The Vitamix 5200 is 30% off for Prime Day and worth every penny
I never thought I’d say this about a blender (even though everyone who knows me probably thought I would), but the Vitamix changed my entire relationship to food when I was introduced to it in 2015, before I became a chef and while I was a raw vegan (it wasn’t a phase, Mom).
It started innocently, as most great love stories do: a meet cute in my parents’ kitchen after one fateful Prime Day. Cut to me 48 hours later, draped in a robe, sipping a cashew cream smoothie so smooth it made my Vitamix-less past feel medieval.
If you’ve ever tried to blend something thick in a budget blender and ended up with a sad, chunky paste, then you already understand the spiritual satisfaction of the Vitamix 5200. And, before I get into why it’s worth it, yes, it’s an investment. But with 30% off for Prime Day, the math gets a lot sexier. I tell everyone: you’re not buying a blender. You’re buying into power, longevity, culinary prowess. I’ve used it to make almond milk, green goddess dressing, mushroom soup, tahini, salsa, whipped matcha, and one extremely regrettable frozen gin concoction (user error; was too good).
The point is, I use it — and not in a guilt-dusted appliance graveyard way. This one earns its counter space.
The Vitamix 5200 Professional-Grade Blender is a full-sized beast designed for serious performance. With a powerful 2 HP motor and aircraft-grade stainless steel blades, it blends everything from frozen fruit to hot soups (yes, it can heat via friction alone). Its variable speed control lets you fine-tune texture mid-blend, while the tall 64-ounce container is ideal for batching meals or drinks.
It self-cleans in 30 seconds with just soap and water — no disassembly needed. This is the model found in many commercial kitchens, and it’s built to last a decade or more. In short: it’s the blender you graduate to.
This article was written by Kendall Cornish, New York Post Commerce Editor & Reporter. Kendall, who moonlights as a private chef in the Hamptons for New York elites, lends her expertise to testing and recommending cooking products – for beginners and aspiring sous chefs alike. Simmering and seasoning her way through both jobs, Kendall dishes on everything from the best cookware for your kitchen to cooking classes that will level-up your skills to new dinnerware to upgrade your holiday hosting. Prior to joining the Post’s shopping team in 2023, Kendall previously held positions at Apartment Therapy and at Dotdash Meredith’s Travel + Leisure and Departures magazines.