I have owned my Vitamix for 19 years. I like this shorter container because it fits under my kitchen cupboards while on top of the Vitamix. My original container was too tall.
I'm thrilled with the 48 oz. container now that my daily family size has shrunk. This is the perfect size for two smoothies and my soup bases. It's also much easier for me to handle. Very happy with this purchase!
We have enjoyed our Vitamix for many years. Each morning I prepare breakfast for my wife and myself in our 64oz container and we love it. However, for smaller mixings we thought that it would be good to have a smaller container. We felt that the 48oz would do the job so we ordered it. Unfortunately, we found it to be unbalanced and clumsy to handle. We therefore returned it in exchange for the 32oz container which is perfect. I believe that the sole purpose of the 48oz is to fit under the cupboards of most counter tops which I find unnecessary as you can easily leave the base unit on the counter and store the container(s) in a cupboard. This review of 1 star is for the 48oz container only. Overall our Vitamix is a great product and deserves a 5 star rating.
This is the second container I buy for my Vitamix. Since I had one of the old models I was using the 32 oz. container but this one is 48 oz. and it is perfect for my husband and I and I use it every si hike day. Great quality and easier to clean.
Got a great deal on the 48-ounce container on Black Friday! This is the perfect container for most people as the the giant 64-ounce container is simply too big. Most people don't make smoothies, etc. that are more than 24-32 ounces so this is why I think the 48-ounce container hits a sweet spot. Plus, when it's on the base, it can be stored on the counter fitting perfectly under the cupboards taking up less counter space! It's a must have!
Easier to clean for smaller portions. Like the larger containers, you still need the tamper to push things around before it can get going. Just took forever to ship
I have had a vitamix for several years and the container leaked a bit. I bought this container a few weeks ago. This one is perfect. I create smoothies daily and appreciate using a vitamix that pulverizes the carrots and spinach and chia seeds and flax seeds to a thick pudding consistency. The container is so easy to wash too.
I bought this a month ago so my blender would fit under the upper cabinets. but it also seemed like the right size. And it is perfect on both accounts. One minor dislike (hence the 4 rating) is the handle which is open on both ends which means it gets wet and you can't dry it inside so water spots inevitably appear. I hand wash and dry my containers to keep them pristine looking as they sit in view on the counter. I'm worried the inside of the handle where I can't reach will get cloudy looking. - Not so far though