We've currently tested 22 Vitamix blenders. This manufacturer specializes in full-size models that fall in the higher end of the price range for blenders. Luckily, you can often find deals through third-party sellers that offset a portion of the price. Because of this, we've organized our picks by features and the manufacturer's suggested retail price. Vitamix models are consistently some of the best-built blenders we've tested, and most are available with a U.S. warranty that lasts between five and 10 years, compared to the more typical one-year warranty for blenders.
Most full-size Vitamix blenders can do a good job with a variety of blender recipes, so which is best depends on what design and features you prefer. Some models are dishwasher-safe and offer extras like app connectivity and blending programs, while others have a simpler design with just a speed dial and a switch for pulse mode. They rarely come with accessories like personal jars, but depending on the model, you can buy extra jars separately.
Updates
- 12/12/2024Vitamix 2-Speed Immersion reviewed
- 11/07/2024Vitamix Ascent X5 reviewed
- 10/09/2024Vitamix Ascent X4 reviewed
- 10/07/2024Vitamix Ascent X3 reviewed
- 10/02/2024Vitamix Ascent X2 reviewed
Quick Look
We've tested more than 125 blenders since 2020. We always buy our own products from major retailers, just like you, to keep our reviews independent and unbiased. Each blender goes through the same set of tests, so you can easily compare models, regardless of price or features. We keep the blenders we test even after the review is published, so we can go back and retest them to answer questions from our users.
Check out our How We Test Blenders article to learn more about our purchasing, testing, and writing procedures.
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Best Vitamix Blender
Multi-Purpose9.1Smoothies (Single Serving)9.0Smoothies (Multiple Servings)8.2Ice Crushing8.6Soups8.6Professional Use8.7Main Jar Capacity48.0 oz (1,420 ml)Build Quality8.5Hot BlendingYesSee all our test resultsPower1,440 WThe best Vitamix blender we've tested is the Vitamix Ascent X2. It's the entry-level model in Vitamix's high-end Ascent X series, and it offers outstanding performance, but at a hefty price. This model can make silky, well-blended smoothies, even with fibrous ingredients like kale. It also makes snow-like crushed ice, smooth, spreadable nut butter, or hummus, and it can hot blend and heat ingredients, making it an extremely versatile pick. On the blender, you can find a mix of digital and physical controls, with a switch for pulse mode and an LED display that counts down the remaining blending time. There are four automatic blending programs, including 'Smoothies,' 'Hot Soup,' 'Frozen Desserts,' and a self-cleaning mode. Plus, for a blender, it's pretty quiet.
This blender has an excellent build quality, and you can expect it to last for a long time, but it also comes with a 10-year warranty, Vitamix's longest, adding peace of mind for such a pricey option. Even at this price point, however, there are a couple of minor downsides: its 48-ounce jar is somewhat small, and it has a rubber handle cover that slips around when you handle it. The blender's shell is also plastic; if you want a metal version, you might prefer the Vitamix Ascent X4 or the Vitamix Ascent X5, which are more expensive but have stainless steel-wrapped motor bases and more features, like additional blending programs.
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Best Upper Mid-Range Vitamix Blender
Multi-Purpose9.3Smoothies (Single Serving)9.0Smoothies (Multiple Servings)8.5Ice Crushing8.7Soups8.7Professional Use9.0Main Jar Capacity48.0 oz (1,420 ml)Build Quality9.0Hot BlendingYesSee all our test resultsPower1,400 WIf you're looking for the best Vitamix blender at a lower price point, the Vitamix Propel 510 is a fantastic choice. Like the Vitamix Ascent X2, it makes exceptionally smooth blends with virtually any ingredient, including fibrous fruits and veggies like spinach and pineapple, and the process is actually a bit easier, with no need to stop and scrape the jar. It's also an incredibly versatile option, making snow-like crushed ice, silky nut butter, and allowing you to blend hot ingredients or use the friction of the blades to heat ingredients directly in the 48-ounce jar. Plus, it has a sturdy build quality, with a solid-feeling plastic base and dials and switches that feel well-made.
Compared to the Ascent X2, this model offers simple controls. You won't find a digital display, but there are still a few blending programs available, including 'Smoothie,' 'Frozen Dessert,' and 'Hot Soup.' It has a shorter five-year warranty as well. Also, while no blender is quiet, this is one of the loudest Vitamix blenders we've tested, so it's not ideal if you want to limit noise.
