Comprehensive Comparison: Optimum, Vitamix, Blendtec, Ninja and Nutribullet
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OPTIMUM G2.1 2nd Gen |
OPTIMUM G2.3 |
VAC2 Blender |
OPTIMUM 9400 |
Optimum 9200A (2nd Gen) |
Vitamix 5200 |
Blendtec HP3A |
Ninja Mega Kitchen Series |
Nutribullet |
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APPLIANCE SPECIFICATIONS: |
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Max Motor Power |
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2,835 Watts |
1,800 Watts |
2,238 Watts |
2,238 Watts |
2,611 Watts |
1,492 Watts |
1,560 Watts |
1,500 Watts |
600 Watts |
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Control and setting |
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Digital preset control with automatic speed and timer control |
Digital preset control with automatic speed and timer control |
Digital preset control with automatic speed and timer control |
10 Speed Variable Dial |
3 Manual & 3 Timers |
10 Speed Variable |
4 Speed & Various Automatic |
4 Speed |
1 Speed |
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Automatic blending options |
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Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
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Intelligent overload protection |
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Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
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High quality |
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Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
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Cooling fan |
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Plastic |
Plastic |
Plastic |
Iron |
Iron |
Plastic |
Iron |
Plastic |
Plastic |
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Fuse Protection |
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No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
No |
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Pulse capability |
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Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
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JUG SPECIFICATIONS: |
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Jug base/coupling |
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Metal |
Rubber Composite |
Metal |
Metal |
Metal |
Metal |
Metal |
Plastic |
Plastic |
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Jug gears |
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Metal
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Metal |
Metal |
Metal |
Metal |
Metal |
Metal |
Plastic |
Plastic |
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Automatic Torque Control |
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Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
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Motor Fan |
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Plastic
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Plastic |
Plastic |
Metal |
Metal |
Plastic |
Metal |
Plastic |
Undisclosed |
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Jug application supplied |
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One jug wet/dry |
2.0L jug set and 1.0L Smoothie Jug |
One jug wet/dry |
2L + additional 750ml jug optional |
One jug wet/dry |
Separate jug wet/dry |
One jug wet/dry |
Separate jug wet/dry |
Wet only |
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Jug material |
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Eastman Tritan BPA free
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Eastman Tritan BPA free |
Eastman Tritan BPA free |
Eastman TritanCopolyester BPA Free |
Eastman TritanCopolyester BPAFree |
Eastman TritanCopolyester BPAFree |
Eastman TritanCopolyester BPAFree |
Undisclosed |
Undisclosed |
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Jug quantity |
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2L |
1Lt & 2 Lt |
2L |
2 litre jug + 750ml jug |
1.5L Also 82/92 |
2 litre jug |
1.9 litre jug |
Multiple jugs |
0.6 litre jug |
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Certified |
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BPA certified |
BPA certified |
BPA certified |
BPA certified |
BPA certified |
BPA certified |
BPA certified |
BPA certified |
BPA certified |
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Blade design |
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6 Blade Stainless Steel Assembly |
6 Blade Stainless Steel Assembly |
6 Blade Stainless Steel Assembly |
Stainless Steel Assembly |
Stainless Steel Assembly |
4 blades |
2 blades |
2 & 6 blades |
Various |
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Cleaning recommendation |
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Hand wash/ Top Shelf Dishwasher safe |
Hand wash recommended |
Hand wash recommended |
Hand wash recommended |
Hand wash recommended |
Hand wash recommended |
Hand wash recommended |
Hand wash recommended |
Hand wash recommended |
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FUNCTIONALITIES: |
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Grade |
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Domestic & commercial |
Domestic & commercial |
Domestic & commercial |
Domestic & commercial |
Domestic & commercial |
Domestic |
Domestic & commercial |
Domestic |
Domestic |
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Fruit/green smoothies |
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Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Grinding nuts and grains |
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Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Prepare nut butters |
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Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
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Create ice cream and frozenfruits |
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Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
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Crushes ice |
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Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
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Prepares nut milks |
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Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
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Creates hot soups |
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Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
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Kneads dough |
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Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
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PURCHASE DETAILS: |
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Comprehensive warranty |
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10 years motor 5 years parts (Domestic) & 1 year commercial |
10 years motor 5 years parts (Domestic) & 1 year commercial |
10 years (optional) & 1 year commercial |
10 years (optional) & 1 year commercial |
10 years (optional) |
7 years |
7 years |
5 years |
1 year |
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Nation-Wide Service Centres |
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Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
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Colours |
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Black, Silver & Red |
Black, White, Silver & Red |
Black, Silver & Red |
Black, Off White, Silver & Burgundy Red |
Black, White, Silver & Red |
Black, White & Red |
Black, White & Red |
Black |
Grey |
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Money back guarantee |
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30 Day Money Back Guarantee - postage included |
30 Day Money Back Guarantee - postage included |
30 Day Money Back Guarantee - postage included |
30 Day Money Back Guarantee - postage included |
30 Day Money Back Guarantee - postage included |
Depends on Seller |
Depends on Seller |
Returns Accepted (RawBlend Australia) |
No returns accepted (Myopure Australia) |
What makes Optimum the Highest Quality & Best Performing Blender?
