photo

Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Video  

Jar Used  

Main Jar
Main Jar

Fibrous Ingredients Processing 
 

9.5
9.5

Fibrous Ingredients Texture 
 

10
10
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Crushed Ice 
 

10
9.9

Crushed Ice Photo  

Blendtec Total Blender Classic Crushed Ice Photo
Blendtec Chef 600 Crushed Ice Photo

Crushed Ice Video  

Crushed Ice Preparation 
 

10
9.5

Crushed Ice Texture 
 

10
10
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Nut Butter 
 

6.6
6.6

Nut Butter Picture  

Blendtec Total Blender Classic Nut Butter Picture
Blendtec Chef 600 Nut Butter Picture

Nut Butter Video  

Nut Butter Preparation 
 

3.0
6.0

Nut Butter Texture 
 

9.0
7.0
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Noise 
 

2.9
6.1

Noise @ Max Speed 
 

103.2 dB
96.8 dB

Noise Video  

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Blade Speed 
 

Min Speed 
 

4,000 RPM
4,000 RPM

Power 
 

1,560 W
1,560 W

Max Speed 
 

26,000 RPM
18,000 RPM

Speed Adjustment Based On Jar Type 
 

No
No
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Ease Of Use

Controls And Programs 
 

Control Panel  

Blendtec Total Blender Classic Control Panel
Blendtec Chef 600 Control Panel

On/Off Switch 
 

Yes
Yes

Speed Presets 
 

10
3

Hot Blending 
 

Yes
Yes

Speed Dial 
 

No
No

Pulse/Turbo Mode 
 

Yes
Yes

Programs 
 

6
0

Blending Time Indicator 
 

Yes
Yes

Programmable Timer 
 

No
No
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Cleaning 
 

8.5
8.5

Self-Cleaning Video  

Cleaning Video  

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Black
Total Blender Classic
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Black
Chef 600
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Black W/ 24 oz Twister Jar and Spectacula Spatula
Total Blender Classic
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Black W/ Fourside Jar
Total Blender Classic
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Amazon.com
Black
Chef 600
BestBuy.com
Red
Total Blender Classic
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Black
Chef 600
B&H
Red W/ 24 oz Twister Jar and Spectacula Spatula
Total Blender Classic
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Amazon.com
 
White
Total Blender Classic
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Amazon.com
 

Blendtec Total Blender Classic

Blendtec Chef 600

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