Vitamix 5200 Blender, Professional-Grade, 64 oz. Container, Self-Cleaning, Red, 64 fl oz, DAA

I just cannot get over how well this works. Very well thought out design. It’s vibrationally isolated on 3, possibly 4 levels so it’s quiet and doesn’t drive a lot of energy into the countertop.Simple operation. Huge power. Over-spec’ed and overbuilt. Thick power cable.I use a blender about daily and have gone through several others over the years. This is so remarkably superior.I also bought the stainless carafe and love it

The Vitamix 5200 Blender is an absolute powerhouse in the kitchen, exceeding all expectations for performance, versatility, and durability. This blender has revolutionized my cooking experience, making it effortless to create smoothies, soups, sauces, nut butters, and even ice cream with consistently smooth and delicious results.The powerful motor and sharp blades effortlessly pulverize even the toughest ingredients, leaving no chunks or gritty textures. The variable speed control allows for precise adjustments, ensuring the perfect consistency for every recipe. I particularly appreciate the ability to make hot soups directly in the blender, saving time and dishes.The 64-ounce container is perfect for family meals or batch cooking, and the self-cleaning feature makes cleanup a breeze. While the price may seem steep initially, the Vitamix 5200 is a worthwhile investment that will pay for itself in no time through the countless culinary creations and healthy meals it enables.The quality and durability of the Vitamix 5200 are undeniable. It's built to last, with a solid construction and high-quality materials that can withstand daily use. I've been using mine for years, and it still performs like new.Overall, the Vitamix 5200 is an exceptional blender that deserves all the praise it receives. It's a must-have appliance for anyone who values healthy eating, culinary creativity, and long-lasting quality. I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone looking to upgrade their kitchen arsenal.

2nd Update: Initially was very ticked with customer service for taking so long to get to me. After placing a call and waiting on hold for 30 min I have to say it was worth the wait. They supplied a label for shipping all I had to do was deliver to my local 'Goin Postal' who packed and shipped it. It was mailed 7 Feb. They provided tracking and it was received by Vitamix on 11 Feb and returned to me repaired on 15 Feb. They replaced the pitcher with a new one and it looks like they replaced the sprocket on the base as well. So far so good, havent mixed anything 'thick' yet but was very impressed by the turnaround time and ease of returning the product under warranty with no cost to me other than the time involved.Update: 4 Feb 2025..Finally called Vitamix instead of messing around with the countless emails. Spent 30 minutes on hold before reaching a customer service rep. Had to go thru all the same things I went thru with the email correspondence but eventually got around to them sending me a return shipping label so that I could return it be checked out. I will update my review when resolved. I was told it would take about 10-14 days for turnaround. Mailed on 2/7/2025.Feb 2025: I bought my Vitamix in 2019 and it worked just fine with occasional use for smoothies, humus and soups. Recently it has started to grind in high speed. Understanding it has a 10 year warranty I contacted the company on Jan 19, 2025. It's now Feb 3 and I still dont have any resolution. I've been asked multiple times for information and each time I send info it takes another week for them to get back to me. Really disappointed in their customer service.

There's a reason this Vitamix gets such high ratings across the board at major sites. I was on the hunt and hit the RTINGS site to run product comparisons looking for something that would make smoothies daily, without doing further hearing damage to every human and animal in the house. Blendtec's products are effective but LOUD!This Vitamix 5200 replaced the Blendtec ES3 unit we had prior. 70% of its use was making smoothies and crushing ice, the rest was meal related, soups, hummus, butters, purees. What I'll say is this:The 5200 will knock out a smoothie at least 2x faster, if not 3x, and smoother consistency than Blendtec's product. It does this at what sounds like, to me, half the volume; I truly believe I probably have hearing damage from being in proximity to my Blendtec ES3 in the mornings after years of my better half making smoothies. With the 5200, it doesn't matter if it's hot or cold, and it'll get whatever you're putting in there as creamy as you can imagine with minimal effort. So far, several months in, this thing has been holding up great, and I look forward to many years of operation. It's already become a major source of food in the house, and it's easy enough the kids feel confident. The tall slender shape of the bowl seems to work well at promoting a good vortex and keeping fresh content from passing thru the blades.My only singular gripe is cleanup. It's not as easy as our Blendtec, but honestly, I'll forfeit the extra 15-20 seconds each cleaning for all the plusses this came with.One product we've picked up for the kitchen exceeded my highest expectations and I honestly - in hindsight - would've paid more money for. This is restaurant-quality equipment here. Highly recommend over any product Blendtec makes.