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I Tested Vitamix’s First Personal Blender. Here’s Where It Missed the Mark - CNET

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Pros & Cons

  • Compact at 8.5 by 5.5 by 15.3 inches
  • Simple to use with single control dial
  • Cups can be used on the go
  • Dishwasher-safe components
  • Three-year limited warranty
  • Pricey at full price of $200
  • Difficult to align the components
  • Seal is tough to put on the blade base
  • Small 20-ounce cup
  • There is a burn risk with the hot drive spine
  • SmoothiePilot program struggles with large frozen fruit
  • Leaks can enter engine air holes

My first Vitamix was a vintage model that, despite being over 19 years old, worked just as well as the company’s modern products. This year, while testing newer Vitamix models for CNET’s list of the best blenders, I got to try the VX1 and 5200. Both lived up to Vitamix’s reputation with quality blending performance and a simple-to-use design. So when I was sent the company’s first personal blender, the ...

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