Which is better for smoothies?

The Touch & Go Advance. Its 1,440-watt motor and 32-ounce jar are made for blending ice and frozen fruit. The 580 is a soft-serve mixer with a 180-watt motor and no blending jar.

Can the 580 Mix'n Machine make frozen drinks?

It mixes soft ice cream and thick shakes with its permanent agitator. It is not built to crush ice or blend fruit, so it will not replace a blender.

Is the Touch & Go worth about $53 more?

For most shoppers, yes. At $947.00 at Chef's Deal as of November 7, 2026 versus $893.75 for the 580 as of October 28, 2026, the Touch & Go adds a real blending jar and eight times the wattage.

Both carry a 3-year warranty on the motor. The Touch & Go's Tritan jar can scratch with heavy use, while the 580's stainless steel exterior is built for commercial service.

Which takes less counter space?

The Touch & Go. It has a stackable design and weighs 23.1 lbs with the box. The 580 stands 24 inches tall, is 10 inches wide and weighs 25 lbs.

Do either come with a tamper or extra jars?

Neither listing includes a tamper or a second jar. The 580 ships with a splash guard and disassembly tools; the Touch & Go ships with its Advance container and blade assembly.

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

Buy the Touch & Go Advance if you want a blender for smoothies, shakes and frozen drinks; its 1,440-watt motor and 32-ounce Tritan jar handle daily blending. Buy the 580 Mix'n Machine Advance only if you run a soft-serve or shake operation, since it is a dedicated mixer with a permanent agitator, not a general blender. The Touch & Go is $947.00 at Chef's Deal as of November 7, 2026; the 580's only recorded price is $893.75 as of October 28, 2026, so the Touch & Go costs about $53 more.

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