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KitchenRecs · Maren · 11 days ago

Give me the physical switches. The Ascent X2's knob and levers are much more appealing to me than a blender covered in touch controls. I can also see the point of the smoothie and cleaning programs: those are shortcuts I'd actually want, rather than a long menu of things to scroll through. The self-detect containers are the part I'm less sold on. I'd prefer a simpler arrangement without container detection. Nice controls, but I don't love having that extra layer built into such a basic appliance.

Reddit · r/Vitamix · 12 days ago

Has had trouble with the Nano since it arrived: it won't seat properly into the base, and replacement cups did not fix it.

Reddit · r/Vitamix · 16 days ago

Loves their Propel 750, a great blender, though it is very loud once you turn the knob.

Reddit · r/Vitamix · 18 days ago

Bought an A2300i in Europe in 2022 and had reliability problems almost from the start: it stops for no reason or will not start. Warranty support through the distributor was unhelpful, so buyer-beware on the A2300i.

Reddit · r/Vitamix · 20 days ago

Says their E310 blended like junk, leaving leafy greens chunky, while their later Venturist blends greens super smooth.

Reddit · r/Vitamix · 21 days ago

Their 13-year-old 5200 wobbled on high, gave off a plasticky smell and smoke from the motor, and the bottom of the jar turned out to be damaged.

Reddit · r/Smoothies · 22 days ago

Rubbish and sent back the day after buying it. It got stuck blending almond butter in a protein smoothie.

Reddit · r/Appliances · 22 days ago

Has a BN801C bought less than a year ago and found dirt and suspected mold under the inner silicone ring of the Pro Extractor Blades assembly. The ring fits tightly and does not look removable, so moisture can be trapped despite careful hand-washing.

Reddit · r/Vitamix · 24 days ago

Just got the Ascent X3 and it has been great, blending very smoothly; their banana nice cream came out with no chunks.

Reddit · r/Vitamix · 27 days ago

Their 5200 still works like it's brand new, so they would find it hard to part with it.

Reddit · r/Vitamix · 31 days ago

Their Propel 510 is so loud that they, their husband and their dogs can't stand it, and a folded towel underneath barely helps; they are thinking of returning it.

Reddit · r/Vitamix · 31 days ago

Bought a 5200 on sale last week: it is loud, about like a hair dryer, which is fine for a minute-long smoothie but too loud for early mornings in their apartment, and nut butter pushed their tolerance.

Reddit · r/Vitamix · 34 days ago

Their first Vitamix, a Propel 750 bought in June, has performed flawlessly; it is lighter than they expected, which suits their arthritic hands since they store it under the counter.

Reddit · r/BuyItForLife · 35 days ago

Their E310 never bogs down like their old blender and stuff doesn't get stuck.

Reddit · r/Vitamix · 37 days ago

Makes green smoothies in the 5200; it is loud but has a strong motor and works perfectly.

Reddit · r/Vitamix · 37 days ago

Just received the X2 after a 14-year-old 5200 and feels disappointed: dislikes the plastic lid, has no cord wrap, and finds the self-detect smoothie cups too small.

Reddit · r/Vitamix · 37 days ago

Loves their 5200: loud, but it makes everything super smooth, and its simpler design means less to malfunction and cheap, easy replacement parts.

Reddit · r/Vitamix · 37 days ago

Bought a 5200 last year, found the bottom half was clipped and returned it right away.

Reddit · r/Vitamix · 37 days ago

As a chef they have abused many 5200s, reheating soups, pureeing whole fish and even running one on high for an hour by accident, and have never broken one.

Reddit · r/Vitamix · 37 days ago

Has had the VX1 for about a month and really likes it: much quieter than their old Ninja bullet, the tall narrow container suits single smoothies, it has a pulse button and was cheaper than the 5200.

Reddit · r/Vitamix · 37 days ago

On their second Costco Alta Pro: the first failed after 11 days of multiple-times-a-day smoothies and spice grinding; they will switch to a 5200 if this one fails.

Reddit · r/Vitamix · 38 days ago

Bought a refurbished 5200 about 15 years ago and recommends it as the one to buy.

Reddit · r/Vitamix · 38 days ago

Bought a new 5200 to replace their 2014 Vitamix and finds it flimsier: the base is 7.2 lb against 8.6 lb and the plastic feels less sturdy, though it draws similar current and the speed control is really nice.

Reddit · r/Vitamix · 39 days ago

Has the 5300 but it is never their go-to because it is bulky and clunky, hard to clean, and they cannot drink straight from it.