My Vitamix doesn't especially have Model # or series. It was the only one available at the time. It is all 33 years ago and all metal. The selling points were a Lifetime warranty, it was shown to be so durable that it could turn wooden toy blocks into sawdust. A reversing motor, and that the speed of the blades heat the contents (soup,etc.) that is poured through the attached spout. Also using ice cubes, it freezes the contents into ice cream. I used my Vitamix to grind my grain into flour. Then the Vitamix would turn added ingredients together to make bread after kneading it. All in all, it was a great Wedding present, and shows no sign of problems. But with a Lifetime warranty shows that they put pride in their workmanship.

The motor underneath lets off a slight smell and it's a little loud kzfaq.infoUgkxCKuMxLnvr6fJd_M4SE-n7trcGj3zEUHq but considering it's size and how hard it works to do the job, it's sort of expected. I assume the smell will go away over time. Overall, I love this cute little blender. The extra cups and lids are great too!

Our 30 plus year old Vitamix 5000 is still going strong. Simple off/on switch and variable speed knob has served us well.

I finally got a vitamix, FOR FREE! My grandmother passed about a year ago. I moved into her place with my aunt, my aunt needed help, i needed a place. Its all worked pretty well. She is also a member of AA and wont drink alcohol at all. I noticed she had inherited a vitamix. One day we were discussing kitchen organization, trying to place things better and gain a little space if possible. She noted that the blender and this big huge pot could go. I asked her, "you dont want that thing?" Pointing to the vitamix. She said nope, i figured it had to do with drinking. I told her i would love to take it if she didnt want it, and that i would love to use it for smoothing out sauces. She told me to have at it and that its mine. She said she was planning on throwing it out! I blended my first sauce tonight! Im one happy boy. Its an old model. But it means 1 million times more to me, knowing it belonged to my grandmother. Its like the tall skinny model in this video, only its white/offwhite. I didnt see a model number. It says vitamix total nutrition center on it.

Loved this video, it was very helpful in deciding which Vitamix to get for myself. The Vitamix E310 is the one for me.

At this point I might want to try a smart system model that could work with other self detect attachments and the longer warranty, although I am very happy with my 5200. We do use it mostly for smoothies, frozen fruit 'icecream", and for grinding flax seed and flours, and it's used mostly everyday.

Thank you for the recommendations! Looking into the entry series thanks to your review.

I have always wanted a Vitamix but was unsure which would be the right fit for me. With my new catering business fully underway, the A3500 is my dream machine. I love it!

What an awesome video! Thank you!! I’m used to the 5200 and need a second one…after all the explanations I think it’s what I’ll stick with! Recently started trying soups and ready to go 2 at a time 😂🎉

i have wanted one of these for years it just blows my mind that u can fix hot or cold food in them so cool love it

First time anyone has actually explained the differences and what would be suited for me! Thank you.

Thankyou for actually explained the differences. Very helpful and exciting to read comments on how people use their Vitamix

Thanks for putting together this comparison!

LOVE my Vitamix! I use mine for all kinds of smoothies, soups, and making homemade flours! I would love to upgrade to an Ascent A3500.

Great information!! thank you so much

Thanks for the comparsion ! Very detailed video

Great Vid love it ! I wanted use that so much.

Thanks for this post, very helpful.

I bought my first Vitamix a year ago, the 5200 and love it. I have been toying with purchasing the dry container as I recently started milling my own wheat. I would love my next one to be one of the Accent series. I make everything from shakes to smoothies to nut butter in my Vitamix.

Such a great informational video. Love the breakdown of each machine.

I have the 5200, but find it is more than I need. For someone who only cooks for two, I think something a little smaller would serve us better like the E310 with the 48oz container, I'm sure that fits under a cabinet which I would prefer. Since I usually only use my blender for smoothies and an occasional soup, that would serve us the best. Thanks for the great comparison review.

Very informative video, thank you so much. This makes it easy to decide what blender is best.

I have owned the Vitamix 5000 for over 25 years. It has been the workhorse of our home since it was new and I still use it almost every day. If you are looking for something that will last a lifetime Vitamix is the answer.

I have had the Vitamix Quiet One for 10 years. it is very durable!

Great Video! Will get one soon.

One of my friend gifted me a vitamix blender long back and it's still running solid after a decade, my mom already replaced 4 mixers in that period. Solid build quality and super powerful motor compared to the other brands, it can blend anything with an ease...

Thank you so such a comprehensive review! I just bought a refurbished V1200 through your website and can't wait to replace my ninja!

I really enjoyed ur video. Very informative. U highlighted the features of each model and gave great insight for making informed decisions. Thank U

Thank you for the informations !! love this blender!

Thank you for the contest!

Great video - thanks for the information!

Thanks, I enjoyed the video. It was very informative.

Nice video. Thanks for making it!

