Name: Vitamix 7500 Blender
Brand: Vitamix
SKU: 220
Price: 559 USD
Availability: InStock

Updated in December 2021

I bought my first Vitamix 5200 blender in 2009, and at that time, it was the only model for Home Use the company offered to customers. However, over the following years, the Vita-Mix company released many blender models; between 2007 and 2017, the manufacturer used to provide more than 30 different models simultaneously. All of those models were professional countertop types of blenders for Home Use. Today Vita-Mix offers 16 different full-size models, a few exclusive packages produced for selected retailers (Costco, Amazon, and others), and released in the 2020 Vitamix Immersion Blender.

No wonder this multitude of models causes confusion, and customers are often puzzled with a question — which Vitamix blender is the best and which one is worth buying for them?

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What to Consider When Choosing Your Vitamix Blender — Size, Power, and Features

Currently, Vitamix offers four (4) full-size countertop Product Lines and one (1) Immersion Blender:

The Explorian Series is a budget Product Line;
The Legacy Series is the oldest one and includes all blenders from the former C‑series and G‑series (Next Generation) Product Line;
The Ascent Series is the latest Product Line with an array of new intelligent technology features;
The Vitamix ONE Blender is a new entry-level device;
One model presents the Vitamix Immersion Blender.

Luckily, the fundamental differences between most of these numerous countertop models are insignificant and, in many cases, almost non-existent. Most importantly, all full-size models can accomplish the identical standard Vitamix functions with no difference in performance quality, excluding the newly released Vitamix ONE, which performs limited tasks compared to full-size blenders. Hence, the choice is not as difficult as it may seem at first.

The most distinguishing characteristic of Vitamix models is the motor wattage. Vita-Mix uses two motors models in all its full-size countertop blenders — 2HP and 2.2HP. The Vitamix ONE comes with an 840 Watts motor. The 2HP motor has been produced for many years since introducing the Vitamix 5000 model in the early 1990s, and the 2.2HP was first released in 2012 only. However, the difference in these two motors’ performance is negligible.

The other distinguishing features are the differences in the control panel settings, capacity and design of the containers, blade assemblies, extra accessories, and smart technology features, which became available with the introduction of the Ascent models at the end of 2016.

This article will clarify the differences between the Vitamix model to make it an easier task for you to decide which Vitamix blender to buy and which model will serve your requirements in the best way.

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Top Pick #1: The Vitamix Explorian — A Budget-Friendly Option That Doesn’t Skimp on Quality

The Explorian is the budget Vitamix Series that was introduced in mid-2017 and is available in 2 models – the E310 and E320. These are the most affordable Vitamix blenders with similar functionality as any other Legacy blender but are offered at a $100-$200 lower price tag.

The E320 and E310 blenders share the following standard parameters:

2HP motor that is enclosed in the original base unit, which bears the design elements of 5200 and Ascent Series base unit;
Minimalistic control panel which has a 10-speed dial knob, Pulse, and Start/Stop lever but no On/Off switcher on the back or side of the blender;
Eastman Tritan copolyester, clear as glass, shatter and temperature resistant container with tamper;
E310 comes with 5‑years and E320 with 7‑years Full warranty;
The 11″ x 8″ x 18″ size dimensions and 4.5 ft. power cord;
With the blenders profile of 18 inches, it will fit under the standard kitchen cabinet;
Cookbook and user manual.

There are some distinctions between these two models. The E310 comes with a 48 oz narrow bottom jar and 3 inches of inbuilt blades. At the same time, the E320 is equipped with a 64 oz wide base jar and 4 inches of inbuilt blades.

The 48 oz narrow bottom container is designed to process smaller volumes of food, while the 64 oz wide bottom container handles the larger food batches better. The minimum processing volume for the 48 ounces container is 1–3 cups, and the 64 oz jar holds a minimum of 2–4 cups of preloaded food, depending on the thickness of the food you are processing.

The Vitamix E310 blender comes with a 5‑year Full warranty, the E320 model has a 7‑year Full warranty, and a certified reconditioned E320 model has only a 3‑year Full warranty.

The low price of E310 and E320 refurbished machines are reflected in the shorter warranty and the absence of an on-off switch on the side.

