OMG, Vitamix is not doing themselves any favors by having so many different models/options. It gives me anxiety just trying to figure out which one to buy (I currently have AT LEAST 10 tabs open for this). This is honestly the reason I haven't bought one yet (I've wanted one for years). This video and your website has really helped to clear things up so I think I will be buying one very soon, THANK YOU.
Sounds like the problem is you. But if you really need help with this, just do this, buy the cheapest reconditioned Vitamix you can with the 3 yr warrantee. IMHO, there is probably a 99% chance you will never need it serviced anyway. You'll probably have it 'till your dead! Then it doesn't matter anyway. Have it berried with you - I don't care but just buy it, use it and enjoy it. I bought ours on QVC and never regretted it whatsoever. Maybe I could have saved money buying from Vitamix directly but I really don't care because it's the BEST made. Don't wait anymore! BUY IT!! Geez! 🤨
I just inherited my grandma's old vitamix. It doesn't have a model # as far as I can tell. It looks just like the 5200, only its an off white and says "vitamix total nutrition center" Just did my first blend on a partially homemade verde sauce. The thing is a boss! Love you, grandma. You'll always be with me. And for now in the kitchen too.
I too have the 5000 for the same amount of time. It's still working but I just bought the Pro 750 last week as n upgraded replacement with the intention of gifting my 5000 to my niece as a moving out gift after college (will buy a new container for her). The 5000 has been a dependable companion all these years!!
The motor underneath lets off a slight smell and it's a little loud ru-vid.comUgkxCKuMxLnvr6fJd_M4SE-n7trcGj3zEUHq but considering it's size and how hard it works to do the job, it's sort of expected. I assume the smell will go away over time. Overall, I love this cute little blender. The extra cups and lids are great too!
I bought my first Vitamix a year ago, the 5200 and love it. I have been toying with purchasing the dry container as I recently started milling my own wheat. I would love my next one to be one of the Accent series. I make everything from shakes to smoothies to nut butter in my Vitamix.
I have always wanted a Vitamix but was unsure which would be the right fit for me. With my new catering business fully underway, the A3500 is my dream machine. I love it!
I have owned the Vitamix 5000 for over 25 years. It has been the workhorse of our home since it was new and I still use it almost every day. If you are looking for something that will last a lifetime Vitamix is the answer.
One of my friend gifted me a vitamix blender long back and it's still running solid after a decade, my mom already replaced 4 mixers in that period. Solid build quality and super powerful motor compared to the other brands, it can blend anything with an ease...
I chose to go with the 5200, a year and a half ago, because of the container that can go from small to large batches. I really didn't want a touch screen, although I might have gone with the pro 750. You made everything very clear, and I would have loved to see this video a year ago. Thanks so much
@@alingeorge8791 me too! I like the shortness of the 750 but it seems like the narrow container is important for thick smoothies? Let me know how you like it!
Chiming in to say the 5200 has been in my household since 2014-ish and I’m currently using it to give my 10 year old a liquid diet which he’s now in love with. Like another comment or said, it’s outlasted my ex husband and was the first thing I wanted to claim. It’s done everything me and my three children and mother need so I have zero complaints 10 years later ❤
Check out my FULL Vitamix Review, Quick Guide and exclusive Vitamix promo codes and sales here! THANK YOU for all your continued support. Lots of blender-worthy freebies for your health on my website as well. Happy Blending! ~Tarashaun www.blenderbabes.com/blender-babes-101/blender-reviews/vitamix-reviews/best-vitamix-blenders-compared/
My Vitamix doesn't especially have Model # or series. It was the only one available at the time. It is all 33 years ago and all metal. The selling points were a Lifetime warranty, it was shown to be so durable that it could turn wooden toy blocks into sawdust. A reversing motor, and that the speed of the blades heat the contents (soup,etc.) that is poured through the attached spout. Also using ice cubes, it freezes the contents into ice cream. I used my Vitamix to grind my grain into flour. Then the Vitamix would turn added ingredients together to make bread after kneading it. All in all, it was a great Wedding present, and shows no sign of problems. But with a Lifetime warranty shows that they put pride in their workmanship.
I always think I want bigger but after buying one with a large container that has no option to add any smaller containers, I find I want smaller containers because they'd be easier to handle and clean. And I won't be able to overfill and make more than I really want to make. I think I'd prefer the Vitamix E310 with the 48 oz container, or maybe even better would be the Venturist V1200 with the really small container. I want to make smoothies and nut butters. I also just saw a video on grinding meat in the blenders, so I'd like to do that because ground chicken and turkey prices have skyrocketed. I'd also like to make mayo and some sauces. Bigger isn't always better, that's for sure.
