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Vitamix 5300 vs Vitamix Explorian E520
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
Vitamix 5300
Vitamix Explorian E520
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Blender TypeFull Size Blender
Power1,640 W
Hot BlendingYes
Blender TypeFull Size Blender
Power1,400 W
Hot BlendingYes
Variants
- 5300 (Black)
- 5300 (Red)
- Explorian E520 (Black)
- Explorian E520 (Gray)
Our Verdict
Vitamix 5300
Vitamix Explorian E520
The Vitamix Explorian E520 and the Vitamix 5300 perform very similarly. The Explorian is a bit louder, and it has a few automatic blending programs in addition to a speed dial. You may also prefer it because it comes with a pair of tumblers and straws that you can use to bring a smoothie to go, but they can't be used for blending.
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Black
5300
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Explorian E520
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5300
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Multi-Purpose
Threshold
Multi-Purpose
9.3
9.1
Full Comparison
Design
Dimensions
Blender Type
Full Size Blender
Full Size Blender
Box Picture
Height
17.2" (43.7 cm)
17.3" (44.0 cm)
Width
7.6" (19.3 cm)
7.7" (19.5 cm)
Depth
9.0" (22.8 cm)
9.4" (24.0 cm)
Weight
11.5 lbs (5.2 kg)
10.1 lbs (4.6 kg)
Shaft Length (Immersion Blenders)
N/A
N/A
Build Quality
9.0
9.0
Build Quality Picture
Jar Capacity
9.0
9.0
Main Jar Capacity
64.0 oz (1,893 ml)
64.0 oz (1,893 ml)
Additional Jar Capacity
N/A
N/A
Jar/Beaker Materials
Jar Picture
Optional Jar Picture
Jar/Beaker Material
BPA-Free Plastic
BPA-Free Plastic
Dishwasher Safe
No
Yes
Blades
Blades Picture
Blade Type
Sharp
Sharp
Blade Count
4
4
Removable
No
No
Dishwasher Safe
No
Yes
Lid
Lid Picture
Two-Part Lid
Yes
Yes
Lid Closing Type
Friction
Friction
Power Cord
Cable Picture
Stow-Away Compartment
Yes
Yes
Cord Length
6.2 ft (1.9 m)
6.2 ft (1.9 m)
In The Box
Bundle Picture
Performance
Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches)
9.7
9.3
Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Photo
Jar Used
Main Jar
Main Jar
Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Video
Fibrous Ingredients Processing
8.5
6.5
Fibrous Ingredients Texture
10
10
Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity)
10
9.7
Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Photo
Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Video
Jar Used
Main Jar
Main Jar
Fibrous Ingredients Processing
10
8.5
Fibrous Ingredients Texture
10
10
Crushed Ice
10
9.6
Crushed Ice Photo
Crushed Ice Video
Crushed Ice Preparation
10
8.5
Crushed Ice Texture
10
10
Nut Butter
9.3
9.6
Nut Butter Picture
Nut Butter Video
Nut Butter Preparation
9.0
9.0
Nut Butter Texture
9.5
10
Noise
5.3
4.6
Noise @ Max Speed
99.3 dB
100.7 dB
Noise Video
Blade Speed
Min Speed
1,400 RPM
1,460 RPM
Power
1,640 W
1,400 W
Max Speed
22,500 RPM
21,200 RPM
Speed Adjustment Based On Jar Type
No
No
Ease Of Use
Controls And Programs
Control Panel
On/Off Switch
Yes
Yes
Speed Presets
0
0
Hot Blending
Yes
Yes
Speed Dial
Yes
Yes
Pulse/Turbo Mode
Yes
Yes
Programs
0
3
Blending Time Indicator
No
No
Programmable Timer
No
No
Cleaning
7.5
7.5
Self-Cleaning Video
Cleaning Video
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