The Vitamix 5300 is the up-graded model of the Vitamix 5200 Blender, offering a slightly more powerful yet quieter motor and a lower profile to fit more easily under most kitchen cabinets.
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The Vitamix 5300 utilizes a 2.2 peak horsepower motor compared to the Vitamix 5200’s 2.0 motor. Both blenders offer variable speed control with a simple to use dial that can be rotated at any point during the blend to put you in complete control. The Vitamix 5300 has the addition of a Pulse Feature which the 5200 does not have. The Vitamix 5200 has a switch for High Speed, which the 5300 does not have.
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| Vitamix 5300's control panel with 10 variable speeds & pulse function |
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| Vitamix 5200's control panel with 10 variable speeds & High Speed switch |
Both the Vitamix 5300 and 5200 come with a 64 oz capacity container for medium to large batches, but the design of the container is different for each blender. The Vitamix 5300 features a low-profile container that is shorter and wider, while the Vitamix 5200 features a classic taller and slimmer container. Each container is made from BPA-free Eastman Tritan Copolyester.
Both the Vitamix 5300 and 5200’s container comes with a spill-proof lid with a removable plug so you can add ingredients as you blend.
The different design of the containers affects the size of the stainless steel blades, with the Vitamix 5300 having 4” blades while the Vitamix 5200 has 3” blades. Some people have reported that the design of the Vitamix 5200 performs better for blending very thick smoothies using lots of frozen fruits. Both blenders come with a tamper – a low profile one with the 5300 and a classic one with the 5200.
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| Vitamix 5300's low-profile container |
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| Vitamix 5200's classic tall container |
Given the difference in the design of the Vitamix containers, it follows that there is a difference in overall height of these 2 blenders, with the Vitamix 5300 measuring around 17.25” tall and the Vitamix 5200 measuring around 20.5” tall. Both blenders measure around 8.75” x 7.25” at the base.
Both the Vitamix 5300 and 5200 utilize a radial cooling fan and thermal protection system for long-lasting reliability, and come with a Manufacturer’s Warranty of 7 Years.
Let’s take a glance at the main differences and similarities in features and specifications in detail between the Vitamix 5300 versus Vitamix 5200 laid out in the easy-to-read comparison table and bullet-points below to help you decide on which is the best Blender for you:
