Blendtec Total Classic vs Oster Master Series with Texture Select
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Quick verdict
Blendtec Total Classic edges it overall, winning 2 of 4 rating categories. Oster Master Series with Texture Select is cheaper to start ($60 vs $343).
You’re push-button high performance with the longest warranty. The main Vitamix rival: powerful, very smooth and run by simple preset buttons. A shorter jar fits under cabinets, and the 8-year warranty is the longest we’ve seen.
Check priceYou’re beginners who want a full-size glass jar and a to-go cup for under $70. Choose thin, medium or thick and it blends to that texture automatically. The glass jar resists stains and odors, and the included to-go cup covers single smoothies.
Check priceSide by side
| Blendtec Total Classic | Oster Master Series with Texture Select | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 4.5/5 | 4.2/5 |
| Smoothness (greens & seeds) | 4.7/5 | 3.7/5 |
| Frozen fruit & ice | 4.7/5 | 4/5 |
| Ease of use & cleaning | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Value | 4.2/5 | 4.6/5 |
| Typical price | $343 | $60 |
| Type | Full-size | Full-size |
| Power | 1,560 W | 1,200 W |
| Capacity | 75 oz (FourSide jar) | 6-cup glass jar + 24 oz to-go cup |
| Tamper | No (WildSide jar design) | No |
| Dishwasher-safe | Self-cleans | Yes |
| Warranty | 8 years | See Oster’s warranty terms |
| Best for | Push-button high performance with the longest warranty | Beginners who want a full-size glass jar and a to-go cup for under $70 |
Blendtec Total Classic: pros & cons
- Preset smoothie cycle does it all
- Blunt, safe blade is easy to clean
- Fits under cabinets
- 8-year warranty
- No tamper: thick bowls need more liquid or stopping to stir
- Expensive
- Loud
Oster Master Series with Texture Select: pros & cons
- Texture Select programs are beginner-friendly
- Glass jar plus a to-go cup
- Inexpensive
- Glass jar is heavy
- Not as smooth with greens as premium models
Read the full Oster Master Series with Texture Select review