Vitamix 5-Speed Immersion Blender, Professional-Grade Hand Blender with 625-Watt Motor and Stainless-Steel Blade, Stainless Steel/Black

I purchased this blender to replace a battery operated one from a different manufacturer that never was that effective to make protein shakes at my office. The one I was replacing never fully blended the protein powder and produced lumpy, powdery results. Though expensive, I went with the Vitamix immersion blender because I have a full size Vitamix blender at home, which is the best, and this hand held version is no different in terms of quality and results. I feel like I have gone from an old VW to a Ferrari. Protein shakes are totally blended, smooth in texture, and easy to drink. All is I can say is that this immersion blender greatly exceeded my expectations and is worth every penny. Could not recommend it any more highly.

This is a beast of an immersion blender. It does have some weight to it but is simple to use and easy to navigate the different speeds. Clean up is a breeze. It is not huge so you can basically store it anywhere. I love that it has a cord band to wrap up and secure when not in use. It is not super loud either which is a plus. It can pulverize a ton of stuff within a short period of time, and it makes it into a true puree, not with some grit left behind. The blade is metal as well as the shaft, it's very sharp.

I’m very happy with this product. It’s well worth the price for me. All aspects of its design are excellent. It’s far superior to other competitors in this category that I’ve owned.

Vitamix - any product is great! You can NEVER go wrong with anything Vitamix. High quality and quieter than most other product but still has all the power.

I love this immersion blender. It is very powerful, with multiple speeds. I think it is a quality appliance and I highly recommend it.

Pros1. I know lots of people are not happy with the sealant, but it is necessary when making smaller portions so your pots and pans don't get scratched. Your food isn't going to be marinating in it, so I do not find it a health concern.2. If you can get the proper circulation, the power is very nice for breaking down nuts for nut milk.3. It's easy to clean, easy to use and the size is just right 4. I would say the price is fair. It does not feel cheaply made. Try to wait for the 15.00 coupon that comes out occasionally5. This is ideal for the 1 person household, where the rubber will protect your pots from getting scratched 6. Super sharp blades! for right now!7. There is content on youtube on how to use! I love that.Cons1. Motor won't last for an eternity but I would say the warranty is fair.2. The four blade design is not ideal. That's more of a marketing gimmick. 3 blades are best for circulation.3. What do I do when the blades are dull? I wouldn't grind ice with it if you want it to last.4. I would rather a seven year warrantyNotes: I purchased this immersion blender and compared it against the Waring Commercial WSB40. I intended to pick the best one after 29 days use. But I kept them both! They both had strengths that I did not want to live without. The Waring's 3 prong design was elite and gave that blender incredible circulation! The Waring didn't need the power that the Vitamix had because the design was so incredible. But the Waring was industrial in size and not ideal for making smaller portions. Also, if you do not handle the Waring with authority, pots will get scratched. With the Vitamix immersion blender, your pots won't get scratched when making smaller amounts but you have to maneuver more because the design is not has good as the Waring. The Waring allows the food to circulate much more efficiently and therefore is the better product in some circumstances. But you will learn how to maneuver the Vitamix and once you do, you will gain ground circulation wise. The Vitamix was just wonderful for making smaller amounts of food and not having to worry about your pots getting scratched. I kept the Vitamix immersion blender for those times when I only want to blend smaller amounts and I kept the Waring for the bigger amounts. Think about what your needs are and match it up accordingly! --

This has singlehandedly revolutionized my kitchen prep. I use this thing several times a week, sometimes every day. Its been 10 months and I do not have a single criticism. It is a workhorse. I can make delicious, thick and creamy mayo in 1 minute! And the stick fits perfectly in a wide-mouth Ball quart canning jar so I can just dunk all my smoothie goodies in there to scale and let the blender do its magic. It is officially "My Precious" status.

Product met my expectations.