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KitchenAid / SPECIFICATION-BASED RESEARCH
KitchenAid lists five variable speeds, preset settings for ice crush, icy drinks and smoothies, and Soft Start and Intelli-Speed motor controls.
Consider it if you want a larger standard jar and a mix of preset and manual controls.
The personal and small-batch jars shown by KitchenAid are optional expansion packs. Confirm the jar included with the exact K400 listing.
THE USEFUL DETAILS
These describe the product; they are not independent performance-test results.
Hands-on speed control without preset programs
The E310 has a 48-ounce container, ten variable-speed settings and a pulse control. Vitamix lists a five-year full warranty for this model.
Preset blending with a 48-ounce container
The Ascent X2 combines variable-speed control with three blending programs and a self-cleaning program. Vitamix lists a 48-ounce container.
PUBLISHED COMPARISONS
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