KitchenAid Blender vs Vitamix [Deep Comparison]

The Vitamix 5200 is a professional blender that forms part of the Vitamix classic series blenders. Although the Vitamix 5200 is more of an old Vitamix blender, people still opt for it.

This is a result of people claiming that the Vitamix 5200 is a model that is exceptionally durable. Even though the Vitamix 5200 is considered an older blender, it still gets the job done and it does it exceptionally well.

The Proline Kitchenaid blender is a powerhouse. It is also a professional blender. The Proline Kitchenaid blender can blend anything from frozen vegetables and fruits to nut butter.

It features quite a few features that make it highly convenient for you. Compared to the Vitamix 5200, the Proline Kitchenaid blender could be considered a state-of-the-art blender.

However, which one of these blenders, the Vitamix 5200 or Proline Kitchenaid, is better? Both blenders come with their unique features and specific pros and cons, but which one would be better for you?

To help you answer this question, I have compiled a highly detailed comparison of the Vitamix 5200 and the Proline Kitchenaid blender.

Comparison Table Kitchenaid Blender vs Vitamix

 

 

Features Of KitchenAid Blender and Vitamix

Dimensions and weight

The Vitamix 5200 and the Proline Kitchenaid blenders have similar dimensions. The Vitamix 5200 is taller than the Proline Kitchenaid blender.

Whereas the Proline Kitchenaid blender is wider than the Vitamix 5200. The Kitchenaid blender is heavier than the Vitamix 5200. The exact dimensions and weight are as follow:

Vitamix 5200 blender

Dimensions: 20.5 x 7.25 x 8.75

Weight: 11.2 lbs

Proline Kitchenaid blender

Dimensions: 17.7 x 10.5 x 9.13

Weight: 22 lbs

Motor Power

Vitamix 5200

The Vitamix 5200 is equipped with a 2 HP motor. This blender motor is powerful enough to blend anything that you could possibly want to blend. This motor delivers amazing results.

The powerful blender coupled with a bender frame that is built to withstand repeated use is the optimal bender combination. Your Vitamix 5200 will last for an exceedingly long time even if you make use of it every day.

Proline Kitchenaid

On the other hand, the Proline Kitchenaid blender is equipped with a mind-blowing 3.5 HP motor. This motor can easily pulverize anything that you place in your blending jar.

From vegetables, fruits, nuts, and soups, the Proline Kitchenaid will turn each blending task into a child’s play.

It is clear to see that the Proline Kitchenaid motor of 3.5 Hp greatly overpowers the Vitamix 5200 motor. This means that you would be able to blend a greater range of ingredients in the Proline Kitchenaid blender.

Blades

Vitamix 5200

The Vitamix 5200 comes with non-removable sharp four-point blades. These blades have been made of stainless steel material. These sharp blades can turn even the chunkiest mixtures into a smooth mixture before you know it.

These stainless steel blades are highly durable and hardly need to be sharpened.  Not only are these blades made out of high-quality stainless steel but to ensure that they are as powerful and durable as possible, these blades have been hardened too.

Proline Kitchenaid

The Proline Kitchenaid does not cease to amaze us with its innovative features. It has been equipped with asymmetrical for-point blades that each blend on different levels. The significance of this is that each of the blades makes contact with different parts of the ingredients.

This blade design creates a dynamic vortex in the blending jar that ensures that all the ingredients end up being in direct contact with the blends. These blades are also made out of stainless steel.

Variable Speeds and Pulse Technology

Both blenders have been equipped with controllable variable speeds and pulse technology. These variable speeds can be changed as many times as you like, even while the blender is in use.

They make blenders easier to use and they are able to produce consistent textures. Variable speeds help you to accurately achieve your ideal texture.

For added precision, you can make use of pulse technology. The pulse technology allows you to put your blender at high speeds in pulses.

Vitamix 5200

There is a common misconception that the Vitamix 5200 does not have pulse technology but in theory, it does. It has a switch for max power which you can use to utilize the pulse technology.

