The convenience and versatility of a blender can be often underestimated. It is a kitchen appliance that does more than frozen margaritas or smoothies. So if you’re shopping last minute for someone who just moved in or a budding home cook, a blender from Vitamix will surely be a tough gift to beat. The good news is you can make someone’s holiday while keeping your wallet somewhat healthy too as Amazon not only has some models on sale up to $181 off but also assures it arrives before Christmas. You can even apply an additional $50 off when approved for an Amazon Rewards Visa card.
Vitamix Ascent Series A2300 — $369 ($181 Off)
Like the Venturist V1200, Vitamix’s Ascent Series A2300 allows you to produce a variety of tasty concoctions from appetizers to dessert. This is an undoubtedly sound investment that is built to last with durable stainless steel blades and a high-performance cool-running motor.
With the A2300, you’ll be all the more grateful that it packs self-detect technology. You are provided the 64-ounce container which is enough for family meals or entertaining, but you’d also be able to match this blender with blending cups and bowls within the Ascent series. And to maximize its potential, you can pair it with Vitamix’s Perfect Blend app to have access to 17 programs and over 500 recipes. And with Bluetooth connectivity, the A2300 has the means to send information about container size to the app. The app will then adjust the recipe for you.
This device doesn’t skimp on any of the features the Venturist V12oo has as you’re actually gaining an additional perk with Bluetooth. The digital timer, variable speed and pulse settings, as well as the hassle-free cleaning function are also available.
Normally retailing for $550, you can snag the Vitamix Ascent Series A2300 for only $369 with Amazon’s $181 discount.
Vitamix Professional-Grade 5200 — $388 ($61 Off)
Consistent with the Vitamix blenders featured in this roundup, the 5200 can whip up almost anything you throw in its 64-ounce container. The hardened stainless-steel blades can pulverize even the tiniest of seeds with the guarantee of smooth blends packed with flavor from start to finish. It’s aircraft-grade construction allows it to handle even the toughest ingredients.
The Vitamix 5200 likewise has variable speed controls to achieve a variety of textures to meet your standards. You’ll be delighted with its capacity to bring cold ingredients to a steaming hot temperature in as little as six minutes — the powered-up blender can reach speeds fast enough to create friction heat that will vaporize liquids. You don’t even have to worry about it overheating thanks to a built-in radial cooling fan and thermal protection system.
Another feature you won’t be missing out on is its ability to self-clean. A warm water and soap mixture set to the highest speed is again all it takes to see it good as new in just 30 to 60 seconds. Step up your game and blend like a pro while Amazon has the Vitamix 5200 available for $388 along with $61 in savings. Get it before it bounces back to its typical price of $450.
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