Vitamix 5200 vs 750: Which Blender Is Better? (2024)

If you’re struggling to decide between the Vitamix 5200 vs 750, this comparison is for you!  This post gives you a clear breakdown of the specs of each of these US models, along with functionality comparisons and an analysis of hundreds of performance reviews.

Vitamix has a strong reputation for making reliable, durable and long-lasting professional blenders.  With aircraft-grade stainless steel blades and products that are tested to their literal breaking point, Vitamix has earned a reputation for the blender that you pass down, not throw away. (Source: Vitamix.com)

Both the Vitamix 5200 and Professional Series 750 are easy to use and feature powerful motors.  Both blenders come with a large container and are fantastic for a wide range of blending from smoothies, soups and pancake batter, to homemade nut butter, ice cream and cocktails.

Without further ado, lets find out which is better!

Quick links:

Overview – The quick answer!

All the stats

Performance comparison

Ease of use and functionality

Conclusion

Overview:  Vitamix 5200 vs 750

We’ve looked at everything from power to performance and features to ease of use.  In the battle of the Vitamix 5200 vs 750, the 750 just takes the lead.

Here’s a summary of our findings but read on for a more in-depth look at the pros and cons of each machine:

	Vitamix 5200	Vitamix Professional 750
Performance	Excellent	Excellent
Functionality	Very Good	Excellent
Ease of use	Excellent	Excellent
Pros	Powerful Large capacity (64-ounce) A wide range of uses	Powerful Large capacity (64-ounce) A wide range of uses Low-profile container (fits under most kitchen units)
Cons	Full unit too tall to fit on kitchen worktop Container not dishwasher safe Loud Struggles with small amounts and lack of liquid Don’t blend for too long, it can warm up your smoothies!	Expensive Container not dishwasher safe Loud Struggles with small amounts and lack of liquid Don’t blend for too long, it can warm up your smoothies!
Cost	$479.95 from Vitamix.com (or check out Amazon.com for a great deal) (affiliate link)	$629.95 from Vitamix.com (or check out Amazon.com for a great deal) (affiliate link)

Prices correct at the time of publication but are subject to change.

Want to know more about why the 750 is our winner?  Read on for the full comparison of the Vitamix 5200 vs 750, along with performance comparisons, ease of use considerations, reliability and warranty information.

Is a Vitamix blender worth the money?

For us, yes, especially if you’re going to use it everyday! Vitamix make a fantastic, high-quality blender that is more powerful than many on the market.  Their blenders work hard and they usually last for many years.  They have their limitations – they can struggle with small quantities of ingredients and may need more liquid or the use of the tamper to help blend tough ingredients.

The blender is so powerful that the friction can cause the ingredients to warm up – good if you’re making soup but something to bear in mind if you’re making smoothies as you may want to add a frozen banana or some ice!

So which is better?  The Vitamix 5200 or the 750?

Stats:  Vitamix 5200 vs 750

Let’s start with the facts and figures for each model.  This doesn’t give you the full picture so keep reading to find out more about the functions of each machine and a side-by-side performance analysis:

	Vitamix 5200	Vitamix Professional 750
Dimensions	20.5” H x 8.75” L x 7.25” W (52cm H x 22cm L x 18cm W) Tall container	17.4” H x 8.5” D x 8.0” W (44cm H x 22cm D x 20cm W) Low-profile container (fits under most kitchen cabinets)
Weight	10.6 lb (4.79kg)	12.5 lb (5.67kg)
Capacity	64-ounce (2 litre / 8 cups)	64-ounce (2 litre / 8 cups)
Cord length	6ft (1.8m) Can be wrapped away under the unit to keep it tidy.	6ft (1.8m) Can be wrapped away under the unit to keep it tidy.
Colour options	Black, white or red	Black or grey
Motor horsepower	2 peak	2.2 peak
Electrical ratings	120 V, 50/60 Hz, 11.5 Amps	120 V, 50-60 Hz, 12 Amps
Blades	3” laser-cut, stainless-steel hammermill and cutting blades	4” laser-cut, stainless-steel hammermill and cutting blades
Speed dial	Variable speed control (1 – 10) which can be rotated during the blend. Variable/high switch so you can switch from a variable speed to the highest speed available.	5 preset modes (smoothie, soup, puree, frozen desserts and self-cleaning) Variable speed dial (1-10) Pulse switch
Dishwasher safe?	No	No
Warranty	7 years	7 years
Reviews	4.8 stars out of 5 (1877 reviews) on vitamix.com	4.8 stars out of 5 (1904 reviews) on vitamix.com
Usual price	$479.95	$629.95
A great deal we’ve found	At amazon.com! (affiliate link)	At amazon.com! (affiliate link)

Prices correct at the time of publication but are subject to change.

So does the 5200 crush ice more efficiently?  Does the 750 struggle with making nut butter?  Keep reading to find out which performs better in the battle of the Vitamix 5200 vs 750!

Performance:  Vitamix 5200 vs 750

Let’s see how each of the Vitamix measures up in the toughest of performance tests… let’s go!

Smoothies

Reviews report that both units do an excellent job of blending smoothies and it’s hard to distinguish between them.  It takes around 45 seconds to create perfectly silky smooth smoothies in either unit.  Frozen fruit, seeds, fibrous greens; both the Vitamix 5200 and the Professional Series 750 make easy work of it all.