I'm not sure which one I want. I would love to puree tomatoes with the skins on so I get a healthier tomato juice to can. What would be your recommendation? I would also love to shred veggies for freezing. Do any of them come with that attachment or would it be a different machine and if so what would your recommendation for that be?

I absolutely love my 6300! So much, in fact, it was the first household item I claimed in my divorce. It outlasted my first husband and was always far more reliable. Based on that alone, I will never get rid of it. However, because of its height, I have to store it in a cabinet. I think I would like to have a second model...Leaning toward the 3500 for its low profile aesthetic that would compliment my kitchen.

Just got the E320. Love the simplicity of it yet able to attach a cup adapter for smoothies without having to go with a smart style blender. Has a 7yr warranty also! Thx for the info!

I chose to go with the 5200, a year and a half ago, because of the container that can go from small to large batches. I really didn't want a touch screen, although I might have gone with the pro 750. You made everything very clear, and I would have loved to see this video a year ago. Thanks so much

Thank you! Really informative video.

What a great blander thank you for showing!

Do the accessories like the spice grinder fit onto all model blenders? Is it possible to blend in the 20 oz to-go cup and does that cup work on all model blenders? TIA

This is awesome! Always wanted one

Thank you for your review! My father wants to get one and I want to make sure we get the right one.

Thank you for the informative video. I have an old off brand blender & would love to upgrade.

My daughter has an A3500 but she has trouble making smaller amounts of things like nut butter, hummus etc what size jug would you recommend. Thanks

Awesome review. Thank u!!

I would love the Pro 750 it would be perfect for our home! We could make soups, smoothies, dips, shakes, everything!

Thanks for the great information!

I always think I want bigger but after buying one with a large container that has no option to add any smaller containers, I find I want smaller containers because they'd be easier to handle and clean. And I won't be able to overfill and make more than I really want to make. I think I'd prefer the Vitamix E310 with the 48 oz container, or maybe even better would be the Venturist V1200 with the really small container. I want to make smoothies and nut butters. I also just saw a video on grinding meat in the blenders, so I'd like to do that because ground chicken and turkey prices have skyrocketed. I'd also like to make mayo and some sauces. Bigger isn't always better, that's for sure.

Great video, thank you!

WOW! Thank you for such a great comparison. I was so lost. We currently have a Ninja, but when I did a smoothie last week as we prepare for a liver detox, my husband pulled out a branch of cilantro. Yep, was not good. SO... on my way to find my Vitamix! Thanks again!

Thanks for your review 💜

Great video thank you. Makes me want a Vitamix

Something happened to the switches on my 6300 I don't think there's anything wrong with the motor do you think it is worth getting them fixed

I didn't know they had one that's programable. The Vitamix Ascent A3500 is something I would definitely buy so the kids can use it as well. Hopefully without little mess.

Thank you!!!! I finally know what blender to use. I used to use whatever was in my parents house, but now I actually have a choice!!

Great comparison, thanks for the video!

Really informative, thanks!

I want to use for maxi an pepper. It’s Very tick ingredients.wich one is better?

Thanks for the great info

OMG, Vitamix is not doing themselves any favors by having so many different models/options. It gives me anxiety just trying to figure out which one to buy (I currently have AT LEAST 10 tabs open for this). This is honestly the reason I haven't bought one yet (I've wanted one for years). This video and your website has really helped to clear things up so I think I will be buying one very soon, THANK YOU.

I think the Ascent 3500 would be my choice to add to my kitchen. I love the design and looks so easy to use.

A friend showed me her Vitamix Blender and raved about it so I'm definitely interested!

I love it, thanks for review

I hv no idea which series should I choose. The one. I need is to just food processor, for two persons at the most. Can you suggest the ideal one for me.

The Ascent A3500 looks incredible! I would love to make soups and hummus with it.

Been wanting to get one of these.

Can I grind whole grain into flour or sugar in powder sugar?

Great review!

It will be a truly sad day for America if Vitamix ever stops making the 5200 Legacy. Not counting on that ever happening but if it did, then did I'd have to buy one of the last ones off the production line even though I don't need one. I'd just keep it as a backup in storage, in the event my 20 year old 5200 were to somehow become unfixable. That machine is so tough, I'm convinced it will outlast ME. I've tried the other models and they're alright. The newer machine designs aren't so much of an issue, but the newer wide jar designs don't work as efficiently as the classic tall jar design. The wider jars with longer blades cause "ingredient hop" which makes everything bounce around violently inside, ricocheting off the blades and slamming into the sides of the jar, rather than forcing it to cycle smoothly and vertically through the jar. This has the unfortunate side effect of aerating and whipping the ingredients because the jar design does not restrict their movement, making things come out more frothy and bubbly than they did in the classic jars. This is most noticeable when you're only filling up half the jar to make a single serving item. It's simply not the same kind of mixing vortex that the classic designs became famous for; that pattern has been right there in their logo for ages. And you didn't hear it from me, but in every circumstance I've tried, the classic jar designs seem to work just fine on the newer blenders, so give it a whirl if you have a newer machine and see if you don't agree. It's also a sign of our times that people think they need timer settings to use a blender. The "automatic programs" and "wireless jar detection" features are ultimately gimmicks to get people with short attention spans to part with their money. They're completely unnecessary if you posses more than a single brain cell. If you adjust your recipe in any way on a timed program, the ratio of ingredients means a timed setting won't produce the expected result, so you'll end up altering your blending time along with your ingredients anyways. This is all very easily solved by ... blending it yourself with manual controls! It doesn't take a lot intuition to know how long something needs to blend; you don't really even need to count seconds in your head, you can just see and hear what's going on inside the jar. It's ultimately your money to spend, but if you want some life advice from someone who's tried a fair share of overpriced kitchen gadgets with unnecessary features, just save your money for more important things and stick with what's worked for decades. You can't improve on perfection.

