Vitamix 5200 Professional-Grade Blender w/ 64-Oz Container (Various)

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I have a refurb from Vitamix which I never used up for sale. PM if interested.

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timbertop

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edited: Good price however the NexGen G series motor base costs about the same when on sale, has more power, is quieter, has better cooling and an attractive form factor. The only reason to buy the 5200 is if you want your motor base to come with the 64 oz tall container which has 3" blades instead of 4" blades. That container is available as an accessory. Personally I won't make the compromise of accepting the 20th century clunky lower power noisy 5200 base just to get the tall container. The problem with all the "Which model Vitamix is best?" reviews out there is that they always test with only the included container and assume that you won't be buying the tall container as an accessory.

The 4" blade low wide legacy container is better at chopping and liquefying tough ingredients but should be mated with the more powerful 2.2 hp motor found on G series and some E series and some Propel. So buying the 5200 just for the tall container it comes with will limit future versatility.

G, E and Propel series can use legacy containers. The 32 oz container has the same narrow bottom and 3" blade as the 64 oz tall.

If you require automation then buy Ascent. No advantage to me.

The G series 7500 motor base weighs 13 lbs The 5200 base about 10 punts . Some of the Explorians only weigh 6 pounds. The difference is in the motor and in the use of plastic instead of metal in the newer cost-reduced models.

QVC has been running sales on the 32 oz legacy container for $60-$70 after coupon. I found it easy and inexpensive to swap dry blade out for a wet blade without changing the shaft bearing assembly saving myself 50% 0n the highly versatile container which is great for 1-2 servings of drinks, frozen desserts, puree and sauces.

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This or the Alta pro at Costco for the same price?

edit: My apologies check the Vitamix site for container compatibility for Propel. If you are going to do more than make drinks and sauces such as chopping veggies then consider the limitations of the 5200.

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I'm looking into this vs the Costco Alta Pro and here's my 2 cents. For me it comes down to the height of the 5200 (20.5") which means it wont fit in my normal storage place. The other factor is the Alta pro has 10 year warranty and 5200 is 7. Since this is replacing a 13 year old blendtec for me this is a more significant factor. Its a good deal though...the tall jar actually helps it blend better than the short one on the alta.

The only reason to buy the 5200 is if you are sold on the vortex the tall container produces which is mainly useful for drinks. I never have a problem getting great results on E or G series using the 32 oz 3" blade or the 64 oz 4" inch blade. If you need to liquify tough ingredients then the 5200 is less than ideal.

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Is it good to blend seeds and grains?

edit: The 32 and 42 ounce dry grains container can be used on most V blenders except those which require NFC -chipped containers. Check vitamix.com for container compatibility.

The legacy G series 7500 is not $300 today but it has a recent sale history close to that number. If automation and connectivity are not important then one can't do better than the G series 7500.

For your needs I would grab the 32 oz Dry Grains container kit with lid tamper and recipe book at QVC , $70 today after coupon, before it goes out of stock then buy any compatible blender.

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Quote from lifeatragedy

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My vitamix jar is starting to look gnarly from the years of use it had. Anyone know when sales are typically had for jars/especially stainless steel ones. The price of on jars almost feels like the same as buying a whole new blender (similar to toner ink and printers)

If your bearing and blade assembly are still good then you may easily transfer over to a new bare container. Beware of containers not NSF or which are not made of Tritan.

The best replacement container deal is at QVC by buying the 32 or 48 Dry Grains container as a full kit. Just change out the blade to a wet blade thereby retaining the entire new bearing-seal-drive assembly. Includes Tritan container, lid w plug, tamper and recipe book for $60 when on sale.

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I have replaced the potentiometer on my Vitamix 5000 every few years. all parts seem to be like a tank, except that @#$_&!!! cheap potentiometer that controls the speed. did the 5200 fix this? the parts are $$$ to replace, and there's no space to mount a higher quality, long lasting pot. maybe I should 3d print a bump to mount on the front and upgrade it once and for all!

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Quote from timbertop

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Good price however pp who blend often and have experience with the different series often recommend the 7500 a NexGen G series which has a quieter more powerful and more durable motor base. The only models to avoid ime are the "e" Explorian.

The 5200 is widely recognized for its tall jar design with 3" instead of 4" blades which will juice easier with less tamping. However the tall narrow jar features are also available in the 32 oz container which fits all classic including the 7500. The 32 is my most used container.

None of these models including the 7500 requiring the clear top self-detect ( Ascent ) containers but are still able to use them . Ascent series motor bases reduce container options by allowing only clear top self-detect containers.

The 7500 motor base weighs almost one third more than the 5200 or Propel (Alta) series. . QVC has been running sales on the 32 oz container for $60. The most versatile combo to own ime is the 7500 with its included 64 oz low 4" blade + 32 oz 3" blade low container, Others prefer the 48 in clear or stainless.

Can't lose with Costo satisfaction warranty. The lighter weight Alta feels cost-reduced to me compared to the 7500. Decide what is best for you. Good price here for the 5200 but the motor base has some drawbacks.

