Vitamix 5200 Blender, Professional-Grade, Container, Self-Cleaning 64 oz, Black/Grey

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Brand Vitamix
Color Black/Grey
Special Feature : Radial cooling fan and thermal protection system
Capacity 64 Fluid Ounces
Product Dimensions 8.75"D x 7.25"W x 20.5"H
Material
BPA-free Eastman Tritan® copolyester
Wattage
1380 watts
Item Weight
10.56 Pounds
Is Dishwasher Safe
No

About this item

  • Variable Speed Control: Easily adjust speed to achieve a variety of textures. The dial can be rotated at any point during the blend, so you’re in complete control
  • Large Batches: The size and shape of the self-cleaning 64-ounce container is ideal for blending medium to large batches. Design Feature : Radial cooling fan and thermal protection system
  • Hot Soup: The blades in the Vitamix container reach speeds fast enough to create friction heat, bringing cold ingredients to steaming hot in about six minutes
  • Hardened Stainless-Steel Blades: Our aircraft-grade stainless steel blades are designed to handle the toughest ingredients, so from the first blend to the last, you get the same quality results
  • Self-Cleaning: With a drop of dish soap and warm water, your Vitamix machine can clean itself in 30 to 60 seconds
  • What's in the Box: motor base, 64 oz. container, getting started guide, DVD, classic tamper
  • 7- year full warranty. Electrical Ratings - 120 V, 50/60 Hz, 11.5 Amps
  • What's in the Box: Motor Base, Classic 64-ounce Container, Tamper, Getting Started Guide

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Versatility
4.5 4.5
Blending power
4.4 4.4
Durability
4.4 4.4

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Vitamix 5200 Blender

64-ounce container

64-Ounce Container

The size and shape of our classic container is ideal for blending everything from a single smoothie to a family-sized batch of hot soup.

Every angle of our patented container is designed to fold ingredients back to the blades for faster, smoother blends—creating the Vitamix vortex.

self-cleaning

Self-Cleaning

Just blend warm water and a drop of dish soap at your machine's highest speed, and watch it self-clean in 60 seconds—no disassembly required.

Vitamix 5200

Explore what you can make with the Vitamix blender

Make It In Minutes

Hot soup

Hot soup without a stove

Make steaming-hot soup without a stove—in under 10 minutes. The friction from our blades brings soup to serving temperature, right in the container.

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Frozen treats in seconds

Create chilled desserts—just add frozen ingredients to your machine and you’ll be enjoying ice cream, fruit sorbet and more in seconds.

nut butters made in the vitamix blender

Grind nuts, coffee and more

Making nut butter has never been easier. Grind your favorite nuts into delicious nut butter, turn coffee beans into ground coffee, and more.

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Mix batters & dough

Quickly and easily mix batter for pancakes, waffles, cookies, muffins, crepes, and cakes. Vitamix machines can also knead bread and pizza dough.

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Smoothies & Juices

Turn fruits and veggies into refreshing smoothies and juices. Vitamix blenders use the whole ingredient, including the fiber, to make healthy snacks.

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Dips & Spreads

Whether you’re looking for easy after-school snacks or planning a big party, our simple dips and spreads are healthy and delicious.

dressings and sauces made in the vitamix blender

Dressings & Sauces

Create flavorful dressings that can double as marinades for your entrées. If sauce is on the menu, make pesto, tomato sauce, or applesauce in seconds.

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Baby Food

Control exactly what your baby eats. Prep, blend, and make batches of nutritious homemade baby food in seconds in your Vitamix machine.

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Vitamix fuels passions. It’s why we’re the brand most trusted by professional chefs. But you won’t just find us in restaurant kitchens. You’ll also find us in home kitchens around the world. Because whether you’re interested in the culinary arts, making healthier choices, or enjoying restaurant-quality smoothies at home—when you’re ready to move on and move up, when you’re ready to invest in your passion, you’re ready for Vitamix.

Built to Last
A bargain blender's not a bargain if it doesn't last. We know purchasing a Vitamix blender is an investment. But Vitamix blenders are built to last, helping you buy dependable, not disposable.

Easy to Clean
Just blend warm water and a drop of dish soap at your machine's highest speed, and watch it self-clean in 60 seconds or less - no disassembly required.

