Not a bad blender but for the price and hype I cannot say that I'd recommend this blender to a friend when other brands are available for less money and often the same or more capabilities. Essentially you're buying a very powerful motor (with a warranty) with everything else being what you'd expect of any blender on the market.
*I think I may even have to contact support soon for my blender due to some odd behaviors when in use (only a couple of months after purchasing.
Response from vitamix.comBy Vitamix, Vitamix, August 17, 2023
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Great looking machine. I got the red one. My Ninja gave out so I upgraded to the Vitamix. It was a good decision. I can chop my cashews without soaking them.
I absolutely love this blender. I have never had a blender with this kind of power. It completely pulverizes anything you throw at it. I made a fruit smoothy in less than 3 minutes with this machine! I had to add more water because it was so thick! In summary, this machine is amazing and I will not hesitate to buy another one in the future. Worth every penny.
Pros: Speed of Service, Texture Quality, Durability, Easy to use, Versatility, Product features, Power
I purchased the Vitamix 5200 to make smoothies and such. While I find it makes a wonderful smoothie, the blender was not what I expected for the high ratings or the price. I find the settings basic and the transition from the low to high setting is extremely loud and the blender seems to struggle when going from low to high- there is no smooth transition. I have wanted a Vitamix forever and finally got one so this has me disappointed. I may have needed to go to a higher price point to get more settings that work for me.