20 Best Vitamix Blender For Home Use (Jan 2023 Update)

I had decided it was time to look at my diet and get into smoothies. There seem to be a lot of options on line so I did a fair bit of research and soon realised that the Vitamix seemed to be the choice of the professionals, many saying they had had one for ten years or so. Since I like to buy quality, I decided to get a Vitamix. Wow! What a machine! It's heavy and it's powerful. I was soon whizzing up great smoothies much quicker and more effectively than I had been able to with my old machine. Then I discovered the frozen desert. With just a little yoghurt or oat/nut cream as a base, you add frozen fruit and blitz up the best tasting fruity desert imaginable, better than ice cream and far healthier. It can be frozen for later but goes very hard so needs to be frozen in scoops and allowed to thaw for a bit. Better to serve immediately – though, if you have guests waiting in anticipation, you might want to warn them, this is not a quiet machine on full power. If you drink a lot of nut based milks, cream and butters, this machine will start saving you money. I have whizzed up some delicious cashew and almond milks for just the cost of the nuts. The cashew cream is delicious poured over breakfast cereal or fruit in place of yoghurt. The only additional item I found I needed was the specially shaped spatula designed to go down the corners of the goblet and under the blades. It makes it much easier to get the stickier mixes out such as frozen desert and nut butter. John Lewis don't seem to stock it at the moment and it is quite expensive. You might also want to buy a cover to keep it clean, I found on with pockets on the side to store the plunger and spatula. Which brings me to cleaning. You can't separate the goblet from the blades and any fiddling here negates the warranty – I certainly would not want to try in view of the power of the machine. The recommended method is to add a few drops of washing up liquid to warm water and blitz. Hmmm… Doesn't really work. However, I have not found it difficult to clean inside the goblet with classic hot and soapy and a dishcloth. There are other Vitamix machines that offer presets for different foods but it seems that these just control the speed of the blades. In practice, it is not difficult to get the feel for doing this manually. Larger items like nuts, frozen fruit or ice cubes need slower blades until they are broken up, then you speed up. There are masses of videos on line offering help and advice and some delicious recipes. Then it's fun to just get creative.DonnaF

Overall I do like this blender and the brand. I think they build high quality machines. My thoughts are below. Pros – Visually appealing compared to most blenders available. – High performance. – Low to high speed setting give you a lot of control. – Simple, no crazy buttons to figure out. – I know it will last long. I’ve used these in cafes for years and they seem to never break if taken care of. Cons – Lack of safety features, it would be easy to accidentally turn it on without the lid on on the highest setting (which is a very intense setting which some people may not expect). – Expensive. There are other blenders (Ninja comes to mind) that would fulfil majority of the same needs, with the exception of possible longevity. – Power to weight issue. If there is not enough weight in the blender, it tends to jump around a lot on the bench. Which means I feel the need to hold it down while it’s working, making some functions not a hands free experience. – Square chamber design means occasionally things get stuck in the corners and would require you to use the pommel. Overall I would recommend this blender if you want something beautiful and timeless to sit on your bench, something that will last a lifetime, and you have a little bit of patience and care. It’s pretty great.Guest

I can't sing the praises of this blender enough. I make a LOT of smoothies, and I've always wanted a Vitamix. I was so excited when I received this one as a Christmas gift one year. They are pricy, but believe me when I say that they are worth every penny. I've had mine for 3 years and still use it at least 5 times a week. I have made smoothies, soups, juice, smoothie bowls, hummus, almond butter and more. I can really tell the difference between the power of this blender and other ones I've tried. When I look up recipes online for smoothie bowls, almond butter etc., there are always reviews talking about how the recipe was gritty or didn't mix properly, and it always boils down to the blender. Just the other day I made a chocolate chia pudding that I saw on TikTok and it was so good. A lot of the comments were saying that it came out gritty, but mine was super smooth. I could go on about the Vitamix all day, but I'll wrap it up by saying that if you buy it, you won't be disappointed. They also have a crazy warranty period and an arsenal of replacement parts if you should ever need them. I recommend checking Costco as you can score one for a good price there.courtney .h

I wish I could do 4.5 stars, but 4 seems unfair with how much I love this thing. My only issues are that I couldn't fully replace my food processor — making a not-really-small amount of pesto was extremely difficult, and scraping the pesto out of the bottom of the pitcher without being able to directly access the bottom of took forever, and I cut my hand — and pouring. I will have to buy a really small silicone spatula and see if that helps. So far I've used this to make smoothies daily (with frozen fruit), many frozen alcoholic drinks (with lots of ice), powdered sugar from granulated sugar (it worked great!), and a few batches of hot soup (not cooking in the blender, just blending after cooking on the stove). Following the recommended layering order of materials is essential! I put kale in a smoothie first instead of yogurt/juice as I usually do, and it got wrapped up in the blades and was difficult to extract, but that was my error. I don't love how often pouring from the pitcher becomes messy; if I am pouring something either into multiple containers or in multiple batches (ie, not all at once), the contents inevitably slosh down the side from the spout instead of back into the pitcher, I guess because the spout isn't angled. So far I haven't encountered a difficult blending job that the tamper and/or a little extra liquid hasn't been able to fix, almost effortlessly, which is a huge step above my previous blenders. I would buy this again in a heartbeat and wish I had gotten one years ago! I use this daily and am extremely satisfied. It is fairly large, but I keep it on my counter because I use it all the time, and I don't have other appliances on my counter that some do (stand mixer, toaster, etc). The pitcher is extremely large, but I make green smoothies daily and can finally blend all at one time, instead of in batches like I used to. I might consider an additional, smaller pitcher to make things like pesto, hummus, etc. I haven't tried much from the recipe book, but adding whole citrus to blended margaritas was new to me, and I'll never look back. Pros: Very easy to use, feels like it will last forever, high-quality materials, results in beautifully blended textures for cold, frozen, and hot foods, cleans easily, so far no perceptible odor retention (have used for green smoothies, hot soup, and frozen drinks all in one day), blends quickly. Cons: Pitcher that comes with it may be too large for some projects, pour spout can get messy, may blend more quickly than expected if you're used to less-powerful blenders (so you should be careful not to overblend). The cons for me are barely anything at all. Again, I wish I had purchased this years ago.Barbara_

I finally upgraded from my old Magic Bullet and I'm so glad I did. The 5200 is super easy to use, no frills or confusing complicated attachments. I could immediately start using the blender to make smoothies, ice-cream, pina coladas and shakes. Even the clean up is simple because it self cleans with a small squirt of Dawn dish soap. I like my smoothies thick and creamy but my nephew likes his smoothies with a thinner consistency like juice. It's such a piece of cake to customize because of the powerful ability of the motor to blend finely the toughest ingredients. I can't wait to try more recipes.Medusagemini

