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Vitamix vs Philips 3200 Air Purifier
Vitamix
34 positive (97%) · 1 mixed (3%) · 0 negative (0%)
Trust + time weighted: +97%
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Vitamix is widely considered the gold standard for high-performance residential blenders, frequently cited as a definitive 'Buy It For Life' (BIFL) investment. Users consistently praise its ability to produce perfectly smooth textures that cheaper blenders cannot match, with many units remaining in daily use for over 10 to 15 years. Beyond smoothies, it is valued for its versatility in making hot soups via friction, grinding coffee or grains, and its repairability.
Pros
- Exceptional durability with many users reporting 10-15+ years of service.
- Superior blending power that eliminates graininess in soups, smoothies, and purées.
- Versatile enough to grind coffee beans, make bread crumbs, and create hot soup from raw ingredients in minutes.
- High repairability and strong value retention, especially for refurbished models.
Cons
- Extremely loud operation, which may be problematic in apartments or noise-sensitive environments.
- High initial price point compared to mid-range alternatives like Ninja.
- Newer wide-mouth pitcher designs are sometimes noted to funnel ingredients less effectively than older, narrower models.
Top excerpts
A review site Wirecutter recommends the vitamix (1380 watts) or a cleanblend (1800 watts).
Vitamix, thermapen, good knives, high quality spices (penzeys), good pans (I love my carbon steel from Made In)
And you can also use one to take out the air you’ve whipped into a purée made with a VitaMix
Lodge cast iron, victorinox chef's knife, darn tough socks, Vitamix, wool duvet/blanket
Im not big on single function items or electronics (besides my vitamix and kitchenaid) but interested to hear about those as well if you believe they fit the bill.
Philips 3200 Air Purifier
15 positive (83%) · 3 mixed (17%) · 0 negative (0%)
Trust + time weighted: +83%
Top excerpts
have other 3200 owners noticed how it shows the air quality as good until pm2.5 gets into the 40 range & the led ring doesn't go to red until it goes above 120... The fan is quieter even on full speed than the 3000i but have they made the 3200 more efficient & quieter in part by adjusting the firmware in the 3200 to let the pm2.5 get much higher than previous models of air purifier did before starting to ramp up fan speeds.
Im thinking of Philips 3200 Im talking about 50sqm btw so not a huge villa house
I have recently bought Philips 3200 and can really recommend it!
2 philips 3200.
+ best performance (169CFM) below 45dB + most quiet (52.9dB) at top (turbo) and medium speed + fairly compact + lowest energy (31.1W) usage at top speed +/- 360° horizontal in and outflow - hard to carry - cilindrical filters without removable pre-filter - HEPA before carbon filter