Which is better for smoothies?

The Touch & Go Advance. Its 1,440-watt motor and 32 oz jar are built for frozen fruit and ice. The Mix'n Machine's 180-watt motor and agitator are set up for soft-serve desserts, not smoothies.

Which one makes milkshakes and soft serve?

The Mix'n Machine Advance. Its permanent soft ice cream agitator and splash guard are made for that job. The Touch & Go has no agitator.

Is the Touch & Go worth the extra money?

At $947.00 at Chef's Deal as of November 7, 2026 versus $893.75 for the Mix'n Machine as of October 28, 2026, the gap is about $53. If you need a real blender, the Touch & Go's 1,440 watts and 20 programs justify it. If you only make soft serve, it does not.

Both carry a 3-year motor warranty. The Touch & Go's higher wattage means it works less hard on thick blends, while the Mix'n Machine's stainless steel exterior resists wear in a dessert station.

Do either fit under a cabinet?

The Touch & Go does. It is 8.5 inches tall with a stackable design. The Mix'n Machine is 24 inches tall, so it needs open counter space.

Can the Mix'n Machine blend frozen fruit?

Not well. Its 180-watt motor is sized for softening and mixing ice cream, not crushing ice or frozen fruit. Use the Touch & Go for that.

Vitamix Touch & Go Advance vs Vitamix 580 Mix'n Machine Advance

These are two different machines, not two versions of the same one. The Touch & Go Advance is a 1,440-watt blender with a 32 oz Tritan jar and 20 programs, built for smoothies and food prep. The Mix'n Machine Advance is a 180-watt soft-serve mixer with a permanent agitator, built for blending ice cream into shakes. Buy the Touch & Go for general blending. Buy the Mix'n Machine only if you are making soft-serve desserts. The Touch & Go is $947.00 at Chef's Deal as of November 7, 2026. The Mix'n Machine's lowest daily price since October 28, 2026 was $893.75 on October 28.

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