Experts recommend Vitamix A3500 more than Vitamix 5200
As of 3 Apr 2024, experts prefer Vitamix A3500 over Vitamix 5200, but both Blenders have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Vitamix A3500 received 8 recommendations: from T3 (19 Jul 2023), The Strategist (12 Jan 2024) Good Housekeeping (2 Feb 2024) and 5 others. By contrast, Vitamix 5200 received only 3 recommendations from The Strategist (12 Jan 2024), Forbes (18 Nov 2023) and Rtings.com (20 Mar 2024).
| Rank | Change | Price | Blender | T3  | The Strategist  | Good Housekeeping  | Tom's Guide  | Delish  | TechGearLab  | TechRadar  | Forbes  | Rtings.com  | Reviewed  |
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| 1 | - | $650 |  Vitamix A3500 The Vitamix A3500 blender is highly praised for its generous container size, powerful motor, variable speed controls, and easy cleaning process, making it a versatile and reliable choice for blending tasks. | 4 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 5 | - | 3 | 9 | - | 2 |
| 4 | - | $400 |  Vitamix 5200 The Vitamix 5200 is a powerful and durable blender with a large capacity and variable speed control, making it a versatile and reliable option for any kitchen. | - | 8 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 12 Jan 2024 The Strategist ranked Vitamix A3500 as #5 and Vitamix 5200 as #8
Rank Blender Comment ... ... ... #5 out of 11 Vitamix A3500 Best blender with touchscreen... ... ... #8 out of 11 Vitamix 5200 Best blender for smoothies... ... ... Source: nymag.com - On 18 Nov 2023 Forbes ranked Vitamix 5200 as #1 and Vitamix A3500 as #9
Rank Blender Comment #1 out of 9 Vitamix 5200 Best Blender Overall... ... ... #9 out of 9 Vitamix A3500 Best High-End BlenderSource: www.forbes.com - On 20 Mar 2024 Rtings.com ranked Vitamix 5200 as #1
Rank Blender Comment #1 out of 6 Vitamix 5200 Best Blender... ... ... Source: www.rtings.com - On 19 Jul 2023 T3 ranked Vitamix A3500 as #4
Rank Blender Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 12 Vitamix A3500 Best premium blender... ... ... Source: www.t3.com - On 2 Feb 2024 Good Housekeeping ranked Vitamix A3500 as #1
Rank Blender Comment #1 out of 7 Vitamix A3500 Best Overall... ... ... Source: www.goodhousekeeping.com - On 3 Feb 2024 Tom's Guide ranked Vitamix A3500 as #4
Rank Blender Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 10 Vitamix A3500 The best smart blender... ... ... Source: www.tomsguide.com - On 27 Oct 2022 Delish ranked Vitamix A3500 as #5
Rank Blender Comment ... ... ... #5 out of 10 Vitamix A3500 Best Large-Capacity Blender... ... ... Source: www.delish.com - On 28 Feb 2024 TechRadar ranked Vitamix A3500 as #3
Rank Blender Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 11 Vitamix A3500 Best premium blender... ... ... Source: www.techradar.com - On 19 Dec 2023 Reviewed ranked Vitamix A3500 as #2
Rank Blender Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 11 Vitamix A3500 Best Vitamix / Editors' Choice... ... ... Source: www.reviewed.com
After counting and adding up the 92 expert endorsements of the April rankings, Vitamix A3500 outranks Vitamix 5200. This is not to say that Vitamix 5200 is a bad option. Like Vitamix A3500, it is recommended by experts, but less.
Vitamix 5200 
Vitamix A3500 Customers like Vitamix A3500 a bit more
At ReviewFinder we prefer to focus on professional product reviews, because customer reviews can be disproportionately affected by unrelated factors such as delivery, specific seller listing problems, and, of course, fake reviews. With that said, below is the summary of consumer sentiment.
Vitamix A3500
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
Vitamix A3500, the pricier option, tends to get more favorable reviews than Vitamix 5200.
