Vitamix 5200 Professional-Grade Blender: Buying Guide
Vitamix 5200 Professional-Grade Blender: a high-power blender with a tall 64-ounce container, a variable-speed dial, and a high/variable switch. Certified refurbished units are widely sold at lower prices.
Editorial pick: Smart Refurbished Buy. This is OnMyKitchen's editorial choice based on published specs, not the result of hands-on testing.
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Overview
The classic Vitamix 5200 uses a tall, narrow-base container with mechanical controls and no touchscreen. Newer Vitamix models use shorter, wider containers designed to fit under cabinets, so the tall container is the main design difference to consider. A high-power blender can purée hot soups and emulsify sauces more smoothly than a standard blender, though hot liquids need care and a vented lid.
Strengths
- Tall container works for both large batches and sauces
- Mechanical dial and switches, with no touchscreen to fail
- 7-year warranty on new units, and certified refurbished units are widely available
Trade-Offs & Limitations
- About 20.5 inches tall with the container on the base, which does not fit under many cabinets
With the container on the base, the blender is about 20.5 inches tall, which will not fit under many standard cabinets.
Who Should Buy This
Cooks who want very smooth purées, soups, and sauces, and shoppers comparing new units against certified refurbished units.
Who Should Skip It
Anyone who needs to keep the blender assembled under standard upper kitchen cabinets, since the tall container will not fit.
Specifications
| Manufacturer | Vitamix |
|---|---|
| Best For | Smooth tomato soups, small-batch dressings, nut butters, and fibrous smoothies |
| Height | 20.5 inches with container |
| Container | 64-ounce classic container |
| Controls | Variable speed dial and high/variable switch |
Specifications are manufacturer-published figures and can change between model years. Check the product listing before you buy.
Cleaning & Care
Fill the container partway with warm water, add a drop of dish soap, run on high for 30 to 60 seconds, and rinse. Follow the manufacturer’s manual for hot liquids and for lid use.
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