Accessories and Attachments

There is a range of extra accessories and containers that are compatible with the Vitamix Explorian E310 and E320 blenders:

Vitamix E320 vs. E310 Blenders

	Vitamix Explorian E310	Vitamix Explorian E320
Motor	2.0HP	2.0HP
Controls	10 variable speeds, Pulse, Start/Stop	10 variable speeds, Pulse, Start/Stop
Pre-sets	—	—
Container	48 oz.	64oz.
Blades	3″ inbuilt	4″ inbuilt
Color	black, slate, red	black, red
Warranty	5 years	7 years
Recipe Book	yes	yes
Dimension	11 x 8 x 18 in. / 28 x 20 x 46 cm.	11 x 8 x 18 in. / 28 x 20 x 46 cm.
Cord	4.5 ft / 1.37 m	4.5 ft / 1.37 m
Price	Vitamix Explorian E310 Price, via Amazon	Best Vitamix Explorian E320 Price, via Amazon

How to Choose Between Vitamix Explorian E310 and E320 Models

The consumer who is looking for the cheapest Vitamix blender should go for one of the Explorian models. The Vitamix offers both models for about 40% cheaper price than the Ascent series and G‑series Legacy models and about 25% cheaper than Vitamix 5200 blender. In addition, the certified refurbished model is usually available at a 50% cheaper price than Ascent and Legacy blenders.

Besides, the E310 can process a smaller minimum volume of foods, and with a smaller total capacity jar, it will better serve smaller households of 4 people or less. At the same time, the E320 handles 2–4 cups minimum volume, and with a total jar capacity of 64 oz, it is more suitable for larger households of 4 and more people.

Both Explorian E320 and E310 blenders will fit under the standard kitchen cabinet and release similar noise.

Vitamix Legacy Product Line

Vitamix Legacy Product Line includes:

The former C‑series models – Vitamix 5200 Standard, Standard Programs, Vitamix Three-Speed Turbo Blender, TurboBlend Two Speed Blender, 5300, and 6500;
The former G‑series — Vitamix 7500, Professional series 300, and Professional Series 750.

Top Pick #2: The Vitamix 5200 and Other Former C‑series Models — Classic Blenders That Deliver Powerful Performance

C‑series is the oldest Vitamix product line that includes six (6) based models – Standard 5200, Standard programs, TurboBlend Two Speed, Three-Speed Turbo Blender, 5300, and 6500 — the differences between them are straightforward.

The blenders are divided into two (2) main categories:

With a 2HP motor and high-profile container;
With a newer design 2.2HP motor, and a low-profile container.

Besides, the models inside each category differ in the design and functionality of the control panel.

Blenders with 2.0HP Motor

The 2HP motor blenders are available in 4‑based models – Vitamix 5200 Standard (could also be sold under the Professional Series 200 or 6300 names), Standard programs (also known under Professional series 500 and 6500 titles), Three-Speed Turbo Blender, and TurboBlend Two Speed. These models share the following standard features:

2HP motor with an automatic shut-off system to stop the machine when overheated which prevents the motor breakdown;
The motor is enclosed in the classical C‑series design base unit;
The high profile narrow bottom 64 oz jar is made from Eastman Tritan copolyester, the stress and temperature-resistant type of polycarbonate;
A non-removable blade assembly with 3 inches (in diameter) dull-by-design blades;
The 64 oz container is 13.4 inches tall;
The 64 oz container on the top of the base unit and lid will have a total height of 20.5 inches. So, the machine with 64 oz. the container will not fit under a standard kitchen cabinet;
Five (5) or seven (7) years Full warranty, depending on the model.

The blenders equipped with a 2HP motor differ by only control panel design and functionality. The Vitamix 5200 (Professional Series 200 blender) control panel has 10 variable speed dials and two switchers – High/Variable speeds and a Start/Stop lever.

Whereas the Standard program (Professional Series 500 or 6300) machines control panel is equipped with 10 variable speeds, Pulse and Start/Stop lever, and 3 pre-set programs (Hot Soups, Frozen Desserts, and Smoothies). The Standard Program model in Canada is known under the TNC 3 name.

The TurboBlend Two Speed model control panel features High/Low speeds and On/Off switches. The TurboBlend Two-Speed machine has no variable speed dial. Still, this seems sufficient for many users because it makes these machines very easy to use and equipped with the same power as any other Vitamix machine.