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Best Mid-Range Vitamix Blender
Multi-Purpose9.0Smoothies (Single Serving)8.7Smoothies (Multiple Servings)9.1Ice Crushing8.9Soups9.4Professional Use9.2Main Jar Capacity64.0 oz (1,893 ml)Build Quality9.0Hot BlendingYesSee all our test resultsPower1,491 WThe best mid-range blender we've tested from Vitamix is the Vitamix 5200. Introduced in 2007, this legacy model is still popular nearly two decades later. It's a fantastic option, especially if you care a lot about blending performance and not so much about features like digital displays, blending programs, and additional jars. This model stands out from other Vitamix blenders because of its taller and narrower 64-ounce jar. Its design can help with processing very small amounts of ingredients since a smaller volume will cover the blades. Even with larger quantities, it creates an exceptionally smooth blend, though it takes more effort compared to the Vitamix Propel 510. And while it can't compete with the Propel 510 when it comes to crushing ice or making nut butter, it still makes easy work of these tasks overall. Plus, it can hot blend and heat ingredients.
However, there are some downsides compared to newer models. While you can buy additional jars, including a personal jar, it doesn't work with Vitamix's food processor attachment. Plus, it's louder than both previous picks, and its simple controls comprise only a speed dial, a power switch, and a pulse switch, with no blending programs or digital display. Its jar isn't dishwasher-safe, and its lid is solid plastic, so you can't see down into the blender while it's running. It comes with a seven-year warranty.
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Best Budget Vitamix Blender
Multi-Purpose9.2Smoothies (Single Serving)9.1Smoothies (Multiple Servings)8.7Ice Crushing8.4Soups8.8Professional Use8.8Main Jar Capacity48.0 oz (1,420 ml)Build Quality9.0Hot BlendingYesSee all our test resultsPower1,471 WVitamix doesn't really make budget blenders, but if you know you want a Vitamix and to spend as little as possible, the Vitamix Explorian E310 is a great option. Like the more expensive Vitamix Ascent X2, it comes with a 48-ounce jar, so keep that in mind if you blend big batches or crush a lot of ice. That said, it offers a versatile performance overall. It's a fantastic option for smoothies, as it makes a nearly perfectly smooth blend with small and large batches of fibrous ingredients, and the process is easier compared to the Vitamix 5200, so you won't have to stop and scrape the jar. Despite its more affordable price, it does a fantastic job crushing ice and making nut butter. And just like the rest of the options listed here, you can use it to hot blend or heat up ingredients.
On the downside, this is the loudest blender listed here. It doesn't have any automatic blending programs, either, so you'll always have to stop the blender manually. Its power cord is much shorter than the Vitamix 5200's, but its jar is dishwasher-safe for easier cleaning. Like the Vitamix Propel 510, it has a shorter five-year warranty.
Compared To Other Brands
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Incredible build quality.Vitamix blenders have a premium build with materials that feel solid and durable. Some models have U.S. warranties of up to 10 years.
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Additional jars available.
Many Vitamix blenders can be purchased with additional jars, like personal jars for smoothies. However, make sure your Vitamix model is compatible with the accessory you want; personal jars aren't currently available for Ascent models.
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Lots of speed settings.Vitamix blenders have a dial that gives you lots of control over the blender's speed. You can start at a low speed and ramp up to avoid splatters or when you want to prevent over-blending.
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Two-part lid and tamper included.Vitamix blenders usually come with a two-part lid, so you can add ingredients or use the tamper to stir your recipe while the machine runs.
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Fewer extra accessories included.Unlike other brands like Ninja, most Vitamix blenders only have a main pitcher, lid, and tamper. Most are compatible with accessories like personal jars that you can buy separately.
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More expensive.Vitamix blenders are generally more expensive than other blenders on the market, and there aren't any budget-level options.
Vitamix vs Blendtec
Blendtec is another maker of high-end full-size blenders. The models we've tested aren't as well-built as Vitamix blenders and don't perform as well overall, particularly for recipes like nut butter or hummus. They usually come with a 90-ounce pitcher, while most Vitamix models come with a 64-ounce pitcher. They also have blunt blades that make them easy to clean by hand. For more information, check out our more detailed breakdown of the differences between Blendtec and Vitamix.
Vitamix vs Wolf Gourmet
Wolf Gourmet is a kitchen appliance manufacturer that makes a few high-end blenders. The Wolf Gourmet Pro-Performance isn't as good at processing thick mixtures like nut butter as the Vitamix models in this article. It's also not as well-built. Still, its performance is comparable, and it's quiet for a blender.
Vitamix vs Ninja
Ninja makes a wide variety of full-size blenders that are usually cheaper. They generally don't perform as well as Vitamix models if you're using the main pitcher. They aren't as well-built and usually can't hot blend. However, unlike Vitamix, many have extra jars and attachments included, like single-serve jars and food processors. If you don't mind using different jars for different purposes, some can produce similar results to Vitamix blenders. To see what this brand offers, check out the best Ninja blenders.
Vitamix vs KitchenAid
KitchenAid makes a small range of full-size blenders, including high-end, premium, and commercial options. The higher-end KitchenAid K400 offers comparable performance to Vitamix blenders for making smoothies, soups, and crushed ice. It's less expensive than the Vitamix Explorian E310 but isn't as well-built. It doesn't come with a tamper and is much harder to use for recipes like nut butter. The blade design also makes it harder to clean by hand.
