Which is better for a home kitchen?

The 5200. It has more speeds, a 64 oz container, a tamper and a 7-year full warranty. The Drink Machine Advance is built for commercial use and lists no warranty.

Which is better for a café or juice bar?

The Drink Machine Advance. It is rated commercial and has a simple 6-speed dial. The 5200 is a home machine, though its 2 HP motor handles daily smoothies well.

Is the 5200 worth the extra over the Drink Machine Advance?

It usually costs less, not more. Its price ranged from $79.00 to $429.99 since October 30, against $449.00 to $474.96 for the Drink Machine Advance.

The 5200 backs its life with a 7-year full warranty. The Drink Machine Advance lists no warranty, so its lifespan depends on the commercial service terms you get from the seller.

How loud is the 5200?

96.1 dB on high, which is loud enough to drown out conversation. No noise figure is listed for the Drink Machine Advance.

Do both have variable speed?

Yes. The Drink Machine Advance has 6 speeds and the 5200 has 10 plus a High-Speed setting.

Vitamix Drink Machine Advance vs Vitamix 5200 Blender

Buy the 5200 for home use. It has 10 speeds plus a High-Speed setting, a 64 oz container, a tamper and a 7-year full warranty, and its price has ranged from $79.00 (November 6) to $429.99 (October 30). Buy the Drink Machine Advance only if you run a bar or café: it is a commercial unit with 6 speeds and no listed warranty, priced $449.00 to $474.96 since October 30. At the $79.00 low the 5200 is the clear value; at $429.99 the gap to the commercial model is small, so check the current price before you commit.

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