I've had the Vitamix for a couple months now. Here are some pros and cons.
Pros: Great for smoothies and soups. Blend till very smooth. Simple interface.
Cons: Very noisy. So hard to reach the bottom of the container to empty; ends up wasting lots of food. Doesn't handle thicker mixtures very well. Frozen feature not very good.
Conclusion: Generally a decent machine, but definitely not worth the price.
This was bought to replace the original classic product purchased over 10 years ago and given to my daughter-in-law and her family. It also replaced the intermediate purchase of a rival product that is WOEFULLY undernourished. Compared to other manufacturer's products, this is clearly superior in virtually every way. I haven't embraced the new carafe design completely - I prefer the very solid, secure feel of the lid on the old unit. Overall, I am sure there is functionally no difference, but I genuinely feel the "look and feel" of the new unit doesn't provide the same confidence of reliability I had with the old one.
Bought this about two months ago, and we are totally pleased. Makes the absolute best smoothies and veggie drinks almost instantly. Super easy to clean. Exceptionally well built - should last for years. And it comes with a durable easy-to-clean plastic-coated recipe binder full of excellent recipes. Made in the USA. My daughter saw it, and immediately purchased one for her family. Well done, Vitamix!
Pros: Healthy lifestyle, Good recipes, Other, Blend quality, Product features, Functional, Time-saver, Versatile, Long lasting, High quality, Easy to clean, Easy to use, Durable
I use my Vitamix everyday. I have had mine for fifteen plus years. I bought my daughter a new Vitamix for Christmas. We both make our own almond milk, carrot juice, smoothies... everything that you usually get at the mall but cheaper and less sugar. I was in a car accident and broke my jaw. Thank God I had a Vitamix. Words can not describe how much I appreciated this machine. Hot soup was/is my comfort food! .
Pros: Good recipes, Time-saver, High quality, Long lasting, Easy to clean, Convenient, Easy to use
My husband and I purchased this Vitamix. We had heard how great it was from friends who had one, but after using it almost daily, we absolutely love it. I did use the dry grain attachment and made oat flour for a recipe. It took a couple of seconds and I didn't need to drive to town for oat flour- I just made what I needed. The smoothies are so smooth and the soups rock! Thanks again, Vitamix!
Pros: Healthy lifestyle, Good recipes, Time-saver, High quality, Easy to clean, Easy to use
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
The Energizer Blender
on September 15, 2015
Posted by: Bobby51
from California, United States
Gender:Male
I've had my Model 5000 for 10 years and it still runs...I turn on my Vitamix more than my oven.
I bought my Vitamix about a month ago and it has made a world of difference in making the protein shakes I drink every day. As part of a medical necessity, I drink 3 protein drinks that require mixing powder, supplements, oil, coconut milk and ice. The constant clean up with a regular blender was exhausting. With the Vitamix the shakes mix up SO quickly and evenly. The shakes are frothy and the supplements and powder are always mixed perfectly. Clean up is extremely easy and fast. I have yet to try green drinks or fruit/veggie smoothies with the Vitamix. But I am excited to do so! Thank you for a great product!
Pros: Speed of Service, Texture Quality, Easy to use, Product features, Power
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Customer Rating
4
Life Saver!
on February 26, 2021
Posted by: Elishevah
from Cedarville, AR
Gender:Female
I've had my Super 5200 series Vitamix for over 10 years. I don't know what I would do without it. It still works great! I use it in a variety of ways to support my Whole Food Plant-Based (WFPB) lifestyle. It really is a must-have for any healthy diet. I use it in a variety of ways: grind decaf coffee beans grind grains, beans, seeds, and nuts frozen "nice" cream hot soups smoothies cashew cream(er) nut/seed butter sauces, dressings, dips etc. It blends things so much creamier than any other machine I've ever used. It even makes smooth sauces that have raspberry and blackberry seeds. No more little seeds getting stuck in my teeth!