Comparison: Which Is Better?

SO THE BOTTOM LINE: WHICH of these two super-blenders comes out ahead? Here's a comparison—and a conclusion:

Horsepower
Blendtec: 3 hp, 1560 watts
Vitamix: 2 hp, 1380 watts
Advantage: Blendtec

Under-counter Fit
Blendtec: 15.5 inches
Vitamix: 20.5 inches
Advantage: Blendtec

Controls
Blendtec: Touchpad buttons
Vitamix: Manual
Advantage: Blendtec

Cycles
Blendtec: 30 pre-programmed
Vitamix: Manual
Advantage: Blendtec

Blade
Blendtec: 2-prong stainless steel
Vitamix: 4-prong stainless steel
Advantage: Mixed opinions

Warranty:
Blendtec: 3 years; lifetime on coupling and blade
Vitamix: 7 years on everything
Advantage: Vitamix

Power Unit
Blendtec: Digital solid-state microprocessor
Vitamix: Non-digital
Advantage: Blendtec

Noise:
Blendtec: Louder
Vitamix: Not quite as loud
Advantage: Vitamix

Tamper:
Blendtec: No
Vitamix: Yes
Advantage: Mixed Opinions

Carafe/Jar
Blendtec: 64 oz standard
Vitamix: 64 oz standard
Advantage: Even

Wet/Dry
Blendtec: One container for both
Vitamix: Must buy extra for dry
Advantage: Blendtec

Shut-off
Blendtec: Automatic at end of cycle
Vitamix: No auto shut-off; manual
Advantage: Blendtec

Which Is Better?
Blendtec: According to Its Owners
Vitamix: According to Its Owners
Advantage: PC versus Mac!

My Own Choice
Blendtec
But I've used and enjoyed both—and can heartily recommend either!