What an awesome video! Thank you!! I’m used to the 5200 and need a second one…after all the explanations I think it’s what I’ll stick with! Recently started trying soups and ready to go 2 at a time 😂🎉
Just wanted to thank you for your very informative video and the coupon code! Thanks to you, I decided to go with the Ascent 3500 I just got $100 off along with a cookbook and free shipping. This machine is going to help my whole family eat easier, and much healthier!
Vitamix are beasts, but for me it was too expensive, so I bought some cheaper one and doesn´t work bed, so i can´t even imagine how great Vitamix is. 👍👍
Thanks for this, I think this is the only video I've found on the entire internet that actually answers what the differences are between these blenders instead of just talking in circles. I'll be going with the A3500. Cheers!
So glad to help you make your decision finally! The A3500 is the one I have on my kitchen counter and I LOVE it! The link is in the description which gives you free shipping + my free gifts with purchase if you forward your purchase confirmation email to me freegift at blenderbabes dot com. Happy Blending! ~Tarashaun
I ordered the A3500... I just wish it had the option to go with the smaller 48 oz container. I'll probably order it separately for another $160. I am excited to try it out!!
I watch a lot of RU-vid videos and have my favorite channels. I can tell this one will be one of my regulars. You've packed a lot of information in this video without a lot of lah-dee-dah. My Ninja blender/food processor broke (second one) and I told myself the next one would be a Vitamix. But which one? Now I know. I checked out your "deals" page and found a smoking good deal on a refurbished V2500. Sold. I'lll be back for the recipes. Thanks a lot!
Vitamix 5200 is hardly a starter Vitamix. It's a classic for a reason! Mine is worked hard and it's almost 16 years old. I make smoothies, nut butters, soup, hemp milk, have ground grains and made flax meal, kneaded dough, made frozen desserts. I even have an extra container bought off eBay cheap for blending up kitchen scraps to go in the garden.
I would love the ascent A3500 as my husband would also be able to use the touch screen with ease. Smoothies and ice cream would be awesome with soup in winter
I have the 7500 for about 9 years and it still going strong 💪🏽 and it still holds it's price $ 550.00 yet no one ever reviews it, the fact that it has a safety feature witch is the power button, that means you won't accidentally start it. All I can say no matter what model you want they all work to perfection. Hope one day you can review the 7500 model. 😊
Thanks for sharing! The 7500 is very similar to a couple of other newer models. I think it will be retired sometime soon so it didn't make the cut! Glad to hear it's still going strong
It seems a lot of the blinders have reconditioned options. If they have that many reconditioned units to sell, doesn’t that call the quality into question? You have to have a lot of failures to be able to sell reconditioned full time. If Toyota had so many lemons you could walk into the dealer and pick a lemon over a new model, wouldn’t you question the initial quality? Am I wrong on this?
Once a box is opened it must be sold as reconditioned, so even if someone bought it or received as a gift and tried and didn't like it, it must be sold that way.
Great information. I know ppl grow but I really miss your team. My fav would be the Ascent with all the bells and whistles , it’s so sleek and I’ve never read anything negative about it.
Awww, I know it's so hard now that my team is mostly me. lol FYI There's a HUGE sale on the Ascent A3500 starting tomorrow for Vitamix Days! Get it for $349 Link here: www.blenderbabes.com/RefurbishedA3500
Thank you so much for great information. I have the old 5200 and just purchased the new 5200. But the motor sound is louder than the old one. Have others had the same problem? Which one is the quietest
i bought the 5200 on Amazon for $300 fro cyber Monday deal. I don't need all those fancy options the old work horse will do it all and the key here is I can do small batches and big batches witch the other blenders can not unless you buy more containers and I go by what Americas test kitchen says what they rules and they have saved me thousands of dollars in mistakes
Best model for me! I use my blender all day. Small shake in the morning, big batch of coconut milk, medium smoothie in the afternoon, batch of fruit icecream for the kids .....no switching containers, no need for settings once you get it down pat. ❤️
Just upgraded from the 5200 to the a3500. We love making soups, smoothies, processing raw veggies, etc and felt having the program features and smart technology would be even better for our lifestyle and usage.
