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Oster Pro 1200
Vitamix 5300
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Blender Type
Full Size Blender
Power
1,200 W
Hot Blending
Yes
Blender Type
Full Size Blender
Power
1,640 W
Hot Blending
Yes
Our Verdict
Oster Pro 1200
Vitamix 5300
The Vitamix 5300 is better than the Oster Pro 1200 for most purposes. It has a much better build quality, a larger capacity in its main jar, and a better performance when processing fibrous ingredients, making nut butter, and crushing ice. On the other hand, the Oster comes with a personal jar for single-serve smoothies. Its main jar is made of glass, and it's easier to clean by hand since the blades are removable.
Variants
- Pro 1200 (Black)
- Pro 1200 (Brushed Nickel)
- Pro 1200 (Metallic Grey)
- 5300 (Black)
- 5300 (Red)
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Pro 1200
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Main Differences for
Multi-Purpose
Multi-Purpose
Threshold
Multi-Purpose
8.5
9.3
Build Quality
6.0
9.0
Nut Butter
8.0
9.3
Crushed Ice
8.9
10
Cleaning
9.0
7.5
Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity)
9.0
10
Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches)
9.0
9.7
Full Comparison
Design
Dimensions
Blender Type
Full Size Blender
Full Size Blender
Box Picture
Height
14.4" (36.5 cm)
17.2" (43.7 cm)
Width
7.0" (17.9 cm)
7.6" (19.3 cm)
Depth
7.5" (19.0 cm)
9.0" (22.8 cm)
Weight
7.9 lbs (3.6 kg)
11.5 lbs (5.2 kg)
Shaft Length (Immersion Blenders)
N/A
N/A
Build Quality
6.0
9.0
Build Quality Picture
Jar Capacity
6.5
9.0
Main Jar Capacity
48.0 oz (1,420 ml)
64.0 oz (1,893 ml)
Additional Jar Capacity
24.0 oz (710 ml)
N/A
Jar/Beaker Materials
Jar Picture
Optional Jar Picture
Jar/Beaker Material
Glass
BPA-Free Plastic
Dishwasher Safe
Yes
No
Blades
Blades Picture
Blade Type
Sharp
Sharp
Blade Count
6
4
Removable
Yes
No
Dishwasher Safe
Yes
No
Lid
Lid Picture
Two-Part Lid
Yes
Yes
Lid Closing Type
Friction
Friction
Power Cord
Cable Picture
Stow-Away Compartment
No
Yes
Cord Length
2.6 ft (0.8 m)
6.2 ft (1.9 m)
In The Box
Bundle Picture
Performance
Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches)
9.0
9.7
Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Photo
Jar Used
Additional Jar
Main Jar
Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Video
Fibrous Ingredients Processing
7.0
8.5
Fibrous Ingredients Texture
9.5
10
Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity)
9.0
10
Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Photo
Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Video
Jar Used
Main Jar
Main Jar
Fibrous Ingredients Processing
7.0
10
Fibrous Ingredients Texture
9.5
10
Crushed Ice
8.9
10
Crushed Ice Photo
Crushed Ice Video
Crushed Ice Preparation
8.5
10
Crushed Ice Texture
9.0
10
Nut Butter
8.0
9.3
Nut Butter Picture
Nut Butter Video
Nut Butter Preparation
6.5
9.0
Nut Butter Texture
9.0
9.5
Noise
6.0
5.3
Noise @ Max Speed
97.1 dB
99.3 dB
Noise Video
Blade Speed
Min Speed
4,500 RPM
1,400 RPM
Power
1,200 W
1,640 W
Max Speed
18,000 RPM
22,500 RPM
Speed Adjustment Based On Jar Type
No
No
Ease Of Use
Controls And Programs
Control Panel
On/Off Switch
Yes
Yes
Speed Presets
3
0
Hot Blending
Yes
Yes
Speed Dial
No
Yes
Pulse/Turbo Mode
Yes
Yes
Programs
3
0
Blending Time Indicator
No
No
Programmable Timer
No
No
Cleaning
9.0
7.5
Self-Cleaning Video
Cleaning Video
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Pro 1200
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5300
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Pro 1200
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Red
5300
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Metallic Grey
Pro 1200
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