There is no question that the 5200 is a powerful blender. It's definitely a step up for our smoothies; it pulverizes anything, even seeds, and produces a smooth texture that is a pleasure to drink. What we wonder about is the tamper, and the need for it. Maybe it's a carafe design thing? Our previous blender (mid-level Breville star performer) had an ingenious bowl-shaped carafe. This kept air pockets from forming. You never (hardly ever) had to stop the blending to expel the air pocket around the blades. With the 5200, despite the narrow, squared carafe bottom, we are constantly fighting the development of the air pocket around the blades. We use the tamper, which is smartly designed to never touch the blades, all the time. But even that often doesn't work, and the air pocket forms again instantly. Are we doing something wrong? We've added more liquid, less solids. We've varied the way we increase the blending speed, quickly or slowly, and still: the air pocket forms around the blades and only the bottom part of the smoothie gets blended until we jam away at it with the tamper. (Plus, the unit should come with a Tamper Holder, so the tamper is not just laying on the counter when not in use. Why not?) So, we fight the air pocket every time (why?), and we struggle to find a place to store the tamper, but other than that we're making some excellent smoothies, and the 5200 is a powerful and capable blender!MEC55

I would really like a threaded or better secured lid. I don't feel like it will stay on after several uses. I am concerned about safety around children since you can activate the blender without the lid on. Some people might want that feature, so I'm not going to knock it down for that; but you may want to be aware of it. Overall, The quality of the blender is fantastic, but the tamper is extremely cheap, like a mini- child's whiffle ball bat. It wouldn't be such a big deal if you didn't actually need it for some recipes. For the price I'd expect it to come with some more premium accessories. Pro: it's not really all that loud, for such a powerful motor, I was expecting a lot more noise, our other blender from a very popular blender company was much louder, and less powerful than this. It's also crazy how much ventilation it has and how much air it pushes, it's wild. I really like it, I would recommend it to others, but tell them that if they can spend more money for more premium accessories, they should.audiophile

As a professional chef, powerful and reliable appliances are vital. In commercial settings there are bigger machines. I have personally owned this 750 for over 10 years and it gets used everyday. Sometimes for many hours each day. Having been vegan for the last 7 years, my Vitamix has been through the absolute wringer making cashew creams, whole frozen fruit sorbets, every kind of nut milk and pudding, plus the daily smoothies, salad dressings and hot soup purees. I prefer the 750 over others because of the pitcher size and shape, it's also the only blender to likely fit between your counter and top cabinets. This is the single best investment of my career. I'm on the website now ordering my second replacement pitcher, the first replacement was covered under warranty, which I was ready to gladly pay for. This machine has blown me away every time I use it and I could not recommend a single other item to be in the kitchen over the 750, which has proven irreplaceable.PKChef

I have owned a Blendtec for years and was happy, but always wanted to try a Vitamix. So for Christmas I ordered one. I do not regret it at all! It is everything I was hoping it would be. It has power to make the smoothest soups, ice-cream, and smoothies. I love the settings and the ability to manually turn up the speed. One thing my Blendtec could not do well was make ice cream. With the power of Vitamix and the tamper to move the ingredients around, I have successfully made delicious ice cream several times. Very happy with my purchase, and highly recommend this blender.MonicaT

I purchased my Vitamix Ascent 3500 to replace my old one purchased in 2004. Sadly, I never really got into using it, back then. Just recently while at Costco I saw a demonstrator using a different model Vitamix. I was totally amazed at what I was seeing. I had no clue as to the possibilities of what I could do with this amazing machine!! With a little research I found the model I was wanting and was thrilled that it was also a "smart" blender! But wait…… It's not just a blender, it's a powerful, unique work horse that's like no other, that does amazing things with just about any food source at the touch of a button. Kudos to you "Vitamix" as you have inspired me to become healthier. Not only am I enjoying using this awesome machine but it has made eating healthier simple. I can incorporate things I would never eat into recipes that taste great as well as being healthy. Owning several birds, I'm always looking for better ways to entice them to eat their fruits and veggies and the Vitamix has greatly aided in creating healthy chops for them as well. I'm on my way to being a healthier, happier, person while enjoying all the possibilities of this smart kitchen machine!! I can't brag about it enough.catty452

After about 35 years of use, the wet container of my Vitamix Total Nutrition Center had a very small (invisible) leak. I definitely needed a new container. Went to Vitamix.com, and found the diversity of products almost unbelievable. I decided to get a new Vitamix and chose the A3500. A bit pricy, but you get what you pay for. I considered buying a reconditioned item. A Customer Service Rep explained the condition is like new. In fact, some customers just didn't care for the color and returned a never used item. That settled it. I placed my order. Wow! What a beautiful machine! The touch screen is amazing–every day my breakfast is a smoothie. My favorite icon is for making soup. Just touch the icon that shows a steaming bowl and in about six minutes delicious hot soup is ready to serve. (No user attention required.) The taste and texture are fantastic. I use the cleaning icon, rinse the container and lid, and, voila! I put a looks-like-new container back on the base. Haven't yet used the icons to make a frozen dessert or hummus, but I know they'll be great.Oldernwiser

I have been looking at Vitamix for a few years but let's face it – it is significantly more expensive than other alternatives and I just kept delaying it. I had read how great Vitamix is, saw professional versions in smoothie stores, but what really convinced me was when I saw the chefs from my previous company had Vitamix blenders in their test kitchens. I recently moved and my previous had a lot of storage space – some not super evident – and when I was unpacking, I realized the movers did not pack my old blender from a different brand. That was the perfect excuse for pulling the trigger on a Vitamix. One key component of my willingness to pay this much for a blender, is that Vitamix is made in America. I would probably have continued to resist paying this much if it was made elsewhere. I got my A3500 a couple of weeks ago and I just love the way it looks, the pre-settings for smoothies and cleaning, and making a smoothie in the Vitamix was eye opening. My previous blender was from a well-known competitive brand and it struggled with frozen fruits and veggies. Not the Vitamix! It just blended my smoothie like it was no big deal and it tasted amazing! It was also done done, so there was no overly frozen smoothie portions that wouldn't flow. The Vitamix somehow sounded less noisy, and there was minimal vibration compared to the other brand. So there you go – worth every extra penny versus alternatives. I am glad I bought the A3500 and now I know I will make healthy smoothies more consistently, and maybe even try one of those soup recipes.Christian1173

I purchased my Vitamix Ascent 3500 to replace my old one purchased in 2004. Sadly, I never really got into using it, back then. Just recently while at Costco I saw a demonstrator using a different model Vitamix. I was totally amazed at what I was seeing. I had no clue as to the possibilities of what I could do with this amazing machine!! With a little research I found the model I was wanting and was thrilled that it was also a "smart" blender! But wait…… It's not just a blender, it's a powerful, unique work horse that's like no other, that does amazing things with just about any food source at the touch of a button. Kudos to you "Vitamix" as you have inspired me to become healthier. Not only am I enjoying using this awesome machine but it has made eating healthier simple. I can incorporate things I would never eat into recipes that taste great as well as being healthy. Owning several birds, I'm always looking for better ways to entice them to eat their fruits and veggies and the Vitamix has greatly aided in creating healthy chops for them as well. I'm on my way to being a healthier, happier, person while enjoying all the possibilities of this smart kitchen machine!! I can't brag about it enough.catty452

