Customer Ratings & Reviews

I’ve been able to use this immersion blender for about a week. So far, it’s proven to be a strong performer and a real threat to my older, higher-end blender that I’ve had for about 2 years. The Vitamix has shown itself to be every bit as powerful. We make a lot of smoothies & soups, but we also have a family member that requires meals through a feeding tube; so, our blenders get a serious workout. This Vitamix has been able to handle everything from a bullet-proof coffee, to cauliflower mash, to fruit smoothies, to full meal blends. The unit comes with one removable/washable bladed wand, & there are no additional attachments. I like the simplicity of the controls. The handle is very ergonomic & fits my hand perfectly, making it easy to hold the power button while maneuvering the stick. It has 5 speeds, but I rarely have to use max power. The bell guard is made of a hard plastic, which is a nice feature. I can freely use as much pressure as I need without worrying about scratching my pans or containers vs. my current unit which is stainless steel and can leave scratches. Big Negative: The cord. While it could be that I’m just spoiled from using my cordless blender for so long, I find the cord on the Vitamix annoying. Although it’s 5 ft long, which is plenty of length for most kitchens, I constantly have to use my free hand to hold the cord up & out of the way. It’s especially a problem when using it on the stovetop. Big Plus: The bell guard’s unique design prevents the blade from creating too much suction. If you’ve ever had to clean up the splatter from a sudden release of suction while blending a soup or a green juice in a mason jar, you’ll really appreciate this unit.

At every turn, can’t help but endorse the Vitamix brand, especially since my 5200 blender has been doing daily heavy lifts in my kitchen for over 30 years. Yet another testament to the durability of their product line, I still have their long discontinued VitaVac, a beast of a vacuum cleaner that will outlive me. Back to 2020, Vitamix has delivered another level of convenience with its version of a stick blender. For blends of soups, sauces, hummus, guacamole, salad dressings and single serve smoothies or fruit bowls, I find cleanup faster than with the 5200 blender’s large carafe. I just add water to the used container, add 1-2 drops of liquid detergent, bring the blender up to level 3 or more of its 5 speeds. In seconds, the container AND the wand are clean! For storage, the base gets a quick wipe then one twist separates the wand from the base. No clean up required of a full sized blender’s rubber top, plunger, rubber platform with its creases and crevices and those of its large carafe. So, even on a hectic day, the immersion blending option doesn’t leave me with the attention to detail required by my full sized blender, resulting in the pressure of a time consuming cleanup before I leave or after returning home. For my first try, at 625 watts (less than half the watts of my countertop blender), just a little extra run time turned ice, kale, hard chunks of ginger, a few layers of frozen fruit, drops of stevia, and almond milk into a smoothie that competes with the big machine. So, for boats and RVs, this would be the lighter, more space and energy efficient tool to satisfy a smoothie habit while making fast work of other small and large recipes. Attachments are forthcoming. I suspect, as well, the Immersion Blender will soon be posted for buyers to receive purchase points at the www.Vitamix.com/rewards program. In my book, a cordless version of this stick blender would be much appreciated; but, only if a lithium battery can make the unit lighter to maintain one-handed ease. Otherwise, cord length is not stingy, affording a good range of mobility. Great tool for the foodie!

I was surprised at just how heavy - for me - this blender is. That is my big con with it and why it lost a star. Now, on the plus side, due to the coating on it, I am able to rest it in my pan without worry about scratching the pan. It does have a good grip on it and, someone with more strength than me, will easily be able to use it with one hand. My gourmet SOL loves it and has no trouble wielding this blender. I regularly add riced cauliflower and broccoli to my sauces but that means you can see the little lumps. I used this on my spaghetti sauce and it pureed the veggies that were in it so now I was able to have a hearty sauce with no lumps - a benefit as the grandkids don't like lumpy spaghetti sauce. As long someone has the strength, this is a good option.

