Blenders

Vitamix 5200 Blender

Name: Vitamix 5200 Blender
Brand: Vitamix

The Vitamix 5200 is the blender serious cooks keep for years. A powerful motor and aircraft-grade blades pulverize fibrous greens, frozen fruit, and even hot soup from friction. Loud and pricey, but the silky results and durability mean most people never replace it.

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Best for: Daily smoothies · Hot soup · Nut butters · Buy-it-for-life

How it scores

Reviewed by Mara Ellison, Kitchen-Gear Editor

Ease of use4/5

Performance5/5

Durability5/5

Easy to clean5/5

Value for money4/5

Pros & cons

Unmatched blending
Makes hot soup
Bulletproof durability
Long warranty

Expensive
Tall
Loud

In depth

Day to day, the Vitamix 5200 Blender scores 4/5 on ease of use and 5/5 on performance in our category comparison — running at 1380W, a 64 oz capacity, serving about 2-4. The standout is unmatched blending, and dishwasher-safe parts keep cleanup mostly hands-off. Durability lands at 5/5, which lines up with its 7 years warranty.

Buy the Vitamix 5200 Blender if you fit the Daily smoothies, Hot soup, Nut butters profile — that's where its 4/5 value score really pays off. Skip it if expensive, or if tall would bother you day to day.

Compared to the Ninja Professional Plus Blender, the Vitamix 5200 Blender trades some value-for-money score for it (4/5 vs 5/5). If strong crushing matters more to you than unmatched blending, the Ninja Professional Plus Blender is the one to check next.

Where it sits in Blenders

Here is how the Vitamix 5200 Blender compares with other blenders we list.

Product	Capacity
Ninja Professional Plus Blender	72 oz
Blendtec Total Classic 575	90 oz jar (32 oz fill)
Vitamix 5200 Blender (this page)	64 oz

Comparison is across the 5 blenders in the Kantan Prep catalog, not the whole market. Check current prices on Amazon.

Full specifications

Capacity	64 oz
Material	Tritan jar / metal base
Wattage	1380
Voltage	120
Dimensions (in)	8.0 x 11.0 x 20.5
Weight (lbs)	10.5
Color	Black
Controls	dial
Functions	Blend, Hot soup, Purée, Frozen
Dishwasher safe	Yes
Warranty	7 years
Noise	High
Power	Corded electric
Footprint	Tall

Common questions

Where can I check the current price of the Vitamix 5200 Blender?

Prices on Amazon change often, so use the Check price on Amazon button to see the current price and any available options before you buy.

Who is the Vitamix 5200 Blender best for?

Best for: Daily smoothies, Hot soup, Nut butters, Buy-it-for-life. If that profile doesn't fit, the Blendtec Total Classic 575 covers similar ground and is worth a look.

Is the Vitamix 5200 Blender worth it?

At a 4/5 value-for-money score in our comparison, it's one of the stronger picks in its category — the main tradeoff to weigh is expensive.

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