The Difference Is in the Blend
Since the number-one reason people purchase a blender is to make smoothies, it’s important to get them right. Whether you prefer an icy blend or a perfectly smooth purée, nutrition-packed with veggies or a light, fruity treat, Vitamix smoothies give you a delicious, even blend in every sip.

Power
We don’t aim to have the highest horsepower. You don’t need more horses; you need trained ones. The focused power of our complete blending system causes every component of the Vitamix machine to work together, creating faster, smoother blends packed with flavor.

The Universal Tool
Make smoothies & juices, hot soups, flours & dough, nut butter, frozen desserts, batters, dressings & sauces, non-dairy milks, and more.

Manufactured in Cleveland, Ohio USA

Troubleshooting All Vitamix Blenders include thermal sensors designed to shut the unit off when overheating. When this occurs, turn the power off for up to 45 minutes, allowing the blender to cool down or reset. Always check your speed: Vitamix blenders perform best on High speed to pulverize food and process thick mixture. Check the quantity and density of your blend. Follow the order of ingredients. Use the Tamper. When in doubt, refer to your owner’s manual for tips or visit the Vitamix homepage for techniques videos.”HP: 2-peak.

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Customer Ratings
Easy to clean
4.5
4.6
4.4
4.0
4.4
4.5
Blending power
4.4
4.6
4.1
3.6
4.1
4.4
Noise level
3.7
3.6
4.0
Easy to use
4.6
3.9
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Value for money
3.9
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material
BPA-free Eastman Tritan® copolyester
BPA-free Eastman Tritan® copolyester
BPA-free Eastman Tritan Copolyester
BPA-free Eastman Tritan Copolyester
BPA-free Eastman Tritan Copolyester
BPA-free Eastman Tritan Copolyester
number of speeds
10
10
10
10
10
10
wattage
1380 watts
1500 watts
1380 watts
1500 watts
1380 watts
1500 watts
blade material
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
dishwasher safe
voltage
120 volts
120 volts
120 volts

Customer reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
7,496 global ratings

Customers say

Customers are happy with the performance, blending and ease of use of the food blender. They mention that it's powerful, does an excellent job of blending for smoothies and sauces, and that the settings are easy to follow. They are also happy with ease of cleaning, quality, and smoothness. However, some customers have mixed opinions on value and noise.

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683 customers mention "Quality"547 positive136 negative

Customers like the quality of the food blender. They mention it's a fantastic, excellent, super machine, and completely worth the price. The steel container is built like a beautiful tank and is a perfect size for most uses. It's very reliable, and makes great smoothies. Some say that it'll hold up great for many years. Overall, most are happy with the quality and functionality of this top-rated blender.

"...The blender is amazing. I love the simplicity of this machine. This one is simpler than other versions. The professional one has a lot more settings...." Read more

"...It’s strong, powerful, reliable and easy to use and clean...." Read more

"...this blender is more expensive it is worth every penny due to the longevity and the performance of the vitamix...." Read more

"...I have bought blenders, and this one is simple, powerful and sturdily constructed. What do I not like? That it is a blender...." Read more

371 customers mention "Performance"304 positive67 negative

Customers like the performance of the food blender. They say it's powerful, does an excellent job of blending for smoothies, and serves them well for many years. They also mention that the shape of the bowl seems to work well at promoting a good vortex and keeping fresh content from drying out. Customers also mention the blender has monster power with additional attachments to purchase. Overall, they recommend the product for its excellent quality, function, and appearance.

"...But this one is just has different levels. It is beautiful and powerful. It makes my smoothies so smooth...." Read more

"...It’s strong, powerful, reliable and easy to use and clean...." Read more

"...it is worth every penny due to the longevity and the performance of the vitamix. If you do alot of blending this product is for you." Read more

"...the past 50 years I have bought blenders, and this one is simple, powerful and sturdily constructed. What do I not like? That it is a blender...." Read more

225 customers mention "Ease of cleaning"200 positive25 negative

Customers like the ease of cleaning the food blender. They mention that the parts are dishwasher safe.