Optimum 9400
lower quality blender
Weight difference
Optimum blenders are more stable and are manufactured with premium quality materials.
Blender jug weight difference
Optimum use high quality BPA free Tritan co-polyester with 109C deflection temperature.
Optimum's transparent jug allows you to see the real color of the blending content.
Other - tinted jug.
Blade assembly
Optimum use high quality SUS420 stainless steel.
Cheap brands Partial stainless steel construction with mild steel fixings.
Optimum use stainless steel.
Other - Partial stainless steel construction with mild steel fixings.
Optimum – NMB bearings - higher cost and longer life construction to minimize wear and stop rust, advanced rubber seal for watertight operation.
Other - Low cost with short life of blade assembly, any water not cleaned from bearing will cause it to seize.
Optimum use stainless steel washer with square fitting. It will hold the knives properly and avoid blades becoming loose after sometime.
Other – have no such a construction.
Power cord
Optimum use .075mm high quality power cord – more durable.
Other- low quality.
Optimum – properly vulcanized.
Other brands - bad vulcanizing and power cord had been stretched.
Optimum – power cord will not stretch out easily (plastic cordgrip clamp used) and has space to wind when not in use.
Other cheaper brands – could stretch easily and no space to wrap the power cord.
Motor
Optimum- has top rubber mount to absorb vibration.
Other - no rubber mounts.
Optimum has a bigger motor.
Optimum- has EMC board installed as per AU/NZ compliance requirement.
Other cheap models- no EMC filters.
Housing screws
Optimum use stainless steel screws.
Cheap brands – use metal screw.
Optimum vs. Vitamix Comparison Videos:
Result Summary
The Optimum 9200A (2nd Gen)'s performance is superior to the Optimum 9400
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Part I: Hummus Comparison
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Part II: Green Smoothie Comparison
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Part III: Peanut Butter Comparison
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Part IV: Flax Seeds Comparison
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Optimum v.s. Vitamix v.s. Thermomix - Caren's Corner Review
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Examples of what the Optimum 9200A Vortex Blender can make
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Reviews & Testimonials
Reviews & Testimonials
I have just received the Optimum 9400.. A-Maz-ing.. made the best smoothie ever.. carrot. strawberry. blueberry. orange.. kale. spinach. lsa. protein powder. spiralina. ice. bung it all in.. and voila.. jumping out of my skin kinda fantastico.. so looking forward to trying out..everything.. thanks Froothie.. i will be spreading the word.. Heidi Preston
The reason I decided on the Optimum 9400 (and subsequently decided to distribute it to you guys) is that after doing my research into price, quality, versatility, after sales service, warranties and guarantees, Optimum came out on top for me." Read the whole review at: Health YeahHannah Horton
Froothie, you guys are awesome. Working in retail, we rarely get compliments when we give exceptional customer service. But you guys are more than deserving. I placed my order for the Optimum 9400 on the 23rd. I was so excited to see a package arrive the very next day, Christmas Eve! Love my new blender, makes fantastic mango smoothies! Chantae Quinlan
I would recommend this blender to anyone, as you can make almost anything. Whether you want to increase your raw plant based foods, make your own sauces, create yummy desserts or even make some fruity cocktails then this machine is for you. Read the whole review at: Girl on GreensMikayla Pheifer
