Blender ~1.8l
Vitamix 001392-1138
Best Blender ~1.8l – Indecent – 600 $ to 900 $
The Vitamix 5200 is our Indecent pick for cooks who want consistently smooth results from fibrous greens, frozen fruit, sauces and soups. Buyers praise its power, effectiveness and easy cleaning, while the published Foodal test calls it an industry reference. It suits frequent, demanding use better than a basic blender.
Why this Vitamix stands out
The choice rests on performance that appears across both buyer feedback and testing. Amazon buyers describe smoothies with kale, frozen fruit and ice as exceptionally smooth, and report good results with sauces and soups. They also praise the strong motor and straightforward cleaning. Foodal's test reports exceptional blending performance, a robust build and effective thermal protection. Burnt My Fingers likewise found that it handles difficult ingredients, including popcorn ground into fine cornmeal. That combination makes the 5200 the strongest fit here for demanding, repeated preparation rather than occasional basic blending.
Choose the Vitamix 5200 when texture matters and you expect to blend often. Amazon buyers report very smooth smoothies, sauces and soups, including blends with kale and other fibrous ingredients. They also describe the motor as exceptionally powerful, with smooth increases in speed. Foodal's published test calls it an industry reference and highlights its blending performance, robust construction, easy cleaning and thermal protection. Burnt My Fingers found it particularly capable with tough ingredients, while noting that cheaper alternatives can come close for simpler jobs. The important reservation is the price: 9 of the 17 Amazon price mentions are unfavorable, with some buyers disappointed by the high cost. A few buyers also report failures after months of use, so long-term durability is not uniformly confirmed.
Who it’s for For frequent home cooks who make very smooth smoothies, soups or sauces and want strong performance with fibrous, frozen or otherwise difficult ingredients.
What sets it apart
- Very smooth results with fibrous greens, frozen fruit and ice, according to Amazon buyers.
- Strong motor and effective blending, reported by buyers and the Foodal test.
- Easy cleaning, praised by buyers and both named written tests.
- Useful for smoothies, sauces and soups, with Burnt My Fingers also testing harder grinding tasks.
What to know
- The price is a meaningful drawback: 9 of 17 Amazon mentions about price are unfavorable.
- Noise is disputed among buyers, with 9 favorable and 9 unfavorable mentions.
- Durability feedback is mixed; some buyers report breakdowns after roughly six months.
What it does best in the kitchen
What buyers report
These are the reported results behind the recommendation, separated by source.
- Amazon buyers say it produces exceptionally smooth smoothies, including blends with kale, frozen fruit and flax, and also handles ice well. (comes up often) Amazon buyer reviews
- Amazon buyers report effective sauces and soups, and several describe the motor as exceptionally powerful. (comes up often) Amazon buyer reviews
- Foodal's published test reports exceptional blending performance, robust construction, easy cleaning and effective thermal protection. (comes up often) Foodal — Vitamix 5200 Review
- Burnt My Fingers tested smoothies, soup, popcorn ground into cornmeal and dough, and found strong performance with tough ingredients; it also notes that some cheaper blenders are close for basic tasks. (comes up often) Burnt My Fingers — Vitamix 5200 review
- Amazon buyers are split on noise: some find it quieter than expected, while others call it loud. (comes up often) Amazon buyer reviews