The 5200 motor base is an ancient clunky design lacking the advanced motor cooling, noise reduction and the more powerful motor introduced on the NexGen models. The 7500 is a NexGen G series introduced in 2012. People buy the 5200 just to get the tall container with its narrow base and 3" blades instead of 4" blades on the low container.

You can buy the 32 oz narrow to use on the Alto Pro.

Buy the 32 oz Dry Grains container kit often on sale at QVC for $60. Occasionally they offer the 48 oz version. If you latter with to convert from Dry to Wet blade them that is very easy and inexpensive. This way you retain the expensive drive-bearing-seal-drive gear assembly.

E series are totally fine. Vitamix basically uses two motor designs. Old and newer. No issues with either.

Everything else is just controls and jar design.

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timbertop

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E series are totally fine. Vitamix basically uses two motor designs. Old and newer. No issues with either.

Everything else is just controls and jar design.

That is incorrect. You could not have compared E and G series side by side.
Explorian weighs significantly less than the G series 7500. It is smaller. Internally its plastic not metal. Explorian is a cost-reduced model marketed as "an introduction to Vitamix". It does not have NextGen G series sound deadening, cooling or heavy duty construction. I needed hearing protection to use the Explorians which I tested. There is so much vibration people refer to Explorians as counter dancers. Explorian does use the standard black-top classic series containers and it is powerful but the comparison ends there.

In 2022 I purchased four (4) of the Explorian Costco version directly from Vitamix. They came with 64 oz low wide containers so they must be the higher power 2.2. hp version. Vitamix says that you must have the 2.2 hp motor to drive the 4" blade containers which is why the 64 low is not recommended for the 5200 or the E310.

I believe that E320's were delivered. Each had the wide low 64 oz with 4" blades. Invoice shows #65543. These were refurbs which arrived in like-new condition.
They were less than 1/2 price. At $150 it was like buying a container and getting the motor base and warranty for free. I planned to re[lave my 2012 G series 7500 just to have a warranty. Ditched that plan 3 minutes in to testing. I stand by my advice to steer clear of Explorian unless of course you get a similar deal. Note that Vitamix needs to be used at full speed. This can't be done with the Explorian 320's which I tested without over-the-head hearing protection for everyone in the room. The main problem I have with Explorian is bait and switch. They look similar online to the G series but tend to be retailed at too high a price for what you get, too close to what the 7500 goes for on sale.

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Does this have adapters for smaller single size servings? I have a ninja blender that also came with a smaller cup to make person sized creations. The blender has been destroying itself slowly and doesnt hold onto the cups as well as it used to, things started rattling in the holder. Waiting for one to fly off while its blending

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Quote from Beniskickbutt

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Does this have adapters for smaller single size servings? I have a ninja blender that also came with a smaller cup to make person sized creations. The blender has been destroying itself slowly and doesnt hold onto the cups as well as it used to, things started rattling in the holder. Waiting for one to fly off while its blending

This 5200 w tall 64 oz deal makes single servings but you might prefer using the 32 oz container. Edit: Vitamix classic. legacy C series , G series and some E series and propel series blenders can use the 32 container Check compatibility of containers for the blender you want to buy at Vitamix.com. The 32 oz is ideal for 1-2 servings of juice or smoothie due to its size and ease of cleaning. The 32 oz is also perfect for frozen sherbet and desserts where you don't want to dilute with a liquid. It's a great all-around container. I make frozen drinks, cold green juice, puree cauliflower for mash in it and frozen desserts using only frozen fruit with no liquids. I won't buy or use Vitamix personal cup adapters.

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I bought this from amazon about 8 years ago. I didn't use it for the past year, and the blade/bearing in the container got super stiff and made the motor smell like it was gonna burn out every time we used the blender. They wanted $180 to replace the whole container since it was just out of warranty, but I ended up buying a 3rd party blade/bearing replacement for $30 on amazon, and works fine again. Maybe won't last as long, but feels a little absurd that Vitamix won't sell the blade/bearing replacement themselves. It sounds like they used to sell it standalone, but realized they would make a lot more money by forcing people to buy a whole new container (maybe some liability reasons in there too or something, idk).

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I bought this from amazon about 8 years ago. I didn't use it for the past year, and the blade/bearing in the container got super stiff and made the motor smell like it was gonna burn out every time we used the blender. They wanted $180 to replace the whole container since it was just out of warranty, but I ended up buying a 3rd party blade/bearing replacement for $30 on amazon, and works fine again. Maybe won't last as long, but feels a little absurd that Vitamix won't sell the blade/bearing replacement themselves. It sounds like they used to sell it standalone, but realized they would make a lot more money by forcing people to buy a whole new container (maybe some liability reasons in there too or something, idk).

re: container blade bearing failure. Vitamix does sell the original Vitamix blade assembly complete with shaft through Vitamix commercial as p/n 1152 3" wet blade assembly. 1152 is the same as retail consumer part 104675. The aftermarket blade assemblies are a huge waste of money. Replace the bearings in your original Vitamix shaft assembly. That gives you a proper repair for $5. Press the blade assembly apart. It uses standard bearing 608HRS which is a common skateboard bearing. High quality pre-lubricated sealed bearings are available.

