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  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 Explorian E520 vs Vitamix Propel 510

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Vitamix Explorian E520
Vitamix Propel 510

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Vitamix Explorian E520 Picture
Vitamix Propel 510 Picture
Blender Type
Full Size Blender
Power
1,400 W
Hot Blending
Yes
Blender Type
Full Size Blender
Power
1,400 W
Hot Blending
Yes

Variants

  • Explorian E520 (Black)
  • Explorian E520 (Gray)
  • Propel 510 (Black)
  • Propel 510 (Red)
  • Propel 510 (Slate)
  • Propel 510 (White)

Review

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Our Verdict

Vitamix Explorian E520

Vitamix Propel 510

The Vitamix Propel 510 and the Vitamix Explorian E520 are similar blenders with different strengths. While both blenders offer a fantastic overall blending performance, the Propel 510 is a lot quieter at max volume. However, the Explorian E520's jar is larger, and it comes with two tumblers and straws so that you can take your drinks with you on the go.

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Main Differences for
Multi-Purpose

Threshold 

0.10

Multi-Purpose 

9.1
9.3

Noise 
 

4.6
6.6

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Design

Dimensions 
 

Blender Type 
 

Full Size Blender
Full Size Blender

Box Picture  

Vitamix Explorian E520 Box Picture
Vitamix Propel 510 Box Picture

Height 
 

17.3" (44.0 cm)
16.9" (43.0 cm)

Width  

7.7" (19.5 cm)
7.8" (19.8 cm)

Depth  

9.4" (24.0 cm)
9.1" (23.0 cm)

Weight 
 

10.1 lbs (4.6 kg)
9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)

Shaft Length (Immersion Blenders) 
 

N/A
N/A
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Build Quality 
 

9.0
9.0

Build Quality Picture  

Vitamix Explorian E520 Build Quality Picture
Vitamix Propel 510 Build Quality Picture
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Jar Capacity 
 

9.0
6.5

Main Jar Capacity 
 

64.0 oz (1,893 ml)
48.0 oz (1,420 ml)

Additional Jar Capacity 
 

N/A
N/A
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Jar/Beaker Materials 
 

Jar Picture  

Vitamix Explorian E520 Jar Picture
Vitamix Propel 510 Jar Picture

Optional Jar Picture  

Vitamix Explorian E520 Optional Jar Picture
Vitamix Propel 510 Optional Jar Picture

Jar/Beaker Material 
 

BPA-Free Plastic
BPA-Free Plastic

Dishwasher Safe 
 

Yes
Yes
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Blades 
 

Blades Picture  

Vitamix Explorian E520 Blades Picture
Vitamix Propel 510 Blades Picture

Blade Type 
 

Sharp
Sharp

Blade Count 
 

4
4

Removable 
 

No
No

Dishwasher Safe 
 

Yes
Yes
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Lid 
 

Lid Picture  

Vitamix Explorian E520 Lid Picture
Vitamix Propel 510 Lid Picture

Two-Part Lid 
 

Yes
Yes

Lid Closing Type 
 

Friction
Friction
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Power Cord  

Cable Picture  

Vitamix Explorian E520 Cable Picture
Vitamix Propel 510 Cable Picture

Stow-Away Compartment 
 

Yes
Yes

Cord Length 
 

6.2 ft (1.9 m)
6.6 ft (2.0 m)
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In The Box  

Bundle Picture  

Vitamix Explorian E520 Bundle Picture
Vitamix Propel 510 Bundle Picture
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Performance

Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) 
 

9.3
9.6

Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Photo  

Vitamix Explorian E520 Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Photo
Vitamix Propel 510 Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Photo

Jar Used 
 

Main Jar
Main Jar

Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Video  

Fibrous Ingredients Processing 
 

6.5
10

Fibrous Ingredients Texture 
 

10
9.5
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Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) 
 

9.7
9.3

Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Photo  

Vitamix Explorian E520 Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Photo
Vitamix Propel 510 Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Photo

Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Video  

Jar Used  

Main Jar
Main Jar

Fibrous Ingredients Processing 
 

8.5
8.5

Fibrous Ingredients Texture 
 

10
9.5
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Crushed Ice 
 

9.6
9.7

Crushed Ice Photo  

Vitamix Explorian E520 Crushed Ice Photo
Vitamix Propel 510 Crushed Ice Photo

Crushed Ice Video  

Crushed Ice Preparation 
 

8.5
9.0

Crushed Ice Texture 
 

10
10
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Nut Butter 
 

9.6
10

Nut Butter Picture  

Vitamix Explorian E520 Nut Butter Picture
Vitamix Propel 510 Nut Butter Picture

Nut Butter Video  

Nut Butter Preparation 
 

9.0
10

Nut Butter Texture 
 

10
10
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Noise 
 

4.6
6.6

Noise @ Max Speed 
 

100.7 dB
95.4 dB

Noise Video  

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Blade Speed 
 

Min Speed 
 

1,460 RPM
1,400 RPM

Power 
 

1,400 W
1,400 W

Max Speed 
 

21,200 RPM
22,500 RPM

Speed Adjustment Based On Jar Type 
 

No
No
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Ease Of Use

Controls And Programs 
 

Control Panel  

Vitamix Explorian E520 Control Panel
Vitamix Propel 510 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 
 

3
3

Blending Time Indicator 
 

No
No

Programmable Timer 
 

No
No
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Cleaning 
 

7.5
7.5

Self-Cleaning Video  

Cleaning Video  

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