When everybody told me that a Vitamix was the way to go I thought they were name dropping. My boyfriend has a close friend who is a chef that reassured him it was not named dropping and that this brand was legit. 2 months later my boyfriend and I are still astounded on a weekly basis and how fantastic of a blender we received. We purchased the 5200 series and my boyfriend is gaining local renown for a macaroni and cheese that makes the sauce using nothing but the Vitamix. Absolutely a fantastic company and product, for anyone who's wondering if it's worth it the answer is yes.
Pros: Texture Quality, Durability, Versatility, Power
I don’t understand all the hype.... I actually liked my Ninja better for thick smoothies. The vitamix blade jams up easily if there isn’t enough liquid in the bottom.
my old 5200 ran smoother - this one slows down/stops after I turn down the knobs to the left of the on/off switch - when I turn the knobs to the left off - the blender slows/stops and then starts again.
This does exactly what you need it to do. Mastering the speeds is the key to switching from soups to salsas to nut butters to smoothies. The power of this blender is perfect for any home.
Pros: Speed of Service, Texture Quality, Durability, Easy to use, Versatility, Product features, Power