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Vitamix 5300 vs Explorian E520

Which Blender Is Better?

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    Main Differences
    Design
      DimensionsBuild QualityJar CapacityJar/Beaker MaterialsBladesLidPower CordIn The Box
    Performance
      Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches)Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity)Crushed IceNut ButterNoiseBlade Speed
    Ease Of Use
      Controls And ProgramsCleaning
    Comments

Products

Vitamix 5300
Vitamix Explorian E520

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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.

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Variants

  • 5300 (Black)
  • 5300 (Red)
  • Explorian E520 (Black)
  • Explorian E520 (Gray)

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Design

Dimensions 
 

Blender Type 
 

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Locked

Box Picture 
 

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Height 
 

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Width  

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Depth  

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Weight 
 

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Shaft Length (Immersion Blenders) 
 

N/A
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Build Quality 
 

N/A
N/A

Build Quality Picture 
 

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Jar Capacity 
 

N/A
N/A

Main Jar Capacity 
 

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Lock oz (Lock ml)

Additional Jar Capacity 
 

N/A
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Jar/Beaker Materials 
 

Jar Picture 
 

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Optional Jar Picture 
 

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Jar/Beaker Material 
 

Locked
Locked

Dishwasher Safe 
 

Locked
Locked
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Blades 
 

Blades Picture 
 

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Blade Type 
 

Locked
Locked

Blade Count 
 

Lock
Lock

Removable 
 

Locked
Locked

Dishwasher Safe 
 

Locked
Locked
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Lid 
 

Lid Picture 
 

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Two-Part Lid 
 

Locked
Locked

Lid Closing Type 
 

Locked
Locked
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Power Cord  

Cable Picture 
 

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Stow-Away Compartment 
 

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Locked

Cord Length 
 

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Lock ft (Lock m)
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In The Box  

Bundle Picture 
 

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Performance

Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) 
 

N/A
N/A

Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Photo 
 

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Jar Used 
 

Locked
Locked

Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Video  

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Fibrous Ingredients Processing 
 

0.0
0.0

Fibrous Ingredients Texture 
 

0.0
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Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) 
 

N/A
N/A

Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Photo 
 

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Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Video  

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Jar Used  

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Locked

Fibrous Ingredients Processing 
 

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0.0

Fibrous Ingredients Texture 
 

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Crushed Ice 
 

N/A
N/A

Crushed Ice Photo 
 

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Crushed Ice Video  

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Crushed Ice Preparation 
 

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Crushed Ice Texture 
 

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Nut Butter 
 

N/A
N/A

Nut Butter Picture 
 

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Nut Butter Video  

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Nut Butter Texture 
 

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Noise 
 

N/A
N/A

Noise @ Max Speed 
 

Lock dB
Lock dB

Noise Video  

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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
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Ease Of Use

Controls And Programs 
 

Control Panel 
 

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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
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Cleaning 
 

N/A
N/A

Self-Cleaning Video  

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Cleaning Video  

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Black
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