Every person serious about cooking needs a hand blender (immersion blender). We've had several different ones over the years but this one is the real deal. There are so many great features about this blender to like, it's hard to know where to start. Lets begin with the motor. Solid and powerful. The start up is very smooth and doesn't blast drinks out of a glass. You can feel the quality in the build as soon as you pick it up. It's got some good weight because of the motor but not so much that it wears you out. The solid body also helps minimize any vibration normally felt in plastic blenders. The variable speed is a really nice touch. I've never seen this feature on a hand blender and it really comes in handy as you go from mixing things in a glass, like a smoothie, to using it in a large pot full of soup and veggies. The grip is very comfortable in your hand and your fingers naturally wrap around to the buttons on the front side. The stainless steel design makes for easy cleanup and the lower half comes off with a twist to rinse or put in the dishwasher. I especially appreciated the length of this blender. It works very well in deep hot pots and keeps your hand away from the heat. We've wanted a longer immersion blender for a long time and this one has all the features we were looking for. Four blades work much better than the normal two that other blenders use and makes quick work of whatever your mixing. The rubbery end of the blender ensures a quiet operation and doesn't mar your pots. A good quality cord with a nice cord keeper echos the quality of the rest of the appliance. This blender is a real pleasure to use and I can't wait for an excuse to make something else with it. Really nice design and quality build. I look forward to years of use.

The unit was easy to assemble and the instructions/recipe book was a nice extra. The blender feels very solid and well made and the extra weight seemed to help reduce vibration when chopping/blending. We made vegetable soup and the blender was a great deal better than previous methods - very smooth and even consistency. Washing up the unit afterwards was painless, the stainless steel finish looks great, being able to break it down after use also means we could store it in a shallow drawer. We are very pleased with this hand blender.

If you are looking for a powerful handheld blender look no further! Vitamix. Its easier for me to use this to blend things and the clean up is extremely easy. It is a must have for the cooks in the family and makes are great gift.

I got this as part of the Best Buy Tech Insider Program, and I am loving it. I love making soups but always stuck to the basics like chicken noodle and stews. Getting the Vitamix Immersion blender has opened the door to more exciting and tasty soups. It has no problem blending up hearty vegetables and potatoes to a creamy consistency. I also love that it has a silicon base so I don't have to worry about scratching my ceramic or Teflon pots. I love this blender and highly recommend it to anyone who likes to cook.

Great at blending up and breaking down some seeds and nuts in an emulsion of other vegetables. Some leafy greens get stringy and plugs the holes. Getting food from under the blades is a challenge. The switch to change speed is positioned where its too easy to hit when holding and running the power button. Gets a little warm.

I couldn’t wait to try out the Vitamix Immersion Blender. It is larger than I expected about 17” of mostly stainless steel. I cleaned it following included instructions as recommended. I decided to make smoothies for my husband and me. We sliced a fresh apple, dumped in frozen strawberries, frozen pineapple chunks, a small cup of vanilla ice cream and a handful of ice cubes. I added a cup of milk. I turned on the power and set the speed to low as suggested. Nothing happened. Of course I quickly realized that I needed to hold the power button down in bursts. The Vitamix had all the ingredients beautifully blended in less than a minute. It is a power stick! The apple, ice cubes, frozen fruit, everything were smooth and creamy in the blink of an eye. It is so easy to use that I will never pull out all those blender pieces again. This will easily work in a tall stock pot. The cord is quite long and of course the Vitamix, as I said, is tall. The controls are placed perfectly and the stick is well balanced. Looking forward to some special soup this winter. I think any true foodie would be proud to have this in their kitchen.

Great handblender, use it commercial kitchen, Speeds make it great for creating different consistencies.

I've only used this once so far, but I do like it. I made some broccoli soup from scratch. It blended the cooked broccoli perfectly. I've got no complaints and do recommend!

It’s very powerful and doesn’t take up kitchen space. The best blender I’ve ever had.

Great blender, a lot of power. I have a vitamix and they are great products to own.

Vitamix always makes a good product and this is no exception. We've already made some great soups with it and we anticipate being able to make some great baby food in a few months as well. The one drawback this unit has is that you have to hold down the power button and can't change the speed while the blender is running. I wish there was a feature that allowed you to lock the unit to the on position and change the speed on the fly. Other than that, I would highly recommend this product.

Excellent product. I know I will enjoy for years to come!

More sophisticated than I needed and just too heavy to use for extended period of time