Vitamix 5200 vs KitchenAid K400 Blender vs Vitamix 5300

Tough, simple blender that often lasts a decade or more; loud, and a few newer units felt cheaper.

Reliability is the story with the KitchenAid K400 Blender: most owners report the jar leaking from the base, a failing bearing, grease or rusty residue, and a growing noise, often within a year or two.

Long-lasting workhorse, often bought refurbished; noisy, and awkward for small batches.

• solid build68
• smooth blends24
• powerful23

• powerful2
• solid build1

• solid build6
• smooth blends2
• easy to clean1

• broke down17
• loud8
• hard to clean1

• broke down19
• loud4
• overpriced2

• broke down4
• hard to clean1