Vitamix 5300 Blender, Professional-Grade, 64 oz. Low-Profile Container, Black (Renewed Premium)
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Brand | Vitamix |
Color | Black |
Special Feature | Manual |
Capacity | 64 Fluid Ounces |
Included Components | motor base, low-profile 64 oz. container, getting started guide, low-profile classic tamper |
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Blending power | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.8 | 4.6 |
Easy to clean | 4.7 | — | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.6 |
Durability | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.4 | — | 4.5 | — |
Noise level | 3.7 | — | 3.7 | — | — | 3.9 |
Value for money | — | 4.5 | — | — | 4.2 | 4.3 |
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material | Plastic | BPA Free Tritan | Plastic | : Tritan container, ABS base and knob | Plastic | Tritan, Stainless Steel |
number of speeds | 10 | — | 10 | 10 | — | 10 |
wattage | 120 watts | — | 1200 watts | 120 watts | 1200 watts | 1440 watts |
blade material | Stainless Steel | Plastic | Stainless Steel | — | — | Stainless Steel |
dishwasher safe | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
voltage | — | 220 volts | 120 volts | 120 volts | 220 volts | 120 volts |
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Vitamix Certified Reconditioned Vitamix 5300
Enjoy the power and convenience of Vitamix with our 5300 blender. Featuring a 64-ounce Low-Profile container for blending large batches, the 5300 fits easily under most kitchen cabinets so you can be ready to blend at any time!
The Vitamix Difference
Low-Profile 64-ounce Container
Our low-profile container was designed to fit easily under most overhead cabinets, so you can keep your Vitamix on the counter and ready to go.
Variable Speed + Pulse
You’re in control—adjust the speed during the blend to achieve a variety of textures, or use the Pulse feature to create quick bursts of power.
Specially Designed Tamper
Every Vitamix blender comes with a tamper designed to help process thick, stubborn blends—so you don’t have to stop the machine to scrape the sides.
Easy Cleaning
Just blend warm water and a drop of dish soap at your machine's highest speed, and watch it self-clean in 60 seconds—no disassembly required.
High-Performance Motor
Blend frozen fruit, heavy powder, all the greens—our powerful motors transform tough ingredients into smooth blends, year after year.
Precise Container Design
Every angle of our patented container is designed to fold ingredients back to the blades for faster, smoother blends—creating the Vitamix vortex.
Stainless-Steel Blades
Our laser-cut blades are designed to deliver the same quality results, from first blend to last, and are resistant to dulling or bending.
Blade Friction Heating
Our blades reach speeds fast enough to create friction heat, bringing cold ingredients to steaming hot in about six minutes.
What You Can Make
Explore all the amazing things you can make in every Vitamix blender
We're so much more than smoothie makers. We're dreamers and doers, on a journey to infuse healthy, delicious food into our lives. From meal time to snack time–explore new ingredients, create classics, never get bored.
Make It In Minutes
Hot soup without a stove
Make steaming-hot soup without a stove-in under 10 minutes. The friction from our blades brings soup to serving temperatures, right in the container.
Frozen treats in seconds
Create chilled desserts–just add frozen ingredients to your machine and you'll be enjoying ice cream, fruit sorbet, and more.
Grind nuts, coffee and more
Making nut butter has never been easier. Grind your favorite nuts into delicious nut butter, turn coffee beans into ground coffee and more.
Mix batters & dough
Quickly and easily mix batter for pancakes, waffles, cookies, muffins, crepes, and cakes. Vitamix machines can also knead bread and pizza dough.
Smoothies & Juices
Turns fruits and veggies into refreshing smoothies and juices. Vitamix blenders use the whole ingredient, including the fiber, to make healthy snacks.
Dips & Spreads
Whether you're looking for easy after-school snacks or planning a big party, our simple dips and spreads are healthy and delicious.
Dressings & Sauces
Create flavorful dressings that can double as marinades for your entrées. If sauce is on the menu, make pesto, tomato sauce, or applesauce in seconds.
Baby Food
Control exactly what your baby eats. Prep, blend, and make batches of nutritious homemade baby food in seconds in your Vitamix machine.
