Vitamix 5200 Blender
Best overall blender — pulverizes anything and even makes hot soup by friction. Built to last a decade.

Near-premium results for far less. Auto-iQ programs handle smoothies and frozen drinks at a button, the 72-oz pitcher feeds a family, and crushing power is genuinely strong. No hot soup, but outstanding value for everyday blending.
Best for: Families · Smoothies · Frozen drinks · Value
In regular rotation (1400W, a 72 oz capacity, serving about 2-4), the Ninja Professional Plus Blender earns 4/5 for performance and 4/5 for durability in our scoring. Strong crushing is the detail that shows up most in day-to-day use. Dishwasher-safe parts keep cleanup mostly hands-off, which feeds into its 4/5 cleanup score.
This one is a strong fit for Families, Smoothies, Frozen drinks. Where it falls short: loud, and more plastic — worth weighing against its 5/5 value-for-money score before you commit.
Compared to the Vitamix 5200 Blender, the Ninja Professional Plus Blender edges it out on value for money (5/5 vs 4/5). If unmatched blending matters more to you than strong crushing, the Vitamix 5200 Blender is the one to check next.
Here is how the Ninja Professional Plus Blender compares with other blenders we list.
| Product | Capacity |
|---|---|
| NutriBullet Pro 900 | 32 oz cups |
| Ninja Professional Plus Blender (this page) | 72 oz |
| Blendtec Total Classic 575 | 90 oz jar (32 oz fill) |
Comparison is across the 5 blenders in the Kantan Prep catalog, not the whole market. Check current prices on Amazon.
| Capacity | 72 oz |
|---|---|
| Material | Tritan pitcher |
| Wattage | 1400 |
| Voltage | 120 |
| Dimensions (in) | 9.0 x 7.0 x 17.0 |
| Weight (lbs) | 7 |
| Color | Black/Silver |
| Controls | touch |
| Presets | 4 |
| Functions | Blend, Crush ice, Smoothie, Frozen |
| Dishwasher safe | Yes |
| Warranty | 1 year |
| Noise | High |
| Power | Corded electric |
| Footprint | Tall |
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Best for: Families, Smoothies, Frozen drinks, Value. If that profile doesn't fit, the NutriBullet Pro 900 covers similar ground and is worth a look.
At a 5/5 value-for-money score in our comparison, it's one of the stronger picks in its category — the main tradeoff to weigh is loud.
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Best overall blender — pulverizes anything and even makes hot soup by friction. Built to last a decade.
Best personal blender — blends straight into a to-go cup and cleans in seconds.