After about 35 years of use, the wet container of my Vitamix Total Nutrition Center had a very small (invisible) leak. I definitely needed a new container. Went to Vitamix.com, and found the diversity of products almost unbelievable. I decided to get a new Vitamix and chose the A3500. A bit pricy, but you get what you pay for. I considered buying a reconditioned item. A Customer Service Rep explained the condition is like new. In fact, some customers just didn't care for the color and returned a never used item. That settled it. I placed my order. Wow! What a beautiful machine! The touch screen is amazing–every day my breakfast is a smoothie. My favorite icon is for making soup. Just touch the icon that shows a steaming bowl and in about six minutes delicious hot soup is ready to serve. (No user attention required.) The taste and texture are fantastic. I use the cleaning icon, rinse the container and lid, and, voila! I put a looks-like-new container back on the base. Haven't yet used the icons to make a frozen dessert or hummus, but I know they'll be great.Oldernwiser

I have been looking at Vitamix for a few years but let's face it – it is significantly more expensive than other alternatives and I just kept delaying it. I had read how great Vitamix is, saw professional versions in smoothie stores, but what really convinced me was when I saw the chefs from my previous company had Vitamix blenders in their test kitchens. I recently moved and my previous had a lot of storage space – some not super evident – and when I was unpacking, I realized the movers did not pack my old blender from a different brand. That was the perfect excuse for pulling the trigger on a Vitamix. One key component of my willingness to pay this much for a blender, is that Vitamix is made in America. I would probably have continued to resist paying this much if it was made elsewhere. I got my A3500 a couple of weeks ago and I just love the way it looks, the pre-settings for smoothies and cleaning, and making a smoothie in the Vitamix was eye opening. My previous blender was from a well-known competitive brand and it struggled with frozen fruits and veggies. Not the Vitamix! It just blended my smoothie like it was no big deal and it tasted amazing! It was also done done, so there was no overly frozen smoothie portions that wouldn't flow. The Vitamix somehow sounded less noisy, and there was minimal vibration compared to the other brand. So there you go – worth every extra penny versus alternatives. I am glad I bought the A3500 and now I know I will make healthy smoothies more consistently, and maybe even try one of those soup recipes.Christian1173

I purchased my Vitamix Ascent 3500 to replace my old one purchased in 2004. Sadly, I never really got into using it, back then. Just recently while at Costco I saw a demonstrator using a different model Vitamix. I was totally amazed at what I was seeing. I had no clue as to the possibilities of what I could do with this amazing machine!! With a little research I found the model I was wanting and was thrilled that it was also a "smart" blender! But wait…… It's not just a blender, it's a powerful, unique work horse that's like no other, that does amazing things with just about any food source at the touch of a button. Kudos to you "Vitamix" as you have inspired me to become healthier. Not only am I enjoying using this awesome machine but it has made eating healthier simple. I can incorporate things I would never eat into recipes that taste great as well as being healthy. Owning several birds, I'm always looking for better ways to entice them to eat their fruits and veggies and the Vitamix has greatly aided in creating healthy chops for them as well. I'm on my way to being a healthier, happier, person while enjoying all the possibilities of this smart kitchen machine!! I can't brag about it enough.catty452

After about 35 years of use, the wet container of my Vitamix Total Nutrition Center had a very small (invisible) leak. I definitely needed a new container. Went to Vitamix.com, and found the diversity of products almost unbelievable. I decided to get a new Vitamix and chose the A3500. A bit pricy, but you get what you pay for. I considered buying a reconditioned item. A Customer Service Rep explained the condition is like new. In fact, some customers just didn't care for the color and returned a never used item. That settled it. I placed my order. Wow! What a beautiful machine! The touch screen is amazing–every day my breakfast is a smoothie. My favorite icon is for making soup. Just touch the icon that shows a steaming bowl and in about six minutes delicious hot soup is ready to serve. (No user attention required.) The taste and texture are fantastic. I use the cleaning icon, rinse the container and lid, and, voila! I put a looks-like-new container back on the base. Haven't yet used the icons to make a frozen dessert or hummus, but I know they'll be great.Oldernwiser

I have been looking at Vitamix for a few years but let's face it – it is significantly more expensive than other alternatives and I just kept delaying it. I had read how great Vitamix is, saw professional versions in smoothie stores, but what really convinced me was when I saw the chefs from my previous company had Vitamix blenders in their test kitchens. I recently moved and my previous had a lot of storage space – some not super evident – and when I was unpacking, I realized the movers did not pack my old blender from a different brand. That was the perfect excuse for pulling the trigger on a Vitamix. One key component of my willingness to pay this much for a blender, is that Vitamix is made in America. I would probably have continued to resist paying this much if it was made elsewhere. I got my A3500 a couple of weeks ago and I just love the way it looks, the pre-settings for smoothies and cleaning, and making a smoothie in the Vitamix was eye opening. My previous blender was from a well-known competitive brand and it struggled with frozen fruits and veggies. Not the Vitamix! It just blended my smoothie like it was no big deal and it tasted amazing! It was also done done, so there was no overly frozen smoothie portions that wouldn't flow. The Vitamix somehow sounded less noisy, and there was minimal vibration compared to the other brand. So there you go – worth every extra penny versus alternatives. I am glad I bought the A3500 and now I know I will make healthy smoothies more consistently, and maybe even try one of those soup recipes.Christian1173

I got this when it was on sale for $399.99. I've been using it pretty much everyday and I love it! It blends so fast and so consistently. So far I've only made smoothies and soup which have both been pleasant experiences. It's also very easy to clean. I will say it's much bigger than I expected and it can get VERY loud but because it blends things so fast, you don't need to have it on for long lol. So happy with my purchase but I don't think I would've purchased it full price. 😛KM

You do get what you pay for in many items and this is no exception. An expensive price point for a blender but what it can do puts cheaper units to shame. Smoothies are velvety smooth and never have chunks of unblended fruit/nuts. We made a squash soup and cooked it using nothing but the blender. You have to see it to believe. The container is large enough for double batches and the self clean ability really takes the pain out of cleaning it. I only wish it were a bit shorter to fit completely under the cabinets but we simply take the container off the base to store it. One of the best I've seen.Shane

I learned to avoid anything that is specifically sold as "only at ". The reason for that is maintainability. For instance, try looking for "6500" on vitamix website, and you will not find much information about it, just manual. At this point it's not clear whether it's Ascent series, what other attachments it's compatible with. As well, finding parts is going to be pain.Tomas

