When I’m able to catch an episode of Top Chef, I watch it like a hawk. I take note of anything the chef contestants use, like balloon whisks or fish spatulas. But no kitchen tool has stood out more than the Vitamix blender, which has been used in every episode I’ve seen. Whether it’s emulsifying a sauce or blending a soup, the whirring of a Vitamix blender rings clear through the ruckus of chefs racing against the clock. There’s no denying that professional chefs and home cooks alike trust Vitamix blenders for all their blitzing needs. Luckily, one of our favorite Vitamix blenders, the Vitamix 5200, is on rare sale for 25% off.

Vitamix 5200 Professional-Grade Blender

The Vitamix 5200 is a professional-grade blender that’s heavy-duty yet simple to use. It’s a model that our editors deemed perfect for “anybody who plans to use their blender almost every day.” It has a generous 64-ounce capacity and an ultra powerful motor that blends to perfection. 

During our tests, the 5200 thoroughly blended everything we tried with it, including soups, nuts, smoothies, and frozen cocktails. The almond milk came out impressively smooth, and there was barely any fiber detectable in our soups and smoothies. 

We even kept the blade running for long periods of time, but the motor never exhibited any signs of stress. In fact, the blades and motor are so powerful that the 5200 was able to bring cold soup to steaming-hot temperatures in six minutes during our tests.

The 5200 doesn’t have pre-programmed settings, so you have more control over the speeds and are able to dial in what works best for your foods. The dial can also be rotated mid-blend, so you can easily change the speed as needed. We were especially pleased with the tapered edges of the blending jar, which helps to create the powerful vortex necessary for a smooth blend. 

We’ve loved the Vitamix blenders for years in our own test kitchens, and while they’re rarely on sale, the Vitamix 5200 is 25% off right now — a perfect opportunity to bring some Top Chef-level cooking into your own home.

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