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Vitamix - 5200 Blender, Professional-Grade, Stainless-Steel Blades, Self-Cleaning, 64 Oz Container - Red
Average customer rating
4.7
(1,310 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 1,310 reviews
5 Stars
1,116
4 Stars
98
3 Stars
45
2 Stars
30
1 Star
21
95%of customers recommend this product.
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168 out of
177)
Customer Reviews for Vitamix - 5200 Blender, Professional-Grade, Stainless-Steel Blades, Self-Cleaning, 64 Oz Container - Red
Posted by: MI_Kanzan
from MI
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
Fantastic - there is a reason why this blender is as expensive as it is, BUT it is WELL worth it! SUPER quiet and blends everything! Test Kitchen etc - they are all right. Just watch those video reviews, they speak for themselves.
Pros: Speed of Service, Durability, Easy to use, Versatility, Power
Written by a customer while visiting vitamix.com
Customer Rating
5
Lasts Forever, Highly Recommended
on March 2, 2025
Posted by: Jeff in SF
from San Francisco
Gender:Male
I've had my Super 5200 since 2008, when very few people had even heard of Vitamix. It's been my constant culinary companion for nearly 17 years and I still use it 2-3 times a week. I own several containers for both wet and dry use and they're all holding up well. I've never really had a problem with any Vitamix product. I've considered upgrading to a newer model with more features several times, but simply cannot justify it with my 5200 still performing flawlessly. Thanks, Vitamix.
Pros: Texture Quality, Durability, Easy to use, Versatility, Product features, Power
Written by a customer while visiting vitamix.com
Customer Rating
5
Dependable, durable, and long lasting!
on February 25, 2025
Posted by: Anonymous
from Kelseyville
Gender:Female
This vitamix 5200 has been used in my home daily for 11 years! We use it to mix gastrostomy tube feeds every day, and blended drinks usually about twice per week. I purchased our blender in 2014. We have never had a mechanical breakdown or any major repairs that needed taken care of.
Pros: Durability
Written by a customer while visiting vitamix.com
Customer Rating
5
Simply the best!
on February 24, 2025
Posted by: James87106
from Albuquerque, NM
Gender:Male
I love this product! I thought it was just a great quality blender, but it is in its own league! I've been eating mostly vegan now for three years. Last night I made my vegan nacho cheese sauce. It was hands down the best it has EVER been. And, I didn't have to cook it on the stove top after the blend, as the blender itself brought it to perfect temp. I LOVE my 5200!
Pros: Texture Quality, Durability, Easy to use, Product features, Power
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Posted by: Mcole
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
Robust, simple, powerful. I highly recommend this blender to anyone sick of motors burning out and frustrating underpowered blenders/food processors.
Pros: Durability, Easy to use, Versatility, Power
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Posted by: Tkras
from Florida
Gender:Female
Verified Purchase:Yes
I owned this model for 18 years. When it finally died I wasted no time replacing it. This is the best blender on the market. Simple to use, incredibly efficient, makes everything smooth and perfect.
Pros: Speed of Service, Texture Quality, Durability, Easy to use, Versatility, Power
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Posted by: Debbie1117
from Los Angeles CA
Gender:Female
Verified Purchase:Yes
Love this blender. I purchased this blender in 2009. My blender finally started having issues so I had to replace it. I use this blender every day to make smoothies. I replaced this blender with another 5200 and I am so happy that I did.
Pros: Speed of Service, Texture Quality, Durability, Easy to use, Power
Written by a customer while visiting vitamix.com
Customer Rating
2
Burned up making a Vitamix recipe!
on February 12, 2025
Posted by: Ann O
Bought our first one in late 2020 and had to return it within 10 days with a burned up motor making protein shakes. Second died today making ice cream with a cup of frozen strawberries, following a recipe on the Vitamix site. It shut off, smelled awful, and when it was turned on about 20 minutes later, it sounds like a wind-up toy car. Barely more than 4 years of making smoothies and protein shakes, a few other recipes. It performed well enough with a few headaches here are there along the way where we had to add more liquid and shake or stir it manually to get it going again. Nothing like the chaos it was today. Too dang expensive to die making a recipe made for it and something so simple as milk and frozen strawberries. Come on, man. I am so disappointed in this thing.
Response from vitamix.comBy Vitamix, February 18, 2025
Sometimes the machine may emit a burning odor and/or stop temporarily because its thermal protector sensed that the machine was about to overheat. If this occurs, we recommend turning the power switch off for up to 45 minutes, allowing the machine to cool down or reset. To avoid overheating your machine in the future, be sure to ramp the machine up to the highest speed within five seconds of turning it on to activate the cooling fan in the motor. We have also included some general blending tips below for your reference.
Check Your Speed
When starting the machine, make sure the Variable Speed Dial is turned to 1(or, the ‘Stop’ position). Turn the machine on and turn the Variable Speed Dial from 1 to the highest speed your Vitamix has within five seconds. The Vitamix machine performs best on High speed to pulverize food and process thick mixtures.
Check Your Quantity
When processing denser ingredients, like cooked potatoes, cooked rice, or cooked beans, this creates a heavier than normal load on the machine. You may want to consider reducing the food quantity placed in the container by half (depending on how much food you started with) as well as adding a bit of liquid.
Follow Order of Ingredients
Place ingredients into the container in the order listed in your Vitamix recipe. If working with your own recipe, start with a base of liquid (water, juice, milk), followed by softer ingredients (tofu, yogurt), then juicier fruits and vegetables (grapes, cucumbers), firmer fruits and vegetables (apples, carrots), frozen ingredients (frozen berries), and finally ice. If you use protein powders, they should follow the ice.
Use the Tamper
If ingredients are not freely circulating, the tamper can be used to improve the flow of food. While the machine is running and with the lid firmly in place, insert the tamper through the lid plug opening and begin working it in the four corners of the container. As the food travels around the side of the container, the tamper directs it right into the blades. If there is an air pocket around the blade, the tamper will release the air pocket and create a continuous flow of food through the blades.
Check Your Speed
When starting the machine, make sure the Variable Speed Dial is turned to 1(or, the ‘Stop’ position). Turn the machine on and turn the Variable Speed Dial from 1 to the highest speed your Vitamix has within five seconds. The Vitamix machine performs best on High speed to pulverize food and process thick mixtures.
Check Your Quantity
When processing denser ingredients, like cooked potatoes, cooked rice, or cooked beans, this creates a heavier than normal load on the machine. You may want to consider reducing the food quantity placed in the container by half (depending on how much food you started with) as well as adding a bit of liquid.
Follow Order of Ingredients
Place ingredients into the container in the order listed in your Vitamix recipe. If working with your own recipe, start with a base of liquid (water, juice, milk), followed by softer ingredients (tofu, yogurt), then juicier fruits and vegetables (grapes, cucumbers), firmer fruits and vegetables (apples, carrots), frozen ingredients (frozen berries), and finally ice. If you use protein powders, they should follow the ice.
Use the Tamper
If ingredients are not freely circulating, the tamper can be used to improve the flow of food. While the machine is running and with the lid firmly in place, insert the tamper through the lid plug opening and begin working it in the four corners of the container. As the food travels around the side of the container, the tamper directs it right into the blades. If there is an air pocket around the blade, the tamper will release the air pocket and create a continuous flow of food through the blades.
Written by a customer while visiting vitamix.com