I'd been wanting a Vitamix for years, and finally bought the bullet. I use it regularly and my smoothies have the perfect consistency; I also used it to prepare a super smooth Japanese cheesecake. The first time I attempted to make nut butter with it, it did overheat and shut itself off — which scared me into thinking maybe I shouldn't have trusted a refurbished model, but a quick internet searched showed that it's an expected feature, and I let it cool for a few hours and it was up and running again. My one dislike is how loud it is, but placing it on top of cork trivets helps dampen the noise, and my downstairs neighbour has said he's not bothered by it at all (in fact, he has his own Vitamix!). Easy to use, quick to operate, easy to clean.JAB23

This is our second Vitamix. First one (Creations II) still working too (12 years) but the 48 oz. pitcher finally seized. We were going to just replace the pitcher but found the reconditioned Explorian 320 price too hard to pass up along with the 64 oz pitcher. The first thing we did was test it against the old one, pitcher fits both. Both spin at same rpm with same power same 2.2 HP motor same frequency Hz at full speed. We really like the dial, it seems better than the old one. For us its a no-brainer the Creations II is 12 years going on 13 years old well beyond its warranty, the reconditioned comes with a 3 year warranty but we'll get more than that out of it. We make vegan smoothies everyday 365/yr and creamy smooth raw food soups at night. If you're counting that is 2 full pitcher meals/day that spin to warm or hot temperatures. For snacks occasionally we make chocolate shakes with almonds, cashews, pecans, 100% dark choc chips, filled to top with ice cubes and grind into thick ice cold shakes that give us brain freeze so we have to eat slow. Hummus, bean dips, salsas, marinara, and many of our sauces for soups all made fresh from whole raw foods keep us healthy and loving to eat everyday. The Explorian 320 has been great so far, no down side. We figure 2.2 spins a day average for 12 years = (2.2*12*365) = 9636 meals made. $450.00/9636 = 4.7 cents per meal for the old Vitamix. If we get the warranty period for the Explorian 320 then $189.00/(2.2*3*365) = 7.8 cents per meal. How is this not a bargain?Vegans of Greeley

I’ve had my Vitamix A3300 for over 2 years now. I bought it to replace my Ninja blending system because it just wasn’t cutting it for making smooth soups and sauces. This Vitamix was over 3x the price of what I had paid for my Ninja and I wasn’t super thrilled about spending the money on something I wasn’t sure would live up to the hype I read in numerous reviews. Thankfully, in my opinion, it does! It blends like a champ. My sauces and soups are super smooth, it can tear up fresh fruit (see whole fruit margarita recipe) like it’s no ones business and make awesome salsas. This doesn’t come with extra accessories like the Ninja, but I never used those anyway. I did purchase the 48 oz container because I find the 64 oz that comes with it too big for my needs. I do wish the accessories were more affordable.Willa

I bought my Vitamix just before Christmas as a reward to myself, and I have to say I haven't been disappointed. So far I have yet to blend something that this blender hasn't been able to handle. I'm a big fan of blending nut butters and was previously using my hamilton beach food processor, which took me about five or so minutes. Using this vitamix and tamper took me about 30 seconds with the tamper, and it couldn't have been smoother. Honestly if you're looking for a blender to do it all, it's hard to find a better option. Even though this isn't the model 3500, you can easily connect your phone to this blender via bluetooth with the Vitamix perfect blend app, and use tons of different pre-programmed settings if you aren't comfortable with adjusting the speeds yourself. For me personally it was a choice between a vitamix and a Blendtec, and while the blendtecs are powerful, I believe the tamper is necessary, this can be seen if you make something like nut butter, no matter how fast and powerful the blades are spinning, you are required to push them down to continue to make something with little liquid, I imagine that would be the same case with the blendtec, except of course those don't come with a tamper, and you either have to stop and start constantly, or risk getting your spatula chopped to bits. If I had to pick some negatives: The price is probably a big deal for a lot of people, but keep an eye out for deals and sales. Also if you see one that's refurbished don't shy away from it, Vitamix completely replaces the motors and gives you a brand new container with refurbished models. The plastic container may be a negative for some people, hopefully in the future they will offer the stainless steel container as an included option. Overall I'm very pleased with this blender.zeroxwolfx

I've only ever owned normal blenders. By normal, I don't mean to diminish them. They worked for what I needed them to do. Besides, the thought of paying anything more than $100 for a blender was something I just couldn't rationalize. That is until a friend of mine demonstrated his and I couldn't believe it. When a very popular online company had their annual two day sale I purchased this model at an incredible discount. It was a bit of an impulse buy, but figured if I had any regrets I could just return it. Having used it a couple of times I can honestly say I have no regrets! It's powerful, easy to clean, and looks good enough to leave out on the counter. It has really opened us up to so many possibilities that just seemed too cumbersome with the blending, straining, and cleaning of our previous blender along with bowls and strainer. I've already used it a few times since receiving it not even one week ago.Metermind

Vitamix is a quality brand. There is no denying its ability to blend beautiful soups, healthy ice cream desserts, salad dressings, and smoothies wonderfully. It is a state of the art blender, but also comes at a state of the art price. For me, investing in a timeless classic blender that I can rely on for years and years to come was worth that investment, and I have never regretted my purchase. However I will acknowledge that this blender is not accessible to everyone. I am lucky to be in a position where I can put my money towards higher quality materials such as my vitamix, but if you are a single parent, a student, or cannot afford to invest in a 500 dollar blender, then the vitamix is not something I would say is mandatory in every kitchen.hayley.k

I have done a lot of “homework” on blenders. There are so many to choose from. My main blender need is for smoothie bowls, so I didn’t care much about a blender’s versatility. Ultimately I chose to purchase the Vitamix 5300 based on price, good reviews, and the warranty. I wasn’t sure if I’d like the red color, but at the time I purchased, it was the only color available. Since unboxing, I have fallen in love with the red. Also, I’d read reviews that because the base of the blender jar is wide, blending small portions can be frustrating. My fix is to always blend large portions. I purchased larger bowls. So far, I’m happy with my purchase, and I’m happy with my XL smoothie bowls.Hollywood Now

I have been using my Certified Reconditioned 5300 vitamix for a week and it has been great. I use it every morning for my green smoothie. I have more energy and do not feel sluggish at the beginning of the day. I am in the process of making soy milk now. I can't wait to see how that comes out and if I will be able to make Almond milk also. It fits nicely under my counter which I really like because I don't like having to hall out something to use it every day. The wide base pitcher is also so much easier to scrap things out from the tines. Thanks VitamixMKMcleod

I would really like a threaded or better secured lid. I don't feel like it will stay on after several uses. I am concerned about safety around children since you can activate the blender without the lid on. Some people might want that feature, so I'm not going to knock it down for that; but you may want to be aware of it. Overall, The quality of the blender is fantastic, but the tamper is extremely cheap, like a mini- child's whiffle ball bat. It wouldn't be such a big deal if you didn't actually need it for some recipes. For the price I'd expect it to come with some more premium accessories. Pro: it's not really all that loud, for such a powerful motor, I was expecting a lot more noise, our other blender from a very popular blender company was much louder, and less powerful than this. It's also crazy how much ventilation it has and how much air it pushes, it's wild. I really like it, I would recommend it to others, but tell them that if they can spend more money for more premium accessories, they should.audiophile

