Best for this need
Our pick
Vitamix 5200 has a vented classic jar, direct high-speed control and enough circulation to heat smooth soup through blade friction.
Vented jars and long high-speed cycles for soup at the table.
What the facts say
Useful conclusions from the current high-end blenders comparison, followed by the checked facts used to reach them.
Only 1 of 29 models checked match every need here: “I want to blend and heat soup”, “I make sauces, dips and dressings”, “I blend for a family or group”, “I usually make one or two servings”, and “I prefer direct speed control”.
1 matching model from 29 checkedMatch countThe count uses the current product-to-need assignments for “I want to blend and heat soup”, “I make sauces, dips and dressings”, “I blend for a family or group”, “I usually make one or two servings”, and “I prefer direct speed control”. A need with no documented match does not count.
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| Blendtec Classic 575 |
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3 options
Vitamix, Black, classic 64-ounce container
The long-running manual Vitamix, prized for its narrow tall jar, responsive dial and ability to handle both modest and large loads.
Winner whenCooks who want direct control and a proven jar shape
The tall jar may not clear standard upper cabinets while it sits on the base.
Vitamix, Brushed Stainless, 48-ounce container
The fullest home Vitamix interface, with ten genuinely useful programs for drinks, soup, spreads, bowls, non-dairy milk and spice grinding.
Best forFrequent cooks who will use a broad program library
Ten programs add controls that occasional smoothie makers may never use.
Blendtec, Black, WildSide Plus jar
A blunt-blade, high-power blender with a wide jar, five manual speeds and simple one-touch cycles.
Best forLarge cold blends with fewer sharp parts to handle
The wide jar can struggle to circulate very small recipes without enough liquid.
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