The Vitamix 5200 comes with 10 controllable variable speeds.

Proline Kitchenaid

While the Proline Kitchenaid blender comes with 11 controllable variable speeds.

Pre-programmed Settings

Preprogrammed settings make each blender so delightfully easy to use. They eliminate the need for guesswork before you blend certain mixtures because there are settings that are literally a push of a button away. This added convenience is truly a feature to marvel at.

Preprogrammed settings allow you to save time and effort. They are perfect for you if you are always on the run and you simply do not enjoy the guesswork while cooking.

Vitamix 5200

The Vitamix 5200 is not equipped with preprogrammed settings.

Proline Kitchenaid

Whereas the Proline Kitchenaid blender is equipped with three pre-programmed settings. These preprogrammed settings are juice, smoothie, and soup.

Heating Technology

Vitamix 5200

The Vitamix 5200 is capable of utilizing heating technology. You no longer have to spend over at the stove to make soup. With the Vitamix 5200, your warm soup is only a few minutes away.

Vitamix uses blade friction to generate heat and warm the soup. This means that you will not have to heat ingredients before blending them and you will not have to heat the soup after blending it in your Vitamix 5200.

Proline Kitchenaid

The Proline Kitchenaid blender has a thermal control blending jar. You will be able to place and blend hot ingredients in the Proline Kitchenaid blending jar.

Not only can you blend hot ingredients, but this blender allows you to heat your mixture while it is blending. The proline Kitchenaid blender can generate its own heat.

The most impressive part about this heating process is the fact that while you are blending hot ingredients or using the blender to heat your mixture, the exterior of the blending jar is not affected by the heat, therefore it stays cool to the touch.

Blending Jar

Vitamix 5200

The Vitamix 5200 comes with a 64-ounce blending jar that is large enough for 5-7 servings.

Proline Kitchenaid

The Proline Kitchenaid blender comes with an 87-ounce blending jar. This large jar is ideal for a larger family.

Cleaning

Vitamix 5200

The Vitamix 5200’s blending jar is not dishwasher-friendly. Do not despair because although the blending jar cannot be washed in a dishwasher, it is equipped with self-cleaning functionality.

All that is required of you is to place a few drops of your dishwasher soap and some water into your blending jar, then allow your blender to run. Your blender will be clean within minutes.

Proline Kitchenaid

The Proline Kitchenaid blending jar is dishwasher safe. The blending jar is also equipped with self-cleaning functionality. You can follow the same cleaning process as the Vitamix 5200.

Warranty

Vitamix 5200

You get a seven-year full warranty with the Vitamix 5200. The Vitamix 5200 is a highly durable blender and the lengthy warranty is reassuring and is testaments to Vitamix’s confidence in the durability of their blender.

Proline Kitchenaid

The Proline Kitchenaid blender offers a 10-year warranty. The Proline Kitchenaid blender should not be used commercially. If it is used commercially, you would be forsaking the warranty on it. The warranty does not cover any faults caused while using the blender commercially.

Accessories

Vitamix 5200

The Vitamix 5200 comes with a beginner’s guide, a beginner’s instruction DVD, and a tamper.

Proline Kitchenaid

Whereas the Proline Kitchenaid blender comes with a tamper, a thermal blending jar, and a measuring cup.

Noise

The Proline Kitchenaid is louder than the Vitamix 5200. The louder noise could be a result of the more powerful motor that it possesses. The loud is even louder when the blender is used at maximum speed.

The Vitamix 5200 is not as loud as the Proline Kitchenaid, even on the maximum speed setting.

Pros and Cons

Vitamix 5200

Pros

• Can be used for multiply purposes
• Performs different types of blends, equally well.
• It is easy to use and clean.
• It can process small and bigger batches because of the narrow design of the blending jar.

Cons

• The Vitamix 5200 tends to overheat when blending more stubborn ingredients.