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Product information
Brand | Vitamix |
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Color | Black |
Special Feature | Manual |
Capacity | 64 Fluid Ounces |
Included Components | motor base, low-profile 64 oz. container, getting started guide, low-profile classic tamper |
Style | Certified Refurbished |
Recommended Uses For Product | Household |
Power Source | Corded Electric |
Number of Speeds | 10 |
Voltage | 120.00 |
Material Type Free | BPA Free |
Blade Material | Stainless Steel |
Product Dimensions | 17.25 x 7.25 x 8.75 inches |
Item Weight | 11.95 pounds |
Manufacturer | Vitamix |
ASIN | B01688AFFC |
Item model number | 5300 |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #272,592 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining) #485 in Countertop Blenders #683 in Renewed Home & Kitchen |
Date First Available | September 28, 2015 |
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Vitamix fuels passions. It’s why we’re the brand most trusted by professional chefs. But you won’t just find us in restaurant kitchens. You’ll also find us in home kitchens around the world. Because whether you’re interested in the culinary arts, making healthier choices, or enjoying restaurant-quality smoothies at home—when you’re ready to move on and move up, when you’re ready to invest in your passion, you’re ready for Vitamix.
Built to Last
A bargain blender's not a bargain if it doesn't last. We know purchasing a Vitamix blender is an investment. But Vitamix blenders are built to last, helping you buy dependable, not disposable.
Easy to Clean
Just blend warm water and a drop of dish soap at your machine's highest speed, and watch it self-clean in 60 seconds or less - no disassembly required.
The Difference Is in the Blend
Since the number-one reason people purchase a blender is to make smoothies, it’s important to get them right. Whether you prefer an icy blend or a perfectly smooth purée, nutrition-packed with veggies or a light, fruity treat, Vitamix smoothies give you a delicious, even blend in every sip.
Power
We don’t aim to have the highest horsepower. You don’t need more horses; you need trained ones. The focused power of our complete blending system causes every component of the Vitamix machine to work together, creating faster, smoother blends packed with flavor.
The Universal Tool
Make smoothies & juices, hot soups, flours & dough, nut butter, frozen desserts, batters, dressings & sauces, non-dairy milks, and more.
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Customers like the quality, performance, value, ease of cleaning, and blending of the food blender. They mention that it pulverizes everything and gives the smoothie that professional quality consistency. They appreciate the power, and smoothness. That said, opinions are mixed on the noise.
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Customers like the quality of the food blender. They mention that it pulverizes everything and gives the smoothie that professional quality consistency. It's a sturdy blender for crushing ice, mixing protein shakes or juices, and the blades are strong. Customers also say that it makes great smoothies and chops things really well. Overall, customers are happy with the quality and functionality of the product.
"...THE SHORT REVIEW: Best purchase ever.Pros:-Certified reconditioned = literally as good as new and monumentally less money...." Read more
"...On other units, those have broken too often. This one appears to be very sturdy.OVERALL: It's by far the best blender I've used...." Read more
"...Seeds are pulverized. Fiber disappears. Nuts are drinkable. The result is a nice, smooth drink. Just be careful not to blend too long...." Read more
"...All the pieces (except the tamper) feel and look very sturdy and solid...." Read more
Customers like the performance of the food blender. They say it works amazing, has no problems, and produces flawless results. Customers also mention that it works great with getting a quality blend on protein shakes and smoothies.
"...Well, it still works AMAZINGLY. Just as good as day one. No problems what so ever. I mainly use it for smoothies - it crushes ice, frozen fruit, etc...." Read more
"...I'm pleased to report that the blender looked brand new and has had no problems. In this instance, refurbished is a terrific bargain...." Read more
"...serving smoothies, but for a large smoothie and some leftover, this works great!..." Read more
"...Update 4/18: Over year later and the Refurbished Vitamix is still working great, Upgraded to 5 stars." Read more
Customers like the value of the food blender. They say it's well worth the cost and does everything they want. Some say that the refurbished version is actually pretty reasonable.
"I purchased this vitamix on Prime Day for an amazing price, as refurbished. I've used it once and it meets all my expectations so far!..." Read more
"...I am enjoying my blender and my weight loss. It was worth the money...." Read more
"...It is certainly worth the price, especially if you are like to make smoothies at home." Read more
"...It's expensive, but for me it's worth the money because of how often I use it...." Read more
Customers find the ease of cleaning to be a great feature of the food blender. They mention that it is super easy to clean and that it can be completely sanitized with a quick wipe. Customers are also impressed with the ability to make delicious things with absolutely zero mess.
