Buy the 6500 if you want preset programs and a shorter machine that fits under cabinets. Buy the 5200 if you want full manual speed control and the classic tall container. As of November 8, 2026, the 6500's best new price is $469.00 at Best Buy; no new price was given for the 5200, so compare it against that figure before deciding.
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Choose the Vitamix 6500 if you want three preset programs, a 2.2 HP motor and a low-profile 64-ounce jar that slides under most upper cabinets.
Choose the Vitamix 5200 if you prefer dialing in textures yourself with 10 variable speeds plus High, and you don't mind a taller base.
| Vitamix 6500 Blender | Vitamix 5200 Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Motor | 2.2 HP, 1750 W | 2.0 HP, 1500 W |
| Controls | Three preset programs plus variable speed | 10 variable speeds plus a High setting, no presets |
| Height | 17.25 in, low-profile jar fits under most cabinets | 20.5 in, taller classic jar |
| Container | 64 oz low-profile plastic jar | 64 oz classic BPA-free Tritan jar that forms the Vitamix Vortex |
| Blades | 4 in diameter | 3 in laser-cut stainless hammermill and cutting blades |
| Series | C-Series platform | Legacy Series |
| Weight | 11.95 lb | 10 lb 9 oz |
| Warranty | 7-year full warranty | 7-year limited warranty |
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| Spec | Vitamix 6500 Blender | Vitamix 5200 Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 17.25 x 8.75 x 7.25 in | 20.5 x 8.75 x 7.25 in. |
| Product weight | 11.95 lbs | 10 lb 9-ounce |
| Electrical ratings | 120 V, 50/60 Hz, 11.5 Amps | 120 V, 50/60 Hz, 11.5 Amps |
| base_color | Black | — |
| color | Black | — |
| Motor power | 2.2 HP | — |
| Container capacity | 64-ounce/2.0-litre | — |
| Cord length | 6 ft | — |
| Blade diameter | 4-in | — |
| Platform | C-Series | — |
| Preset programs | Three pre-programmed settings | — |
| Warranty | 7-Year Full Warranty | — |
| Spec | Vitamix 6500 Blender | Vitamix 5200 Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Container material | Plastic | — |
| Wattage | 1750 watts | — |
| Variable Speed | — | Yes |
| Number Of Speeds | — | 10 speeds |
| Blades | — | Laser-cut, stainless-steel hammermill and cutti… |
| Horsepower | — | 2 |
| Capacity | — | 64-ounces |
| Cord | — | 6 ft |
| Material | — | BPA-free Eastman Tritan Copolyester |
| Series | — |
Owners of the 6500 and its C-Series siblings generally rate the blend quality and motor durability highly, and the preset programs get credit for repeatable results. Complaints center on noise and on the plastic jar.
Owners of the 5200 consistently rate it highly, with the 10 ratings on this listing averaging 5 out of 5. Long-term users praise its motor power and durability, and many report years of daily use. Complaints center on noise and the tall footprint rather than blending performance.
| Legacy Series |
| Power | — | 1500 W |
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| Voltage | — | 120 V |
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