My first Vitamix is now 16 years old, still running strong, but I wanted a spare in case it broke down. I cannot be without a Vitamix. This 5200 machine runs a bit differently than my 16 year old 5200, but it's doing an even better job of blending. I haven't had to use the tamper yet on our frozen smoothies. The machine itself is lighter as well. Can't say enough good things about Vitamix.
Pros: Speed of Service, Texture Quality, Durability, Easy to use, Versatility, Power
I've had this blender for about a month and I use it daily, often more than once a day. I've mostly used it for smoothies and soups and it nails it. I like that this model isn't fussy, it's straightforward and easy to use. I'm looking forward to expanding the things I use it for!
I am so glad that I bought the Vitamix 5200 Standard after dragging my feet for years. I owned a Blendtec and used it daily for 5 years, but after having to replace the pitcher twice I decided to go for the Vitamix. Wow, it took 2 weeks to get used to, but now I feel comfortable with using it and LOVE it! Results are smooth every time, and so very easy.
Pros: Speed of Service, Texture Quality, Durability, Easy to use, Versatility, Product features, Power
The blender is fine but, honestly, I don’t see that much difference between the Vitamix and my previous Breville blender other than price. More than a little let down.
Response from vitamix.comBy Vitamix, March 13, 2024
Hi there. Please call us at 1-800-848-2649, so we can troubleshoot your machine to make sure it is working properly and go over Vitamix blending tips to ensure you the best results!