![]() ![]() ![]() We spent hours researching and testing the two models. I’ll leave links to both products below so you can check them out. PriceĪt the time this post was written, Vitamix sells the 5200 for $450 and the 5300 for $530.Īmazon, on the other hand, offers a pretty substantial discount as well as certified refurbished machines so you can save more money. Summary Clean up for both machines takes only 2 minutes. Let it run for 60 seconds, dump the water out in the sink, dry the container and your good to go.Īll in all, it took me a grand total of 2 minutes to clean. They use something called an “Easy Cleaning” system.Īll you have to do is pour some water into the container with a little bit of dish soap and turn the blender on high. CleanupĬleanup is virtually identical for both blenders. Low settings for both won’t wake anyone up in the morning. However, the 5300 makes slightly less noise. Summary Both are pretty loud on the highest setting. What’s odd to me is that even though the 5300 has more horsepower, it’s quieter than the Vitamix 5200 blender. If you crank the variable speed control to high, both sound like a jet engine going off in your kitchen.īut hey, that’s to be expected. On the lowest speed setting, such as 1 or 2, both blenders won’t wake anyone up early in the morning. The following video is a noise test of the Vitamix Total Nutrition Center, which is identical to the Vitamix 5200. However, it doesn’t make much of a difference. Summary The Vitamix 5300 blender is slightly more powerful than the 5200. Regardless, both blenders have a powerful motor, sufficient enough for things like: It may help when you’re blending things that have harder consistencies like ice. The Vitamix 5200 has a slightly less powerful 2HP motor.įrom my experience, the extra. Summary The Vitamix 5300 has a pulse setting better for making things of chunkier consistencies. The high speeds work well for soups, smoothies and sauces. The low speeds are great for things like hummus, nut butters, and frozen desserts. Lower speeds produce more chunky consistencies while high speeds liquify. If you’re someone who uses the pulse setting frequently than the Vitamix 5300 might be a better option.īoth blenders use a variable speed dial that gives you more control over texture. This isn’t a huge deal breaker because you can take the 5200 and flip the switch on and off to simulate the pulse setting. The pulse feature allows you to make things with a more chunky consistency. The settings are nearly identical, however, the Vitamix 5300 has a pulse switch and the 5200 doesn’t. The plastic container and tamper feel more durable than the Vitamix 5300. Summary The Vitamix 5200 wins in the durability category. If you’re looking for less hassle and stronger durability, the 5200 is better. And the price tag for a new low profile container is crazy expensive: ![]() If the container cracks, Vitamix might not replace it. This covers manufacturer defects for important components like the motor. Regardless, each Vitamix blender has a 7-year warranty. Sometimes food floats around the edges and the top of the 5300. This could be due to the shape of the container. On the Vitamix 5300, you have to use the tamper more than the 5200. ![]()
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