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Vitamix - Professional Grade Blender for Smoothies, Food Grinder and Emulsifier, 64oz Pitcher - Black
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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Customer Reviews for Vitamix - Professional Grade Blender for Smoothies, Food Grinder and Emulsifier, 64oz Pitcher - Black
Posted by: MEC55
from North Carolina
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
There is no question that the 5200 is a powerful blender. It's definitely a step up for our smoothies; it pulverizes anything, even seeds, and produces a smooth texture that is a pleasure to drink. What we wonder about is the tamper, and the need for it. Maybe it's a carafe design thing?
Our previous blender (mid-level Breville star performer) had an ingenious bowl-shaped carafe. This kept air pockets from forming. You never (hardly ever) had to stop the blending to expel the air pocket around the blades.
With the 5200, despite the narrow, squared carafe bottom, we are constantly fighting the development of the air pocket around the blades. We use the tamper, which is smartly designed to never touch the blades, all the time.
But even that often doesn't work, and the air pocket forms again instantly. Are we doing something wrong? We've added more liquid, less solids. We've varied the way we increase the blending speed, quickly or slowly, and still: the air pocket forms around the blades and only the bottom part of the smoothie gets blended until we jam away at it with the tamper.
(Plus, the unit should come with a Tamper Holder, so the tamper is not just laying on the counter when not in use. Why not?)
So, we fight the air pocket every time (why?), and we struggle to find a place to store the tamper, but other than that we're making some excellent smoothies, and the 5200 is a powerful and capable blender!
Pros: Texture Quality, Durability, Power
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Posted by: Liz c
from Nee York
Gender:Female
Verified Purchase:Yes
Good blender but not sure what the hype and cost is for? Maybe if you are looking to do your own nut butters it's worth it but other than that, I don't see a difference from my ninja blender or power bullet.
Pros: Durability, Power
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Posted by: John2021
from New Mexico
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
Best blender on the market by far. Worth every dollar spent.
Pros: Speed of Service, Texture Quality, Durability, Easy to use, Versatility, Product features, Power
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Posted by: Anonymous
Verified Purchase:Yes
I’ve tested the 5200 against the a3500 and chose the 5200 because it ultimately provided the smoothest results in less time when it comes to smoothies and other creations.I think it has more to do with the tall container than the motor power, but found the 5200 motor to be more superior than the a3500. The noise factor was loud across the board and I found it can be mitigated by adding an aftermarket pad to the base of the vitamix. Takes a bit to break in, but it’s the most natural of blenders to use since it’s functions are simple. The motor operates more smoothly than other vita-mix products and provides a wider range of power. The 5200 also looks better and provides the gruff factor over prettier looking vitamix machines.
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Posted by: Blendie
from Wisconsin
Gender:Female
Verified Purchase:Yes
I am still working my way around all of what a Vitamix is capable of doing, and it is a fun adventure! It makes very creamy Hummus and the smoothest Smoothies. I also made some very lovely date paste from pitted Medjool Dates. I look forward to "our" future together!
Pros: Versatility
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Posted by: HanP
Verified Purchase:Yes
Sometimes it makes very loud noise, as if the motor gets stuck when I’m just making smoothie. Very finicky if I have to use it to make smoothie because it will create a void and stop circulating the liquid. Weird smell comes out from the base (where the container meets the base) when I let it run for no longer than a minute.
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Customer Rating
4
mine has been going strong for 10 years
on July 29, 2021
Posted by: brandonperignon
from MO
Gender:Male
Bought mine in 2011, no issues or problems. They are pricey, but if you commit to making a vitamix be a daily investment...meaning not storing it in the cabinet but leaving it out on the countertop as a proud trophy of health, then it will serve you well. I make green drinks of green veggies and blueberries, and it does it again and again with ease. Think of the vitamix as an investment to your health, then keep it out so you make sure to use it everyday. The vitamix with a george foreman combo is lethal for college students who want to stay healthy with a short window time for cooking.
Pros: Durability, Easy to use, Versatility, Power
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Customer Rating
5
Powerful motor, smooth blends
on July 21, 2021
Posted by: Mayberry Momma42
from Midwest
Gender:Female
I bought my Vitamix 5200 last week, and it arrived today. The first thing I made was the going green smoothie. It processed it until no individual food particles were left, and one flavor could not be distinguished from another. My children who despise spinach loved the sweet smoothie. It was a win/win, and I could not be more pleased, as I have two special needs children with sensory disorders so being able to get nutrients into the food they enjoy like the mango sorbet, also known as ice cream in our house, is a major plus here.
Pros: Speed of Service, Texture Quality, Durability, Easy to use, Recipe Enhancement, Power
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