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Quote from timbertop

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re: container blade bearing failure. Vitamix does sell the original Vitamix blade assembly complete with shaft through Vitamix commercial as p/n 1152 3" wet blade assembly. 1152 is the same as retail consumer part 104675. The aftermarket blade assemblies are a huge waste of money. Replace the bearings in your original Vitamix shaft assembly. That gives you a proper repair for $5. Press the blade assembly apart. It uses standard bearing 608HRS which is a common skateboard bearing. High quality pre-lubricated sealed bearings are available.

Interesting, thank you! I think I have the old assembly still around somewhere, I'll give this a try when the cheap aftermarket one inevitably fails.

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Quote from moSom

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I don't know about better deal but here some comparisons.
Alta Pro (Costco):

64-oz container
2.2 HP Motor
10-Year Limited Warranty
Smoothie And Hot Soup Programs
Tamper Indicator
Self-cleaning program
Electrical Rating: 120V, 1440W (approx.)
Weight: 12.5 lbs (Costco shows 10.3 lbs, maybe that's without the container?)
9.75" L x 7.75" W x 17" H
Owner's Manual - https://www.vitamix.com/media/cat...Manual.pdf

5200 (Amazon):

64-oz classic container
2.0 HP Motor
7-Year Limited Warranty
No preset blending programs
No Tamper Indicator
No Self-cleaning program
Electrical Rating: 120V, 1380W (approx.)
Weight: 10.56 lbs
8.75"D x 7.25"W x 20.5"H
Owner's Manual - https://www.vitamix.com/media/cat...Manual.pdf

Can you tell me how they compare to juicer?

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Odd, I have the Super 5000 which was purchased in the 90's and the lid still fits super snug! Are you sure you have the right lid for that container?

Yeah, i mean I'm using the only lid that came with the blender

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Quote from TiltJunkie

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That's good to know and great idea with bones! Should be very nutritious for the pups. Usually we throw out bones after making the broth. I'll give that a try!

I have a Nutribullet now. While it works for personal smoothies main container is too wide so chopping ice, and preparing other things. Looking forward to Vitamix based on the what I hear from folks including you.

The cheapest and easiest way to boil bones is by attrition: put them in a covered pot with water to cover the bones and put it on the lowest settings possible like simmer on a burner on your stove. Leave it for 3 to 4 days on your stove while checking the water level and how pliable the bones are. If you want to cut your time, get some nice long channelock type angle plyers that can break the bones so the water can hit the inside of the bone. I crack them at 3 places and try to break off the ends to get even more surface area exposed. It makes for a more condensed lower volume for your bonemeal. I also throw in the fat and skin I would throw away but have to dole it out in smaller doses due to fat digestion issues for some dogs. My labs and GSD's love it but get a soft stool if they have too much. That is unlikely for my crew. I use currently the amazon basics 7 quart dutch ovens to process my bones in my smoker. They are usually on sale this time of year. I would only suggest that if you find you want to go all in. For now just be a chiropractor and crack the bones, use a pliers to lower your time and condense the bonemeal soup. Finally use a pot with a lid on a low setting for as long as it takes for the bones to be turned into mush. I have done this for 40 years by many different methods including pressure cooking which is the fastest but can be turned useless charcoal mess by a person that falls asleep leaving it to process long after it should have been taken off the burner. If you have any other questions don't hesitate to ask. Good dog owners are a rarity. Hope this helps. Have a happy thanksgiving.

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Quote from bargainhunterforever

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The cheapest and easiest way to boil bones is by attrition: put them in a covered pot with water to cover the bones and put it on the lowest settings possible like simmer on a burner on your stove. Leave it for 3 to 4 days on your stove while checking the water level and how pliable the bones are. If you want to cut your time, get some nice long channelock type angle plyers that can break the bones so the water can hit the inside of the bone. I crack them at 3 places and try to break off the ends to get even more surface area exposed. It makes for a more condensed lower volume for your bonemeal. I also throw in the fat and skin I would throw away but have to dole it out in smaller doses due to fat digestion issues for some dogs. My labs and GSD's love it but get a soft stool if they have too much. That is unlikely for my crew. I use currently the amazon basics 7 quart dutch ovens to process my bones in my smoker. They are usually on sale this time of year. I would only suggest that if you find you want to go all in. For now just be a chiropractor and crack the bones, use a pliers to lower your time and condense the bonemeal soup. Finally use a pot with a lid on a low setting for as long as it takes for the bones to be turned into mush. I have done this for 40 years by many different methods including pressure cooking which is the fastest but can be turned useless charcoal mess by a person that falls asleep leaving it to process long after it should have been taken off the burner. If you have any other questions don't hesitate to ask. Good dog owners are a rarity. Hope this helps. Have a happy thanksgiving.

Thank you for all the info! We make chicken broth quite a bit, sometimes with rotisserie and sometimes fresh chicken. That's done in the slow cooker overnight. Hoping that will be enough time to break them down enough to be blended. If necessary I will take the broth out and go longer on bones.

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