"...It’s strong, powerful, reliable and easy to use and clean...." Read more

"...It's very easy to use and clean, and it makes the smoothest smoothies. I'm still impressed with the texture of the açaí I made...." Read more

"...Because the blade is permanently attached, cleaning is a breeze...." Read more

"...Cleans up super easy with a half carafe of water, a drop of dish soap, and 20 seconds on high...." Read more

182 customers mention "Blending"143 positive39 negative

Customers like the blending of the food blender. They mention that it grinds up ice easily, blends drinks so much better than the older cheaper one they had been using before, and that it blends foods better than any blender they've ever had. They say that the Blending power is fantastic and it really creates a great vortex to pull in the ingredients. They also say that it makes green smoothies blended to perfection, silky smooth romesco sauces, and soups. The 64-ounce container is ideal for blending medium to large batches and that the Variable Speed Control is amazing.

"...Great job on an oatmeal spinach smoothie, great job on almond butter, great job on salsa. America's Test Kitchen Recommended." Read more

"...Green smoothies blended to perfection, silky smooth romesco sauces and soups, haven't tried salad dressings yet but I have no doubt they'll be..." Read more

"Lots of power to blend well." Read more

"...The housing is not as sturdy. It does not seem to blend as well as I find pieces not blended...." Read more

125 customers mention "Ease of use"106 positive19 negative

Customers find the food blender very easy to use and simple to follow. They say the settings are easy to follow, the controls are easy, and the lid is easier to work with. Customers also say that it's a lifestyle changing with zero effort and 100% enjoyment.

"...I love the simplicity of this machine. This one is simpler than other versions. The professional one has a lot more settings...." Read more

"...It’s strong, powerful, reliable and easy to use and clean...." Read more

"...Over the past 50 years I have bought blenders, and this one is simple, powerful and sturdily constructed. What do I not like? That it is a blender...." Read more

"Vitamix is easy to use. Has many functions. I use it mostly for smoothies" Read more

117 customers mention "Smoothness"107 positive10 negative

Customers are happy with the smoothness of the food blender. They say it blends liquids into a smooth and even texture, without clunks or fibrous residues. They also mention that it does it all, making smooth blended coffee drinks, smoothies, sauces, soups, spices or dry. Cleaning is easy, and they're impressed that the nuts and seeds were basically smooth as cream.

"...It is beautiful and powerful. It makes my smoothies so smooth. Vitamixes in general are the best of the best when it comes to blenders...." Read more

"...Green smoothies blended to perfection, silky smooth romesco sauces and soups, haven't tried salad dressings yet but I have no doubt they'll be..." Read more

"...It's very easy to use and clean, and it makes the smoothest smoothies. I'm still impressed with the texture of the açaí I made...." Read more

"...The blend is smooth and creamy and I would never have believed that a blender could have heated a soup to the perfect temperature, but it does!..." Read more

309 customers mention "Value"207 positive102 negative

Customers are mixed about the value of the food blender. Some mention it's amazing and completely worth the price, while others say it'll break the bank.

"...Although this blender is more expensive it is worth every penny due to the longevity and the performance of the vitamix...." Read more

"...While the Oster Versa is great for the price, Vitamix remains king in my book.-- Debbie Lee Wesselmann" Read more

"I'll start by saying that I absolutely love my vitamix. It's pricey, of course, but you already know that going in so no surprises there...." Read more

"...Making oat milk and almond milk is almost concerningly easy, and incredibly cheap compared to buying them commercially...." Read more

196 customers mention "Noise"63 positive133 negative

Customers are mixed about the noise of the food blender. Some mention that it blends quickly and quietly than their last one, while others say that it's a bit loud and the gears don't catch. Some customers also report that the machine sounds terrible and there was no locking sound or any other indication that the lid was locked.

"...However, the noise is a little bit too loud when you turn the blender on high speed." Read more

"Only negative is noise, which appears to be a curse of all powerful blenders...." Read more

"Not too loud, very robust. Great job on an oatmeal spinach smoothie, great job on almond butter, great job on salsa...." Read more

"...The noise is remarkably loud and the power is like my worm-drive circular saw powered up on the kitchen counter (Tim Allen would be impressed)...." Read more