"...Cleanup is a breeze. Simply fill the blender halfway with warm water, add a few drops of liquid dish detergent, then blend amd rinse!..." Read more
"...SUMMARY:This machine is very easy to use and clean up. We use our Vitamix everyday. We mostly make smoothies, soups, and ice cream...." Read more
"...It's a work horse people!! Also so easy to clean. I am enjoying my blender and my weight loss. It was worth the money...." Read more
"...FOR LAZY PEOPLE:• Cleaning is super easy. Drop of detergent, whizz it around, rinse it out, call it a day•..." Read more
Customers like the blending of the food blender. They say that it blends everything very quickly, and frozen ingredients get blended with no issues. It chops and blends things so smoothly that they can't stand using any other blender. It even blends ice cubes.
"...On high power, with the contents circulating, it blends thoroughly...." Read more
"...on and I am still loving the vitamix and what an amazing job it does of blending anything I throw at it...." Read more
"...and other greens brightened up with some celery, apples, and ginger are super delicious. Avocado and banana makes them creamalicious!..." Read more
"...I was astonished. It blended it so vigorously that it aerated almost into a mousse!Take the plunge...." Read more
Customers are impressed with the power of the food blender. They say the blade speed and power are just incredible. The performance, quality, and power is incredible. They also mention that it's easy to use and powerful to make up a quick smoothie. The motor is still going strong and is intimidating powerful. Customers also say that there are so many uses for this powerful and easy to clean blender.
"...Here's what I discovered.POWER: WOW. The power is fantastic. We make smoothies with frozen fruit all the time...." Read more
"...Just be careful not to blend too long. The motor is so powerful the food will actually start to heat up after too long as a result of the friction..." Read more
"...The rubber lid provides a really good seal, but the motor is really powerful and can still force water out the top of the lid." Read more
"...This Vitamix is intimidating powerful. 30 seconds and I had a super smooth smoothie with a whole cup a kale in it...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the smoothness of the blender. They say that it makes smooth, creamy smoothies, soups, nut milks, and nice cream. It blends the orange pulp to a smooth texture, with no chewy pulp pieces. Customers also mention that the seeds are ground up smooth.
"...Fiber disappears. Nuts are drinkable. The result is a nice, smooth drink. Just be careful not to blend too long...." Read more
"...It blended the orange pulp to a smooth texture, with no chewy pulp pieces!..." Read more
"...Smoothies have that velvety, aerated mouth feel that you get at professional shops...." Read more
"...There were zero ice crystals and not a hint of strawberry grit. It was creamy and cold and right now I’m in love...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the noise of the food blender. Some mention that it's quieter than they expected, while others say that it gets very loud once they get to speed 6-7.
"...NOISE: Yeah, it's loud. I use ear protection and recommend that...." Read more
"...It's a good future to have available. It's the quietest small appliance we have...." Read more
"...It is a noisy motor when blending, but, is a Ferrari quiet when it's on a race track?" Read more
"...It is powerful, quieter and does the job quickly...." Read more
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6 MONTH UPDATE: Still going strong. Since its winter I used this a little less than I once did, but still use it 2-3x a week for an occasional smoothie or margarita, and have used for soups! Still works just as good as it did on day one.
9/13/17 UPDATE: Have had this baby a month and have used it EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. Often, I use it twice a day. My boyfriend also uses it freuqnetly and he is kind of rough on appliances. Well, it still works AMAZINGLY. Just as good as day one. No problems what so ever. I mainly use it for smoothies - it crushes ice, frozen fruit, etc. very well. When I make green smoothies with spinach or kale, the leafy greens are always completely pulverized. I am a life-long vegetable hater, but since getting my Vitamix I've been getting my daily recomended serving every day in the form of a delicius smoothie. I'v also made some mean frozen marharits and coffee beverages. Will update again in a few months! I have a feeling I will be using this blender for years. 100% pleased with my purchase!
THE SHORT REVIEW: Best purchase ever.