Vitamix makes full-size blenders that are very well-built and versatile in their overall performance. They have a wide range of speed settings, so you can easily adjust the speed based on what you're blending. Some of their blenders are Bluetooth-compatible, allowing you to access additional preset modes like 'Smoothies,' 'Baby Food,' 'Spice Grinding,' and 'Acai Bowls' via the Vitamix Perfect Blend app.
Lineup
Vitamix divides its full-size blenders into a few categories that offer different controls, features, and warranties and are compatible with different accessories.
Ascent X series: The latest, most expensive lineup, which includes four blenders with an advertised 10-year warranty. These blenders come with a 48-ounce jar and a removable tamper holder. More expensive models have metal shells, more blending programs, and other features like a tamper indicator. Their jars have rubber handle covers, but they lack cord storage.
Ascent series: Vitamix advertises a 10-year U.S. warranty. Depending on your model, they include features like digital displays and onboard blending programs. They have 'Self-Detect,' meaning the blender can detect which accessory you're using.
Smart System: All Ascent series blenders, plus some other models like the Vitamix Venturist 1200, are 'Smart System' blenders, meaning they have 'Self Detect' and are compatible with the widest variety of accessories, including a food processor jar.
Legacy series: These are 'classic' blenders, older designs that Vitamix still makes and sells new. They have analog controls, a longer power cord, and an opaque lid. The manufacturer offers a seven-year U.S. warranty. The jars aren't dishwasher-safe, unlike Ascent models. There are G-series and C-series Legacy blenders. Some accessories and additional jars are only compatible with one series or the other.
Propel series: These are newer Vitamix blenders that use classic design features. They lack digital displays and don't work with 'Self-Detect' accessories. They share the Legacy blenders' seven-year U.S. warranty, longer power cord, and lid design. However, unlike real Legacy models, they have blending programs and come with dishwasher-safe jars.
Explorian series: Vitamix refers to its Explorian blenders as an 'entry' into the brand. They're less expensive, have more basic controls, and have a shorter five-year U.S. warranty.
Other blenders: Vitamix mainly makes full-size blenders, but they also sell the Vitamix Immersion Blender, meant for blending hot ingredients in a pot or pan, and the Vitamix ONE, a smaller full-size model for smoothies. It has a very different design from other Vitamixes and a less versatile performance.
Recent Updates
Nov 14, 2025:
We made the Vitamix Ascent X2 our top pick as the Vitamin A3500 has been discontinued. We also made small changes for clarity.
May 09, 2025:
We've made minor updates to the text and checked that the products are in stock, but there hasn't been a change to our recommendations.
Feb 12, 2025:
Verified that all picks are valid and available. No change in recommendations.
Nov 13, 2024:
We've made some changes to account for new products and some products being out of stock. Added the Vitamix Ascent X2 as the upper mid-range pick and the Vitamix Explorian E310 as the budget pick. Removed the Vitamix A2500 and the Vitamix Venturist V1200 because they're currently unavailable.
Aug 20, 2024: We've updated the text with information about the recall of some personal jars sold by Vitamix.
FAQ
How do you clean a Vitamix?
Vitamix recommends filling the jar halfway with warm water and adding a few drops of soap, running it for 30–60 seconds, and then rinsing the jar and lid. This does help clean the jar and blades, but you usually need a sponge or brush to completely clean the blender.
Are Vitamix blenders dishwasher-safe?
Some Vitamix blenders come with dishwasher-safe jars. The 'Ascent,' 'Propel,' and 'Explorian' model jars can go in the dishwasher. However, the 'Legacy' blenders have to be cleaned by hand.
How much will a Vitamix blender cost you?
Vitamix makes high-end full-size blenders that cost about $300 USD at the low end to more than $1,000 USD for the most expensive models.
Is Costco Vitamix different?
Vitamix makes some blender models that are only available at Costco (U.S.), including the Vitamix Venturist 1200 and the Vitamix Explorian E520. These blenders can have different designs and vary a little in performance from similar-looking models available elsewhere. For example, the Vitamix Explorian E520 is louder than the Vitamix Explorian E310 and has automatic blending programs. However, the Costco models we've tested are similar to other Vitamix blenders regarding build quality and blending performance.
Can you chop nuts in a Vitamix?
Most Vitamix blenders can chop nuts. However, like with many other full-size blenders, if you over-blend, you'll end up with nut butter instead of chopped nuts or flour, so you might prefer a food processor.
Conclusion
Vitamix is a blender manufacturer that makes well-built, premium-looking blenders. They're generally very versatile, which suits many different users. They usually come with a speed dial and some preset modes and can blend hot ingredients. However, most of their blenders don't have many extra features or accessories.