Vitamix
Vitamix 5200
$499.95
Released 2007
Best Blenders · head-to-head
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. NutriBullet Pro 900 is cheaper at $99.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Vitamix
$499.95
Released 2007
NutriBullet
$99.99Cheaper
The NutriBullet Pro 900 wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The NutriBullet Pro 900 is the cheaper at $99.99. The NutriBullet Pro 900 both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $499.95 | $99.99 |
| Brand | Vitamix | NutriBullet |
| Released | 2007 | — |
| Motor watts | 1380 | 900 |
| Jar capacity (oz) | 64 | 32 |
| Speed settings | 10 | 1 |
| Preset programs | 0 | 0 |
| Dishwasher safe | No | Yes |
| Noise dampening | No | No |
| Warranty years | 7 | 1 |
| Release year | 2007 | — |
Sources — Vitamix 5200: vitamix.com (verified 2026-06-15). NutriBullet Pro 900: nutribullet.com (verified 2026-06-15).
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
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.
Both whitelisted testers (Tom's Guide, TechRadar) hands-on reviewed this exact model (Nutribullet Pro 900 / 900W). Both rate it highly, with Tom's Guide awarding Editor's Choice and TechRadar 'Recommended', praising fast silky-smooth blending, compact size, low price, and easy dishwasher cleanup. Both flag the small capacity; single-speed/no-pulse operation and the inability to make hot soups or safely blend dry ingredients each draw criticism from one source. (2 sourced reviews, 2 lab-tested.)
Praised: Fast, silky-smooth blending, even on frozen fruit and ice; Compact footprint, easy to store in small kitchens; Excellent value for a low price.
Flagged: Small capacity, not suited to large batches or 4+ people; Thick mixtures stick to the sides and need a mid-blend shake; Only one speed and no pulse setting.