Very Helpful!

I want to swap my current blender out for the Ascent or Venturist series so I can get the food processor attachment. I don’t have space for another motor in my kitchen so this would solve the space saving issue. Going to get hold of Vitamix and see if I can do that.

I definitely need to up my blender game! the Vitamix looks amazing!

Thank you for the great information. I'm in the market for a good blender and all the choices are overwhelming.

I think the A3500 would be my best fit! Easy touch programmed settings. I love the design and that it is dishwasher safe.

Which one to make flour from wheat? My MIL has an old 5000 total nutrition center, which is on its last leg. She is 92, so smart equipment is out.

I love my Vitamix - healthy smoothies for breakfast every morning. Thanks for the video

The Vitamix Ascent A3500 is definitely something I would love to give away to my relatives this holiday season

Yes, i would love to hear your opinion. Cause i am torn between 5200 and 3500 model

I don’t see an additional $50 off for V1200 at the checkout page. Do you know why?

Awesome product Vitamix , I will use for make all kinds of smoothies . thanks for the chance and keep on the nice job :)

I would love the ascent A3500 as my husband would also be able to use the touch screen with ease. Smoothies and ice cream would be awesome with soup in winter

I had a vitamix blender a long time ago and I just loved it. Would love to own another one.

Thanks for the budget concious options, I can get what I need without going over my budget

Nice informative video, with some handy information.

This looks amazing!!

I love the Ascent A3500! I would make a fruit smoothie like my mom used to make

Excellent review! I have really old Vitamix with a stainless steel container with a spigot in the front for serving soup, smoothies, etc.. it needs servicing but they tell me it’s too old. 😢 Hopefully I can save up for a new one someday. 🤗

Love your channel, great review, new sub here…😎👍

thank for the update

Seriously this video answered all the questions I had. Thank you.

I like the interface of the Ascent A3500 and I think it is the most reasonably priced blender out of the bunch. I would use it to make fruit smoothies and blended coffee drinks!

You can fit the 5200 blender under kitchen cabinets if you purchase the tamper holder to hold the lid and tamper.

Does the stainless steel container work in the smart systems models?

My 750 of 10 years broke to an electrical problem in my kitchen and I've just purchased a 5200. Can't wait to use it 🙏☺

Great comparison, but curious how loud each model is relative to the other.

Purchased a 5200 series blender years ago, and at the time Vitamix were releasing the wide jar models. I called Vitamix and was told that both narrow and wide models blend well, but the narrow 5200 series does a better/faster job, especially for small batches due to the narrow blend vortex. The wide jar, as was explained in the video, is designed for medium to large size batches but takes a bit longer due to the wider blend vortex. I also asked about motor size, and was told the wide jar models need a slightly bigger motor to perform as well as the classic narrow models. A couple of years ago we also purchased a Explorian E310 with the narrow 48 Oz container and it performs the same as the 5200 series but is a bit louder. Not sure if it's louder because we use it in a much smaller area, or because the motor is different. One final note if you are a QVC shopper: They sell a Creations II blender that is essentially a 5200 series blender with a 5 year warranty rather than a 7 year warranty. They appear to be exclusive to QVC, and come in a variety of colors. I "inherited" a Creations II (after buying the Explorian E310) and it really is just a 5200 with a different name. Have thought about buying one of the new/advanced series, but already having three Vitamix blenders I'm not sure it's worth the money :) I was on the fence regarding the cost of Vitamix, but I'm sure glad I did buy one as it's an AMAZING blender!

Would love to own one of these! Heard good reviews!

I love my Vitamix 6300, but I was looking into the Ascent A3500. The website was having issues or I would have clicked buy. The next day I stopped into a local store and was able to look at the machine in person for the first time. I'm so glad I did, because I realized the low profile container was too challenging for my older hands to remove. Anyone know of other good options that would also provide a food processor option (like one of the A3500 bundles)?

Love the variety, difficult decision. The Ascent 3500 looks like a great choice. I need to start saving.

Thanks for the info