Powerful and works well. I have become reliant on this machine for my daily meal routine and use it multiple times per day. The wider canister is less efficient for blending smaller batches. Unfortunately, the motor is not quieter than past ones - which would have been ideal. But, please don’t let the suggested improvements dissuade you - it’s an incredible blender.

Overall this is a great blender. I'm still adjusting to having a new blender, as I was used to our other 10 year old Vitamix that, I must admit, I like better so far. But I truly believe it's only because I'm not quite used to this one yet. We also purchased the food processor attachment, and though I appreciate that it is a huge space saver compared to our other food processor that we've since sold, I find this one a little more difficult to use and a bit messy. But, we are happy customers nonetheless.

I bought my Vitamix as a Christmas present to myself and it is well worth the cost. The unbelievable results of blending all the fruits (with seeds and skin), the nuts, veggies, etc into a silky, smooth, delicious drink, smoothie, or hot soup has to be experienced too believe it. What a powerhouse! The features are very user-friendly and non-cumbersome. The digital timer and auto shut-off that controls speed and time length of smoothies, ice cream, and soups takes all the guesswork out and leaves you with perfect results. There is still a manual speed dial that gives you the option to control what you’re making. It also is a self cleaner so you don’t have to touch the blade. The Vitamix A2500 is a beautiful machine that is build to last. That’s why it has a 10 year warranty. Great investment, replaces so many appliances in your kitchen. Thank you.

Love this machine - I am mastering the art of making acai bowls .... I suggest this to all that really want to make amazing foods - Not just smoothies but SO MUCH MORE!! Life changing! Easy to use, easy to wash - great recipes on the site. I use it every day

I kept telling my wife that the smoothies that the Oster were making were just fine, and she kept complaining they were gritty. After a year and a half I bought her this for Christmas. This makes very smooth smoothies compared to the Oster. I am also able to make 2x as much waffle batter now (so 1 batch instead of 2 smaller batches). However, the best part is not having to wash the blender by hand anymore... Add some fresh water and soap, put it on 90 second smoothie mode, and the thing is washed!!! Okay, I guess I still have to rinse the pitcher and wash the top, but it is much less to do.

Excellent blender - Professional quality. This blender is used to make many smoothies, smoothie bowls and even hot soup! Top quality and we are glad to replace our longtime Ninja (which worked well, but not the same. We anticipate longtime use and intend to explore new recipes.

I've had my Vitamin for a month now and I am so glad I made the investment to purchase this product! I use it almost every day, and sometimes twice a day. My fiancé and I use it for smoothies and sauces; as it gets into the colder months I look forward to trying soups. I appreciate the preprogrammed functions as that is what I use most. Wold definitely recommend!

Love my new Vitamix! My almond milk is so much more creamy and thick, the blender is able to extract so much more out of the almonds. Even my 5 year old notices the difference! I have a smoothie almost daily now because I can’t pass up using my vitamix.

No it did not go well. I just purchased it 3 months ago for my health issues used it four times and it will not even come on. I started using this machine for my business and now everything is halted. I am VERY disappointed and threw out my old one before purchasing this so I am really inconvenienced. I would like a full refund or another machine overnighted to me. Thank you

Not sure this works as advertised. The blender and food processor attachments work well but the smaller blending bowl and 20oz blender cup don’t always get sensed from the blender I emailed customer support and they responded but those two attachments work sometimes and not others. Either I’m doing something wrong or the equipment is too picky-or too sensitive to any small error in tightness or the way the blade gets screwed onto the cup and bowl.