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Vitamix 5300 Low Profile Blender Professional Grade Self Cleaning 64 oz Container Red Certified Refurbished
Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
8.4
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
340
Old Reviews
48
Unverified
30
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72 meters
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Review Analysis - 262 recent, verified reviews
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Product Reliability
41vitamix, years, stopped working, blender, certified
+59%
-41%
" ... Bought this certified refurbished for around $250 before tax as Today's Deal, had it for after about 1 week, so far so good! ... "
" ... It came out looking new again. ... "
" ... It may be the best purchase I've made all year! ... "
" ... I have had this now for months and have used it at least 3-4 times per week with no issues whatsoever. ... "
" ... Will order another one, hope I have better luck this time. ... The second time is a charm, this Vitamix replacement works perfectly and I'm happy with it. ... "
" ... I have had one for years and use mine every day. ... "
" ... I’ve wanted a Vitamix for YEARS. ... "
" ... Was so excited about the Vitamix I've waited years to own . ... "
Baking
33vitamix, soup, mixer, vegan, smoothie
+100%
" ... I'm so glad my wife insisted on this particular blender instead of a cheaper one. ... "
" ... This is a great blender. ... "
" ... This is the best blender. ... "
" ... No regrets getting this blender. ... "
" ... Between this, my hand mixer, and my kitchenaid mixer (with attachments), I no longer need any other small appliance. ... "
" ... It was also the entry level blender for Blendtec. ... "
" ... As a vegan who makes her own sauces and nut milks, I needed something much more powerful than your regular blenders. ... "
" ... I would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a high powered blender. ... "
Food Items
32smoothie, blender, ninja, greens, fruit
+91%
-9%
" ... I've used the peanut grinder at "Whole Foods" a couple of times & I noticed the peanut butter tasted much better than store bought. ... Even though I forgot to put one of the ingredients (ground cumin) on my shopping list, it was absolutely spectacular - the taste couldn't be better, and I'm very picky about food. ... "
" ... I was using an inferior blender and I might as well have been just eating the kale and spinach and whatever else I threw in. ... "
" ... I have just ordered the personal smoothie jars so I can do smaller batches. ... "
" ... Can handle any smoothie recipe I throw at it, filled to the brim. ... "
" ... Makes smoothies and chops things really well. ... "
" ... we make oil based salsa. ... "
" ... The blender is super for smoothies and juices. ... "
" ... I can drink my smoothies now instead of crunching through them. ... "
Price
28money, worth the price, worth every penny, worth the money, refurbished
+79%
-21%
" ... Don't miss this great bargain! ... "
" ... Worth the investment. ... "
" ... Worth the money! ... "
" ... but was put off by the price. ... "
" ... We definitely got what we paid for! ... "
" ... Great price for refurbished ... "
" ... At the pre-owned price this thing is absolutely top notch. ... "
" ... However if it performs for the length of time as advertised, the price is actually well worth it. ... "
Marketplace
25refurbished, seller, item, expected, described
+84%
-16%
" ... I just received the Vitamix today. ... "
" ... Will order another one, hope I have better luck this time. ... "
" ... Exactly what I expected. ... "
" ... It is just what I needed and expected. ... "
" ... Just amazing and i saved up some money by buying refurbished through amazon warehouse. ... "
" ... in fact, it looked brand new when I got it. ... "
" ... It came on time, thanks Amazon and the price was awesome! ... "
" ... Exactly as described. ... "
Cleaning
22jar, cleaning, use and clean, easy to use, easy to clean
+100%
" ... Cleaning the unit is a breeze - at least after making hummus. ... Everything came out perfectly clean - the jar, blades, etc. ... I filled the jar halfway with hot water & dish soap, poured out the liquid, then used a dish brush on the inside of the jar, rinsed the jar again, then blended again with only water. ... "
" ... Easy to use and clean, it will liquefy anything! ... "
" ... it really does clean easily ... "
" ... Daily use and very easy cleanup. ... "
" ... The plastic container cleans up very easily, a rinse in hot water usually does it. ... "
" ... Super easy clean up. ... "
" ... Much easier to use & clean. ... "
