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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 A3300 vs Vitamix 5200

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Vitamix A3300
Vitamix 5200

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Vitamix A3300 Picture
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Variants

  • A3300 (Black Diamond)
  • A3300 (Brushed Stainless Finish)
  • A3300 (Pearl Grey)
  • Vitamix 5200 (Black)
  • Vitamix 5200 (Red)
  • Vitamix 5200 (White)

Our Verdict

Vitamix A3300

Vitamix 5200

The Vitamix A3300 and the Vitamix 5200 have different strengths. If you like extra features like blending programs or a digital display, the Vitamix A3300 is a better option. It's quieter, comes with a dishwasher-safe jar, and does a better job crushing ice. It processes fibrous ingredients faster. On the other hand, you may prefer the Vitamix 5200's simpler design. It's also easier to use for thicker mixtures like nut butter and hummus.

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Main Differences for
Multi-Purpose

Threshold 

0.10

Multi-Purpose 

9.3
9.0

Crushed Ice 
 

9.7
8.9

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Design

Dimensions 
 

Blender Type 
 

Full Size Blender
Full Size Blender

Box Picture  

Vitamix A3300 Box Picture
Vitamix 5200 Box Picture

Height 
 

17.0" (43.2 cm)
20.2" (51.4 cm)

Width  

7.9" (20.0 cm)
6.9" (17.6 cm)

Depth  

11.0" (27.9 cm)
9.4" (24.0 cm)

Weight 
 

11.9 lbs (5.4 kg)
11.2 lbs (5.1 kg)

Shaft Length (Immersion Blenders) 
 

N/A
N/A
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Build Quality 
 

9.0
9.0

Build Quality Picture  

Vitamix A3300 Build Quality Picture
Vitamix 5200 Build Quality Picture
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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
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Jar/Beaker Materials 
 

Jar Picture  

Vitamix A3300 Jar Picture
Vitamix 5200 Jar Picture

Optional Jar Picture  

Vitamix A3300 Optional Jar Picture
Vitamix 5200 Optional Jar Picture

Jar/Beaker Material 
 

BPA-Free Plastic
BPA-Free Plastic

Dishwasher Safe 
 

Yes
No
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Blades 
 

Blades Picture  

Vitamix A3300 Blades Picture
Vitamix 5200 Blades Picture

Blade Type 
 

Sharp
Sharp

Blade Count 
 

4
4

Removable 
 

No
No

Dishwasher Safe 
 

Yes
No
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Lid 
 

Lid Picture  

Vitamix A3300 Lid Picture
Vitamix 5200 Lid Picture

Two-Part Lid 
 

Yes
Yes

Lid Closing Type 
 

Friction
Friction
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Power Cord  

Cable Picture  

Vitamix A3300 Cable Picture
Vitamix 5200 Cable Picture

Stow-Away Compartment 
 

Yes
Yes

Cord Length 
 

3.9 ft (1.2 m)
5.9 ft (1.8 m)
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In The Box  

Bundle Picture  

Vitamix A3300 Bundle Picture
Vitamix 5200 Bundle Picture
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Performance

Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) 
 

9.7
9.3

Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Photo  

Vitamix A3300 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 
 

8.5
6.5

Fibrous Ingredients Texture 
 

10
10
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Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) 
 

9.7
9.4

Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Photo  

Vitamix A3300 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 
 

8.5
7.0

Fibrous Ingredients Texture 
 

10
10
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Crushed Ice 
 

9.7
8.9

Crushed Ice Photo  

Vitamix A3300 Crushed Ice Photo
Vitamix 5200 Crushed Ice Photo

Crushed Ice Video  

Crushed Ice Preparation 
 

9.0
8.5

Crushed Ice Texture 
 

10
9.0
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Nut Butter 
 

9.3
9.3

Nut Butter Picture  

Vitamix A3300 Nut Butter Picture
Vitamix 5200 Nut Butter Picture

Nut Butter Video  

Nut Butter Preparation 
 

9.0
9.0

Nut Butter Texture 
 

9.5
9.5
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Noise 
 

7.2
6.1

Noise @ Max Speed 
 

92.7 dB
96.6 dB

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Blade Speed 
 

Min Speed 
 

1,400 RPM
1,400 RPM

Power 
 

1,640 W
1,491 W

Max Speed 
 

22,700 RPM
22,500 RPM

Speed Adjustment Based On Jar Type 
 

Yes
No
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Ease Of Use

Controls And Programs 
 

Control Panel  

Vitamix A3300 Control Panel
Vitamix 5200 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
0

Blending Time Indicator 
 

Yes
No

Programmable Timer 
 

Yes
No
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Cleaning 
 

7.5
7.5

Self-Cleaning Video  

Cleaning Video  

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