Customer reviews from vitamix.com
Vitamix - 48-ounce Blending Container - Clear
Average customer rating
4.7
(439 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 439 reviews
5 Stars
353
4 Stars
46
3 Stars
21
2 Stars
12
1 Star
7
94%of customers recommend this product.
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47 out of
50)
Customer Reviews for Vitamix - 48-ounce Blending Container - Clear
Posted by: Waiterslady
from New York
Gender:Female
Verified Purchase:Yes
Finally had to replace my blender jar after 10 years. I can still utilize the older one but it has gotten very cloudy where I couldnt see the markings. Worth every penny to replace just the jar after all this time.
Pros: Speed of Service, Texture Quality, Durability, Easy to use, Versatility, Product features, Power
Written by a customer while visiting vitamix.com
Customer Rating
5
LOVE this Container
on March 2, 2023
Posted by: ceroley
from W Carrollton, OH
Gender:Male
The 48oz container is an ideal size for fitting under cabinets while sitting on a Legacy-series Vitamix, and it is still large enough to make very-large smoothies for two people. In addition, the container is large enough for most recipes.
Pros: Programability, Texture Quality, Product features, Power
Written by a customer while visiting vitamix.com
Customer Rating
5
Nice compact size for under-cabinet counters!
on March 12, 2023
Posted by: RobynE
from SLC,UT
I love how versatile this smaller blender container is for storing and using! I never feel like I have to make a smoothie that is over 5 cups when I just want to make the blender blend. Its going strong and I see many years of use to come!
Pros: Speed of Service, Texture Quality, Durability, Easy to use, Versatility, Recipe Enhancement, Product features
Written by a customer while visiting vitamix.com
Customer Rating
5
Good size for smaller quantities
on March 13, 2023
Posted by: AltheaA
from GA
Gender:Female
I have the tall 64oz container and wanted something a little smaller. This does the trick. Came with the smaller tamper and works great! Love my Vitamix!!
Pros: Easy to use, Versatility, Power
Written by a customer while visiting vitamix.com
Customer Rating
5
Perfect size
on March 15, 2023
Posted by: j123123
from Silver Spring, MD
Gender:Female
I have three sizes of containers for my Vitamin, and this is the one I use most often. It is easier to clean than the 64-ounce Container and takes up less space. The 32-ounce container is really easy to store, but it is too small for many of my recipes. The 48-ounce container is the perfect size.
Pros: Durability, Easy to use, Power
Written by a customer while visiting vitamix.com
Customer Rating
5
Great Container.
on August 29, 2024
Posted by: Clayton59
from Eugene, Oregon
Gender:Male
My daily go to morning smoothie making container. Work's great on my 34 year old Vitamix TNC Blender.
Pros: Speed of Service, Texture Quality, Durability, Easy to use, Versatility, Recipe Enhancement, Product features, Power
Written by a customer while visiting vitamix.com
Customer Rating
2
Negatives
on November 27, 2025
Posted by: Deb21
I’ve had my vitamix for prob 7 years now, used for a few month period 4-5 times a week until I got frustrated that it would jam and would spin trying to make a simple smoothie. Constantly having to remove lid which was a pain and stir. Used plenty of liquid. Did not overfill. Pitcher quality is poor. Cloudy and stopped leaving it on counter because looked dirty. I agree with others about the plastic quality…finally just bought a nicer looking Bullet Blender.
Response from vitamix.comBy Vitamix, December 3, 2025
Hi, we are sorry to hear of your experience. All of our containers come with a tamper to use while the machine is running so you do not have to keep taking the lid off. We have included some general blending tips for your reference when blending with Vitamix.
Check Your Speed
When starting the machine, make sure the Variable Speed Dial is turned to 1(or, the ‘Stop’ position). Turn the machine on and turn the Variable Speed Dial from 1 to the highest speed your Vitamix has within five seconds. The Vitamix machine performs best on High speed to pulverize food and process thick mixtures.
Check Your Quantity
When processing denser ingredients, like cooked potatoes, cooked rice, or cooked beans, this creates a heavier than normal load on the machine. You may want to consider reducing the food quantity placed in the container by half (depending on how much food you started with) as well as adding a bit of liquid.
Follow Order of Ingredients
Place ingredients into the container in the order listed in your Vitamix recipe. If working with your own recipe, start with a base of liquid (water, juice, milk), followed by softer ingredients (tofu, yogurt), then juicier fruits and vegetables (grapes, cucumbers), firmer fruits and vegetables (apples, carrots), frozen ingredients (frozen berries), and finally ice. If you use protein powders, they should follow the ice.
Use the Tamper
If ingredients are not freely circulating, the tamper can be used to improve the flow of food. While the machine is running and with the lid firmly in place, insert the tamper through the lid plug opening and begin working it in the four corners of the container. As the food travels around the side of the container, the tamper directs it right into the blades. If there is an air pocket around the blade, the tamper will release the air pocket and create a continuous flow of food through the blades.
Check Your Speed
When starting the machine, make sure the Variable Speed Dial is turned to 1(or, the ‘Stop’ position). Turn the machine on and turn the Variable Speed Dial from 1 to the highest speed your Vitamix has within five seconds. The Vitamix machine performs best on High speed to pulverize food and process thick mixtures.
Check Your Quantity
When processing denser ingredients, like cooked potatoes, cooked rice, or cooked beans, this creates a heavier than normal load on the machine. You may want to consider reducing the food quantity placed in the container by half (depending on how much food you started with) as well as adding a bit of liquid.
Follow Order of Ingredients
Place ingredients into the container in the order listed in your Vitamix recipe. If working with your own recipe, start with a base of liquid (water, juice, milk), followed by softer ingredients (tofu, yogurt), then juicier fruits and vegetables (grapes, cucumbers), firmer fruits and vegetables (apples, carrots), frozen ingredients (frozen berries), and finally ice. If you use protein powders, they should follow the ice.
Use the Tamper
If ingredients are not freely circulating, the tamper can be used to improve the flow of food. While the machine is running and with the lid firmly in place, insert the tamper through the lid plug opening and begin working it in the four corners of the container. As the food travels around the side of the container, the tamper directs it right into the blades. If there is an air pocket around the blade, the tamper will release the air pocket and create a continuous flow of food through the blades.
Written by a customer while visiting vitamix.com