Pros:
-Certified reconditioned = literally as good as new and monumentally less money. Some of these blenders were returned without ever being opened or used. Some were used 1-2x. All have motors less than 1 yr old.
- Came looking and feeling new, with a working parts, instuction manual, cookbook, and reconditioned checklist (see image).
- CRUSHES ice. This was my biggest complaint for my previous blender. Makes perfect smoothies, margaritas, etc.
-Easy to operate , easy to clean, easy to store (fits on counter under cabinet, cord rolls easily under appliance)
-Seems like an extremely durable piece of equipment. Great for daily use.
Cons:
-Zero.
THE LONG REVIEW: I'm a poor college student, so spending more than $100 on anything (much less a blender) had me extremely anxious. Alas, my $12 blender was on its last legs - I had to crush ice in a bag before blending it, and it smelled of burning plastic. I drink smoothies everyday so knew I needed something better. As I obsessively researched Blenders, the Vitamix kept calling to me. Time and time again I would talk myself out of it. "You can't spend $700 on a blender. Are you kidding? Keep looking." Time and time again I opted to put a mid-price blender in my Amazon cart. But...time and tine again I double checked their reviews to find complaints of even the most initially well-performing models falling apart after 1 year. I wanted a blender that would last, and I wanted a blender that was cheap. This, I realized, was a fool's errand.
When I discovered Vitamix's certified reconditioned blenders I felt, at first, that they were too good to be true. But I did more research, poring over the Vitamix website, youtube video comparisons, and owner reviews. I found out that many "certified reconditioned " blenders have in fact never been used! Example: your great-grandma orders on off QVC, forgets doing so, orders another, and sends the 2nd one back. Though never opened, this returned blender is inspected and resold as certified reconditioned. Even IF used before, parts are replaced to male the blender ad good as new. No moter is over 1 yr old in a certified reconditioned vitamix. So...I decided to click "order now."
I was still nervous until it arrived. But as soon as I saw it and used it I knew I'd made the best decision. My certified reconditioned Vitamix looked and smelled so pristine and new! It worked great the first time. I made a chocolate banana smoothie and it effortlessly pulverized the frozen banana and ice cubes in less than 30 seconds. The result was the smoothest smoothie I've ever had. I have used it several times and every time I am amazed!
Cleanup is a breeze. Simply fill the blender halfway with warm water, add a few drops of liquid dish detergent, then blend amd rinse! Storage is also easy - it fits nicely on my counter top under my cabinets, and it's 6ft cord wraps neaty under the base.
If you order a reconditioned vitamix, which I encourage, it will come with a little note and checklist explaining it. I've attached mine with my review.
I intend to update this review every so often. But as of now I give ny certified reconditioned vitamix a solid 5 stars!
Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2017
6 MONTH UPDATE: Still going strong. Since its winter I used this a little less than I once did, but still use it 2-3x a week for an occasional smoothie or margarita, and have used for soups! Still works just as good as it did on day one.
9/13/17 UPDATE: Have had this baby a month and have used it EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. Often, I use it twice a day. My boyfriend also uses it freuqnetly and he is kind of rough on appliances. Well, it still works AMAZINGLY. Just as good as day one. No problems what so ever. I mainly use it for smoothies - it crushes ice, frozen fruit, etc. very well. When I make green smoothies with spinach or kale, the leafy greens are always completely pulverized. I am a life-long vegetable hater, but since getting my Vitamix I've been getting my daily recomended serving every day in the form of a delicius smoothie. I'v also made some mean frozen marharits and coffee beverages. Will update again in a few months! I have a feeling I will be using this blender for years. 100% pleased with my purchase!
THE SHORT REVIEW: Best purchase ever.
Pros:
-Certified reconditioned = literally as good as new and monumentally less money. Some of these blenders were returned without ever being opened or used. Some were used 1-2x. All have motors less than 1 yr old.
- Came looking and feeling new, with a working parts, instuction manual, cookbook, and reconditioned checklist (see image).
- CRUSHES ice. This was my biggest complaint for my previous blender. Makes perfect smoothies, margaritas, etc.
-Easy to operate , easy to clean, easy to store (fits on counter under cabinet, cord rolls easily under appliance)
-Seems like an extremely durable piece of equipment. Great for daily use.
Cons:
-Zero.
