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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

Smeg BLF01 vs Vitamix 5300

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Smeg BLF01
Vitamix 5300

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Smeg BLF01 Picture
Vitamix 5300 Picture
Blender Type
Full Size Blender
Power
600 W
Hot Blending
No
Blender Type
Full Size Blender
Power
1,640 W
Hot Blending
Yes

Variants

  • BLF01BL (Black)
  • BLF01CR (Cream)
  • BLF01PB (Pastel Blue)
  • BLF01PG (Pastel Green)
  • BLF01PK (Pink)
  • BLF01RD (Red)
  • BLF01SV (Silver)
  • BLF01WH (White)
  • 5300 (Black)
  • 5300 (Red)

Review

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Our Verdict

Smeg BLF01

Vitamix 5300

The Vitamix 5300 is better than the Smeg BLF01. The Vitamix is significantly better built and offers a better, more versatile blending performance since it can hot blend and make smooth nut butter.

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5300
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Red
BLF01RD
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5300
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Pastel Blue
BLF01PB
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BLF01PK
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Silver
BLF01SV
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White
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Main Differences for
Multi-Purpose

Threshold 

0.10

Multi-Purpose 

6.0
9.3

Hot Blending 
 

No
Yes

Nut Butter 
 

2.6
9.3

Build Quality 
 

4.5
9.0

Crushed Ice 
 

8.7
10

Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) 
 

8.7
9.7

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

Blender Type 
 

Full Size Blender
Full Size Blender

Box Picture  

Smeg BLF01 Box Picture
Vitamix 5300 Box Picture

Height 
 

15.6" (39.5 cm)
17.2" (43.7 cm)

Width  

6.5" (16.5 cm)
7.6" (19.3 cm)

Depth  

7.2" (18.3 cm)
9.0" (22.8 cm)

Weight 
 

8.1 lbs (3.7 kg)
11.5 lbs (5.2 kg)

Shaft Length (Immersion Blenders) 
 

N/A
N/A
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Build Quality 
 

4.5
9.0

Build Quality Picture  

Smeg BLF01 Build Quality Picture
Vitamix 5300 Build Quality Picture
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Jar Capacity 
 

6.5
9.0

Main Jar Capacity 
 

48.0 oz (1,420 ml)
64.0 oz (1,893 ml)

Additional Jar Capacity 
 

N/A
N/A
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Jar/Beaker Materials 
 

Jar Picture  

Smeg BLF01 Jar Picture
Vitamix 5300 Jar Picture

Optional Jar Picture  

Smeg BLF01 Optional Jar Picture
Vitamix 5300 Optional Jar Picture

Jar/Beaker Material 
 

BPA-Free Plastic
BPA-Free Plastic

Dishwasher Safe 
 

Yes
No
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Blades 
 

Blades Picture  

Smeg BLF01 Blades Picture
Vitamix 5300 Blades Picture

Blade Type 
 

Sharp
Sharp

Blade Count 
 

4
4

Removable 
 

Yes
No

Dishwasher Safe 
 

No
No
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Lid 
 

Lid Picture  

Smeg BLF01 Lid Picture
Vitamix 5300 Lid Picture

Two-Part Lid 
 

Yes
Yes

Lid Closing Type 
 

Friction
Friction
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Power Cord  

Cable Picture  

Smeg BLF01 Cable Picture
Vitamix 5300 Cable Picture

Stow-Away Compartment 
 

Yes
Yes

Cord Length 
 

3.6 ft (1.1 m)
6.2 ft (1.9 m)
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In The Box  

Bundle Picture  

Smeg BLF01 Bundle Picture
Vitamix 5300 Bundle Picture
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Performance

Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) 
 

8.7
9.7

Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Photo  

Smeg BLF01 Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Photo
Vitamix 5300 Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Photo

Jar Used 
 

Main Jar
Main Jar

Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Video  

Fibrous Ingredients Processing 
 

7.5
8.5

Fibrous Ingredients Texture 
 

9.0
10
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Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) 
 

9.8
10

Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Photo  

Smeg BLF01 Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Photo
Vitamix 5300 Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Photo

Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Video  

Jar Used  

Main Jar
Main Jar

Fibrous Ingredients Processing 
 

9.0
10

Fibrous Ingredients Texture 
 

10
10
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Crushed Ice 
 

8.7
10

Crushed Ice Photo  

Smeg BLF01 Crushed Ice Photo
Vitamix 5300 Crushed Ice Photo

Crushed Ice Video  

Crushed Ice Preparation 
 

8.0
10

Crushed Ice Texture 
 

9.0
10
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Nut Butter 
 

2.6
9.3

Nut Butter Picture  

Smeg BLF01 Nut Butter Picture
Vitamix 5300 Nut Butter Picture

Nut Butter Video  

Nut Butter Preparation 
 

2.0
9.0

Nut Butter Texture 
 

3.0
9.5
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Noise 
 

6.0
5.3

Noise @ Max Speed 
 

96.9 dB
99.3 dB

Noise Video  

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Blade Speed 
 

Min Speed 
 

8,900 RPM
1,400 RPM

Power 
 

600 W
1,640 W

Max Speed 
 

18,800 RPM
22,500 RPM

Speed Adjustment Based On Jar Type 
 

No
No
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Ease Of Use

Controls And Programs 
 

Control Panel  

Smeg BLF01 Control Panel
Vitamix 5300 Control Panel

On/Off Switch 
 

No
Yes

Speed Presets 
 

4
0

Hot Blending 
 

No
Yes

Speed Dial 
 

Yes
Yes

Pulse/Turbo Mode 
 

Yes
Yes

Programs 
 

2
0

Blending Time Indicator 
 

No
No

Programmable Timer 
 

No
No
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Cleaning 
 

7.5
7.5

Self-Cleaning Video  

Cleaning Video  

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BLF01BL
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Red
BLF01RD
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Red
5300
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Cream
BLF01CR
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Pastel Blue
BLF01PB
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Pastel Green
BLF01PG
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Pink
BLF01PK
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Silver
BLF01SV
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White
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Smeg BLF01

Vitamix 5300

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