@@BlenderBabes Yes. We picked up the 48 oz wet carafe and the 8 oz/20 oz too. May look at the food processor but already have a Kitchen aide from 20+ yrs ago that is a beast and built like a tank
@@fedguy9182 The older appliances are so long lasting! When it gives out I would definitely recommend their food processor attachment. Use mine all the time. Sounds like you have the complete setup and are definitely a Blender Babe :)
I had bought a ninjabullet which only lasted 6months then motor burns out (don't waste money on one if you blend allot of frozen fruits). ninja only good for soft foods. I needed to invest in a good blender I was going to buy a 1500w ninja blender which was 360nzd. I'm happy I didn't because I remembered watching a video years ago of Reese Weatherspoon and I knew it was the vitamix prices made me think but if you do the math they give you a 10 warranty which gives you a blender that will last 10years. I think that's a great deal thinking of getting the 2500 which will cost me 1700nzd. So I'm here to figure out which model to buy. Thanks for this video.
Thank you for making this video. The choices aren't easy even though the product line is amazing. I owned a Vitamix years ago that I purchased at Costo and the motor was problematic within 3 weeks of using it 4 times. I was highly discouraged but I love to cook and know the Vitamix will help me with things I'd like to create. I am mostly cooking for 2 people, I am adventurous with recipes, a techy (but doesn't have to be the tech one) and am thinking I want the food processor. The question is will the food processor work on the following models? A2300, A2500, and A3500. Which do you think would be best and if not one of these, please let me know. Appreciate what you do!
Hi Cathy! Thank you! Sorry you had that experience with a Costco Vitamix. The Food Processor Attachment works on all Smart System blender which includes all the models you shared as well as the Venturist V1200 blender. I personally use the A3500 because I like all the tech stuff, touchscreen and bells and whistles, however the A2500 is almost the same just with the more classic dial and switch. If you are open to certified reconditioned we also have an exclusive deal right now for $100 off the A2500 - link in the description which will auto apply the discount at checkout. Hope that helps and you get the best blender for you! ~Tarashaun
Thanks for a great video. Before watching I was going to start purchasing one of those green powders such as AG, but now thinking I should simply invest in a Vitamix and make my own.
Wonderful video! You were awesome at explaining how everything works. I have never owned a Vitamix and I now know which model would work for me. Thank you so much! 😀
Thanks for this info! I have a Costco 6300 that is suddenly having motor issues with a heavy load [i.e. hummus today] but is okay with "no load" [i.e. smoothies and soups]. Since I have invested in various containers [AER, dry, 48 oz] I need to stick with the legacy models and at my age [retired] will check out the refurbished models. Thanks again for such an informative review.
I want to swap my current blender out for the Ascent or Venturist series so I can get the food processor attachment. I don’t have space for another motor in my kitchen so this would solve the space saving issue. Going to get hold of Vitamix and see if I can do that.
We bought a recondition 5000 after 7 years we sent it back to vita mix for a one time once over recondition as a service they offered, who does that???. great company can't go wrong. it's 20 plus yrs old now still going strong. may have to get the 3500 really like the looks of that one. love your video's
I love my Vitamix 6300, but I was looking into the Ascent A3500. The website was having issues or I would have clicked buy. The next day I stopped into a local store and was able to look at the machine in person for the first time. I'm so glad I did, because I realized the low profile container was too challenging for my older hands to remove. Anyone know of other good options that would also provide a food processor option (like one of the A3500 bundles)?
Hello there! Smart System Vitamix blenders (Ascent and Venturist series) are the only ones that are compatible with the Food Processor attachment. All of these machines come with a self detect container with the clear plastic lid, that seems to be more challenging for your hands compared to the rubber lid. :-/ I love the 6300! I say use it until it bites the dust! ~Tarashaun
I got the ventruist.. because I make protein smoothies and smoothies to supreee my hunger. Another reason was to make Frappuccino’s like Starbucks and I got the Aerating disk container to froth cold foam like Starbucks 😅
I'm not sure which one I want. I would love to puree tomatoes with the skins on so I get a healthier tomato juice to can. What would be your recommendation? I would also love to shred veggies for freezing. Do any of them come with that attachment or would it be a different machine and if so what would your recommendation for that be?
Hello Thank You so much for a great Video I have a E310 which like you say is affordable that I purchased in 2020. However I just opened a new Personal Cup Adapter that was my mothers who passed earlier this year and she never used it I hope you will be able to answer my question which is would I be able to use this adapter to chop onions pepper etc and/or does Vitamix offer an item for shopping