Great blender but a little bit too loud
4 out of 5 stars
Great blender but a little bit too loud
The blender does a good job of breaking down the ingredients, even foods like celery. However, the noise is a little bit too loud when you turn the blender on high speed.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2024
Color: Black/GreyStyle: BlenderVerified Purchase
Everything came in perfect condition and properly packaged. The blender is amazing. I love the simplicity of this machine. This one is simpler than other versions. The professional one has a lot more settings. But this one is just has different levels. It is beautiful and powerful. It makes my smoothies so smooth. Vitamixes in general are the best of the best when it comes to blenders. Many family members have a vitamix. So I just had to get one.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2024
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Can’t say any more great things about it than what you’ll find on YouTube. I’m glad to be an owner and use it often for breakfast blends and for dog food prep. It’s strong, powerful, reliable and easy to use and clean. It’s the best one out there, it’s your only choice if your looking for a professional blender/mixer/processor.
Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2024
Color: Black/GreyStyle: BlenderVerified Purchase
My wife uses her new vita mix blender nearly everyday. She makes many different types of smoothies, and hot soups in this amazing blender. This is nothing like an off the shelf under powered normal blender. Most blenders wear out after a year or two of daily use. This blender with its 2 hp motor and a seven year warranty is not in the same class of product. Although this blender is more expensive it is worth every penny due to the longevity and the performance of the vitamix. If you do alot of blending this product is for you.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2024
Color: Black/GreyStyle: BlenderVerified Purchase
What do I like? Over the past 50 years I have bought blenders, and this one is simple, powerful and sturdily constructed. What do I not like? That it is a blender. Sorry, I had forgotten how in the past I have bought blenders and then ended up not using them. But somehow I am seduced into buying one again.
I was making hummus regularly, every three or four days, using a battery operated hand held immersion blender. I did not get quite the smoothness I wanted, it was not powerful enough, but it was compact and I could do the blending in the jar I stored the hummus in and was easy to clean.
With the Vitamix I got smoother hummus, but that was only after interupting the process and using a spatula to stir things up - because without that the output had larger bits of chickpea skin that survived (I don't want to skin the chickpeas). (With a hand blendeer you can move the device around to make sure everything is processed.) The cleanup with the blender is typical, but what I really dislike is the effort it takes to get hummus out of the container. I haven't made icecream or sorbets, but how does one serve it without leaving a significant portion deep in the container or coating fluted walls that don't lend themselves to convenient silicone spatula use? So conclusion is that the product is great but I don't like countertop blenders.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2024
Color: Black/GreyStyle: BlenderVerified Purchase
Not too loud, very robust. Great job on an oatmeal spinach smoothie, great job on almond butter, great job on salsa. America's Test Kitchen Recommended.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2024
Color: Black/GreyStyle: BlenderVerified Purchase
We use our new vitamix for making a lot of things hummus, smoothies, soups, gazpacho, many uses! Powerful machine.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2023
Color: WhiteStyle: BlenderVerified Purchase
I'll start by saying that I absolutely love my vitamix. It's pricey, of course, but you already know that going in so no surprises there. So far, everything that I've used it for has produced superior quality than any of my other blender brands used in the past. Green smoothies blended to perfection, silky smooth romesco sauces and soups, haven't tried salad dressings yet but I have no doubt they'll be fantastic. The ONLY issue I've had so far is with the tall thin container. Really inconvenient to try to put on the counter underneath the cabinets since it's so tall. It fits, but not with the lid on, which means I have to store the lid separately. If you have high cabinets or counter space thats not directly under cabinets then this won't be an issue for you. However if your kitchen is like mine, i'd definitely recommend the fatter, low profile container. I really wish I would have gotten that one to begin with. On the plus side, you can always buy one... but for $100+ on top of the already steep price tag, I'm not sure the inconvenience is THAT inconvenient.

With the exception of wishing I'd got the low profile container, this blender is definitely superior, and what I would consider an investment in your health. It makes homemade much easier and efficient, which obviously has its benefits. While the price tag might elicit a little whiplash for us normal folks, I don't plan on having to replace it any time soon. And if you consider it an investment, it definitely makes the price easier to swallow.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2024
Color: Black/GreyStyle: BlenderVerified Purchase
My only regret is not buying this blender sooner. Yes, it's pricey for a blender (or so I thought), but it's totally worth the money. It's very easy to use and clean, and it makes the smoothest smoothies. I'm still impressed with the texture of the açaí I made. Plus, it even comes with a recipe book. If you love cooking, trying new recipes, and want to be healthier, this product is perfect for you. Just wait for a good deal on Amazon and buy it, lol.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2024
My only regret is not buying this blender sooner. Yes, it's pricey for a blender (or so I thought), but it's totally worth the money. It's very easy to use and clean, and it makes the smoothest smoothies. I'm still impressed with the texture of the açaí I made. Plus, it even comes with a recipe book. If you love cooking, trying new recipes, and want to be healthier, this product is perfect for you. Just wait for a good deal on Amazon and buy it, lol.
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5.0 out of 5 stars An *absurdly* good blender.
Reviewed in Canada on December 28, 2023
Color: WhiteStyle: BlenderVerified Purchase
I am not - WAS not - much of a "blender guy", but the Vitamix 5200 changed that. And even though I am typing this all out in a product review, where that sort of sentiment belongs, it still sounds absurd to me. Who gets impressed by a *blender*? Me, apparently.