For the best blend, add your ingredients in this order – liquid > dry ingredients > leafy greens > fruits and veggies > ice and frozen ingredients.  Make sure you use enough liquid – too thick and you’ll need to use the tamper.

Both machines have the same ‘problem’ – they’re so powerful that they create friction heat, which can warm up the mixture that you are blending if you blend it for too long.  Bear this in mind and add a frozen banana or ice to your smoothie and keep your blend time short.

Also, watch out for protein shakes!  Because Vitamix are such high-powered machines, they tend to make high-liquid mixtures frothy if blended on a high setting.  Keep to a low setting and blend for just a few seconds for a protein shake that is just protein powder and water.

Ice cream

Again, it’s difficult to tell the two units apart.  Both do a very good job at blending frozen fruit into ice cream.  This is a tough test and one that many blenders fail at.  It can be a bit of a slow process in the Vitamix, but with patience, a low speed, help from the tamper and a dash of dairy-free milk to help things along, you can create the most gloriously silky smooth ice cream from frozen bananas.

Crushing ice

Both machines perform well at crushing ice.  The 750 does an excellent job, helped along by the pulse switch and wider container.  The 5200 also performs well but you may need to crush the ice in smaller batches (a handful of ice at a time), due to the narrow base on the container.

Frozen cocktails

Each Vitamix performs well with making icy cocktails.  You can easily vary the speed on both units to achieve the desired level of ice crushing.

Nut butter

Another tough challenge for the Vitamix, with no discernable differences in performance.  As long as you take it slow and steady, you should be able to make a beautiful nut butter in either blender.  Both can struggle a little if you are trying to make small quantities.  Scrape down the sides of the container between blends, making sure not to overheat the motor and add a dash of oil to help move things along if needed.

Both blenders are also great for making nut milk, given that they work so well when liquid is added.  Blend your chosen nut with water, strain the mixture and then chill.

Soup

As a long-time Vitamix user, I was surprised to hear you could make hot soup in a Vitamix in 6 minutes!  According to Vitamix, the blades reach speeds fast enough to create friction heat “bringing cold ingredients to steaming hot in about six minutes”. (Source:  Vitamix.com)

Both Vitamix perform very similarly when making soup.  The Vitamix blends the ingredients to silky smooth perfection and warms the mixture through.  This technique isn’t for cooking the soup, you’ll need to use cooked ingredients such as steamed carrots.  It also doesn’t get the soup piping hot, however, it does warm it through so if you’ve got a bunch of cooked veggies in the fridge that you want to use up, it’s a great feature to have.

After analysing hundreds of reviews, it appears that the 10% difference in motor horsepower between the 5200 (2.0 horsepower) and the 750 (2.2 horsepower motor), makes very little difference in overall performance.

Ease of use and functionality

Controls and functionality

The controls on both Vitamix are kept simple, low-tech and easy to use.  Self-cleaning works well (add warm water and a drop of dish soap and blend for 30-60 seconds).  The Vitamix 750 comes in just ahead of the 5200 because of the five handy preset programs for making smoothies, soups, purees, frozen desserts and for cleaning at the touch of a button.

Container use

Both containers have measurement lines in ounces, mililiters and cups which is helpful.  The spout makes pouring any mixture out of the container easy, with few spills.  Unfortunately the container on neither Vitamix is dishwasher safe.

Container size

Both Vitamix have large containers that are lightweight when empty and easy to hold.  The 750 has a shorter container which means that it can fit (with the base) under most kitchen units.  This also makes it easier to store in a cupboard rather than having to keep it in two separate parts.  The tall container of the 5200 can feel a little bit wobbly on the base.

Lid use

The lid is generally strong and secure on both models but it can be difficult to attach.

Noise

Both the Vitamix 750 and 5200 are very loud when on at full power.  Like VERY loud!  Be prepared to annoy the neighbours or wake the baby if you’re going to have it blending soup for 6 minutes!

Power cord length

This is excellent at 6ft (1.8m) on both and you can wind it up underneath the base to keep it tidy.

Safety

Users report that there doesn’t appear to be a ‘lock in’ mechanism, so the blender container can wobble on the base if knocked, and that the blades can be accessed when they’re in motion as the removal of the lid does not cut the motor. Something to bear in mind if you’ve got little ones in the house.

Vitamix Reliability and Warranty

Both the Vitamix 5200 and the 750 come with a 7-year warranty as standard.  You can also add an extended warranty of 3 years for an additional cost of $75.

If you find yourself needing a replacement container, bear in mind that these can be expensive.  Replacement containers range from $99 – $199.95.  A replacement tamper is $12.95.

Conclusion

Which is better – the Vitamix 5200 or the Vitamix Professional Series 750?

If money were no object, we’d pick the Vitamix 750 for two reasons:

1. The preset programs are a handy feature.
2. (The main reason) it comes with a shorter container. This means you can, in most cases, store the complete unit in a cupboard or under kitchen units, rather than having to take the container off of the base.

Both are great blenders and the performance of the two machines seems to be practically identical, so it is only really worth the extra $150 if these two things are important to you.  If you have the space to store the unit in two pieces or are not restricted by kitchen wall units, go for the 5200 instead and save yourself the extra $!

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This is not a sponsored post.  We use a ‘Vitamix Creations’ (the UK equivalent of the 5200) which was bought and paid for by us.  Prices are correct as of 25/11/23.  Products can change over time, please refer to vitamix.com for the most up-to-date information before purchasing a unit.  

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