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Vitamix - Professional Grade Blender for Smoothies, Food Grinder and Emulsifier, 64oz Pitcher - Black
Average customer rating
4.7
(1,315 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 1,315 reviews
5 Stars
1,119
4 Stars
99
3 Stars
45
2 Stars
30
1 Star
22
95%of customers recommend this product.
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168 out of
177)
Customer Reviews for Vitamix - Professional Grade Blender for Smoothies, Food Grinder and Emulsifier, 64oz Pitcher - Black
Customer Rating
4
Cautiously Optimistic
on June 3, 2021
Posted by: mwong012345
from New England
Gender:Male
The "5200 Standard - Getting Started" Vitamix seemed to be a good fit for me as someone who only occasionally needs a blender but as such wants a single tool that can handle all of my blending needs and is reliable and durable.
Having owned the blender for a couple of months now, I have used it for a variety of things that intentionally span the gamut of the most severe challenges I expect to use my Vitamix for including making cold drinks (i.e. blending ice), making nut butter, and making fruit purees (i.e. blending prunes) along with several other less challenging uses (making soup, batter prep, etc.). This blender meets my needs by providing basic functionality and achieving results that I am looking for. It is easy to clean and easy to use.
As far as durability/reliability, only time will tell. This Vitamix serves as a replacement for another Vitamix blender, which was very similar and was purchased a decade ago. While that blender still operates, upon starting the motor (at low speed), the motor "jumps" to a high speed for a brief second before engaging at a low speed. This doesn't render the blender unusable, but especially in certain circumstances, the resistance of the contents is too great for the motor to jump to such a high speed and the circuit breaker trips. Although I cannot remember exactly when this behavior started, I have speculated that I may have done something to marginally overload the motor at some point. With the new blender, I am trying to be more conscious to follow recommendations regarding what order to add the types of contents and other practices as recommended in the user manual. The need to be cautious about these things is why I currently rate this as a 4 star product. If after a couple of years, the blender is running like new and demonstrates that it does not need to be handled with "baby gloves", then I expect I would consider it a 5 star product.
Having owned the blender for a couple of months now, I have used it for a variety of things that intentionally span the gamut of the most severe challenges I expect to use my Vitamix for including making cold drinks (i.e. blending ice), making nut butter, and making fruit purees (i.e. blending prunes) along with several other less challenging uses (making soup, batter prep, etc.). This blender meets my needs by providing basic functionality and achieving results that I am looking for. It is easy to clean and easy to use.
As far as durability/reliability, only time will tell. This Vitamix serves as a replacement for another Vitamix blender, which was very similar and was purchased a decade ago. While that blender still operates, upon starting the motor (at low speed), the motor "jumps" to a high speed for a brief second before engaging at a low speed. This doesn't render the blender unusable, but especially in certain circumstances, the resistance of the contents is too great for the motor to jump to such a high speed and the circuit breaker trips. Although I cannot remember exactly when this behavior started, I have speculated that I may have done something to marginally overload the motor at some point. With the new blender, I am trying to be more conscious to follow recommendations regarding what order to add the types of contents and other practices as recommended in the user manual. The need to be cautious about these things is why I currently rate this as a 4 star product. If after a couple of years, the blender is running like new and demonstrates that it does not need to be handled with "baby gloves", then I expect I would consider it a 5 star product.
Pros: Easy to use, Power
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Posted by: Beth Rose
Verified Purchase:Yes
I love this machine! It's my second 5200 Vitamix. I made the mistake of leaving a titanium spoon in the jar and turning on my blender, which damage the jar and caused it to leak. So, I took advantage of a sale, and purchase another. It's a great machine, and beyond compare with any of the many other blenders I have owned.
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Customer Rating
5
Works awesome
on May 26, 2021
Posted by: Gberry
from Boston, MA
Gender:Male
I bought my vitamix last week and have used it multiple times every days. The thing works great and puréed whole carrots I put in a smoothie
Pros: Power
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Posted by: Sambo67
from Las Vegas
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
I finally have a blender that does what I want it to do - work! Sure they are a little expensive, but the lack of aggravation, quality of the machine, and product support is more than worth it.
Pros: Texture Quality, Durability, Easy to use, Power
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Posted by: Boston
from Boston, MA
Verified Purchase:Yes
Bought it as a gift. She loves it, keeps sending me pictures of smoothies
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Posted by: Yurilove
Gender:Female
Verified Purchase:Yes
Has the power! No worries that the blade will wear out.
Pros: Durability, Easy to use, Power
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Posted by: Maryeba
from Louisiana
Gender:Female
Verified Purchase:Yes
So far so good. I've wanted a hogh powered blender for a while. This has been great.
Pros: Speed of Service, Texture Quality, Durability, Easy to use, Versatility, Power
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Posted by: Mackenzie
from Newport, RI
Gender:Female
Verified Purchase:Yes
Love it! Has the power of a log chipper shredder and the results are prefect every time. Our morning smoothly routine has been simplified, my soup game has improved and we are enjoying fruit sorbet in the evenings.
Pros: Texture Quality, Durability, Easy to use, Versatility, Power
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