Vitamix 5200 Deluxe Complete Kitchen Set

I make a smoothie every morning. I usually use all frozen ingredients as well as protein powder and ground flax. With my KichenAid, I would mix my dry ingredients with coconut water by hand in a cup and then cajole my blender to finish the process. I used my KichenAid for 5 years. It was so much work. With my Vitamix, I use the dry mix container to grind enough flax seeds for several days. I blend the dry ingredients with coconut water for a few seconds on low, then I add frozen greens and fruits and blend for about 60 seconds. So easy!!!

When my Ninja died, I borrowed my sister-in-law's 5200 and fell in love! I purchased a Certified Reconditioned Next Generation blender, so it would fit under my cupboards. I found it did not handle my smoothie recipes as well as the 5200. I contacted customer service and they explained that the Next Gen with the shorter, wider-based pitcher, worked best with a larger recipes. I make everything from single serving smoothies, to a full pitcher when making a recipe to serve the whole family, so I needed to be able to do both. I decided to return the Next Gen and order a 5200, customer service was excellent. I had already planned to order a dry pitcher down the road, but decided to go ahead and order the "complete kitchen" set to have a small liquid pitcher as well. It was the best deal overall. I am extremely pleased with how well the 5200 hundred blends frozen okra, spinach, oranges, ice cubes, etc. Would highly recommend this to friends and family.