Experts recommend Vitamix E310 Explorian more than Vitamix 5200
As of 3 Jan 2025, experts prefer Vitamix E310 Explorian over Vitamix 5200, but both Blenders have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Vitamix E310 Explorian received 4 recommendations: from The Strategist (3 Dec 2024), Tom's Guide (8 Nov 2024) Delish (27 Oct 2022) and 1 other. By contrast, Vitamix 5200 received only 1 recommendation from Forbes (18 Nov 2023).
| Rank | Change | Price | Blender | The Strategist  | Reviewed  | Tom's Guide  | Good Housekeeping  | T3  | TechRadar  | TechGearLab  | Delish  | Forbes  | Rtings.com  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | - | $321 |  Vitamix E310 Explorian The Vitamix E310 Explorian Blender is a compact and powerful kitchen appliance that offers precise blending control and durability for a range of recipes. | 4 | - | 9 | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 2 |
| 12 | N/A | $500 |  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. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 18 Nov 2023 Forbes ranked Vitamix 5200 as #1
Rank Blender Comment #1 out of 7 Vitamix 5200 Best Blender Overall... ... ... Source: www.forbes.com - On 3 Dec 2024 The Strategist ranked Vitamix E310 Explorian as #4
Rank Blender Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 9 Vitamix E310 Explorian Best manual blender... ... ... Source: nymag.com - On 8 Nov 2024 Tom's Guide ranked Vitamix E310 Explorian as #9
Rank Blender Comment ... ... ... #9 out of 10 Vitamix E310 Explorian The best blender for small batches... ... ... Source: www.tomsguide.com - On 27 Oct 2022 Delish ranked Vitamix E310 Explorian as #1
Rank Blender Comment #1 out of 10 Vitamix E310 Explorian Best Blender / Editor's Pick... ... ... Source: www.delish.com - On 13 Dec 2024 Rtings.com ranked Vitamix E310 Explorian as #2
Rank Blender Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 6 Vitamix E310 Explorian Best Upper Mid-Range Blender... ... ... Source: www.rtings.com
After counting and adding up the 83 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Vitamix E310 Explorian outranks Vitamix 5200. This is not to say that Vitamix 5200 is a bad option. Like Vitamix E310 Explorian, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, Vitamix E310 Explorian is mentioned by key experts in Jan 2025, while Vitamix 5200 is not.
| Rank | Change | Price | Blender | The Strategist | Reviewed | Tom's Guide | Good Housekeeping | T3 | TechRadar | TechGearLab | Delish | Forbes | Rtings.com |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | Check price |  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. | 5 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 8 | - | 5 | - | 1 |
| 2 |
- | $485 |  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. | - | 3 | 1 | - | - | 7 | 1 | - | - | - |
| 3 | - | 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. | - | 4 | - | 7 | 1 | - | 6 | 2 | - | - |
| 4 | - | $321 | Vitamix E310 Explorian The Vitamix E310 Explorian Blender is a compact and powerful kitchen appliance that offers precise blending control and durability for a range of recipes. | 4 | - | 9 | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 2 |
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Expert reviews [30]
Total 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:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [21]
Total expert reviews: 21
- with a score: 8
- without a score: 13
| Highest score by lifeisnoyoke.com | 100 |
| Average score based on 21 reviews | 85 |
| Lowest score by finder.com.au | 40 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
From Seller:
- 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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From Seller:
- Variable Speed Control: Ten variable speeds allow you to refine every texture with culinary precision, from the smoothest purées to the heartiest soups
- Pulse Feature: Layer coarse chops over smooth purées for heartier recipes, such as chunky salsas or thick vegetable soups
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