The Three-Speed Turbo Blender control panel has Start/Stop and Pulse switches and a dial-up knob with Low, Mid, and High speeds.

Blenders with 2.2HP Motor

Blenders with 2.2HP Motor include two (2) models — Vitamix 5300 and 6500. These models share a set of former C‑series and former G‑series typical features:

The newer updated 2.2HP motor is typical for the G‑series but has a classical base unit design that is similar to C‑series machines;
Low profile wider bottom 64 oz. containers which are made of high-quality shatter proofed and tolerant to high temperatures Tritan copolyester material;
The container is 10.1 inches tall and, when placed on the base unit with a closed lid a total of 17.5 inches; this will fit under the standard 18 inched cabinets;
Permanently inbuilt into the container 4 inches (in diameter) blades, that is similar to former G‑series blenders;
Seven (7) years Full warranty but do not include recipe books.

The 5300 and 6500 blenders differ only by control panel functions; the Vitamix 5300 comes with the 10 variable speed dial and two switchers – Pulse and Start/Stop switches. While the 6500 model is equipped with an additional 3 pre-sets programs — Smoothie, Hot Soup, and Frozen Dessert.

The 5300 and 6500 were primarily released for sale at Costco but are now available from other retailers. The Vitamix 5300 is a very popular model because it sells at an attractive price, while Vitamix 5300 reconditioned blender is available at the piece, similar to the Vitamix Explorian blenders.

Accessories and Attachments

There are following accessories are available to buy for the former C‑series Classic blenders:

Vitamix 5200 vs 5300 vs 6500 vs TurboBlend Two Speed Blenders

	Vitamix 5200/ Professional series 200	Programs/ Professional Series 500/ Vitamix 6300	TurboBlend Two/Three Speed	Vitamix 5300	Vitamix 6500
Motor	2HP	2HP	2HP	2.2HP	2.2HP
Controls	10 variable speeds, high speed	10 variable speeds, high speed	2 speeds/3 speed, low and high	10 speeds, Pulse, Start/Stop	10 speeds, Pulse, Start/Stop
Pre-sets	—	Hot Soups, Frozen Desserts, Smoothies	—	—	Smoothie, Hot Soup, Frozen Dessert
Container	64 oz., soft grip	64oz.	64 oz., no soft grip	64oz.	64oz.
Blades	3″ inbuilt	3″ inbuilt	3″ inbuilt	4″ inbuilt	4″ inbuilt
Color	black, red, white, platinum, brushed stainless	black, red, white, platinum, brushed stainless	black, red, slate, cobalt	black, red	black, red
Warranty	7 years	7 years	5 years	7 years	7 years
Recipe Book	yes	yes	yes	no	no
Dimension	20.5″ x 8.75″ x 7.25″/cm	20.5″ x 8.75″ x 7.25″/cm	20.5″ x 8.75″ x 7.25″/cm	17.25″ x 8.75″ x 7.25″/cm	17.25″ x 8.75″ x 7.25″/cm
Cord	6ft	6ft	6ft	6ft	6ft
Price	Vitamix 5200 Price, via Amazon	Pro Series 500 Price, via Amazon	Vitamix Two/Three Speed, via Amazon	Vitamix 5300 Price, via Amazon	Best Vitamix 6500 Price

How to Choose Between Vitamix C‑Series Blenders

Any C‑series Vitamix model can produce excellent blending quality and output a similar final result. So, which criteria should be taken into consideration by the consumer while selecting the particular model?

Suppose you intend to use the Vitamix blender for blending small batches and large batches of food. In that case, you should go for any blender with the 2.0HP motor that is equipped with the classical high profile narrow bottom container — 5200, Standard programs, TurboBlend Two Speed, 5300, and 6300 models. The high-profile container is designed to process small and large batches of food with the same degree of quality. For example, this container will equally well process from 1 cup to 8 cups of smoothies ingredients with no visible quality difference. However, these models have a profile of 20.5 inches and will not fit under the standard kitchen cabinet.

The pre-set programs are not designed to perform anything unusual that standard models cannot. And the experienced and creative cooker is most likely to ignore them because they do not experiment with food preparation. While those who will use the blender for quick morning smoothies and will enjoy the function that allows pushing a button and walking away (the blender stopped automatically when the program finished) will be happy with the pre-set programs option.

