Vitamix 5200 Professional-Grade Blender (64 oz, Black)
Vitamix's long-running classic: a 2 HP motor base, a tall 64 oz container, a 1–10 variable-speed dial with a High switch, and a 7-year warranty. No presets, no timers, just manual control.
Quick verdict
- Best for:
- Daily blending with a 7-year warranty.
- Watch out:
- 20.5 in tall; measure under your cabinets.
Amazon US listing and availability checked October 26, 2026. Prices and stock can change.
Reviewed October 21, 2026 · How we review
Our Take
The 5200 is the blender Vitamix still calls one of its most popular designs, and its appeal is simplicity. You get a dial from 1 to 10, a High switch and an on/off switch; Vitamix's advice is to start on 1, ramp up to 10, then flip to High for smooth blends, and to use the included tamper to keep thick mixtures moving. Vitamix lists a 2-peak-HP motor, laser-cut stainless-steel blades about 3 inches across, a 64 oz BPA-free Tritan container, a 6 ft cord, and a radial cooling fan with thermal protection. Cleaning is a drop of dish soap and warm water blended for 30 to 60 seconds and Vitamix covers it with a 7-year limited warranty. The trade-offs: there are no programs or timer, so you stand by it; and the base with its tall container measures 20.5 in high, which can be too tall for some under-cabinet spaces. On the listing we checked, the featured offer came from a third-party seller, with Amazon.com among the other new offers, so check who you're buying from. We haven't tested it ourselves.
Specs (This Configuration)
- Container
- 64 oz, BPA-free Eastman Tritan (Vitamix)
- Motor
- 2 HP; 120 V, 11.5 A (Vitamix)
- Controls
- Variable speed 1–10, High switch, on/off (Vitamix)
- Blades
- Laser-cut stainless steel, about 3 in diameter (Vitamix)
- Size
- 20.5 × 8.75 × 7.25 in; 10 lb 9 oz (Vitamix)
- In the box
- Motor base, 64 oz container, tamper (Vitamix)
- Warranty
- 7-year limited (Vitamix)
Best For
- Daily smoothies, soups, nut butters and frozen desserts
- People who prefer manual speed control to presets
- Buyers who want a long warranty on a kitchen machine
Skip If
- Your upper cabinets leave less than about 21 in of clearance
- You want one-touch programs or a timer
What We Like
- Simple dial plus High switch, no learning curve
- Self-cleaning with soap and warm water
- 7-year limited warranty
What To Know
- No programs or timer: you control the speed and when it stops
- 20.5 in tall with the classic container
- The featured offer on the listing we checked was a third-party seller; Amazon.com was also among the new offers
Pros
- 2 HP motor with cooling fan and thermal protection
- Large 64 oz container for batches
- Tamper included for thick blends
Cons
- Tall container may not fit under cabinets
- No presets or auto shut-off timer
- Featured offer may come from a third-party seller
Alternatives
- Ninja Professional Blender (BL610) — A much lower-cost 1,000-watt blender with a 72 oz pitcher, if you mainly make smoothies and crushed-ice drinks and don't need a 7-year warranty.View on Amazon
Why PriceDropIQ Selected It
If you blend most days and want a machine built to last, the 5200 gives you full manual control, a large batch container and a 7-year warranty without paying for presets you may never use. It suits smoothie, soup and nut-butter makers who don't mind standing by while it runs. If you only blend the occasional smoothie, the Ninja BL610 costs far less; if your cabinets are low, measure first.
Before You Buy
- Check the title says 5200 and 64 oz (Vitamix sells several similar-looking models)
- Check the seller; on the listing we checked, the featured offer was a third-party seller and Amazon.com was among the other new offers
- Measure the height under your upper cabinets (the 5200 is 20.5 in tall)
Frequently Asked Questions
What warranty does the Vitamix 5200 have?
Vitamix lists a 7-year limited warranty for the 5200, with an optional 3-year extension.
How do you clean a Vitamix 5200?
Vitamix says to add a drop of dish soap and warm water and run it for 30 to 60 seconds; no disassembly is needed.
Does the 5200 have preset programs?
No. It has a 1–10 variable-speed dial, a High switch and an on/off switch, so you control the speed and timing yourself.
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Reviewed October 21, 2026. Check the current offer, seller, availability, and shipping details on Amazon.
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