I love the 48-oz jar because it has a smaller footprint and works great when I am working with smaller quantities of food for daily cooking. It has a broader base so easier to get to the bottom of the jar as well. As all Vitamix products, it is sturdy and well-constructed. I am glad I bought it!
I bought a 32 oz container for my smoothies as soon as I got my Vitamix ,but I guess my batches are larger than most people . I decided to get the 48 oz and see how that was and it is perfect for whipping up about 18 oz of smoothie. With liquid, yogurt, spinach, and frozen fruit it takes up more room than you would think. It also is a great size for all kinds of things that I have tried out in my new 750 . Vitamix has changed my life !!!
For years I struggled with shoving my wonderful Vitamix back under my "too low" cabinets! The taller container always had to be placed separately next to the base, no room for it to sit on top! I highly recommend this shorter container if you have low cabinets, it even seems to blend more thoroughly....so glad I purchased this
I have been using this 48 ounce container for a little under five years and have managed to keep it in beautiful condition. I use mine at least twice very single day of the year. I have noticed some reviews for this product mention that it functions perfectly but is cloudy. Here is my method for keeping it in like new condition. #1: One second after I switch VM to off I immediately transfer the contents to a cup, bowl, glass (whatever is appropriate) #2: Within one second after transferring contents I add dish detergent to container & then fill it up with very hot water. #3: Then one second later I take a bottle brush with very soft bristles and thoroughly clean each and every section plus the bottom. One second later I thoroughly rinse the container inside/out and one second after that I take a clean linen towel and thorughly dry container inside/out. I then put the container away & only then do I enjoy whatever it is that I created in the VM. Morale of the story is to immediatgely wash, rinse and dry ....this really works and keeps the container sparkling and super clean not to mention refreshing to look at!
My wife accidentally dropped the last container and the blade fell right through the bottom, was a clean break. But was able to replace the container with little coat. We love our vitamix and plan to make future purchases with this company.
I bought the 48 oz. container as a replacement for the classic container. I've owned the same base for over 10 years. I needed to replace the container as part of the settlement issue. It works almost as well as the taller container; I have to blend my drink a little bit longer. It is so much easier to clean and handle. It's great!
I was toying with the idea of purchasing this container for awhile now. Decided to jump in and just do it, and it's one of the best decisions I've made. Most of the time now this is what I use. Other than the capacity being more appropriate, it's easier to clean and fits on the counter top under the cabinets. Perfect size!
Pros: Texture Quality, Easy to use, Versatility, Product features, Power