The Vitamix 5300 and 6500 low-profile container models will effectively process 2–3 cups of food minimum; these machines will suit a larger household that needs to serve 4 and more people. In addition, the Vitamix 5300 and 6500 models will easily fit into the standard kitchen cabinet.

They are also designed with a slightly more effective noise-dampening system and suit noise-sensitive customers.

The consumer who is looking for a bargain must consider certified refurbished models. Those who still want to buy the non-refurbished model shell look to the classic 5200 or 5300 model that is often offered at a bargain price.

Top Pick #3: Vitamix Former G‑Series Blenders

The former Next Generation Product Line includes only five (5) Vitamix 7500, Professional series 300, and Professional Series 750. Vitamix G‑Series product blenders share the following standard features:

The base unit encloses the new 2.2 HP motor with an enhanced airflow management system that is lacking in Classic models;
An improved noise-reducing system that makes G‑Series machines 40% less noisy compared to C‑Series;
Low profile wider bottom 64 oz pitcher with an inbuilt 4 inches blade. The containers are made of Eastman Tritan copolyester premium quality BPA-free copolyester material and are only 10.1 inches tall;
The Base unit footprint is 9.4 x 7.7 inches;
The assembled blender’s height with the pitcher on the top of the base unit and lid is only 17.5 inches, which allows these blenders to fit easily under standard kitchen cabinets.

The differences between these machines are pretty clear and should not confuse the customers. They differed in the control panel design and capacity of containers.

The 7500 and Professional series 300 blenders feature a control panel equipped with 10 variable speeds, Pulse, and Start/Stop switches. These two packages are identical, except they come with different cookbooks; they both come with typical Vitamix Legacy models 7‑year Warranty.

The Professional Series 750 blender control panel has 10 variable speed dials, Pulse and Start/Stop switches, and 5 pre-set programs — Smoothies, Hot Soups, Frozen Desserts, Purées, and Self-Cleaning. The pre-sets are just the timed programs that automatically stop the blender after the pre-set time. In addition, the Vitamix Professional Series 750 blender comes with a cookbook, user manual, and seven (7) years full warranty.

Accessories and Attachments

The Vitamix manufacturer offers the following additional accessories and attachments that are compatible with the Vitamix 7500, Professional series 300, and Professional Series 750 models:

Vitamix 7500 vs. Pro 750 Blenders

	Vitamix 7500/ Professional Series 300	Professional Series 750
Motor	2.2HP	2.2HP
Controls	10 speeds, Pulse, Start/Stop	10 speeds, Pulse, Start/Stop
Pre-sets	—	Smoothies, Hot Soups, Frozen Desserts, Purées, Self-Cleaning
Container	64 oz, wide bottom	64 oz, wide bottom
Blades	4″ inbuilt	4″ inbuilt
Color	black, red, white	black, stainless, copper
Warranty	7 years	7 years
Recipe Book	yes	yes
Dimension	17.5 x 9.4 x 7.7 in	17.5 x 9.4 x 7.7 in
Cord	6 ft	6 ft
Price	Vitamix 7500, via Amazon	Vitamix Pro Series 750, via Amazon

How to Choose Between Legacy former G‑Series Models

It is not difficult to decide between Legacy (former Next Generation) blenders. Although these machines are available at higher price tags than Legacy’s former C‑series blender (5200, 5300, standard programs and etc.), they are very popular among consumers because of the enhanced ventilation systems and less noise release when compared to the Classic Explorian and former C‑series machines.

The Vitamix 7500, Professional series 300, and Professional Series 750 blenders will suit best the larger household that will serve four (4) and more people since they handle a minimum of 2–4 cups of initially loaded ingredients (compared to the minimum 1–2 cups handled by the 5200 models and E310 blenders).

Those who are looking for a bargain should consider certified reconditioned Legacy G‑Series models. Customers who are fascinated with having the blender with pre-set programs will go for Vitamix 750. All G‑series models share a slightly shorter profile than Explorian ones and will fit under the typical kitchen cabinet.

Vitamix Ascent Series Blenders

Ascent Series Blenders belong to the most recent Vitamix Product Line that was released on 26 December 2016 and represented the latest engineering and technology design. These blenders inherited an energy-saving powerful motor and efficient blending ability from typical Vitamix machines. Still, they added many new technology features that promise to make the Ascent Blenders the most advanced for many years ahead.