" ... The clean up is easy and I see this product looking new for years to come. ... "
Ease of Use
16clean, use, easy to use, use and clean, easy to clean
+94%
-6%
" ... Use: Operation is easy, the motor feels smooth and powerful. ... Easy to rinse in the sink after use. ... Or just store the base next to unit until ready to use. ... "
" ... And you don't have to work hard trying to mix it. ... "
" ... Easy to use and clean, it will liquefy anything! ... "
" ... Super easy clean up. ... "
" ... Much easier to use & clean. ... "
" ... Easy to clean, no rings that have to be taken out. ... "
" ... Followed the simple directions to clean the jar. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
Returns
14returning, window, vitamix, sent it back, returned
+29%
-71%
" ... Needless to say, this will be returned. ... "
" ... I sent the container back and received a new one but it does the same thing. ... "
" ... Wish I could return it but its too late now. ... "
" ... Sent it back. ... "
" ... I'm very disappointed because I appear to have no way to bet this replaced. ... "
" ... Had to return, was not working properly. ... "
" ... Not returning it because it does the job but I don’t think it was worth getting it used ... "
" ... a Vitamix support person who listened via phone confirmed it was bad and should be returned. ... "
Blend Quality
14blend, smoothies, fruit, blended, spinach
+79%
-21%
" ... Blends very well, I blended chia seeds, flax, and spinach and everything blended smooth and didn’t have any pulp. ... "
" ... Blends quick and smooth, blades are sharp ... "
" ... It works great with getting a quality blend on protein shakes and smoothies. ... "
" ... It blends smoothies very well. ... "
" ... It blends EVERYTHING. ... "
" ... It will blend a brick if you try. ... "
" ... We make smoothies with Kale, Spinach,Collards and mixed berries all blended up to be a smooth drink with no small chunks of any of the ingredients. ... "
" ... It makes excellent frozen fruit slushy or sorbet. ... "
Storage
13container, cabinets, tall, smoothies, pitcher
+69%
-31%
" ... It has no problem at all with only a few items. ... Not an issue since we have an island counter where it is now towering proudly, but could be an issue for tighter spaces. ... "
" ... This model has the shorter, wider jar that fits under cabinets. ... My house was built in 1954 & it barely fits under my kitchen cabinets with the cap on the jar, but I wouldn't store it that way, anyway. ... "
" ... The low profile container is great if you are making larger batches, but the thinner taller original style container is much better for smoothies and acai bowls . ... "
" ... I've had a Blendtec for about 5 years now and have gone through 2 containers. ... "
" ... It was mostly for blending drinks. ... "
" ... In addition, the model I purchased just fits (within 1/8") under my upper kitchen cabinets, so that I have it at hand at all times. ... "
" ... The base is pretty wide, so only buy if you have counter space. ... "
" ... The short container is easier to clean and fit nicely in my kitchen. ... "
Overall performance
12blender, smooth, vitamix, speeds, machine
+92%
-8%
" ... shakes are smooth. ... "
" ... Includes low speeds for e.g. ... "
" ... I’m loving how smooth everything is. ... "
" ... This machine is a beast. ... "
" ... Best high speed blender brand in existence. ... "
" ... It gets every thing SO SO smooth. ... "
" ... Compared to our previous blender which was one speed the Vitamix brings a world of difference. ... "
" ... That's what the Vitamix's multiple speeds and extra large blender container did for me. ... "
Ease of Cleaning
12use and clean, easy to use, easy, super easy, easy to clean
+100%
" ... Cleaning the unit is a breeze - at least after making hummus. ... "
" ... Easy to use and clean, it will liquefy anything! ... "
" ... it really does clean easily ... "
" ... Super easy clean up. ... "
" ... Much easier to use & clean. ... "
" ... Clean up is easy. ... "
" ... Easy to clean, no rings that have to be taken out. ... "
Design
10looked brand new, got, design, brand new, ugly
+80%
-20%
" ... Quality: The quality and durability are visible in the design. ... "
" ... Get the red. ... "
" ... in fact, it looked brand new when I got it. ... "
" ... It looks brand new and I highly recommend it to anyone. ... "
" ... Looked brand new, works great. ... "
" ... Got the blender in seemingly brand new shape! ... "
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Specifications
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Size: 72 meters
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