Works great mechanically but not satisfied with hesitation of motor when first starting... seems like it’s sluggish for initial power-I want to replace with different machine ASAP
I like the 2 horsepower motor, and the variable speed control, but the size of the container needs to be larger. I always end up making 2 batches, which is a hassle. The blend quality gets worse the fuller the container gets, near the top, it takes a really long time to blend thoroughly.
I used my Vitamix EVERYDAY! For breakfast, I blend a lemon or orange with 4 glasses of water; green smoothie for lunch, and salad dressing for dinner! It blends chia seeds, celery and leafy greens like kale and collards and frozen fruits like bananas, nice and smooth! We are vegans and I am raw vegan and the Vitamix has really enhanced our lifestyle! East to clean too! I wish we purchased it years ago! A standard blender does not compare! At first we were surprised that the container was plastic and not glass but after using it we were impressed and very satisfied! We highly recommend it to people who make green smoothies and dressings! A+!
My 5200 works like a dream! I've made smoothies, hummus, purees, nut and seed butters in it. It is surprisingly quiet for how powerful the motor is. I look forward to continuing to use the blender for creating healthy, delicious dishes!
Pros: Texture Quality, Durability, Easy to use, Versatility, Power
This is my first Vitamix and it is amazing at smoothies, blending ice, and turning oatmeal into flour. It is a breeze to clean up! I've not challenged it too much yet, but have found that it does not handle small volume very well. And my first attempt at hummus was a struggle as it kept drawing air and I had to continually stop it and use a spatula to scrape the ingredients down into the blades.
Replaced my 25+ machine. It is still working! Passed it along to my daughter to use up. I chose the basic 5200 model as it is the same I’ve had for all these years. The only difference is the soft start and updated look of metal.
I hope to get the same service from my new machine which did many smoothies for our large (10 total) family.
This is a staple in any kitchen as far as I’m concerned! Thanks Vitamix!
Pros: Texture Quality, Durability, Easy to use, Versatility, Power
This is my second Vitamix, but the first one I had became ancient (it was called the sidewinder and was all metal)...I'm thrilled with my new one. Love it!
Pros: Texture Quality, Durability, Easy to use, Versatility, Power