As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling blender receives a consumer score of 8.9 (great). Both Vitamix 5200 and Vitamix A3500 receive customer reviews that average out above that median threshold.
| Vitamix 5200 |
In comparison:
9.7 Amazing
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| Vitamix A3500 |
In comparison:
9.9 Amazing
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| Median best-selling Blender |
In comparison:
8.9 Great
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Vitamix 5200 is more popular than Vitamix A3500
It's fairly safe to say that Vitamix 5200 is a more popular blender than Vitamix A3500, based on its 6,000+ reviews. Popularity is determined based on product sales. Note that older and cheaper products tend to sell more.
To consider
| Table: Top compared alternatives for Vitamix 5200 and A3500 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Vitamix Pro Series 750 | $650 |
In comparison:
Vitamix Pro Series 750 ranks #13 out of 88. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 9.8 Amazing
| 2 expert recommendations | |
 | Breville The Super Q | $538 |
In comparison:
9.7 Amazing
| 4 expert recommendations | |
 | Cuisinart Hurricane Pro | $400 | 2 expert recommendations | Cheaper | |
 | Blendtec Total Classic | $379 |
In comparison:
Blendtec Total Classic ranks #31 out of 88. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 9.4 Amazing
| 3 expert recommendations | Cheaper |
| Rank | Change | Price | Blender | T3 | The Strategist | Good Housekeeping | Tom's Guide |
Delish | TechGearLab | TechRadar | Forbes | Rtings.com | Reviewed |
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| 1 | - | $650 | Vitamix A3500 The Vitamix A3500 blender is highly praised for its generous container size, powerful motor, variable speed controls, and easy cleaning process, making it a versatile and reliable choice for blending tasks. | 4 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 5 | - | 3 | 9 | - | 2 |
| 2 | - | Check price |  KitchenAid K400 The KitchenAid K400 Blender is a powerful and versatile blender with a durable container, multiple blending speeds and programs, and easy cleaning options, making it a reliable and user-friendly choice for various blending tasks. | 1 | - | 7 | - | 2 | - | 5 | - | 2 | 4 |
| 3 | - | $538 |  Breville The Super Q The Breville The Super Q Blender is a powerful and versatile blender with a range of features, including 12 speed settings and five pre-programmed settings, making it suitable for various blending tasks, and its easy cleaning options and durable construction make it a reliable choice. | - | - | - | 1 | - | 1 | 7 | - | - | 3 |
| 4 | - | $400 | Vitamix 5200 The Vitamix 5200 is a powerful and durable blender with a large capacity and variable speed control, making it a versatile and reliable option for any kitchen. | - | 8 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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Expert reviews [30]
- with a score: 12
- without a score: 18
| Highest score by TechGearLab | 96 |
| Average score based on 30 reviews | 90 |
| Lowest score by juicingjournal.com | 82 |
Score distribution:
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Expert reviews [22]
- with a score: 8
- without a score: 14
| Highest score by Homes & Gardens | 100 |
| Average score based on 22 reviews | 93 |
| Lowest score by CNET | 74 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
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- Variable Speed Control: Easily adjust speed to achieve a variety of textures. The dial can be rotated at any point during the blend, so you’re in complete control
- Large Batches: The size and shape of the self-cleaning 64-ounce container is ideal for blending medium to large batches. Design Feature : Radial cooling fan and thermal protection system
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- Program Settings: Five program settings (for Smoothies, Hot Soups, Dips & Spreads, Frozen Desserts, and Self-Cleaning) ensure walk-away convenience and consistent results. The A3500 pairs with the Vitamix Perfect Blend App: Unlock the Ascent Series A3500's full potential with 17 programs and 500+ recipes with the iOS + Android app.
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Vitamix 5200 is a very popular and one of the most expensive options. It's in the top 3 bestselling blenders and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Vitamix S30 or Pampered Chef Deluxe Cooking .
Vitamix 5200 is $279.99 more expensive than an average blender ($119.99).
Vitamix A3500 is a popular option at the top of the price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling blenders and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Vitamix Pro Series 750 or Vitamix 7500 .
Vitamix A3500 is $529.96 more expensive than the average blender ($119.99).
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