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!
This is the second blender of similar stature that we have purchased from Vitamix. We purchased the first blender 12 years ago, and when that blender recently died we purchased this new blender. The base of this new blender feels considerably lighter than the base of the old blender, and this new blender certainly cannot handle the same tasks that the old blender once did. The new blender has abruptly stopped working a few times already while making banana ice cream. After a prolonged cooldown period, of 15-30min, it has come back to life. But the old blender would rarely do this before it died completely. Aside from banana ice cream, the new blender still handles most tasks with ease.
Response from vitamix.comBy Vitamix, March 13, 2024
Hi there! Our newer model are more sensitive to overheating and will shut down quicker to protect the motor. That being said, make sure you take the machine to its highest speed quickly and use the tamper during these tough blends, this will prevent the motor for getting too hot and turning off.