Which is better for smoothies?

The Drink Machine Advance. Its 2 speeds and 1,380-watt motor are set up for fast, repeatable frozen drinks. The BarBoss Advance works too, but you spend more time choosing a speed.

Which has more control?

The BarBoss Advance, with 6 speeds versus 2. That helps for sauces, nut butters and coarse chopping.

Is the Drink Machine Advance worth the extra money?

Only if you make mostly smoothies and frozen drinks at volume. At $522.00 at Chef's Deal as of November 7, 2026, it costs more than the BarBoss Advance, which has traded between $450.00 and $474.96 since October 30, 2026.

Which is easier to train staff on?

The Drink Machine Advance. Two speeds mean fewer choices and more consistent drinks.

Do both have variable speed?

Yes. Both are listed as variable speed and commercial, but the BarBoss Advance has 6 speeds and the Drink Machine Advance has 2.

Both are commercial Vitamix machines built for daily use, and neither listing gives a lifespan figure. Motor wattage is only stated for the Drink Machine Advance at 1,380 watts.

Vitamix BarBoss Advance Blender vs Vitamix Drink Machine Advance

Both are commercial Vitamix blenders, so the real choice is control versus simplicity. The BarBoss Advance gives you 6 speeds and a lower price, while the Drink Machine Advance is a 2-speed, 1,380-watt unit built for fast drink service. As of November 7, 2026, the Drink Machine Advance is $522.00 at Chef's Deal, and the BarBoss Advance has traded between $450.00 and $474.96 since October 30, 2026. Buy the BarBoss for a flexible bar or kitchen; buy the Drink Machine if you only make smoothies and frozen drinks at volume.

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