Vitamix
Vitamix 5200
$499.95
Released 2007
Best Blenders · head-to-head
Vitamix 5200 vs Blendtec Total Classic Original Blender
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Blendtec Total Classic Original Blender is cheaper at $399.95. Every spec and price links to its source.
Blendtec
Blendtec Total Classic Original Blender
$399.95Cheaper
Which is better: the Vitamix 5200 or Blendtec Total Classic Original Blender?
The Vitamix 5200 wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Blendtec Total Classic Original Blender is the cheaper at $399.95. Get the Vitamix 5200 for the stronger spec sheet, the Blendtec Total Classic Original Blender to spend less.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Vitamix 5200 | Blendtec Total Classic Original Blender |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $499.95 | $399.95 |
| Brand | Vitamix | Blendtec |
| Released | 2007 | — |
| Motor watts | 1380 | 1560 |
| Jar capacity (oz) | 64 | 90 |
| Speed settings | 10 | 10 |
| Preset programs | 0 | 6 |
| Dishwasher safe | No | Yes |
| Noise dampening | No | No |
| Warranty years | 7 | 2 |
| Release year | 2007 | — |
Sources — Vitamix 5200: vitamix.com (verified 2026-06-15). Blendtec Total Classic Original Blender: blendtec.com (verified 2026-06-15).
What's the difference between the Vitamix 5200 and Blendtec Total Classic Original Blender?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Motor watts: Vitamix 5200 1380 vs Blendtec Total Classic Original Blender 1560
- Jar capacity (oz): Vitamix 5200 64 vs Blendtec Total Classic Original Blender 90
- Preset programs: Vitamix 5200 0 vs Blendtec Total Classic Original Blender 6
- Dishwasher safe: Vitamix 5200 false vs Blendtec Total Classic Original Blender true
- Warranty years: Vitamix 5200 7 vs Blendtec Total Classic Original Blender 2
What reviewers say
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
Vitamix 5200
Two whitelisted outlets cover the exact Vitamix 5200. Wirecutter (NYT) gives full hands-on testing across smoothies, soups, nut butter, mayo and a multi-year test-kitchen stint; Reviewed (USA Today) covers it inside a Vitamix roundup with lighter, spec-leaning notes. Both rate it a top-tier, durable performer—best for smoothies, soups and nut butters—held back mainly by its steep price and its ~20-21 inch height. (2 sourced reviews, 1 lab-tested.)
Praised: Excellent, consistent blending performance; Sturdy, durable build backed by a 7-year warranty; Precise variable-speed control.
Flagged: Too tall (~20-21 in) to fit under many cabinets; No presets; stripped-down controls; Steep price relative to non-Vitamix blenders.
Blendtec Total Classic Original Blender
Only Tom's Guide provided a verifiable hands-on review. It names the Blendtec Total Classic an Editor's Choice, praising its smoothie and hummus performance plus its large yet light 75-oz build, while flagging it as loud (measured 108.2 dB), inconsistent at ice crushing, and expensive at around $400. (1 sourced review, 1 lab-tested.)
Praised: Excels at smoothies — helicopter blades pulverize frozen fruit into a creamy blend; Makes creamy hummus from chickpeas in under a minute thanks to the 1,560W motor; Large 75-oz capacity yet the lightest unit tested at about 7.3 lb.
Flagged: Very loud — one of the loudest blenders tested at 108.2 dB; Inconsistent ice crushing, leaving shards in the pitcher's corners; Expensive at around $400.