Vitamix 7500 Review

What do you get with the Vitamix 7500?

The 7500 ranks #2 on our “Best Vitamixes to buy in 2017” list for a reason.

Here’s what you get in the Vitamix package when you purchase. Your box of goodness will arrive complete with:

• The very latest 2.2 horsepower Vitamix blender motor which will be set in a sturdy unit with sucker pads for stability and an easy to read illuminated control panel.
• A low profile jug made from BPA free materials with a capacity of 64ozs.
• A tamper to allow continuous processing of thick ingredients
• 7 year warranty
• Professional recipe book
• A helpful getting started DVD

When did the Vitamix 7500 come out? While the official Vitamix website doesn’t list an official release date, it appears from what I’ve read about the launch online that the 7500 model release date was 2013.

What’s So Good About The Vitamix 7500?

Here are some of the pros of the 7500 model that reviewers have consistently noted:

Very Quiet (for a blender) – many people say this is an exceptionally quiet blender for the amount of power it has. This isn’t surprising because the people at Vitamix have built noise and vibration dampening into the 7500 model. It has been specifically designed to be about 40% quieter than other Vitamix models. This is an extra plus for those who like a morning smoothie when their housemates or babies might still be asleep!

Easy to use pulse control – being able to pulse the ingredients helps the user to stay in control and give a mix a few seconds to finish it to the right texture. Sometimes, depending on what you’re making, a more food processor-like pulse function is helpful!You’ll read more about the noise level of the 7500 later in this review

Variable speed control – the variable speed control also helps users to vary the speed mid-blend which is especially helpful when you’re working with different fruits and veggie textures in the one container. If you’re making a smoothie with a lot of raw and hard items (e.g. carrots, apples etc) you might need to ease in slowly and amp up the speed once the fruit/veggies are a little more chopped. The 7500 blades have a top speed of 240mph.

Low profile design – this low profile blender easily slides under most kitchen cupboards, so it can be left out on the countertop. Some of the other Vitamix models are set taller which makes it trickier to fit under the average kitchen cabinet. Of course, we don’t want your blender gathering dust in the back of the cupboard you had to shove it in because of a lack of space for it on the counter. Luckily with the Vitamix 7500 you won’t have that issue.

Makes delicious green smoothies – unlike many other blenders, the 7500 is well known for it’s green smoothies due to it’s ability to properly blend leafy greens leaving no chunky fibrous fragments in your drink.

Easy to find and buy 7500 Vitamix accessories and parts – you can easily buy accessories for this blender including a dry container for creating flour for artisanal baking and even travel cups for those who like their smoothies or soups on the go.

Nut butter success – the fast sharp blades and variable speed allow you to churn delicious and high quality nut butters. Users said the best way to do this was to start the nuts on slow or pulse them a couple of times and turn the speed up to finish the blend and make a smooth, buttery consistency. The most popular nut butters I’ve seen mentioned across the health blogs are peanut, cashew and almond.

Easy to keep clean – there are no annoying little corners in the 7500 jug where sneaky food remnants can hide. To clean the 7500 all you have to do is add a drop of detergent and some warm water and turn the blender on for 30 seconds or so. This easy cleaning makes it straight forward to keep the blender hygienically clean.

Warming Soups – the Vitamix 7500 hot soups are also a major selling point to users across the internet. The blender is so powerful that it can literally blitz cold vegetables into hot soups when you add water and blend for 3-6 minutes (times will vary slightly based on ingredients, follow the recipes in your Vitamix cookbook).

Nothing’s perfect: Vitamix 7500 Issues

Without trying to sound over-the-top, there are no significant issues with this blender after extensive review-reading across multiple sources. The few things that were mentioned are more niggles than “issues”, but here is a summary of the few I did find just in case one of them is significant to you and your family.

Container not dishwasher safe – the Vitamix 7500 is not dishwasher safe and must be cleaned by adding detergent and water and turning on.

Black flecks – a tiny number of reviewers (relative to the total) mentioned that on their first uses they could see little black flecks in the food they made with the 7500. It was also mentioned in the question section on the Vitamix Amazon page, however this is a known issue and Vitamix have assured all customers that these tiny flecks are completely inert, they are in no way harmful and that they will help customers who notice them.

If you notice it and do not want to use that container, you can speak to them. Normally, they replace the jug. Only a tiny number of containers seem to have the problem, so a new jug (which would be promptly delivered by Vitamix) solves the issue.

How Loud Really Is The Vitamix 7500?

As a Vitamix owner I can say that it’s not super duper quiet… If it’s on full speed and someone’s standing next to you, you won’t be having an easy conversation with that person but the volume increases as you turn the speed up and you don’t need to use full speed for everything.

If the noise is bumming you out, you can always turn it down a fraction and blend it for longer on a lower setting. OR in the absolute worst case scenario, you can load up your ingredients, and carry the Vitamix into the next room to turn it on.

Plus, it’s no different with other blenders that have less power. My friend has a Ninja BL660 and I saw him change rooms once when we stayed with him (because of our baby haha!).

Does stuff get stuck/trapped in the middle because the container is big?

It’s possible that if you’re preparing a small amount of stuff, this can happen. For me, it usually only takes a bit of shaking and tapping to remove but sometimes you might need to do a scoop or swipe with a spoon or spatula depending on what you’re making.

The only time I’ve run into issues with my 7500 is when I’m making a small amount of pesto and it blends so well it slips under the blades a little but it’s quickly fixed with a bit of prodding. For me, I’m not making pesto very often, so it’s not a deal breaker by any stretch.

However, if you’re regularly preparing single serves of things, and you think this may become annoying, it’s probably best to check out one of the smaller Vitamix models.

Do I need a separate wet or dry container? Or is the jar that comes with it suitable for all food processing, wet and dry?

The Vitamix 7500 comes with a ‘wet’ container. For dry ingredients like grains, you can buy a separate ‘dry container’ that’s compatible with any Vitamix model. The dry container has blades that are shaped to push the ingredients up and maximize the packing in the bottom corners.

This is not to say that you can’t grind dry ingredients using your ‘wet’ container. You just need to ensure that the container is completely dry before you use it. This means extra effort especially you’re constantly using the container to make smoothies.

Another selling point for the ‘dry container’ is that if you grind hard items, they could scratch the interior of the pitcher over time, especially near the blades. Having a dry container could be handy especially if you have the budget for it, but it’s not an absolute necessity.

What is inside the Vitamix 7500 Blender Super Package?

The “Super Package” for the Vitamix 7500 is a value-added kit to the standard blender. This extra package includes a 32oz Dry Grain Jar to store ground foods in an airtight container. Additionally, the package comes with 2, 20 ounce To-Go Cups for taking your blended smoothies, juices, or other drinks with you wherever you go. These cups do not attach directly to the blender like some models do, but will provide you with a great option when you do not have time to enjoy your drinks at home.