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Vitamix Explorian E310

KitchenAid K400

Tested using Methodology v1.0

Updated Jan 06, 2025 06:04 PM

Tested using Methodology v1.0

Updated Oct 18, 2024 03:33 PM

Vitamix Explorian E310 Picture

KitchenAid K400 Picture

Blender TypeFull Size Blender

Power1,471 W

Hot BlendingYes

Blender TypeFull Size Blender

Power1,119 W

Hot BlendingYes

Recommended in 3 articles:
Blenders
Smoothies
Vitamix

Variants

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

K400 (Almond Cream)
K400 (Beetroot)
K400 (Blue Velvet)
K400 (Blue Velvet W/ Tamper)
K400 (Candy Apple)
K400 (Contour Silver)
K400 (Contour Silver W/ Tamper)
K400 (Contour Silver W/ Tamper & Personal Jar)
K400 (Dried Rose W/ Tamper)
K400 (Matte Black)
K400 (Matte Black W/ Tamper)
K400 (Matte Black W/ Tamper & Personal Jar)
K400 (Milkshake W/ Tamper)
K400 (Passion Red)
K400 (Passion Red W/ Tamper)
K400 (Pistachio W/ Tamper)
K400 (White)
K400 (White W/ Tamper)

Review

See Vitamix Explorian E310 Review

See KitchenAid K400 Review

Our Verdict

Vitamix Explorian E310

KitchenAid K400

The Vitamix Explorian E310 is a better blender than the KitchenAid K400. The Vitamix is better built and much easier to use for recipes like nut butter. Its smaller jar is better suited for blending small batches, like a single-serve smoothie. It comes with a tamper and has a wider range of speed settings. It's also easier to clean by hand. However, the KitchenAid K400 has a slightly bigger capacity and a few automatic blending programs.

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Black

Explorian 310

Almond Cream

K400

Red

Explorian E310

Beetroot

K400

Slate

Explorian E310

Blue Velvet

K400

Blue Velvet W/ Tamper

K400

Candy Apple

K400

Contour Silver

K400

Contour Silver W/ Tamper

K400

Contour Silver W/ Tamper & Personal Jar

K400

Dried Rose W/ Tamper

K400

Matte Black

K400

Matte Black W/ Tamper

K400

Matte Black W/ Tamper & Personal Jar

K400

Milkshake W/ Tamper

K400

Passion Red

K400

Passion Red W/ Tamper

K400

Pistachio W/ Tamper

K400

White

K400

White W/ Tamper

K400

Main Differences for
Multi-Purpose

Threshold

0.10

Multi-Purpose

9.2

8.7

Nut Butter

9.6

6.9

Build Quality

9.0

8.0

Full Comparison

Multi-Purpose

9.2

8.7

Smoothies (Single Serving)

9.1

9.0

Smoothies (Multiple Servings)

8.7

9.0

Ice Crushing

8.4

9.0

Soups

8.8

9.1

Professional Use

8.8

8.0

Design

Dimensions

Blender Type

Full Size Blender

Full Size Blender

Box Picture

Vitamix Explorian E310 Box Picture

KitchenAid K400 Box Picture

Height

17.7" (45.0 cm)

15.2" (38.7 cm)

Width

7.9" (20.0 cm)

7.7" (19.5 cm)

Depth

9.1" (23.0 cm)

9.2" (23.5 cm)

Weight

10.6 lbs (4.8 kg)

13.0 lbs (5.9 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 K400 Build Quality Picture

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Jar Capacity

6.5

7.8

Main Jar Capacity

48.0 oz (1,420 ml)

56.0 oz (1,656 ml)

Additional Jar Capacity

N/A

N/A

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Jar/Beaker Materials

Jar Picture

Vitamix Explorian E310 Jar Picture

KitchenAid K400 Jar Picture

Optional Jar Picture

Vitamix Explorian E310 Optional Jar Picture

KitchenAid K400 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 K400 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 K400 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 K400 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 K400 Bundle Picture

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Performance

Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches)

10

9.7

Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Photo

Vitamix Explorian E310 Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Photo

KitchenAid K400 Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Photo

Jar Used

Main Jar

Main Jar

Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Video

Fibrous Ingredients Processing

10

8.5

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

KitchenAid K400 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

9.7

Crushed Ice Photo

Vitamix Explorian E310 Crushed Ice Photo

KitchenAid K400 Crushed Ice Photo

Crushed Ice Video

Crushed Ice Preparation

9.5

9.0

Crushed Ice Texture

9.0

10

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Nut Butter

9.6

6.9

Nut Butter Picture

Vitamix Explorian E310 Nut Butter Picture

KitchenAid K400 Nut Butter Picture

Nut Butter Video

Nut Butter Preparation

9.0

3.0

Nut Butter Texture

10

9.5

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Noise

5.7

6.8

Noise @ Max Speed

97.9 dB

94.8 dB

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Blade Speed

Min Speed

1,400 RPM

3,200 RPM

Power

1,471 W

1,119 W

Max Speed

22,600 RPM

16,000 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

KitchenAid K400 Control Panel

On/Off Switch

Yes

No

Speed Presets

0

0

Hot Blending

Yes

Yes

Speed Dial

Yes

Yes

Pulse/Turbo Mode

Yes

Yes

Programs

0

4

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

Almond Cream

K400

Red

Explorian E310

Beetroot

K400

Slate

Explorian E310

Blue Velvet

K400

Blue Velvet W/ Tamper

K400

Candy Apple

K400

Contour Silver

K400

Contour Silver W/ Tamper

K400

Contour Silver W/ Tamper & Personal Jar

K400

Dried Rose W/ Tamper

K400

Matte Black

K400

Matte Black W/ Tamper

K400

Matte Black W/ Tamper & Personal Jar

K400

Milkshake W/ Tamper

K400

Passion Red

K400

Passion Red W/ Tamper

K400

Pistachio W/ Tamper

K400

White

K400

White W/ Tamper

K400

Vitamix Explorian E310

KitchenAid K400

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