As a professional chef, powerful and reliable appliances are vital. In commercial settings there are bigger machines. I have personally owned this 750 for over 10 years and it gets used everyday. Sometimes for many hours each day. Having been vegan for the last 7 years, my Vitamix has been through the absolute wringer making cashew creams, whole frozen fruit sorbets, every kind of nut milk and pudding, plus the daily smoothies, salad dressings and hot soup purees. I prefer the 750 over others because of the pitcher size and shape, it's also the only blender to likely fit between your counter and top cabinets. This is the single best investment of my career. I'm on the website now ordering my second replacement pitcher, the first replacement was covered under warranty, which I was ready to gladly pay for. This machine has blown me away every time I use it and I could not recommend a single other item to be in the kitchen over the 750, which has proven irreplaceable.PKChef

I have owned a Blendtec for years and was happy, but always wanted to try a Vitamix. So for Christmas I ordered one. I do not regret it at all! It is everything I was hoping it would be. It has power to make the smoothest soups, ice-cream, and smoothies. I love the settings and the ability to manually turn up the speed. One thing my Blendtec could not do well was make ice cream. With the power of Vitamix and the tamper to move the ingredients around, I have successfully made delicious ice cream several times. Very happy with my purchase, and highly recommend this blender.MonicaT

Love, Love, Love, Love it. This is absolutely one of my most beloved products sitting on my kitchen counter top. I use the vitamix for making all kinds of things. Here's a list of things which I've made using my vitamix: – Homemade Butter – Homemade Coconut Butter – Homemade Coconut Oil – Homemade Coconut Milk – Homemade Almond Milk – Homemade Cashew Milk – Homemade Peanut Butter – Homemade Almond Butter – Homemade Salsa – Homemade cooking bases – Spanish / Indian / Italian – Homemade Power Smoothies – using avocado / pineapple / kale / spinach / chia seeds / flax seeds / protein powder / mango / blueberries – (frozen or fresh) – Homemade Ice Cream – Homemade Mashed Potatoes – Homemade Orange Juice (without a juicer yes!! it is doable with a vitamix) I absolutely love this product. I don't know what I'd do without it.Kaveri

The app functionality is awesome, removes the guessing from what speed to set it at, and how long to blend for. So far, I've made soup(no pre-cooking, the friction heated it up to 150F in 6 minutes!) and smoothies on the main container. Smoothies come out so fast(and silky! No more little shreds of veggies/fruit skins). The self cleaning setting is REALLY only good for the blades and immediate area around them(bottom 10-15% of the container). I'm a clean freak, so I may be an exception, so I still like to scrub the inside with a sponge after the self cleaning cycle. I also used it with the little bowl and the smoothie cup attachments with the blade base. Saw some bad reviews saying they couldn't get the blade tight enough, and IT IS A REAL ISSUE, I workout with weights regularly, but my wife doesn't, and she couldn't get it on tight enough without some major leverage using the blender to hold the blade base. Asked my mom to give it a shot, and there was no hope for her to get it tight enough. So keep that in mind if you plan on getting the smoothie cup or bowl attachments (Do you normally struggle opening cans/jars? You may want to rethink buying the cup/bowl attachments). Alright, ignoring the tightening issue the attachments also have their own settings in the app, and the blender works great with them. I've made almond butter in the bowl, and personal smoothies in the smoothie cup. I have to say I prefer the main container over the smoothie cup, the main container does a better job keeping everything moving(therefore blending better). I wish there was a better form of cable management with the blender, for neater stowage when not in use. Finally, I really REALLY hope this blender lasts me for the length of the warranty, and maybe double that, the price was a HUGE pill to swallow, coming from a $40 blender, sure, maybe it doesn't perform nearly as well, but I've had that blender for 8 years, and it works flawlessly. So really hoping the Vitamix lasts twice as long at least. So, if you're in the market for a high powered blender, and can't decide on a Vitamix, or competing high powered competitor, know that the price also accounts for the durability (or so THEY say). Can't speak on it as I've had it less than a month. But I guess you can be rest assured that they'll cover any defects with their exceptional warranty (supposedly).RotVic

I have used a Vitamix for a while and when I needed a second blender I knew that I wanted to get another Vitamix. I was unsure which model to choose, but selected the A2300 because it will work with a variety of containers such as blending bowls. It also has a pulse feature. I am happy with the A2300 and find that it does an excellent job, as expected. There are several features that I like. The regular pitcher container is large with a wide bottom, and it works well for blending large or small quantities. I have been able to make smoothies with fresh and frozen ingredients without needing to use the tamper. Pulse works well and can be set at any speed. The timer starts counting up when blending begins, and this allows me to follow Vitamix recipes more easily because I can see exactly how long I have been blending. The only issue I have had with this Vitamix is that it can be finicky. Initially it did not seem to be working properly, but I soon realized that there was nothing wrong with the machine; it just needed to be used a certain way in order to blend. The start button and pulse button need to be pressed firmly and abruptly, and will only work when the container is detected and the screen shows zeroes instead of a horizontal line. The machine has not always detected the regular pitcher container, but turning it off and then back on solved the problem. I had much difficulty getting the blender to recognize the blending bowls and was going to return them, but once I learned how to ensure they are detected I have not had any further trouble. First, I attach the blade to the blending bowl so it is barely tightened. Then I turn on the Vitamix and place the blending bowl on the base. Then I turn the blending bowl to tighten it further until the machine recognizes it. Overall I am happy with the A2300 and find that it performs as well as, or better than, my classic style Vitamix. I am glad that I chose this model and would recommend it, especially now that I have figured out how to get it to detect the containers consistently.CandiR

We own a small smoothie business and have a couple other vitamix blenders which work great. The blender container is to narrow at the bottom and does not blender fast enough. Have to use the tamper the whole time to get it to blend. We tried to return it to KaTom, but they do not accept open box returns. Now I have a paper weight that Vitamix and KaTom will not take back. They have not been helpful at all, and will never buy anything from KaTom again.Unhappy Customer

I have several Vitamix blenders for my smoothie shop, home and Farmer’s Merket booth. They all have been working for years and I love them. They are reliable, make great drinks and we have had no issues after thousands of drinks with any of them breaking or wearing out. I recently added this blender to our store and LOVE IT! It makes the drinks smooth, fluffy and perfectly textured! Our smoothie menu at my store has more than 20 drinks and we use a large variety of fresh and frozen fruits, veggies and ice. This blender can handle them all! It’s noisy but our customers don’t care. We blend the drinks on low for a minute and then finish on high for a couple sendings to but down on the noise and it makes a prefect drink!Drink Your Veggies

Just Amazing! Super happy with this blender. Do yourself a favor and opt for the max 3hp professional series line. Pure power and control for best smoothies and easiest way to eat lots of veggies! Price was great- cheaper than amazonnicholas

