I've had the Vitamix for several years and think it's great. I ordered the 48 Oz. container because I thought the unit ,when put together, would fslide under my cabinets on the kitchen counter. It is about 1/2 - 3/4 inches too tall. Sooo, still have to dig it out from the lower cabinets to use it. Oh Well.
Pros: Texture Quality, Versatility
Response from vitamix.comBy Household Customer Service, May 29, 2019
Hello, you might have luck with it fitting if you remove the lid or even try flipping the lid upside down to allow for more space when storing on top of your machine. Our 32-ounce Container is 9.8 inches high and our 48-ounce Container is 10.25 inches high.
I’ve had at least 3 Vitamixs, and recently purchased a new 48oz container. I had a 32 oz container that I wore out! I use the Vitamix everyday for smoothies & sometimes soup. It pulverizes everything, if I want the smoothie smooth. No other blender did that for me. The 48 Oz. Container is a little larger for bigger jobs & works well. I love my Vitamiix & wish I could do even more with it. I purchased my first Vitamix at a demo at the Home & Garden Show @ the Cleveland Expo. I was amazed at the demos & the ease of cleaning it. I knew I would really like it & I do!
Pros: Texture Quality, Easy to use, Versatility, Recipe Enhancement, Power
While I have not had this container for very long, I am very much pleased with its performance and the space modification of this product. Our Vitamix 5200 has been a valuable asset in the many versatile creations of healthier meals in our home for years (soups, smoothies, desserts, salad dressings, etc.). Although we already have a 64oz. And a 32oz. dry container, this 48oz. container would be an excellent addition to any household. Some may desire not to have so many different containers as this could also defeat the purpose of space to storing such items, but this particular product is worth having if you use your Vitamix frequently. I have experienced the same consistent blend of ingredients, as the 64oz, with good blades and the versatility of a lesser amount for a meal.
Pros: Speed of Service, Durability, Versatility, Recipe Enhancement, Product features, Power
I bought this canister to replace my taller one - was tired of it not being able to fit easily under my counter top. It is great and there are no issues with it fitting my older model Vita Mix. However, I echo what other reviews have written - how I wish that Vita Mix offered a GLASS canister! I would gladly pay extra for it. I've had this one for almost a month now and despite thoroughly cleaning it after each use, it has already taken on that dirty appearance that plastic does - such a bummer.
Pros: Easy to use, Power
Response from vitamix.comBy Household Customer Service, June 3, 2019
Hello, our Research and Development Team is continuously researching product development. Currently, we have not found a suitable glass container design to meet the strict safety and performance requirements Vitamix places on its products. We are continuing to work on a design, so stay tuned in the future! Please email service@vitamix.com for cleaning tips.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought the 48 ounce container and I love the smaller size. Use it for our breakfast smoothies. Just the right size for the two of us. I also have the larger Vitamix container and the smaller one for dry ingredients. I have different uses for each one and I love them all.
Pros: Programability, Texture Quality, Durability, Easy to use, Recipe Enhancement, Product features, Power
Better Quality plastic than the original container
on June 10, 2019
Posted by: sjwalt
from san jose ca
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
I use my Vitamix every morning for my breakfast smoothy. The original container that came with the blender was cloudy (scratched) probably from the abrasive action of the ice. This new one seems less susceptible to those scratches. So far, so good.
I’ve been a Vitamix fan for years. I make a green smoothie every morning for me and my husband in the large container. Sometimes I put the ingredients inside the container the night before and add the rest to blend in the morning. With the large container in the fridge, I can use my new small container in the evening to whip up a healthy treat. I’m enjoying the versatility of 2 containers that are different sizes. Vitamix rocks!