Which is better for a busy bar or cafe?

The Quiet One (B). It has a 48 oz jar, 34 optimized settings, 6 one-touch programs and NSF/UL certification, all for $1,135.34 at Mediterranean Restaurant Equipment as of November 7, 2026.

Is the Quick & Quiet worth the extra money?

Only if you want its heavier 18 lb build and 40 oz Tritan jar. At $1,800.16 at eBay as of November 7, 2026, it costs about $665 more than the Quiet One.

Which one is quieter?

Both ship with a sound enclosure. The Quiet One adds a twist-lock enclosure and vibration damping aimed at front-of-house use, but neither maker publishes a decibel figure here.

Which has the bigger jar?

The Quiet One, at 48 oz versus 40 oz for the Quick & Quiet. That means fewer refills per batch on the Quiet One.

Both use laser-cut stainless steel blades and commercial builds. The Quiet One lists a 3 peak horsepower motor and NSF/UL certification, which are the stronger durability signals on paper.

Did either price drop recently?

The Quiet One hit a low of $750.00 on November 5, 2026, against a high of $1,158.05 on October 31. The Quick & Quiet has only one recorded daily price, $1,650.00 on October 30.

Vitamix Quick & Quiet Blender vs Vitamix 36019 Quiet One Bar Blender

Both are Vitamix quiet-enclosure blenders built for commercial use, but they sit in different price classes. The Quick & Quiet (A) is $1,800.16 at eBay as of November 7, 2026, a heavy 18 lb 12.5 oz machine with a 40 oz Tritan jar. The Quiet One (B) is $1,135.34 at Mediterranean Restaurant Equipment as of November 7, 2026, with a 48 oz jar and 34 preset settings. Most shoppers should buy B and save about $665; choose A only if you want the larger sound enclosure and heavier build.

Today the Vitamix 36019 Quiet One Bar Blender costs $664.82 less at its best price.

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