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Blender Type
Full Size Blender
Power
1,640 W
Hot Blending
Yes
Blender Type
Full Size Blender
Power
1,400 W
Hot Blending
Yes
Our Verdict
Vitamix 5300
Vitamix Explorian E520
The Vitamix Explorian E520 and the Vitamix 5300 perform very similarly. The Explorian is a bit louder, and it has a few automatic blending programs in addition to a speed dial. You may also prefer it because it comes with a pair of tumblers and straws that you can use to bring a smoothie to go, but they can't be used for blending.
Variants
- 5300 (Black)
- 5300 (Red)
- Explorian E520 (Black)
- Explorian E520 (Gray)
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Black
5300
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Main Differences for
Multi-Purpose
Multi-Purpose
Threshold
Multi-Purpose
9.3
9.1
Full Comparison
Design
Dimensions
Blender Type
Full Size Blender
Full Size Blender
Box Picture
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Height
17.2" (43.7 cm)
17.3" (44.0 cm)
Width
7.6" (19.3 cm)
7.7" (19.5 cm)
Depth
9.0" (22.8 cm)
9.4" (24.0 cm)
Weight
11.5 lbs (5.2 kg)
10.1 lbs (4.6 kg)
Shaft Length (Immersion Blenders)
N/A
N/A
Build Quality
9.0
9.0
Build Quality Picture
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Jar Capacity
9.0
9.0
Main Jar Capacity
64.0 oz (1,893 ml)
64.0 oz (1,893 ml)
Additional Jar Capacity
N/A
N/A
Jar/Beaker Materials
Jar Picture
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Optional Jar Picture
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Jar/Beaker Material
BPA-Free Plastic
BPA-Free Plastic
Dishwasher Safe
No
Yes
Blades
Blades Picture
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Blade Type
Sharp
Sharp
Blade Count
4
4
Removable
No
No
Dishwasher Safe
No
Yes
Lid
Lid Picture
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Two-Part Lid
Yes
Yes
Lid Closing Type
Friction
Friction
Power Cord
Cable Picture
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Stow-Away Compartment
Yes
Yes
Cord Length
6.2 ft (1.9 m)
6.2 ft (1.9 m)
In The Box
Bundle Picture
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Performance
Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches)
9.7
9.3
Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Photo
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Jar Used
Main Jar
Main Jar
Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Video
Fibrous Ingredients Processing
8.5
6.5
Fibrous Ingredients Texture
10
10
Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity)
10
9.7
Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Photo
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Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Video
Jar Used
Main Jar
Main Jar
Fibrous Ingredients Processing
10
8.5
Fibrous Ingredients Texture
10
10
Crushed Ice
10
9.6
Crushed Ice Photo
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Crushed Ice Video
Crushed Ice Preparation
10
8.5
Crushed Ice Texture
10
10
Nut Butter
9.3
9.6
Nut Butter Picture
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Nut Butter Video
Nut Butter Preparation
9.0
9.0
Nut Butter Texture
9.5
10
Noise
5.3
4.6
Noise @ Max Speed
99.3 dB
100.7 dB
Noise Video
Blade Speed
Min Speed
1,400 RPM
1,460 RPM
Power
1,640 W
1,400 W
Max Speed
22,500 RPM
21,200 RPM
Speed Adjustment Based On Jar Type
No
No
Ease Of Use
Controls And Programs
Control Panel
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On/Off Switch
Yes
Yes
Speed Presets
0
0
Hot Blending
Yes
Yes
Speed Dial
Yes
Yes
Pulse/Turbo Mode
Yes
Yes
Programs
0
3
Blending Time Indicator
No
No
Programmable Timer
No
No
Cleaning
7.5
7.5
Self-Cleaning Video
Cleaning Video
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Black
5300
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5300
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