Vitamix 5-Speed Immersion vs 2-Speed Immersion

Which Blender Is Better?

Products

Vitamix 5-Speed Immersion
Vitamix 2-Speed Immersion

Tested using Methodology v1.0

Updated Oct 16, 2025 05:09 PM

SEE PRICE
Amazon.com

Tested using Methodology v1.0.1

Updated Feb 18, 2026 05:20 PM

SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
  1. Recommended in 1 article:
  2. Immersion

Our Verdict

Vitamix 5-Speed Immersion

Vitamix 2-Speed Immersion

The Vitamix 2-Speed Immersion is better than the Vitamix 5-Speed Immersion. The 2-Speed has fewer speed settings but makes a much smoother blend with fibrous ingredients. It's also quieter and comes with a whisk. The 5-Speed has a more powerful motor and makes smoother nut butter, but neither model is ideal for that purpose.

0 

Variants

  • 5-Speed Immersion (Stainless Steel)
  • 2-Speed Immersion (Black)

Check Price

Stainless Steel
5-Speed Immersion
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
Black
2-Speed Immersion
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
Stainless Steel
5-Speed Immersion
SEE PRICE
BestBuy.com
Black
2-Speed Immersion
SEE PRICE
Vitamix
Stainless Steel
5-Speed Immersion
SEE PRICE
Vitamix
Black
2-Speed Immersion
Walmart.com
Stainless Steel
5-Speed Immersion
SEE PRICE
Walmart.com
Black
2-Speed Immersion
Lowes.com
Stainless Steel
5-Speed Immersion
Lowes.com
Black
2-Speed Immersion
HomeDepot.com
Stainless Steel
5-Speed Immersion
HomeDepot.com
Black
2-Speed Immersion
BestBuy.com
Read more

Main Differences for
Multi-Purpose

Threshold 

0.10

Multi-Purpose 
 

0.0
0.0
JOIN NOW  to see main differences

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

Box Picture 
 

Vitamix 5-Speed Immersion Box Picture Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

Vitamix 2-Speed Immersion Box Picture Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

Blender Type 
 

Locked
Locked

Portable 
 

Locked

Height 
 

Lock" (Lock cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Width  

Lock" (Lock cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Depth  

Lock" (Lock cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Weight 
 

Lock lbs (Lock kg)
Lock lbs (Lock kg)

Shaft Length (Immersion Blenders) 
 

Lock" (Lock cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)
Show Text 

Build Quality 
 

N/A
N/A

Build Quality Picture 
 

Vitamix 5-Speed Immersion Build Quality Picture Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

Vitamix 2-Speed Immersion Build Quality Picture Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

Show Text 

Jar Capacity 
 

N/A
N/A

Main Jar Capacity 
 

N/A
N/A

Additional Jar Capacity 
 

N/A
N/A

Jar/Beaker Materials 
 

Jar Picture 
 

Vitamix 5-Speed Immersion Jar Picture Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

Vitamix 2-Speed Immersion Jar Picture Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

Optional Jar Picture 
 

Vitamix 5-Speed Immersion Optional Jar Picture Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

Vitamix 2-Speed Immersion Optional Jar Picture Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

Jar/Beaker Material 
 

Locked
Locked

Dishwasher Safe 
 

Locked
Locked
Show Text 

Blades 
 

Blades Picture 
 

Vitamix 5-Speed Immersion Blades Picture Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

Vitamix 2-Speed Immersion Blades Picture Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

Blade Type 
 

Locked
Locked

Blade Count 
 

Lock
Lock

Removable 
 

Locked
Locked

Dishwasher Safe 
 

Locked
Locked
Show Text 

Lid 
 

Lid Picture 
 

Vitamix 5-Speed Immersion Lid Picture Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

Vitamix 2-Speed Immersion Lid Picture Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

Two-Part Lid 
 

Locked
Locked

Lid Closing Type 
 

Locked
Locked

Power Cord  

Cable Picture 
 

Vitamix 5-Speed Immersion Cable Picture Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

Vitamix 2-Speed Immersion Cable Picture Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

Stow-Away Compartment 
 

Locked
Locked

Cord Length 
 

Lock ft (Lock m)
Lock ft (Lock m)
Show Text 

In The Box  

Bundle Picture 
 

Vitamix 5-Speed Immersion Bundle Picture Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

Vitamix 2-Speed Immersion Bundle Picture Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

Show Text 
Performance

Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) 
 

N/A
N/A

Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Photo 
 

Vitamix 5-Speed Immersion Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Photo Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

Vitamix 2-Speed Immersion Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Photo Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

Jar Used 
 

Locked
Locked

Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Video  

Vitamix 5-Speed Immersion Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Video Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for videos & test results