THE LONG REVIEW: I'm a poor college student, so spending more than $100 on anything (much less a blender) had me extremely anxious. Alas, my $12 blender was on its last legs - I had to crush ice in a bag before blending it, and it smelled of burning plastic. I drink smoothies everyday so knew I needed something better. As I obsessively researched Blenders, the Vitamix kept calling to me. Time and time again I would talk myself out of it. "You can't spend $700 on a blender. Are you kidding? Keep looking." Time and time again I opted to put a mid-price blender in my Amazon cart. But...time and tine again I double checked their reviews to find complaints of even the most initially well-performing models falling apart after 1 year. I wanted a blender that would last, and I wanted a blender that was cheap. This, I realized, was a fool's errand.
When I discovered Vitamix's certified reconditioned blenders I felt, at first, that they were too good to be true. But I did more research, poring over the Vitamix website, youtube video comparisons, and owner reviews. I found out that many "certified reconditioned " blenders have in fact never been used! Example: your great-grandma orders on off QVC, forgets doing so, orders another, and sends the 2nd one back. Though never opened, this returned blender is inspected and resold as certified reconditioned. Even IF used before, parts are replaced to male the blender ad good as new. No moter is over 1 yr old in a certified reconditioned vitamix. So...I decided to click "order now."
I was still nervous until it arrived. But as soon as I saw it and used it I knew I'd made the best decision. My certified reconditioned Vitamix looked and smelled so pristine and new! It worked great the first time. I made a chocolate banana smoothie and it effortlessly pulverized the frozen banana and ice cubes in less than 30 seconds. The result was the smoothest smoothie I've ever had. I have used it several times and every time I am amazed!
Cleanup is a breeze. Simply fill the blender halfway with warm water, add a few drops of liquid dish detergent, then blend amd rinse! Storage is also easy - it fits nicely on my counter top under my cabinets, and it's 6ft cord wraps neaty under the base.
If you order a reconditioned vitamix, which I encourage, it will come with a little note and checklist explaining it. I've attached mine with my review.
I intend to update this review every so often. But as of now I give ny certified reconditioned vitamix a solid 5 stars!
POWER: WOW. The power is fantastic. We make smoothies with frozen fruit all the time. The power is no longer the problem. The included plastic unit (looks like a billy club - hahaha) is used to push the fruit down and it's really needed because the fruit can be so frozen that it sticks above the blade.
The power delivery is adaptive. That's a little unique (judging from the blenders I've owned) and for some this makes no difference, but I'm detailed and this is interesting to me. The motor adapts to resistance. So if I put it on low while it has frozen items, it will quickly increase power until the item gives way. If it ends up spinning too fast, it will slow down. My prior blenders would have just stalled and not increased power. So the OTHER blenders' dials were more of a power setting. This dial is more of a goal speed setting. It will adjust power based on what it's blending.
SIZE: I like the larger container (roughly half gallon or two liters). It's very convenient.
VIBRATION: When it's really working hard on frozen items, it will vibrate a lot. I'm not sure whether that's even possible to prevent. In some cases, it will creep across the counter from the vibration. But once the contents are better blended that vibration stops. (It's still loud though.)
NOISE: Yeah, it's loud. I use ear protection and recommend that. Not sure whether it's louder than my other blenders as they've all been loud, but I always use ear protection so it hasn't been any real change with this one. If you don't protect your ears, you may notice an increase (I'm guessing so because it's just a lot more powerful).
If you have more bucks, consider the newer models that are quieter. I'm guessing I'd still use ear protection so I don't know how much difference it'd make.
RESULTS OF BLENDING: I can make smoothies that are far closer to ice cream texture (and I use the included plunger thing to keep it going). ALSO, I used to avoid some fruit because my older blenders wouldn't fully blend them. Not so with this one. I use them now and there are no longer the small shreds that used to irritate me. On high power, with the contents circulating, it blends thoroughly.
DURABILITY: For my independent appraisal, I can only give my initial reactions for now. The quality of the components seems very high. Especially helpful to me is the strength of all the components going from the motor to the blades (where the real pressure is). On other units, those have broken too often. This one appears to be very sturdy.
OVERALL: It's by far the best blender I've used. I'd get another in a heartbeat.