So far this workhorse is worth the money! Our household whips up thick smoothies 3 to 4 times a week and our last blender just couldn’t take it any longer. I knew it was time to finally invest in something that could plow through ice and frozen fruit without risk of burning up. I am thoroughly impressed at the power of the blender and hope it will last for years to come.
Pros: Texture Quality, Durability, Easy to use, Power
This is the best blender design I have ever used! I make mass gainer protein shakes every day, and on many other blenders from other companies, a hard biofilm would eventually form in between and underneath the blades. My last blender in particular had 4 blades joined by a bolt and washer and I would have to periodically go through all the effort to disassemble it to scrub the biofilm that got stuck in between the blades. The Vitamix 5200 has a single blade design, so there is nowhere for residual protein powder to get stuck and makes cleaning so simple and easy. The cap design is great too because it's a smooth cup design with no ridges, so protein shake residue can't get stuck in any folds. This was twice as expensive as the most expensive blender I owned previously, but the great warranty, great power, and ease of cleaning make this the best blender I have ever owned and justifies the price.
Pros: Speed of Service, Texture Quality, Durability, Easy to use, Versatility, Power, Other
Replaced my 15 year old VM, and they’re not as substantial as they once were. Pitcher feele flimsy but still a great smoothie maker. Have to get pitcher lined up just right or metal parts can get stripped.
I've had my 5200 for 12 years and I use it daily to make protein shakes for breakfast. Still works perfectly as intended. All it needs is a wipe daown from time to time and it looks good as new.
Pros: Texture Quality, Durability, Easy to use, Power