Vitamix 2-Speed Immersion Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Video Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for videos & test results

Fibrous Ingredients Processing 
 

0.0
0.0

Fibrous Ingredients Texture 
 

0.0
0.0
Show Text 

Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) 
 

N/A
N/A

Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Photo 
 

Vitamix 5-Speed Immersion Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Photo Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

Vitamix 2-Speed Immersion Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Photo Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Video  

Vitamix 5-Speed Immersion Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Video Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for videos & test results

Vitamix 2-Speed Immersion Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Video Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for videos & test results

Jar Used  

Locked
Locked

Fibrous Ingredients Processing 
 

0.0
0.0

Fibrous Ingredients Texture 
 

0.0
0.0
Show Text 

Crushed Ice 
 

N/A
N/A

Crushed Ice Photo 
 

Vitamix 5-Speed Immersion Crushed Ice Photo Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

Vitamix 2-Speed Immersion Crushed Ice Photo Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

Crushed Ice Video  

Vitamix 5-Speed Immersion Crushed Ice Video Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for videos & test results

Vitamix 2-Speed Immersion Crushed Ice Video Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for videos & test results

Crushed Ice Preparation 
 

0.0
0.0

Crushed Ice Texture 
 

0.0
0.0
Show Text 

Nut Butter 
 

N/A
N/A

Nut Butter Picture 
 

Vitamix 5-Speed Immersion Nut Butter Picture Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

Vitamix 2-Speed Immersion Nut Butter Picture Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

Nut Butter Video  

Vitamix 5-Speed Immersion Nut Butter Video Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for videos & test results

Vitamix 2-Speed Immersion Nut Butter Video Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for videos & test results

Nut Butter Preparation 
 

0.0
0.0

Nut Butter Texture 
 

0.0
0.0
Show Text 

Noise 
 

N/A
N/A

Noise @ Max Speed 
 

Lock dB
Lock dB

Noise Video  

Vitamix 5-Speed Immersion Noise Video Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for videos & test results

Vitamix 2-Speed Immersion Noise Video Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for videos & test results

Show Text 

Blade Speed 
 

Min Speed 
 

Lock RPM
Lock RPM

Power 
 

Lock W
Lock W

Max Speed 
 

Lock RPM
Lock RPM

Speed Adjustment Based On Jar Type 
 

Locked
Locked
Show Text 
Ease Of Use

Controls And Programs 
 

Control Panel 
 

Vitamix 5-Speed Immersion Control Panel Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

Vitamix 2-Speed Immersion Control Panel Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for pictures & test results

On/Off Switch 
 

Locked
Locked

Speed Presets 
 

Lock
Lock

Hot Blending 
 

Locked
Locked

Speed Dial 
 

Locked
Locked

Pulse/Turbo Mode 
 

Locked
Locked

Programs 
 

Lock
Lock

Blending Time Indicator 
 

Locked
Locked

Programmable Timer 
 

Locked
Locked
Show Text 

Cleaning 
 

N/A
N/A

Self-Cleaning Video  

Vitamix 5-Speed Immersion Self-Cleaning Video Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for videos & test results

Vitamix 2-Speed Immersion Self-Cleaning Video Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for videos & test results

Cleaning Video  

Vitamix 5-Speed Immersion Cleaning Video Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for videos & test results

Vitamix 2-Speed Immersion Cleaning Video Sample

SAMPLE

JOIN NOW

for videos & test results

Show Text 

Check Price

Stainless Steel
5-Speed Immersion
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
Black
2-Speed Immersion
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
Stainless Steel
5-Speed Immersion
SEE PRICE
BestBuy.com
Black
2-Speed Immersion
SEE PRICE
Vitamix
Stainless Steel
5-Speed Immersion
SEE PRICE
Vitamix
Black
2-Speed Immersion
Walmart.com
Stainless Steel
5-Speed Immersion
SEE PRICE
Walmart.com
Black
2-Speed Immersion
Lowes.com
Stainless Steel
5-Speed Immersion
Lowes.com
Black
2-Speed Immersion
HomeDepot.com
Stainless Steel
5-Speed Immersion
HomeDepot.com
Black
2-Speed Immersion
BestBuy.com

Vitamix 5-Speed Immersion

Vitamix 2-Speed Immersion

Comments

  1. Comparison

Vitamix 5-Speed Immersion vs Vitamix 2-Speed Immersion: Main Discussion

What do you think of these products? Let us know below.


Looking for a personalized buying advice from the RTINGS.com experts? Members have direct access to buying advice on our member forum.

PreviewBack to editorFormat guide
No comments yet, refresh to see new ones