This is my first experience with Vitamin. I am totally satisfied and so glad that I finally decided to buy one. I purchased the new Ascent model and use it daily!
Didn't realize the jug was so big! Even making smoothies for 2 doesn't really work. Ingredients just get flung all over the giant jug and I have to keep scraping it. I have to water everything down to blend. Maybe will be better when they come out with a smaller jug.
We had the Ninja for years and splurged on this Vitamix for Mother's Day. I didn't have a particular model in mind and went with this one simply because it had high reviews online. It is amazing! I cannot believe that it can even make hot soup!! Mostly we use it for our daily breakfast smoothie and it makes the texture so creamy-dreamy. Only con (which is unavoidable I think) is that it is SUPER NOISY. Like terrified me and made the dog and baby cry the first time I turned it up to full speed. I was afraid it would break! But no...that's just how it works. It is a super intense machine and takes its job seriously. You will adjust to the noise. Two thumbs up!
I got it as a graduation present in May and haven't stopped using it since I bought it. I use it everyday and it makes my smoothies taste so good! Great homemade almond milk! Great dips and spreads! Anabolic great frozen dessert!
Pros: Texture Quality, Durability, Easy to use, Versatility, Power
Used to have a cheap blender, but this is way better! Can make all kinds of smoothies and juices. So happy about my purchase. The look is very sleek looks good in kitchen.