Quick note: Some links are affiliate links. We earn a tiny commission if you buy (at no cost to you). Keeps the lights on!
Reviews & owner experiences
BlenderRanked #1 in Blenders
Tough, simple blender that often lasts a decade or more; loud, and a few newer units felt cheaper.
A score out of 100 for how well reviewed a product is next to others of its kind. It rises with positive reviews and with how many there are; negative and mixed reviews take points off. The best in each category scores in the 90s.
So a handful of glowing reviews can’t beat a product lots of people like. No sponsored placements.
Showing 5 reviews mentioning easy to clean Show all
YouTube · In The Kitchen with Rob · Jan 15, 2025 · summarized
PositiveLiquefies dried chile flakes in salsa and grinds roasted peanuts into creamy butter without leaving chunks behind. Solid metal drive gears and a rubberized base pad keep it planted so it doesn't walk during heavy blends. Cleans up fast with warm soapy water, though the motor gets very loud on high and can warm up cold smoothies.
Reddit · r/Vitamix · Oct 18, 2025 · summarized
PositiveBought the 5200 last year mainly for smoothies and it works amazingly well; a rinse right after blending keeps it clean.
Reddit · r/Vitamix · Jul 27, 2025 · summarized
PositiveUses their 5200 daily for smoothies plus salsa, soups and dips and smiles every time they use it; clean-up is easy.
Reddit · r/Vitamix · Jul 7, 2025 · summarized
PositivePrefers the 5200 they got for $130 over their old 750 Pro: easier to clean and doesn't stain, with negligible sound difference.
Reddit · r/Vitamix · Nov 30, 2015 · summarized
PositiveUsed both a Blendtec and a Vitamix, returned the Blendtec, and prefers the 5200: the container is more stable and easier to clean and the Blendtec was noisier.
Most owners report a tough, simple blender that turns out very smooth blends and often lasts a decade or more, with replacement parts easy to find. It is loud, and a few newer units felt lighter and cheaper. The tall container suits smoothies but small batches and thick blends need the tamper.
Of the 297 reviews with a clear verdict, 75% are positive, 14% mixed and 11% negative. The praise mentioned most is solid build. The most common complaint is broke down.
The complaints reviewers mention most: broke down (17 reviews), loud (9 reviews) and hard to clean (1 review). For example: Two 5200s used only for smoothies keep burning out their motors after three to four months, needing warranty repairs.
297 are quotes from Reddit and YouTube, each linked to the original. Owner reviews are checked for spam before they appear. Every review, written here or quoted, is read as positive, mixed or negative.
Personal, portable, full-size and high-speed blenders and blender kitchen systems, ranked by real owners.