I am amazed by my vitamix blender. Watching the blades crush and smooth things is so mesmerizing. I use it to make plant based food and desserts. My cashew yogurt comes out so creamy and smooth.stephanie.p

Have had this blender for 8+ years and it has run absolutely flawlessly. Have made so much stuff in here from smoothies, almond milk, actual soup without even needing to cook it (yes it heats it in the blender). Amazing investment!heather.h

We recently (1 week ago) got one for our Café to prepare overnight oats. We are blending soaked rolled oats and other small seeds. This is the second time we use it and the machine just started over heating and stopping. It took me one whole hour to blend because i had to wait in between 15 mins for the blender to cool off. Nothing that I’m putting is actually hot. It’s simply soaked and left in the fridge then blended. This is terrible and obviously I’m hoping to return it back but I need to understand whats the purpose of the blender then if for such simple thing isn’t working.Carolinaibgy

I had decided it was time to look at my diet and get into smoothies. There seem to be a lot of options on line so I did a fair bit of research and soon realised that the Vitamix seemed to be the choice of the professionals, many saying they had had one for ten years or so. Since I like to buy quality, I decided to get a Vitamix. Wow! What a machine! It's heavy and it's powerful. I was soon whizzing up great smoothies much quicker and more effectively than I had been able to with my old machine. Then I discovered the frozen desert. With just a little yoghurt or oat/nut cream as a base, you add frozen fruit and blitz up the best tasting fruity desert imaginable, better than ice cream and far healthier. It can be frozen for later but goes very hard so needs to be frozen in scoops and allowed to thaw for a bit. Better to serve immediately – though, if you have guests waiting in anticipation, you might want to warn them, this is not a quiet machine on full power. If you drink a lot of nut based milks, cream and butters, this machine will start saving you money. I have whizzed up some delicious cashew and almond milks for just the cost of the nuts. The cashew cream is delicious poured over breakfast cereal or fruit in place of yoghurt. The only additional item I found I needed was the specially shaped spatula designed to go down the corners of the goblet and under the blades. It makes it much easier to get the stickier mixes out such as frozen desert and nut butter. John Lewis don't seem to stock it at the moment and it is quite expensive. You might also want to buy a cover to keep it clean, I found on with pockets on the side to store the plunger and spatula. Which brings me to cleaning. You can't separate the goblet from the blades and any fiddling here negates the warranty – I certainly would not want to try in view of the power of the machine. The recommended method is to add a few drops of washing up liquid to warm water and blitz. Hmmm… Doesn't really work. However, I have not found it difficult to clean inside the goblet with classic hot and soapy and a dishcloth. There are other Vitamix machines that offer presets for different foods but it seems that these just control the speed of the blades. In practice, it is not difficult to get the feel for doing this manually. Larger items like nuts, frozen fruit or ice cubes need slower blades until they are broken up, then you speed up. There are masses of videos on line offering help and advice and some delicious recipes. Then it's fun to just get creative.DonnaF

Overall I do like this blender and the brand. I think they build high quality machines. My thoughts are below. Pros – Visually appealing compared to most blenders available. – High performance. – Low to high speed setting give you a lot of control. – Simple, no crazy buttons to figure out. – I know it will last long. I’ve used these in cafes for years and they seem to never break if taken care of. Cons – Lack of safety features, it would be easy to accidentally turn it on without the lid on on the highest setting (which is a very intense setting which some people may not expect). – Expensive. There are other blenders (Ninja comes to mind) that would fulfil majority of the same needs, with the exception of possible longevity. – Power to weight issue. If there is not enough weight in the blender, it tends to jump around a lot on the bench. Which means I feel the need to hold it down while it’s working, making some functions not a hands free experience. – Square chamber design means occasionally things get stuck in the corners and would require you to use the pommel. Overall I would recommend this blender if you want something beautiful and timeless to sit on your bench, something that will last a lifetime, and you have a little bit of patience and care. It’s pretty great.Guest

I can't sing the praises of this blender enough. I make a LOT of smoothies, and I've always wanted a Vitamix. I was so excited when I received this one as a Christmas gift one year. They are pricy, but believe me when I say that they are worth every penny. I've had mine for 3 years and still use it at least 5 times a week. I have made smoothies, soups, juice, smoothie bowls, hummus, almond butter and more. I can really tell the difference between the power of this blender and other ones I've tried. When I look up recipes online for smoothie bowls, almond butter etc., there are always reviews talking about how the recipe was gritty or didn't mix properly, and it always boils down to the blender. Just the other day I made a chocolate chia pudding that I saw on TikTok and it was so good. A lot of the comments were saying that it came out gritty, but mine was super smooth. I could go on about the Vitamix all day, but I'll wrap it up by saying that if you buy it, you won't be disappointed. They also have a crazy warranty period and an arsenal of replacement parts if you should ever need them. I recommend checking Costco as you can score one for a good price there.courtney .h

I'm so pleased with my Vitamix One! I have looked into purchasing a traditional Vitamix several times but always paused at the price and the size. The size of the Vitamix One is perfect and compact enough that I'm able to leave it out on my counter instead of pulling out a bulky blender whenever I need to use it. So far, I have only used it for smoothies, but they have come out perfectly each time. I even managed to create my own version of a smoothie I love from a local chain at a fraction of the cost. This machine is able to blend fibrous fruit and vegetables and ice without leaving any chunks at the bottom of your drink. I'm excited to try making salsa next. The only downside so far is it's very loud. I'm not sure how it compares to a full size Vitamix in terms of noise, but I do find this louder than previous blenders I’ve owned.Purpie

This is my very first Vitamix Blender. I now understand what all the hype is about. This machine is super powerful (840 watt robust motor). The 32 ounce (946ml) pitcher is made with BPA-free plastic, Tritan. It is very light, durable, and easy to handle, which I appreciate. The blades are laser cut, hardened stainless steel. This blender is quite straightforward to use. There is only one dial that you need worry about, and it controls both the power as well as the speed. (It is important to note, you want to make sure the dial is turned to the “off” position BEFORE you plug in the machine). Clean up is easy enough, add some warm, soapy water to the pitcher, and blend. Rinse out the pitcher, and wipe the base with a damp cloth. This blender is aesthetically pleasing. Takes up very little counter space. This was the perfect addition to my kitchen. I make a ton of smoothies, frozen desserts, and dips for myself, and my daughter. The Vitamix One more than enough meets my needs. I am very pleased with its performanceIVIG Mom

I have no useable vision in one eye and the bad eye tries to take over my entire vision. I also have bad arthritis in both hands. I need a Vitamix to make healthy smoothies so I bought this one. The booklet is written in such tiny print, it's impossible to read even with a magnifying glass. The pitcher does not lock down on the base. It just sits there with 4 pieces of plastic that set in grooves. It's a bit unstable. You must hold it down so it doesn't vibrate itself off the base!!! Are you kidding me??????? I had grocery delivery, since I can no longer drive, and I have all the spinach and fruit to make smoothies. I cut up everything and froze individual servings preparing for this. Thanks Vitamix for NOT including even 1 smoothie recipe in this cheaper $200 model!!!! I'll wait and call the company on Monday to make sure there's not something I'm missing before this explodes all over my kitchen or I must return it!!! I actually feel insulted as a consumer that THIS is what they came up with as "an inexpensive" model.puzzled 2022

