Which is better for making milkshakes and soft ice cream?

The Mix'n Machine. Its cup-activated lever and cone-shaped agitator are built for mixing frozen desserts, and you can swap agitators for different textures. The Touch & Go Advance is a drink blender and has no agitator.

Which is better for smoothies?

The Touch & Go Advance. Its 32 oz Tritan container, 20 pre-programmed settings and 1,440-watt motor are made for blending drinks. The Mix'n Machine has no jar.

Is the Touch & Go Advance worth the extra money?

It costs $861.00 at Kaldi.com as of October 30, 2026, against $733.09 for the Mix'n Machine as of October 30, 2026. The extra buys programmed drink settings, variable speed, a quieter motor and a 3-year motor warranty, which matters if you blend drinks all day.

Which one lasts longer?

The Mix'n Machine's stainless steel case and 27 lb build point to heavy-duty counter use, but no warranty is stated. The Touch & Go Advance carries a 3-year motor warranty, which gives a clearer guarantee.

Can the Mix'n Machine blend drinks in a jar?

No. It uses a permanent soft ice cream agitator and optional agitators, not a removable container. For jar blending, pick the Touch & Go Advance.

How much counter space does each need?

The Mix'n Machine is 24 in tall, 10 in wide and 8.3 in deep. The Touch & Go Advance is 18 in tall and 10.8 in deep, and its stackable design saves room when you keep spare containers.

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

These are two different machines for two different jobs. The Mix'n Machine is a soft-serve and shake blender built around a permanent agitator and a cup-activated lever, so it suits ice cream mixes and thick frozen drinks. The Touch & Go Advance is a 1,440-watt drink blender with 20 pre-programmed settings and a 32 oz Tritan container, so it suits smoothies and bar service. On price, the Mix'n Machine was $733.09 at the lowest daily price on October 30, 2026, and the Touch & Go Advance was $861.00 at Kaldi.com on October 30, 2026, so the Mix'n Machine is about $128 cheaper.

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