Prior to this Vitamix the only blender I had ever used in my *entire life* was an ancient Osterizer from the 70s. The thing is literally older than I am, but beyond all reasonable expectations it still somehow works. Go Osterizer, I guess? This year I grew way too many hot peppers, decided to make a bunch of hot sauce with them, and suddenly the Osterizer showed its age. While it was fine blending a couple of smoothies a month for us, it struggled to blend up 12 litres of hot sauce in one night, so I figured maybe the time had come to get a "real" (I.E. manufactured in this century) blender.

After some internet research I selected the Vitamix 5200 as being the most likely not to struggle through my new hot sauce hobby, only to find that I was basically swatting a fly with a nuke. That old Osterizer took about 2 hours of blending and cooling down to do 12 litres of my (admittedly very thick) hot sauce puree. The Vitamix 5200 did all 12 litres in less than 2 minutes.

The Vitamix 5200 is *absurd*. And that has made it life-changing for us.

It doesn't matter what you put in there. You can just shove the most fibrous of vegetables in there, right up to the brim, and *bvvvvvt*, instantly pureed. Shove a bunch of ice in there...instant slushy. Anything that is a solid that you no longer want to be a solid anymore this blender will handle.

So we went from a household that might make a couple of smoothies every month to one that is now bulk-making sauces, soups, and so forth. We even just toss hole grains of various types (wheat, oatmeal, rye, flax, etc.) and turn them into our own multi-grain flower, then into pre-mixed dry bread ingredients.

When we are "low spoons" - I.E. we just don't have the jam to cook properly - we can just pull out some of our pre-made sauce from the freezer, drop it on some noodles, et voila: actual food groups get consumed.

As an ADHD household we have been familiar with the concept of "a critical threshold of ease of use" for some time, but we never expected to find that in a *blender*. Somehow, however, the thing is both just easy enough to use and powerful enough to handle whatever we throw at it with zero prep work that has managed to make the "pre-cooking your nutritious meals" parts of adulting just easy enough that we can actually do them on a regular basis.

If you're looking for a top-of-the-line blender for your home, you'd be hard-pressed to find anything that would top it, I think. All those rave reviews on the internet were, for once, actually not lying.
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Annette Evan
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Vitamix blender
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 14, 2024
Color: Black/GreyStyle: BlenderVerified Purchase
Lemon Scent who sold this blender are a fantastic company, I was initially disappointed that this blender came with an American plug and chose to return it. But Lemon Scent bent over backwards to meet my needs, they will supply an adapter to use in a UK kitchen.
I purchased a Vitamix blender many years ago and fell in love with this versatile machine. Easy to use and clean. Worth the investment for sure.
Thank you Lemon Scent.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Die beste
Reviewed in Germany on April 14, 2019
Color: WhiteStyle: BlenderVerified Purchase
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5.0 out of 5 stars If you're on the fence due to pricing
Reviewed in Canada on May 4, 2024
Color: Black/GreyStyle: BlenderVerified Purchase
I've had cheap blenders in the past few years, including Ninja and other "affordable" models, and they never lasted. They survive for a few months or a year before breaking, fracturing, or simply not giving the power I require for something like a standard silky smooth smoothies. No matter how much water to fruit or vegetable ratio I used, all of my smoothies turned up lumpy, unfinished, or goopy.

The amount of money I have wasted on cheap brands compared to this high quality blender specifically the 5200 is upsetting. Very pleased with the power, but as one would always say, could be cheaper, but you can't really put a price on quality.
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sirati97
2.0 out of 5 stars Not compatible with UK power network
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 12, 2018
Color: WhiteStyle: BlenderVerified Purchase
Comes with US plug and required 120V. Emailed producer, who said that they themselves do not sell US products to outside the US and strongly recommend against using a down-stepper transformer. DO NOT try connecting it directly without a transformer either as this would fry the device
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