Blendtec Total Classic Original vs Vitamix 5200 Blender

Blendtec Total Classic Original wins — Blendtec Total Classic Original wins on value with a $100 lower MSRP, 90 oz jar versus 64 oz, and 6 pre-programmed cycle…

Scores: Blendtec Total Classic Original 8.5/10 · Vitamix 5200 Blender 7/10

Blendtec Total Classic Original wins on value with a $100 lower MSRP, 90 oz jar versus 64 oz, and 6 pre-programmed cycles including Smoothie and Ice Cream. Vitamix 5200 provides variable speed control and a radial cooling fan with thermal protection but trails on capacity and price. Both are current models per the grounded facts with Blendtec scoring higher overall at 8.5 versus 7.0.

Blendtec Total Classic Original lists at $399 while Vitamix 5200 Blender lists at $499 — Blendtec Total Classic Original undercuts Vitamix 5200 Blender by $100 (25%).

Spec-by-spec comparison

Blendtec Total Classic OriginalVitamix 5200 Blender
Motor Power1560-watt motor2.0 HP motor
Jar Capacity90 oz WildSide+ Jar64-ounce container
Speed Settings10 speeds, 6 pre-programmed cyclesvariable speed control with high-speed switch
Release Year—2007

Blendtec Total Classic Original

What works

  • 1560-watt motor with 6 pre-programmed cycles including Smoothie and Hot Soup
  • 90 oz WildSide+ Jar for larger batches
  • Current model at $399 MSRP

What doesn't

  • Fewer variable speed options than manual controls
  • Louder operation reported in owner feedback

Vitamix 5200 Blender

What works

  • 2.0 HP motor with radial cooling fan and thermal protection
  • Variable speed control for precise blending
  • Proven durability since 2007 release

What doesn't

  • Smaller 64-ounce container
  • Higher $499 MSRP and no pre-programmed cycles

Bottom line

Our pick: Blendtec Total Classic Original.

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