Which is better for family smoothies?

The Breville Super Q. Its 68 oz jug makes larger batches, and it has two smoothie programs plus a personal cup for single servings.

The Super Q carries a 10-year limited warranty against the VX3's 7-year limited warranty. Warranty length is not the same as lifespan, but it is the longer coverage.

Is the Super Q worth the extra money?

If you need the bigger jug, personal cup and five programs, yes. At $499.95 at Amazon as of November 7, 2026, it costs more than the VX3's recent low of $199.98, so compare the VX3's live price first.

The Super Q. Breville lists noise suppression with a cooling system; Vitamix gives no noise figure for the VX3.

Which is easier to store?

The VX3. It is 8.25 in wide and weighs 10.5 lb; the Super Q is 10.5 in wide and weighs about 15.5 lb.

Does either make hot soup?

Both have a soup program. The VX3 has a BlendPilot Soup cycle; the Super Q has a one-touch soup program.

Vitamix VX3 Blender vs Breville Super Q Blender

Buy the Vitamix VX3 if you want a compact, simple blender with a long 7-year warranty and a lower current price. Buy the Breville Super Q if you need a bigger 68 oz jug, a personal cup, more programs and a 10-year warranty. As of November 7, 2026, the Super Q is $499.95 at Amazon, while the VX3's recent daily prices ranged from $199.98 to $499.95, so check its live price before deciding.

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