Vitamix 5200 vs Ninja UltraCrush

Which Blender Is Better?

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Vitamix 5200
Ninja UltraCrush

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Our Verdict

Vitamix 5200

Ninja UltraCrush

The Vitamix 5200 is a better blender than the Ninja UltraCrush, though it's also a lot more expensive. The Vitamix is better at blending fibrous ingredients in both large and small batches. It's also a better option for thick recipes like nut butter and hummus, and it's able to hot blend, making it a better choice for soups and sauces. The Vitamix also has better build quality and is easier to clean. While the Ninja is a better ice crusher, the Vitamix still offers excellent performance in this regard, so it probably won't be enough to sway most people.

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Variants

  • Vitamix 5200 (Black)
  • Vitamix 5200 (Red)
  • UltraCrush (BP201)
  • UltraCrush Professional Kitchen System (BP401)

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Vitamix 5200
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BP201
UltraCrush
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Red
Vitamix 5200
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BP401
UltraCrush Professional Kitchen System
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White
Vitamix 5200
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Main Differences for
Multi-Purpose

Threshold 

0.10

Multi-Purpose 
 

9.0
6.2

Hot Blending 
 

Yes
No

Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) 
 

9.4
6.3

Nut Butter 
 

9.3
6.6

Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) 
 

9.3
6.8

Crushed Ice 
 

8.9
10

Build Quality 
 

9.0
7.5

Cleaning 
 

7.5
6.0

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

Box Picture 
 

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Vitamix 5200 Box Picture
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Ninja UltraCrush Box Picture

Blender Type 
 

Full Size Blender
Full Size Blender

Portable 
 

No
No

Height 
 

20.2" (51.4 cm)
17.5" (44.5 cm)

Width  

6.9" (17.6 cm)
7.4" (18.9 cm)

Depth  

9.4" (24.0 cm)
7.5" (19.0 cm)

Weight 
 

11.2 lbs (5.1 kg)
7.7 lbs (3.5 kg)

Shaft Length (Immersion Blenders) 
 

N/A
N/A

Build Quality 
 

9.0
7.5

Build Quality Picture 
 

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Vitamix 5200 Build Quality Picture
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Ninja UltraCrush Build Quality Picture

Feet 
 

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Vitamix 5200 Feet
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Ninja UltraCrush Feet

Jar Capacity 
 

9.0
9.8

Main Jar Capacity 
 

64.0 oz (1,893 ml)
72.0 oz (2,129 ml)

Additional Jar Capacity 
 

N/A
N/A

Jar/Beaker Materials 
 

Jar Picture 
 

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Vitamix 5200 Jar Picture
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Ninja UltraCrush Jar Picture

Optional Jar Picture 
 

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Vitamix 5200 Optional Jar Picture
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Ninja UltraCrush Optional Jar Picture

Jar/Beaker Material 
 

BPA-Free Plastic
BPA-Free Plastic

Dishwasher Safe 
 

No
Yes

Blades 
 

Blades Picture 
 

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Vitamix 5200 Blades Picture
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Ninja UltraCrush Blades Picture

Blade Type 
 

Sharp
Sharp

Blade Count 
 

4
6

Removable 
 

No
Yes

Dishwasher Safe 
 

No
Yes

Lid 
 

Lid Picture 
 

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Vitamix 5200 Lid Picture
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Ninja UltraCrush Lid Picture

Two-Part Lid 
 

Yes
No

Lid Closing Type 
 

Friction
Lock Mechanism

Power Cord  

Cable Picture 
 

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Vitamix 5200 Cable Picture
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Ninja UltraCrush Cable Picture

Stow-Away Compartment 
 

Yes
No

Cord Length 
 

5.9 ft (1.8 m)
2.6 ft (0.8 m)

In The Box  

Bundle Picture 
 

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Vitamix 5200 Bundle Picture
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Ninja UltraCrush Bundle Picture
Performance

Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) 
 

9.3
6.8

Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Photo 
 

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Vitamix 5200 Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Photo
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Ninja UltraCrush Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Photo

Jar Used 
 

Main Jar
Main Jar

Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Video  

Fibrous Ingredients Processing 
 

6.5
4.0

Fibrous Ingredients Texture 
 

10
7.5

Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) 
 

9.4
6.3

Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Photo 
 

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Vitamix 5200 Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Photo
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Ninja UltraCrush Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Photo

Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Video  

Jar Used  

Main Jar
Main Jar

Fibrous Ingredients Processing 
 

7.0
3.5

Fibrous Ingredients Texture 
 

10
7.0

Crushed Ice 
 

8.9
10

Crushed Ice Photo 
 

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Vitamix 5200 Crushed Ice Photo
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Ninja UltraCrush Crushed Ice Photo

Crushed Ice Video  

Crushed Ice Preparation 
 

8.5
10

Crushed Ice Texture 
 

9.0
10

Nut Butter 
 

9.3
6.6

Nut Butter Picture 
 

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Vitamix 5200 Nut Butter Picture
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Ninja UltraCrush Nut Butter Picture

Nut Butter Video  

Nut Butter Preparation 
 

9.0
3.0

Nut Butter Texture 
 

9.5
9.0

Noise 
 

6.1
8.0

Noise @ Max Speed 
 

96.6 dB
88.2 dB

Noise Video  

Blade Speed 
 

Min Speed 
 

1,400 RPM
3,200 RPM

Power 
 

1,380 W
1,000 W

Max Speed 
 

22,500 RPM
4,600 RPM

Speed Adjustment Based On Jar Type 
 

No
No
Ease Of Use

Controls And Programs 
 

Control Panel 
 

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Vitamix 5200 Control Panel
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Ninja UltraCrush Control Panel

On/Off Switch 
 

Yes
Yes

Speed Presets 
 

0
2

Hot Blending 
 

Yes
No

Speed Dial 
 

Yes
No

Pulse/Turbo Mode 
 

Yes
Yes

Programs 
 

0
1

Blending Time Indicator 
 

No
No

Programmable Timer 
 

No
No

Cleaning 
 

7.5
6.0

Self-Cleaning Video  

Cleaning Video  

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Black
Vitamix 5200
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BP201
UltraCrush
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Red
Vitamix 5200
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BP401
UltraCrush Professional Kitchen System
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White
Vitamix 5200
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