Proline Kitchenaid

Pros

• It has a longer warranty period.
• The design of the Proline Kitchenaid is pleasing to the eye.
• The blender is impressively sturdy.

Cons

• The Proline Kitchenaid is heavy and takes more effort to lift than the Vitamix 5200.
• The base of the blender is quite wide.
• The tamper design is not very useful, it makes the task of stirring ingredients, rather challenging.
• The blender emits quite a noise when the blender is used on the maximum speed setting

Blending Tests Of KitchenAid Blender vs Vitamix

Almond Nut Butter Test

Vitamix 5200

After blending the almond nuts for about 2 minutes, you will have a satisfactory nut butter consistency with the Vitamix 5200. To get it smoother and more dippy, I recommend that you blend the almond nut butter for an additional minute and a half.

There would not be much need for tamper when making almond nut butter with the Vitamix 5200 because it does not cause that much of a splash inside the blending jar. The blending jar was easier to clean, after making almond nut butter than the Proline Kitchenaid.

Kitchenaid

When using the Proline Kitchenaid blender, you would achieve an ideal consistency for your nut butter after blending for about two minutes. When making the almond nut butter, the content will splash around in the blending jar.

When you finish blending your nut butter, you would have some residue on the blending jar sides and lid. This means that it would require you to scrape off the residue. The cleaning process will ultimately be longer.

Results

The Almond nut butter that is made with Proline Kitchenaid is not as smooth as the one that you can achieve with the Vitamix 5200.  This is a result of the blending jar design.

Flour Made From Oats Test

Vitamix 5200

To make the oat flour with your Vitamix 5200, you should make use of pulse technology. After 10 pulses, you would notice that the flour consistency would be achieved. With the Vitamix 5200, the flour will not stick to the bender’s lid, so it is easier to clean the blender after use.

Kitchenaid

The Proline Kitchenaid’s pulse function is not as powerful as that of the Vitamix 5200. After ten pulses, the flour consistency would not be satisfactory. I would suggest that you blend your oat flour for a longer period than you would with the Vitamix 5200.

Results

The Proline Kitchenaid’s performance when making oat flour was not as good as that of the Vitamix 5200. The flour has a coarse texture, whereas the flour that was made with the Vitamix 5200 was more powdery.

Smoothie Test

Vitamix 5200

With the Vitamix 5200, your smoothie will be ready after blending for about 2 minutes and 30 seconds. You should definitely play things by ear, the recommended time is not a guarantee for a perfectly smooth smoothie.

If it is not as smooth as you would want it, you should blend your smoothie for a bit longer. The design of the Vitamix 5200’s tamper is perfect and would be an immense help when you are blending your smoothie.

Kitchenaid

With the Proline Kitchenaid, you can expect to have a smoothie after blending for about four minutes. It can be quite challenging to make a single smoothie serving with the Proline Kitchenaid blender because of the large 87-ounce blending jar.

The design of the tamper is rather blunt so while blending your smoothie, you would have to remove the lid and move the contents around so that everything can blend again. You will also have to add more liquids so that the contents are blended smoothly. There could be a few unblended chunks left after the 4 minutes of blending.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q.) Which recipes can I make with my Vitamix 5200 blender?

People all over the world have shared their personal experiences when using the Vitamix 5200. They have highlighted how versatile this blender is because it is durable enough to be used in daily cooking processes.

The Vitamix 5200 blender is power but there are a few recipes that you will unfortunately not be able to make with it.  You can make things like smoothies, sauces, frozen desserts, face scrubs, and soups.

The things that you will be able to make are not limited to this list. Part of the fun of owning a blender is the fact that you can experiment with different recipes and share your findings online. There is a whole blender community out there that will share their findings too!

Q.) How do I make use of my Vitamix 5200?

There are quite a few ways in which you can familiarize yourself with the functionalities of your Vitamix 5200 blender. In the box of the Vitamix 5200, you would find an instruction manual that you can use to learn your way around your Vitamix blender.

