Before Splurging on a $500 Vitamix, Consider This Cheaper Model. It Works Just as Well

CNET’s key takeaways

• If you want a great Vitamix blender, you don’t have to spend $500 for a great model. Go for the VX1 instead and save yourself $120.
• The VX1 has self-cleaning and pulse modes, a sleek, modern design and doesn’t compromise on power.
• The VX1 is a larger blender at 64 ounces. If you don’t need that much blending space, opt for a personal blender, such as the $130 Ninja BlendBoss, instead.

Certain brands have become synonymous with the products they create. Think Kleenex, Sharpie, Band-Aid and even Vitamix. That notoriety can make it easier for consumers to know which brands to turn to for quality tissues, permanent markers, adhesive bandages or blenders. But choosing becomes tricky when you realize these brands offer multiple versions of their most popular products. So which model should you buy?

In the case of Vitamix, when testing the VX1 and 5200,...

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