Their 5300 keeps going strong at 13 years; the original jar lasted nine years before dishwasher washing corroded the retainer nut and it leaked.
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62signal
41reviews55% Positive30% Mixed15% Negative
Long-lasting workhorse, often bought refurbished; noisy, and awkward for small batches.
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Owner reviews (41)
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Has had their Vitamix for 12 years and it is still going strong; the speed knob trick fixes the jolt on startup.
Bought a reconditioned 5300 for about $360 in 2016 and has used it several times a week since, replacing the blades only once, with smooth smoothies and crushed ice.
Their 5300 is about 12 years old and going strong.
Common questions about Vitamix 5300
What do owners say about Vitamix 5300?
Most owners find the Vitamix 5300 a long-lasting workhorse, with many still using one after a decade or more and often bought refurbished. It blends smoothies and fibrous produce very smooth. Downsides are noise, and parts wearing out eventually, such as container bearings and drive sockets. The low-profile container is awkward for thick or small batches.
Is Vitamix 5300 worth it?
Of the 20 reviews with a clear verdict, 55% are positive, 30% mixed and 15% negative. The praise mentioned most is solid build. The most common complaint is broke down.
What do people like about Vitamix 5300?
The praise reviewers mention most: solid build (6 reviews), smooth blends (2 reviews) and easy to clean (1 review). For example: Has had their Vitamix for 12 years and it is still going strong; the speed knob trick fixes the jolt on startup.
What are the most common complaints about Vitamix 5300?
The complaints reviewers mention most: broke down (4 reviews) and hard to clean (1 review). For example: Their 5300 reconditioned in 2017 now stalls instantly whenever the speed is changed, even with nothing attached.
What does the signal score of 62 mean?
It's how well reviewed Vitamix 5300 is, out of 100, next to the other blenders here. Two things go in: how its reviews compare with the best-reviewed appliance (positive reviews, mixed counting half, and how many reviews there are), and its own negative and mixed reviews, which take points off, so only a appliance few people are unhappy with scores in the high 90s. It's worked out from reviews only, needs at least 5 of them, and updates as new ones come in.
What are the specs of Vitamix 5300?
Category: Blender. Type: High-speed blender. Capacity: 64 oz. Model number: 5300. Power: 1380 W.
Where do these Vitamix 5300 reviews come from?
41 are quotes from Reddit, 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.