I wish I could do 4.5 stars, but 4 seems unfair with how much I love this thing. My only issues are that I couldn't fully replace my food processor — making a not-really-small amount of pesto was extremely difficult, and scraping the pesto out of the bottom of the pitcher without being able to directly access the bottom of took forever, and I cut my hand — and pouring. I will have to buy a really small silicone spatula and see if that helps. So far I've used this to make smoothies daily (with frozen fruit), many frozen alcoholic drinks (with lots of ice), powdered sugar from granulated sugar (it worked great!), and a few batches of hot soup (not cooking in the blender, just blending after cooking on the stove). Following the recommended layering order of materials is essential! I put kale in a smoothie first instead of yogurt/juice as I usually do, and it got wrapped up in the blades and was difficult to extract, but that was my error. I don't love how often pouring from the pitcher becomes messy; if I am pouring something either into multiple containers or in multiple batches (ie, not all at once), the contents inevitably slosh down the side from the spout instead of back into the pitcher, I guess because the spout isn't angled. So far I haven't encountered a difficult blending job that the tamper and/or a little extra liquid hasn't been able to fix, almost effortlessly, which is a huge step above my previous blenders. I would buy this again in a heartbeat and wish I had gotten one years ago! I use this daily and am extremely satisfied. It is fairly large, but I keep it on my counter because I use it all the time, and I don't have other appliances on my counter that some do (stand mixer, toaster, etc). The pitcher is extremely large, but I make green smoothies daily and can finally blend all at one time, instead of in batches like I used to. I might consider an additional, smaller pitcher to make things like pesto, hummus, etc. I haven't tried much from the recipe book, but adding whole citrus to blended margaritas was new to me, and I'll never look back. Pros: Very easy to use, feels like it will last forever, high-quality materials, results in beautifully blended textures for cold, frozen, and hot foods, cleans easily, so far no perceptible odor retention (have used for green smoothies, hot soup, and frozen drinks all in one day), blends quickly. Cons: Pitcher that comes with it may be too large for some projects, pour spout can get messy, may blend more quickly than expected if you're used to less-powerful blenders (so you should be careful not to overblend). The cons for me are barely anything at all. Again, I wish I had purchased this years ago.Barbara_

I finally upgraded from my old Magic Bullet and I'm so glad I did. The 5200 is super easy to use, no frills or confusing complicated attachments. I could immediately start using the blender to make smoothies, ice-cream, pina coladas and shakes. Even the clean up is simple because it self cleans with a small squirt of Dawn dish soap. I like my smoothies thick and creamy but my nephew likes his smoothies with a thinner consistency like juice. It's such a piece of cake to customize because of the powerful ability of the motor to blend finely the toughest ingredients. I can't wait to try more recipes.Medusagemini

There is no question that the 5200 is a powerful blender. It's definitely a step up for our smoothies; it pulverizes anything, even seeds, and produces a smooth texture that is a pleasure to drink. What we wonder about is the tamper, and the need for it. Maybe it's a carafe design thing? Our previous blender (mid-level Breville star performer) had an ingenious bowl-shaped carafe. This kept air pockets from forming. You never (hardly ever) had to stop the blending to expel the air pocket around the blades. With the 5200, despite the narrow, squared carafe bottom, we are constantly fighting the development of the air pocket around the blades. We use the tamper, which is smartly designed to never touch the blades, all the time. But even that often doesn't work, and the air pocket forms again instantly. Are we doing something wrong? We've added more liquid, less solids. We've varied the way we increase the blending speed, quickly or slowly, and still: the air pocket forms around the blades and only the bottom part of the smoothie gets blended until we jam away at it with the tamper. (Plus, the unit should come with a Tamper Holder, so the tamper is not just laying on the counter when not in use. Why not?) So, we fight the air pocket every time (why?), and we struggle to find a place to store the tamper, but other than that we're making some excellent smoothies, and the 5200 is a powerful and capable blender!MEC55

I purchased my Vitamix Ascent 3500 to replace my old one purchased in 2004. Sadly, I never really got into using it, back then. Just recently while at Costco I saw a demonstrator using a different model Vitamix. I was totally amazed at what I was seeing. I had no clue as to the possibilities of what I could do with this amazing machine!! With a little research I found the model I was wanting and was thrilled that it was also a "smart" blender! But wait…… It's not just a blender, it's a powerful, unique work horse that's like no other, that does amazing things with just about any food source at the touch of a button. Kudos to you "Vitamix" as you have inspired me to become healthier. Not only am I enjoying using this awesome machine but it has made eating healthier simple. I can incorporate things I would never eat into recipes that taste great as well as being healthy. Owning several birds, I'm always looking for better ways to entice them to eat their fruits and veggies and the Vitamix has greatly aided in creating healthy chops for them as well. I'm on my way to being a healthier, happier, person while enjoying all the possibilities of this smart kitchen machine!! I can't brag about it enough.catty452

After about 35 years of use, the wet container of my Vitamix Total Nutrition Center had a very small (invisible) leak. I definitely needed a new container. Went to Vitamix.com, and found the diversity of products almost unbelievable. I decided to get a new Vitamix and chose the A3500. A bit pricy, but you get what you pay for. I considered buying a reconditioned item. A Customer Service Rep explained the condition is like new. In fact, some customers just didn't care for the color and returned a never used item. That settled it. I placed my order. Wow! What a beautiful machine! The touch screen is amazing–every day my breakfast is a smoothie. My favorite icon is for making soup. Just touch the icon that shows a steaming bowl and in about six minutes delicious hot soup is ready to serve. (No user attention required.) The taste and texture are fantastic. I use the cleaning icon, rinse the container and lid, and, voila! I put a looks-like-new container back on the base. Haven't yet used the icons to make a frozen dessert or hummus, but I know they'll be great.Oldernwiser

I have been looking at Vitamix for a few years but let's face it – it is significantly more expensive than other alternatives and I just kept delaying it. I had read how great Vitamix is, saw professional versions in smoothie stores, but what really convinced me was when I saw the chefs from my previous company had Vitamix blenders in their test kitchens. I recently moved and my previous had a lot of storage space – some not super evident – and when I was unpacking, I realized the movers did not pack my old blender from a different brand. That was the perfect excuse for pulling the trigger on a Vitamix. One key component of my willingness to pay this much for a blender, is that Vitamix is made in America. I would probably have continued to resist paying this much if it was made elsewhere. I got my A3500 a couple of weeks ago and I just love the way it looks, the pre-settings for smoothies and cleaning, and making a smoothie in the Vitamix was eye opening. My previous blender was from a well-known competitive brand and it struggled with frozen fruits and veggies. Not the Vitamix! It just blended my smoothie like it was no big deal and it tasted amazing! It was also done done, so there was no overly frozen smoothie portions that wouldn't flow. The Vitamix somehow sounded less noisy, and there was minimal vibration compared to the other brand. So there you go – worth every extra penny versus alternatives. I am glad I bought the A3500 and now I know I will make healthy smoothies more consistently, and maybe even try one of those soup recipes.Christian1173