The instruction manual will give you a very detailed explanation of how to use your Vitamix blender. If you find it difficult to piece the instructions together and you prefer a visual demonstration, then there are a whole lot of Vitamix videos online that show you how to use different functions on your Vitamix blender.

Q.) Can I make hot soup with my Vitamix 5200?

Yes, you can make hot soup with the Vitamix  5200. You can cook your hot soup with the Vitamix 5200 without having to heat the ingredients before blending them or even after.

The power of the motor can generate speed that increases the friction generated by the blades and that friction generates heat. You can achieve a hot soup within three to six minutes. You can find a wide variety of different soup variations online.

Q.) How should I go about cleaning my Vitamix 5200?

However surprising this may be, the Vitamix 5200’s blending jar is not dishwasher safe. Do not fret, you will not have to spend time scrubbing the blender after each use and potentially harming yourself with the sharp blades.

The Vitamix 5200 is equipped with self-cleaning functionality. All that is required of you is to place a few drops of dishwasher soup in the blending jar. After the dishwasher soap, add some water and run the blender on high. Your blender will be clean in less than a minute.

Q.) Which problems can I expect to encounter with the Vitamix 5200?

The Vitamix 5200 is quite noisy. Many blender owners have mentioned that the Vitamix 5200 is rather noisy. It is not as noisy as conventional blenders, but it is noisy, nonetheless.

Another feature that could prove to be an issue is the fact that the blades are not removable. This can be a hazard when cleaning the blending jar because the blending jar is not dishwasher safe and the blades are quite sharp.

It would be great if the self-cleaning function could clean the blender perfectly each time but that is not the case. There will come a time when you have to clean your blending jar by hand and the blades can harm you while you clean the blending jar.

Q.) How Sturdy is the Proline Kitchenaid blender?

The Proline Kitchen blender is a lot sturdier than the Vitamix 5200 because of its heavy and wide motor base. The blending jar is well attached to the motor base. You will be able to walk away from the Proline Kitchenaid blender while it is blending because it will not shake on your counter.

Q.) How can I clean my Proline Kitchenaid blender?

The Proline Kitchenaid blending jar lid has deep ridges that can prove to be an issue when leaning your blender. Ingredients get stuck in these ridges.

The blending jar is also rather narrow which makes it difficult to clean without some type of brush with a long handle.

However, the Proline Kitchenaid is also equipped with self-cleaning functionality that makes it easier for you to clean without running the risk of cutting your hand on the asymmetrical blades.

Conclusion

Both blenders are highly durable with powerful motors. Both blenders have quite a few common functionalities. The Vitamix 5200and Proline Kitchenaid both have interesting blade designs too. However, after taking everything into consideration, which blender would be better for you?

The Proline Kitchenaid blender is a more modern model than the Vitamix 5200. It has a more powerful motor than the Vitamix 5200. It also has more variable speed controls than the Vitamix 5200.

The Proline Kitchenaid blender has preprogrammed settings whereas the Vitamix 5200 is not equipped with preprogrammed settings. It also possesses a larger blending jar that enables you to make even larger batches than you would be able to make with the Vitamix 5200.

On the other hand, even though the Vitamix 5200 is not as powerful as the Proline Kitchenaid blender, it performed better on many of the blending tests. It was able to achieve smoother and more consistent textures than the Proline Kitchenaid blender.

The Proline Kitchenaid’s massive blending jar and its design prevent it from achieving superb textures when blending smaller batches. The Vitamix 5200 delivers some extraordinary results even when dealing with smaller batches. The Vitamix 5200 also seems to be more user-friendly than the Proline Kitchenaid blender.

Again, which blender is better for you? If you are inclined to have a more powerful blender with preprogrammed settings, state-of-the-art heating technology, and a larger blending jar then the Proline Kitchenaid blender would be the perfect pick for you. Whereas, if you intend on having a large enough blending jar that can also produce impressive results when dealing with smaller batches, then the Vitamix 5200 would be the blender for you.