Picking out the right blender can be surprisingly tricky. When I recently went in search of a new all-purpose blender for my kitchen, I was overwhelmed by the sheer number of options to choose from. Unable to make a decision, I consulted chefs from across the country for their recommendations. What I didn’t expect was that they’d all recommend the exact same product.

According to every chef I asked, the Vitamix 5200 blender is a complete kitchen game-changer. And if you’re looking to grab one, there’s good news: Right now, it’s $150 off at Amazon.

Vitamix 5200 Blender

“The one item that has probably impacted my work the most is this Vitamix blender,” says Bob Bennett, Executive Chef at Zingerman’s Roadhouse in Ann Arbor, Michigan. “To say I use it a lot is an understatement, and I use it for anything from soups to sauces, salsas, pesto, and more. It really makes tedious work a little easier, and the end product gets a level up, too.”

With the Vitamix 5200, you can choose between 10 speeds and a pulse feature. The blades are made from ultra-sharp stainless steel, and the motor is powerful enough to pulverize tough ingredients in seconds. In fact, Jordan Arcuri, Executive Chef of Oak Steakhouse Nashville, uses his Vitamix to grind whole spices. “It’s not just a blender. I use it daily, and I couldn’t imagine a day in the kitchen without it,” he says.

The pitcher has a 64-ounce capacity, and it’s speedy enough to heat up ingredients while blending, making it a great option for pureeing soup. Of course, you can use it for a wide variety of other tasks, like making salad dressing or beating brownie batter. The blender can even mix up tough doughs and blitz thick smoothies with ease. And, thanks to a built-in cooling fan, the motor won’t overheat even during the toughest jobs.

Fidel Caballero, Chef and Co-owner of NYC’s Corima, likes using his Vitamix blender to create “shiny, emulsified moles and silky refried beans.” He says the appliance saves his team precious time,” so they can focus on developing flavor rather than constantly passing sauces and purees through sieves and tamis (drum-shaped sieves often used in Indian cooking). 

If all of these chef’s endorsements aren’t enough to convince you, the blender also self-cleans in seconds. After you’re done using it, just add soap and water to the pitcher, turn on the motor, and watch it blend itself clean in under a minute. 

Now that it’s on sale now for 27% off, there’s practically no reason not to grab one. Head to Amazon today to score this expert-approved Vitamix for $150 off its original price.  

More Amazon Blenders to Shop:

Ninja BL610 Professional Countertop Blender

NutriBullet Blender

Cuisinart SmartPower 7-Speed Blender

KitchenAid 3-Speed Ice Crushing Blender

Aeitto Countertop Blender

At the time of publishing, the price was $400.