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Vitamix 5200 vs Vitamix A3500: what real owners say

Real owners lean toward the Vitamix 5200: 91% of 328 owners recommend it, vs 68% of 280 for the Vitamix A3500.

Verdicts aggregated from Reddit, enthusiast forums, and YouTube owner comments — affiliate reviews excluded. Sample sizes differ; judge accordingly. How we score

Vitamix 5200

91%of 328 owners recommend
91% recommend · 3% neutral · 6% don't
Owners praise
  • Blends incredibly smooth
  • Lasts decades, nearly indestructible
  • Powerful, blends anything
Owners complain about
  • Loud operation
  • Expensive upfront
  • Blade bearing can seize over years
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Vitamix A3500

68%of 280 owners recommend
68% recommend · 8% neutral · 24% don't
Owners praise
  • Silky-smooth, powerful blends
  • Convenient walk-away presets
  • Durable through years of daily use
Owners complain about
  • Still loud despite quiet claims
  • Fiddly Self-Detect containers
  • No 32oz jar, smallest is 48oz
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What Vitamix 5200 owners say

“Vitamix was a game changer for me. My $330 refurbished Vitamix 5200 still works flawlessly today.”
— twopacktuesday on Reddit
“I got it around 1999 and used it all the time. Unfortunately it burned in the Palisades fire”
— @markmedley6849 on YouTube
“the Vitamix costs Euro 799,- thats more than 4x the price....thats ridiculous!”
— @69indigoblue on YouTube

What Vitamix A3500 owners say

“we have never regretted buying one for a single moment and it has hands down improved our family's nutrition and quality of life. So if you're hesitating, go for it!!!”
— @katharineofarrogant7805 on YouTube
“I spent $650 on a Vitamix a3500 blender. Best money ever spent compared to my ninja blender it's 100x better.”
— -MakeEveryDayCount- on Reddit
“I have the a3500 and I wish I would’ve gone with the 5200. That narrower 64 ounce container will be just fine. Definitely what I would get if I were to buy again.”
— macula8 on Reddit