I purchased my Vitamix Ascent 3500 to replace my old one purchased in 2004. Sadly, I never really got into using it, back then. Just recently while at Costco I saw a demonstrator using a different model Vitamix. I was totally amazed at what I was seeing. I had no clue as to the possibilities of what I could do with this amazing machine!! With a little research I found the model I was wanting and was thrilled that it was also a "smart" blender! But wait…… It's not just a blender, it's a powerful, unique work horse that's like no other, that does amazing things with just about any food source at the touch of a button. Kudos to you "Vitamix" as you have inspired me to become healthier. Not only am I enjoying using this awesome machine but it has made eating healthier simple. I can incorporate things I would never eat into recipes that taste great as well as being healthy. Owning several birds, I'm always looking for better ways to entice them to eat their fruits and veggies and the Vitamix has greatly aided in creating healthy chops for them as well. I'm on my way to being a healthier, happier, person while enjoying all the possibilities of this smart kitchen machine!! I can't brag about it enough.catty452

After about 35 years of use, the wet container of my Vitamix Total Nutrition Center had a very small (invisible) leak. I definitely needed a new container. Went to Vitamix.com, and found the diversity of products almost unbelievable. I decided to get a new Vitamix and chose the A3500. A bit pricy, but you get what you pay for. I considered buying a reconditioned item. A Customer Service Rep explained the condition is like new. In fact, some customers just didn't care for the color and returned a never used item. That settled it. I placed my order. Wow! What a beautiful machine! The touch screen is amazing–every day my breakfast is a smoothie. My favorite icon is for making soup. Just touch the icon that shows a steaming bowl and in about six minutes delicious hot soup is ready to serve. (No user attention required.) The taste and texture are fantastic. I use the cleaning icon, rinse the container and lid, and, voila! I put a looks-like-new container back on the base. Haven't yet used the icons to make a frozen dessert or hummus, but I know they'll be great.Oldernwiser

I have been looking at Vitamix for a few years but let's face it – it is significantly more expensive than other alternatives and I just kept delaying it. I had read how great Vitamix is, saw professional versions in smoothie stores, but what really convinced me was when I saw the chefs from my previous company had Vitamix blenders in their test kitchens. I recently moved and my previous had a lot of storage space – some not super evident – and when I was unpacking, I realized the movers did not pack my old blender from a different brand. That was the perfect excuse for pulling the trigger on a Vitamix. One key component of my willingness to pay this much for a blender, is that Vitamix is made in America. I would probably have continued to resist paying this much if it was made elsewhere. I got my A3500 a couple of weeks ago and I just love the way it looks, the pre-settings for smoothies and cleaning, and making a smoothie in the Vitamix was eye opening. My previous blender was from a well-known competitive brand and it struggled with frozen fruits and veggies. Not the Vitamix! It just blended my smoothie like it was no big deal and it tasted amazing! It was also done done, so there was no overly frozen smoothie portions that wouldn't flow. The Vitamix somehow sounded less noisy, and there was minimal vibration compared to the other brand. So there you go – worth every extra penny versus alternatives. I am glad I bought the A3500 and now I know I will make healthy smoothies more consistently, and maybe even try one of those soup recipes.Christian1173

I have been using a Legacy Series 5200 for about ten years and felt ready for an upgrade. I did a lot of research and decided on the A2500 over the A3500 because I felt as a long time user I would be more comfortable with the manual controls. I love the A2500. It is noticeably quieter than the 5200 and I think it blends a bit better overall. I did buy the additional 48oz container and I haven’t even used the larger container that comes standard yet. I’m glad that I did because I think the larger container would be way too big. I too wish that Vitamix would offer a choice of containers as the 48oz I think would be a better choice for most people. I love the preprogrammed options. I use smoothie everyday when I make my morning smoothies and it always comes out perfect without me having to do anything. I also use the smoothie program to clean it when I’m done. So far I have made smoothies and nut milks in it and am super impressed. I would definitely recommend it to someone looking to upgrade but who still wishes to have manual control.Juliet42

I purchased my first Vitamix Blender (CIA edition) just over ten years ago and it was a workhorse. Last year, the blender container needed replacement and then recently, the motor started acting up, so I decided it was time to use the Vitamix former owner rebate (they give you a $100) for purchasing a new blender. Customer service was fantastic and very helpful when I called. I opted for the Ascent A2500 because I wanted a couple of the newer features, such as the 3 program settings (for Smoothies, Hot Soups, and Frozen Desserts) but didn't see the relevance in the more expensive models that had the 5. I still wanted the feel of manual options. I also already owned the AerDisc and had to buy a new dry grains, but my old one was purchased by a friend who I'll also be giving the newer blender replacement container to for free. I may want the food processor some day, so I needed to do an Ascent. There have been a few things that I absolutely love about the upgrade. 1. The bender container is so much easier to scrape out the goodness. Even with the special Vitamix spatulas and having small hands, I found the narrowness of the blender container to be a hindrance. This new lower profile container is MUCH easier to scrape. 2. I really like the three programs. I feel my smoothies are indeed smoother and more blended. 3. Pulse is something I did not have and craved. So happy to now have it. It's still workhorse like its predecessor, but has some awesome new features. VERY pleased.Steph S

It is very powerful blender, it has settings for smoothies and soups, i use those a’lot and like it a’lot. There is only one downfall, they say its bluetooth ready, but the app cant connect to it and do anything to it, it sees it but does not when connected ln app still shows no connection. So its worthless! Follow directions on what to put first inside the cup, soft stuff first then harder stuff after and add lil water for each smoothie, maybe one full cup, then add ice last, the water will really help with grinding/blending process to blend it to the perfection. If you do that step, there wont be any need for the plastic baton to push the ingredients down toward the blade. I rarely use the baton, only maybe sometimes when theres lots of ice. Its somewhat not that loud, everything gets done within 50 secs usually and its good to go. For soups i will say that adding some hot water to it will help it cook better nd you wont have to wait long 6 mins to get soup done it will be done faster. Also when you make soups, add tortila chips or crackers last 5-10 seconds to make it little chunkier. Always wash it by adding water nd drop of dish soap, and let it blend on high for 5-10seconds take it off an rinse, for smoothies, and for soups do same step but at the end flip the cup upside down nd let it dry like that, so the ingredient smells dont get stuck with it for long nd they air out, like garlic or onion type of smell, even when washed. Have fun with it, you bought it so use it everyday, i know the food or smoothies that i make in it are healthy for me and it will be same for you just keep making stuff with it.Merso