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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

Vitamix 5200 vs Blendtec Total Blender Classic

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Vitamix 5200
Blendtec Total Blender Classic

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Vitamix 5200 Picture
Blendtec Total Blender Classic Picture
Blender Type
Full Size Blender
Power
1,491 W
Hot Blending
Yes
Blender Type
Full Size Blender
Power
1,560 W
Hot Blending
Yes
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Variants

  • Vitamix 5200 (Black)
  • Vitamix 5200 (Red)
  • Vitamix 5200 (White)
  • Total Blender Classic (Black)
  • Total Blender Classic (Black W/ 24 oz Twister Jar and Spectacula Spatula)
  • Total Blender Classic (Black W/ Fourside Jar)
  • Total Blender Classic (Red)
  • Total Blender Classic (Red W/ 24 oz Twister Jar and Spectacula Spatula)
  • Total Blender Classic (White)

Review

See Vitamix 5200 review

See Blendtec Total Blender Classic review

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Our Verdict

Vitamix 5200

Blendtec Total Blender Classic

The Vitamix 5200 is better than the Blendtec Total Blender Classic. The Vitamix has a much better build quality and does a much better job of blending small batches for recipes like single-serve smoothies. It's easier to use for recipes like nut butter. It's also significantly quieter. However, the Blendtec is a better ice crusher since its wide jar can handle more ice cubes at once than the 5200's narrow jar. It has automatic blending programs as well as a manual blending mode.

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Black
Vitamix 5200
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Black
Total Blender Classic
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Red
Vitamix 5200
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Red
Total Blender Classic
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White
Vitamix 5200
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Amazon.com
White
Total Blender Classic
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Amazon.com
 
Black W/ 24 oz Twister Jar and Spectacula Spatula
Total Blender Classic
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Black W/ Fourside Jar
Total Blender Classic
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Red W/ 24 oz Twister Jar and Spectacula Spatula
Total Blender Classic
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Main Differences for

Threshold 

0.10

Multi-Purpose 

9.0
8.5

Nut Butter 
 

9.3
6.6

Build Quality 
 

9.0
7.0

Crushed Ice 
 

8.9
10

Noise 
 

6.1
2.9

Cleaning 
 

7.5
8.5

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

Blender Type 
 

Full Size Blender
Full Size Blender

Box Picture  

Vitamix 5200 Box Picture
Blendtec Total Blender Classic Box Picture

Height 
 

20.2" (51.4 cm)
15.2" (38.7 cm)

Width  

6.9" (17.6 cm)
7.1" (18.0 cm)

Depth  

9.4" (24.0 cm)
7.9" (20.1 cm)

Weight 
 

11.2 lbs (5.1 kg)
7.3 lbs (3.3 kg)

Shaft Length (Immersion Blenders) 
 

N/A
N/A

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Build Quality 
 

9.0
7.0

Build Quality Picture  

Vitamix 5200 Build Quality Picture
Blendtec Total Blender Classic Build Quality Picture

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Jar Capacity 
 

9.0
9.9

Main Jar Capacity 
 

64.0 oz (1,893 ml)
90.0 oz (2,662 ml)

Additional Jar Capacity 
 

N/A
N/A

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Jar/Beaker Materials 
 

Jar Picture  

Vitamix 5200 Jar Picture
Blendtec Total Blender Classic Jar Picture

Optional Jar Picture  

Vitamix 5200 Optional Jar Picture
Blendtec Total Blender Classic Optional Jar Picture

Jar/Beaker Material 
 

BPA-Free Plastic
BPA-Free Plastic

Dishwasher Safe 
 

No
Yes

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Blades 
 

Blades Picture  

Vitamix 5200 Blades Picture
Blendtec Total Blender Classic Blades Picture

Blade Type 
 

Sharp
Blunt

Blade Count 
 

4
2

Removable 
 

No
No

Dishwasher Safe 
 

No
Yes

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Lid 
 

Lid Picture  

Vitamix 5200 Lid Picture
Blendtec Total Blender Classic Lid Picture

Two-Part Lid 
 

Yes
Yes

Lid Closing Type 
 

Friction
Friction

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Power Cord  

Cable Picture  

Vitamix 5200 Cable Picture
Blendtec Total Blender Classic Cable Picture

Stow-Away Compartment 
 

Yes
No

Cord Length 
 

5.9 ft (1.8 m)
2.9 ft (0.9 m)

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In The Box  

Bundle Picture  

Vitamix 5200 Bundle Picture
Blendtec Total Blender Classic Bundle Picture

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Performance

Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) 
 

9.3
8.7

Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Photo  

Vitamix 5200 Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Photo
Blendtec Total Blender Classic Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Photo

Jar Used 
 

Main Jar
Main Jar

Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Video  

Fibrous Ingredients Processing 
 

6.5
7.5

Fibrous Ingredients Texture 
 

10
9.0

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Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) 
 

9.4
9.9

Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Photo  

Vitamix 5200 Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Photo
Blendtec Total Blender Classic Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Photo

Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Video  

Jar Used  

Main Jar
Main Jar

Fibrous Ingredients Processing 
 

7.0
9.5

Fibrous Ingredients Texture 
 

10
10

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Crushed Ice 
 

8.9
10

Crushed Ice Photo  

Vitamix 5200 Crushed Ice Photo
Blendtec Total Blender Classic Crushed Ice Photo

Crushed Ice Video  

Crushed Ice Preparation 
 

8.5
10

Crushed Ice Texture 
 

9.0
10

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Nut Butter 
 

9.3
6.6

Nut Butter Picture  

Vitamix 5200 Nut Butter Picture
Blendtec Total Blender Classic Nut Butter Picture

Nut Butter Video  

Nut Butter Preparation 
 

9.0
3.0

Nut Butter Texture 
 

9.5
9.0

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Noise 
 

6.1
2.9

Noise @ Max Speed 
 

96.6 dB
103.2 dB

Noise Video  

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Blade Speed 
 

Min Speed 
 

1,400 RPM
4,000 RPM

Power 
 

1,491 W
1,560 W

Max Speed 
 

22,500 RPM
26,000 RPM

Speed Adjustment Based On Jar Type 
 

No
No

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Ease Of Use

Controls And Programs 
 

Control Panel  

Vitamix 5200 Control Panel
Blendtec Total Blender Classic Control Panel

On/Off Switch 
 

Yes
Yes

Speed Presets 
 

0
10

Hot Blending 
 

Yes
Yes

Speed Dial 
 

Yes
No

Pulse/Turbo Mode 
 

Yes
Yes

Programs 
 

0
6

Blending Time Indicator 
 

No
Yes

Programmable Timer 
 

No
No

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Cleaning 
 

7.5
8.5

Self-Cleaning Video  

Cleaning Video  

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Check Price

Black
Vitamix 5200
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Black
Total Blender Classic
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Red
Vitamix 5200
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Red
Total Blender Classic
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White
Vitamix 5200
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White
Total Blender Classic
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
 
Black W/ 24 oz Twister Jar and Spectacula Spatula
Total Blender Classic
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Black W/ Fourside Jar
Total Blender Classic
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Red W/ 24 oz Twister Jar and Spectacula Spatula
Total Blender Classic
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Vitamix 5200

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