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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Dimensions
    2. Build Quality
    3. Jar Capacity
    4. Jar/Beaker Materials
    5. Blades
    6. Lid
    7. Power Cord
    8. In The Box
  5. Performance
    1. Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches)
    2. Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity)
    3. Crushed Ice
    4. Nut Butter
    5. Noise
    6. Blade Speed
  6. Ease Of Use
    1. Controls And Programs
    2. Cleaning
  7. Comments

Hamilton Beach Power Elite Multi-Function vs Vitamix 5200

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Hamilton Beach Power Elite Multi-Function
Vitamix 5200

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Hamilton Beach Power Elite Multi-Function Picture
Vitamix 5200 Picture
Blender Type
Full Size Blender
Power
444 W
Hot Blending
Yes
Blender Type
Full Size Blender
Power
1,491 W
Hot Blending
Yes
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Variants

  • Power Elite Multi-Function (Black and Stainless Steel)
  • Vitamix 5200 (Black)
  • Vitamix 5200 (Red)
  • Vitamix 5200 (White)

Review

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Our Verdict

Hamilton Beach Power Elite Multi-Function

Vitamix 5200

The Vitamix 5200 is better than the Hamilton Beach Power Elite Multi-Function. The Vitamix has a significantly better build quality and a better overall performance, especially for tougher tasks like making nut butter and crushing ice.

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Main Differences for

Threshold 

0.10

Multi-Purpose 

7.1
9.0

Crushed Ice 
 

3.3
8.9

Nut Butter 
 

4.8
9.3

Build Quality 
 

5.0
9.0

Cleaning 
 

9.0
7.5

Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) 
 

8.7
9.4

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

Blender Type 
 

Full Size Blender
Full Size Blender

Box Picture  

Hamilton Beach Power Elite Multi-Function Box Picture
Vitamix 5200 Box Picture

Height 
 

14.7" (37.4 cm)
20.2" (51.4 cm)

Width  

6.4" (16.3 cm)
6.9" (17.6 cm)

Depth  

7.1" (18.0 cm)
9.4" (24.0 cm)

Weight 
 

6.0 lbs (2.7 kg)
11.2 lbs (5.1 kg)

Shaft Length (Immersion Blenders) 
 

N/A
N/A

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Build Quality 
 

5.0
9.0

Build Quality Picture  

Hamilton Beach Power Elite Multi-Function Build Quality Picture
Vitamix 5200 Build Quality Picture

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Jar Capacity 
 

5.5
9.0

Main Jar Capacity 
 

40.0 oz (1,183 ml)
64.0 oz (1,893 ml)

Additional Jar Capacity 
 

N/A
N/A

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Jar/Beaker Materials 
 

Jar Picture  

Hamilton Beach Power Elite Multi-Function Jar Picture
Vitamix 5200 Jar Picture

Optional Jar Picture  

Hamilton Beach Power Elite Multi-Function Optional Jar Picture
Vitamix 5200 Optional Jar Picture

Jar/Beaker Material 
 

Glass
BPA-Free Plastic

Dishwasher Safe 
 

Yes
No

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Blades 
 

Blades Picture  

Hamilton Beach Power Elite Multi-Function Blades Picture
Vitamix 5200 Blades Picture

Blade Type 
 

Sharp
Sharp

Blade Count 
 

4
4

Removable 
 

Yes
No

Dishwasher Safe 
 

Yes
No

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Lid 
 

Lid Picture  

Hamilton Beach Power Elite Multi-Function Lid Picture
Vitamix 5200 Lid Picture

Two-Part Lid 
 

Yes
Yes

Lid Closing Type 
 

Friction
Friction

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Power Cord  

Cable Picture  

Hamilton Beach Power Elite Multi-Function Cable Picture
Vitamix 5200 Cable Picture

Stow-Away Compartment 
 

Yes
Yes

Cord Length 
 

2.0 ft (0.6 m)
5.9 ft (1.8 m)

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In The Box  

Bundle Picture  

Hamilton Beach Power Elite Multi-Function Bundle Picture
Vitamix 5200 Bundle Picture

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Performance

Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) 
 

8.7
9.3

Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Photo  

Hamilton Beach Power Elite Multi-Function Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Photo
Vitamix 5200 Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Photo

Jar Used 
 

Main Jar
Main Jar

Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Video  

Fibrous Ingredients Processing 
 

7.5
6.5

Fibrous Ingredients Texture 
 

9.0
10

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Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) 
 

8.7
9.4

Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Photo  

Hamilton Beach Power Elite Multi-Function Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Photo
Vitamix 5200 Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Photo

Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Video  

Jar Used  

Main Jar
Main Jar

Fibrous Ingredients Processing 
 

7.5
7.0

Fibrous Ingredients Texture 
 

9.0
10

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Crushed Ice 
 

3.3
8.9

Crushed Ice Photo  

Hamilton Beach Power Elite Multi-Function Crushed Ice Photo
Vitamix 5200 Crushed Ice Photo

Crushed Ice Video  

Crushed Ice Preparation 
 

4.0
8.5

Crushed Ice Texture 
 

3.0
9.0

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Nut Butter 
 

4.8
9.3

Nut Butter Picture  

Hamilton Beach Power Elite Multi-Function Nut Butter Picture
Vitamix 5200 Nut Butter Picture

Nut Butter Video  

Nut Butter Preparation 
 

3.0
9.0

Nut Butter Texture 
 

6.0
9.5

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Noise 
 

7.2
6.1

Noise @ Max Speed 
 

92.7 dB
96.6 dB

Noise Video  

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Blade Speed 
 

Min Speed 
 

14,500 RPM
1,400 RPM

Power 
 

444 W
1,491 W

Max Speed 
 

18,900 RPM
22,500 RPM

Speed Adjustment Based On Jar Type 
 

No
No

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Ease Of Use

Controls And Programs 
 

Control Panel  

Hamilton Beach Power Elite Multi-Function Control Panel
Vitamix 5200 Control Panel

On/Off Switch 
 

No
Yes

Speed Presets 
 

2
0

Hot Blending 
 

Yes
Yes

Speed Dial 
 

No
Yes

Pulse/Turbo Mode 
 

Yes
Yes

Programs 
 

0
0

Blending Time Indicator 
 

No
No

Programmable Timer 
 

No
No

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Cleaning 
 

9.0
7.5

Self-Cleaning Video  

Cleaning Video  

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