The Smart System Blenders product line includes Vitamix Ascent A2300, A2500, A3300, and A3500, and the budget Venturist V1200 model that is designed for Costco. The Ascent Series blenders share the following common features:

New base unit design (11″ x 8″ x 17″ in size) with standard 2.2HP motor and standard Vitamix cooling and automatic shut-off systems that make the machine long-lasting and safe;
Smart self-detect container system, which allows recognizing the container type (64 oz., 48 oz., 20 oz., or 8 oz.) placed on the base unit and automatically adjusting the time and programs to the appropriate jar;
Wireless Bluetooth connectivity is designed to connect your Ascent Vitamix blender with the smartphone’s best blend app and smart scale that allows unleashing 500+ recipes and many more;
Digital or touchscreen programmable control panel, depending on the model;
10 variable speeds, Pulse functions, pre-set programs, and programmable timer functions (depending on the model);
64 oz. high quality, impact-resistant, low profile, and wide bottom copolyester Self Detect containers with 4‑inch blades;
New transparent lid;
Incredible 10 years Full warranty;
Fully dishwasher safe means all parts can be washed in the dishwasher, excluding the base unit;
There are an array of new compatible smart systems product lines such as 48 oz., container, and 20 oz. cup, an 8 oz. bowl, Aer Disc Container, smart scales that go with the best app;
All Vitamix Ascent models — A2300, A2500, A3300, and A3500 — will fit under the standard kitchen cabinet.

Venturist V1200 models do not share all the common features with the A2300, A2500, A3300, and A3500 models, and their parameters will be outlined separately.

Top Pick #4: Vitamix Ascent A2500 vs. A2300 — Budget High-Tech Blender with Smart Features

The Vitamix Ascent A2300 and A2500 (full review) are the basic Ascent Vitamix models. Although they come with all smart technology Ascent line features, these models have simplified control panel designs and functionality.

The A2300 and A2500 blenders control panels have similarities for both models:

The physical variable speed dial knob,
The Pulse, Start/Stop switches,
The digital timer counts up/downtime while the blender runs variable-speed or pre-set program cycles.

The A2500 blender’s control panel is equipped with additional 3 pre-set program cycles (Smoothies, Frozen Desserts, Hot Soup) that A2300 does not have. These three (3) pre-sets are the only difference between the Vitamix A2300 and A2500 models. Though the same pre-set programs (and more) could be sent to the A2300 blender using Bluetooth and the best app smart technology, hence this feature makes the difference between these two models almost negligible.

Top Pick #5: The Vitamix A3500 — Premium High-Tech Blender with Smart Features and Customizable Settings

The Vitamix Ascent A3300 and A3500 models (full review) are premium Vitamix blenders. They are equipped with the latest new technology features common for all Ascent Series Vitamix models and additional innovative touchscreen control panel design.

Hence, the A3300 and A3500 blenders come with:

The digital variable 10-speed dial knob,
The touchable Pulse, Start/Stop buttons,
The digital display that counts up/down blending time,
The programmable timer allows manually set blending times for your specific recipes.

Unlike the A3300 blender, the A3500 model control panel includes an additional 5 pre-set programs such as Smoothies, Frozen Desserts, Hot Soups, Dips/Spreads, and Self-Cleaning. However, you can send exactly the same 5 pre-set programs to your A3300 blenders via the best app facilities.

Vitamix Venturist V1200 Blender

Vitamix Venturist V1200 is the budget Ascent Series blender that is designed for Costco. Like the Vitamix A2300, A2500, A3300, and A3500 models, it has all smart technology features such as self–detect containers and wireless connectivity; however, it comes with a different base unit control panel design.

The Venturis V1200 base unit features a combination of the Ascent and Legacy model’s exterior design elements.

The control panel has similar to A2300 and A2500:

The physical variable 10 speeds dial knob,
The Start/Stop and Pulse switches,
The Digital count up/down the display,
The Programmable timer (similar to A3300 and A3500 models).

Basically, the Venturist V1200 has a speed dial knob more resembling the A2300 and A2500 models. The programmable timer capacitive touch is similar to A3500 and A3330 machines, but they protrude and must be pressed to activate them.

The Venturist V1200 blender, similar to the A2300 and A3300, does not come with pre-set programs, but these programs could be sent to the machine via the best app.