Vitamix5200 Professional Grade Blender for Smoothies, Food Grinder and Emulsifier, 64oz Pitcher, Black

Owning a Vitamix blender was a goal for ages, and I finally got this one almost 3 years ago. This awesome blender still works like it did when it was new.I’m a vegan and the value of an excellent blender really comes into play every day.This blender is so fast and powerful that it has no trouble making things like silky hummus and cashew cream. Smoothies blend thoroughly in just a few seconds.This Vitamix lets me make my own nut milks and turn pumpkin seeds or lentils into tofu. It’s opened a whole new world of cooking.This blender is so top notch that if you don’t want something blended into the consistency of a shake, like pesto for example, then you need to set it to low speed and don’t walk away to load the dishwasher or something. Just wait a moment and you’re done.Clean up is no problem with this Vitamix. They’re built with a smooth general surface and don’t have annoying gaps that fill with liquids.Just a heads up on use - I start mine on the lowest speed then turn up the power to blend. It only takes a second and avoids the jolt of 0-100 instantly.In any case, I haven’t experienced any sort of leakage with this awesome Vitamix and everything fits perfectly.Three years in and I’m still so happy with my Vitamix blender. Never had any problems with it. There is a reason that Vitamix has a loyal fan base.Yes, they’re more expensive upfront but it’s saved me a small fortune too. I haven’t needed to replace or repair anything. Prior to getting the Vitamix, my blenders were not the inexpensive type and they still only lasted a year at most.Vitamix is the best blender you can buy.

I had major dental surgery which has restricted me to a liquid diet for several months. This blender has been a life saver in its ability to blend all my foods. Clean up of this blender couldn't be easier either; just blend water and a few drops of dish soap for < 1 minute, then rinse completely, done! The plunger with this blender is great for working with harder to blend items and prevents anything from getting stuck while blending. Smoothies are silky smooth, even when using frozen fruits.This blender replaced a 20+ year old Kitchenaid blender that struggled with simple blended cocktails. There is a night and day difference of improvements between these blenders.For noise level, I wouldn't call this blender quiet, but I've heard louder blenders at businesses and friends homes. This Vitamix blender instead gets the job done quickly, so the blender isn't on as long as other blenders.I'm not surprised that this blender has a 7 year warranty. It's heavy and built like a tank. I could see this lasting for a long time even with my frequent usage every day.

This was a 2nd Vitamix for us, I love them. Our original Vitamix 5200 still works great. I have used it daily for a kale/matcha drink for about 5 years. I use full stalk kale, ginger, apples, etc. The Vitamix chews it up. When I am traveling at a VRBO and make the same drink with whatever cheap blender is available, it takes 3 times as long because I have to pre-chop everything and do little batches and then mix it all together. I am spoiled by the Vitamix; it is so strong it is funny. Its a power tool for the kitchen. I moved our 5yr old original Vitamix 5200 to a rental property we own so we would have its use there when we visit. So I bought this new Vitamix 5200 for our home.The new 5200 is identical in appearance, however now there is a "soft-start" feature. I assume it lowers the incoming inrush amps from the outlet? Not sure. Regardless, it is just as strong as the original, only it now starts slow then ramps up over the first few seconds. It eliminates the initial "jolt" off the original turning ON. I was OK with that jolt, but I could see how some might consider this new one an improvement. Regardless, it makes the same quick work for my green drink.I had considered purchasing a cheaper Vitamix at Costco that still had the large 64oz capacity, but read the reviews and had concerns perhaps it was lighter duty? I don't know, the HP specs appeared the same. I couldn't seem to read a review of that cheaper version where I felt I understood its shortcomings, if there were any? So instead I got another 5200 because the first one is so ridiculously strong and dependable, why not get another? Yes, it is expensive, but for me it is worth it.

This is the best blender I have ever used. It is so easy to clean. I just rinse, then fill with some soapy water, and then run on high for about 60 seconds. I then rinse again. My smoothies never come out lumpy like my other blender did. It evens turns oatmeal to oat flower in seconds. It is a staple in my kitchen. It doesn't fit under standard counters but I just keep the pitcher next to the base on top of my kitchen scale. I wouldn't hesitate to buy again.