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If you want a great Vitamix blender, you don’t have to spend $500 for a great model. Go for the VX1 instead and save yourself $120.
The VX1 has self-cleaning and pulse modes, a sleek, modern design and doesn’t compromise on power.
The VX1 is a larger blender at 64 ounces. If you don’t need that much blending space, opt for a personal blender, such as the $130 Ninja BlendBoss, instead.
Certain brands have become synonymous with the products they create. Think Kleenex, Sharpie, Band-Aid and even Vitamix. That notoriety can make it easier for consumers to know which brands to turn to for quality tissues, permanent markers, adhesive bandages or blenders. But choosing becomes tricky when you realize these brands offer multiple versions of their most popular products. So which model should you buy?
In the case of Vitamix, when testing the VX1 and 5200, two of its most popular blenders, for CNET’s best blenders list, I learned that more expensive doesn’t always mean better. Here’s why.
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My experience with the Vitamix VX1
Launched as a replacement for the discontinued and beloved Explorian, the VX1 is now one of Vitamix’s most affordable blenders at $380. It’s also CNET’s pick for the best overall blender, since it excelled during our hands-on testing.
Vitamix VX1 vs. 5200
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