Why Vitamix costs so much

Vitamix blenders command premium prices but unlock home cooking possibilities from restaurant-quality salsas to Oaxacan mole. Promo codes appear throughout the year to help offset the expense.

The Ascent X5 stainless steel model

Vitamix's top-of-the-line Ascent X5 features a forty-eight-ounce stainless-steel container that resists stains, odors, and corrosion. It includes an automatic self-cleaning program and ten blending programs for smoothies, soups, and frozen cocktails.

Fifty dollars off with email signup

Vitamix offers up to fifty dollars off when you register your email on their website. The discount code arrives in your inbox, and orders over one hundred dollars qualify for free standard shipping.

WIRED reviewers tested multiple models

Contributing reviewer Joe Ray praised the classic Vitamix 5200 as the model of preference for blender aficionados worldwide. Heather Arndt Anderson tested the Ascent X2 and realized she had never been a blender person because she never had a good blender.

“the model of preference for blender aficionados around the world”

Budget option handles tough jobs

Contributing reviewer Emily Peck tested the basic Vitamix Explorian E310 and found it churned almonds frictionlessly into butter without needing a presoak, outperforming other brands she tested.

Refurbished models save hundreds

Certified reconditioned Vitamix blenders offer major savings. A refurbished Propel 750 costs two hundred thirty dollars, saving four hundred dollars. A reconditioned Venturist Pro costs two hundred forty dollars, saving three hundred ten dollars.