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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

Vitamix Explorian E310 vs KitchenAid K150

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Vitamix Explorian E310
KitchenAid K150

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Vitamix Explorian E310 Picture
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Variants

  • Explorian 310 (Black)
  • Explorian E310 (Red)
  • Explorian E310 (Slate)
  • K150 (Black Matte W/ 2 Personal Blender Jars)
  • K150 (Blue Velvet W/ 2 Personal Blender Jars)
  • K150 (Contour Silver)
  • K150 (Dark Gray)
  • K150 (Matte Black)
  • K150 (Matte Charcoal Gray W/ 2 Personal Blender Jars)
  • K150 (Matte Velvet Blue)
  • K150 (Onyx Black)
  • K150 (Onyx Black W/ 2 Personal Blender Jars)
  • K150 (Passion Red)
  • K150 (Passion Red W/ 2 Personal Blender Jars)
  • K150 (White)
  • K150 (White W/ 2 Personal Blender Jars)

Our Verdict

Vitamix Explorian E310

KitchenAid K150

The Vitamix Explorian E310 is better than the KitchenAid K150. The Vitamix makes a smoother blend with fibrous ingredients, is better for crushing ice, and is better suited for tough tasks like making nut butter. It has more speed settings and is easier to clean by hand. On the other hand, the KitchenAid blender is smaller and quieter.

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Black
Explorian 310
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Black Matte W/ 2 Personal Blender Jars
K150
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Red
Explorian E310
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Blue Velvet W/ 2 Personal Blender Jars
K150
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Slate
Explorian E310
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Contour Silver
K150
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Dark Gray
K150
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Matte Black
K150
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Matte Charcoal Gray W/ 2 Personal Blender Jars
K150
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Matte Velvet Blue
K150
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Onyx Black
K150
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Onyx Black W/ 2 Personal Blender Jars
K150
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Passion Red
K150
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Passion Red W/ 2 Personal Blender Jars
K150
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White W/ 2 Personal Blender Jars
K150
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Main Differences for

Threshold 

0.10

Multi-Purpose 

9.2
8.6

Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) 
 

10
8.6

Nut Butter 
 

9.6
8.3

Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) 
 

9.7
8.6

Noise 
 

5.7
7.9

Build Quality 
 

9.0
8.0

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

Blender Type 
 

Full Size Blender
Full Size Blender

Box Picture  

Vitamix Explorian E310 Box Picture
KitchenAid K150 Box Picture

Height 
 

17.7" (45.0 cm)
14.8" (37.6 cm)

Width  

7.9" (20.0 cm)
7.2" (18.2 cm)

Depth  

9.1" (23.0 cm)
9.1" (23.1 cm)

Weight 
 

10.6 lbs (4.8 kg)
8.4 lbs (3.8 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
KitchenAid K150 Build Quality Picture

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Jar Capacity 
 

6.5
6.5

Main Jar Capacity 
 

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

Additional Jar Capacity 
 

N/A
N/A

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Jar/Beaker Materials 
 

Jar Picture  

Vitamix Explorian E310 Jar Picture
KitchenAid K150 Jar Picture

Optional Jar Picture  

Vitamix Explorian E310 Optional Jar Picture
KitchenAid K150 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
KitchenAid K150 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
KitchenAid K150 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
KitchenAid K150 Cable Picture

Stow-Away Compartment 
 

Yes
No

Cord Length 
 

3.9 ft (1.2 m)
3.0 ft (0.9 m)

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In The Box  

Bundle Picture  

Vitamix Explorian E310 Bundle Picture
KitchenAid K150 Bundle Picture

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Performance

Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) 
 

10
8.6

Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Photo  

Vitamix Explorian E310 Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Photo
KitchenAid K150 Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Photo

Jar Used 
 

Main Jar
Main Jar

Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Video  

Fibrous Ingredients Processing 
 

10
5.0

Fibrous Ingredients Texture 
 

10
9.5

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Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) 
 

9.7
8.6

Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Photo  

Vitamix Explorian E310 Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Photo
KitchenAid K150 Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Photo

Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Video  

Jar Used  

Main Jar
Main Jar

Fibrous Ingredients Processing 
 

8.5
7.0

Fibrous Ingredients Texture 
 

10
9.0

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Crushed Ice 
 

9.2
8.9

Crushed Ice Photo  

Vitamix Explorian E310 Crushed Ice Photo
KitchenAid K150 Crushed Ice Photo

Crushed Ice Video  

Crushed Ice Preparation 
 

9.5
8.5

Crushed Ice Texture 
 

9.0
9.0

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Nut Butter 
 

9.6
8.3

Nut Butter Picture  

Vitamix Explorian E310 Nut Butter Picture
KitchenAid K150 Nut Butter Picture

Nut Butter Video  

Nut Butter Preparation 
 

9.0
6.5

Nut Butter Texture 
 

10
9.5

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Noise 
 

5.7
7.9

Noise @ Max Speed 
 

97.9 dB
88.6 dB

Noise Video  

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Blade Speed 
 

Min Speed 
 

1,400 RPM
4,000 RPM

Power 
 

1,471 W
650 W

Max Speed 
 

22,600 RPM
11,600 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
KitchenAid K150 Control Panel

On/Off Switch 
 

Yes
No

Speed Presets 
 

0
3

Hot Blending 
 

Yes
Yes

Speed Dial 
 

Yes
Yes

Pulse/Turbo Mode 
 

Yes
Yes

Programs 
 

0
0

Blending Time Indicator 
 

No
No

Programmable Timer 
 

No
No

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Cleaning 
 

7.5
7.0

Self-Cleaning Video  

Cleaning Video  

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Check Price

Black
Explorian 310
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Black Matte W/ 2 Personal Blender Jars
K150
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Red
Explorian E310
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Blue Velvet W/ 2 Personal Blender Jars
K150
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Slate
Explorian E310
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Contour Silver
K150
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Dark Gray
K150
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Matte Black
K150
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Matte Charcoal Gray W/ 2 Personal Blender Jars
K150
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
 
Matte Velvet Blue
K150
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Amazon.com
 
Onyx Black
K150
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
 
Onyx Black W/ 2 Personal Blender Jars
K150
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
 
Passion Red
K150
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
 
Passion Red W/ 2 Personal Blender Jars
K150
SEE PRICE
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White W/ 2 Personal Blender Jars
K150
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Vitamix Explorian E310

KitchenAid K150

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