Vitamix Explorian E310 vs Breville The Q Side-by-Side Blender Comparison - RTINGS.com

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Vitamix Explorian E310

Breville The Q

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Updated Jan 06, 2025 06:04 PM

Tested using Methodology v1.0

Updated Feb 13, 2025 05:56 PM

Vitamix Explorian E310 Picture

Breville The Q Picture

Blender TypeFull Size Blender

Power1,471 W

Hot BlendingYes

Blender TypeFull Size Blender

Power1,800 W

Hot BlendingYes

Recommended in 3 articles:
Blenders
Smoothies
Vitamix

Recommended in 2 articles:
Crushing Ice
Frozen Drinks

Variants

Explorian 310 (Black)
Explorian E310 (Red)
Explorian E310 (Slate)

The Q (Smoked Hickory)

Review

See Vitamix Explorian E310 Review

See Breville The Q Review

Our Verdict

Vitamix Explorian E310

Breville The Q

The Vitamix Explorian E310 is a bit better than the Breville The Q. The Vitamix has a better build quality, offers a wider range of speed settings, and is easier to use to process small batches of fibrous ingredients, making it more suitable for single-serve smoothies. On the other hand, the Breville has a bigger capacity and is easier to clean by hand. Some may prefer it because it's much quieter when it's running and has automatic blending programs.

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Black

Explorian 310

Smoked Hickory

The Q

Red

Explorian E310

Smoked Hickory

The Q

Slate

Explorian E310

Smoked Hickory

The Q

Smoked Hickory

The Q

Smoked Hickory

The Q

Main Differences for
Multi-Purpose

Threshold

0.10

Multi-Purpose

9.2

9.2

Crushed Ice

9.2

9.9

Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches)

10

9.3

Build Quality

9.0

8.0

Full Comparison

Multi-Purpose

9.2

9.2

Smoothies (Single Serving)

9.1

8.9

Smoothies (Multiple Servings)

8.7

9.5

Ice Crushing

8.4

9.6

Soups

8.8

9.6

Professional Use

8.8

9.2

Design

Dimensions

Blender Type

Full Size Blender

Full Size Blender

Box Picture

Vitamix Explorian E310 Box Picture

Breville The Q Box Picture

Height

17.7" (45.0 cm)

18.1" (46.0 cm)

Width

7.9" (20.0 cm)

8.2" (20.8 cm)

Depth

9.1" (23.0 cm)

10.6" (26.9 cm)

Weight

10.6 lbs (4.8 kg)

12.1 lbs (5.5 kg)

Shaft Length (Immersion Blenders)

N/A

N/A

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Build Quality

9.0

8.0

Build Quality Picture

Vitamix Explorian E310 Build Quality Picture

Breville The Q Build Quality Picture

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Jar Capacity

6.5

9.5

Main Jar Capacity

48.0 oz (1,420 ml)

68.0 oz (2,011 ml)

Additional Jar Capacity

N/A

N/A

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Jar/Beaker Materials

Jar Picture

Vitamix Explorian E310 Jar Picture

Breville The Q Jar Picture

Optional Jar Picture

Vitamix Explorian E310 Optional Jar Picture

Breville The Q Optional Jar Picture

Jar/Beaker Material

BPA-Free Plastic

BPA-Free Plastic

Dishwasher Safe

Yes

Yes

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Blades

Blades Picture

Vitamix Explorian E310 Blades Picture

Breville The Q Blades Picture

Blade Type

Sharp

Sharp

Blade Count

4

4

Removable

No

No

Dishwasher Safe

Yes

Yes

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Lid

Lid Picture

Vitamix Explorian E310 Lid Picture

Breville The Q Lid Picture

Two-Part Lid

Yes

Yes

Lid Closing Type

Friction

Friction

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Power Cord

Cable Picture

Vitamix Explorian E310 Cable Picture

Breville The Q Cable Picture

Stow-Away Compartment

Yes

Yes

Cord Length

3.9 ft (1.2 m)

3.9 ft (1.2 m)

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In The Box

Bundle Picture

Vitamix Explorian E310 Bundle Picture

Breville The Q Bundle Picture

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Performance

Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches)

10

9.3

Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Photo

Vitamix Explorian E310 Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Photo

Breville The Q Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Photo

Jar Used

Main Jar

Main Jar

Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Video

Fibrous Ingredients Processing

10

6.5

Fibrous Ingredients Texture

10

10

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Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity)

9.7

9.7

Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Photo

Vitamix Explorian E310 Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Photo

Breville The Q Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Photo

Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Video

Jar Used

Main Jar

Main Jar

Fibrous Ingredients Processing

8.5

8.5

Fibrous Ingredients Texture

10

10

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Crushed Ice

9.2

9.9

Crushed Ice Photo

Vitamix Explorian E310 Crushed Ice Photo

Breville The Q Crushed Ice Photo

Crushed Ice Video

Crushed Ice Preparation

9.5

9.5

Crushed Ice Texture

9.0

10

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Nut Butter

9.6

9.3

Nut Butter Picture

Vitamix Explorian E310 Nut Butter Picture

Breville The Q Nut Butter Picture

Nut Butter Video

Nut Butter Preparation

9.0

9.0

Nut Butter Texture

10

9.5

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Noise

5.7

7.3

Noise @ Max Speed

97.9 dB

92.2 dB

Noise Video

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Blade Speed

Min Speed

1,400 RPM

4,000 RPM

Power

1,471 W

1,800 W

Max Speed

22,600 RPM

20,000 RPM

Speed Adjustment Based On Jar Type

No

No

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Ease Of Use

Controls And Programs

Control Panel

Vitamix Explorian E310 Control Panel

Breville The Q Control Panel

On/Off Switch

Yes

Yes

Speed Presets

0

5

Hot Blending

Yes

Yes

Speed Dial

Yes

No

Pulse/Turbo Mode

Yes

Yes

Programs

0

5

Blending Time Indicator

No

Yes

Programmable Timer

No

No

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Cleaning

7.5

8.0

Self-Cleaning Video

Cleaning Video

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Check Price

Black

Explorian 310

Smoked Hickory

The Q

Red

Explorian E310

Smoked Hickory

The Q

Slate

Explorian E310

Smoked Hickory

The Q

Smoked Hickory

The Q

Smoked Hickory

The Q

Vitamix Explorian E310

Breville The Q

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