Blendtec HP3-A

Vita-Mix 5200

Horsepower

3 Peak HP

2 Peak HP

Weight

11 lbs / 4.99 kg

11 lbs / 4.99 kg

Dimensions

H 15.5"/ 39.5 cm
W 7" / 18 cm
D 8" / 20 cm

H 20.5" / 52 cm
W 7.25" / 8.5 cm
8.75" / 22 cm

Speeds

10

Variable Dial

Amps

13 amps

11.5 amps

Watts

1500

1380

Length of Power Cord

5 ft /  1.52 m

6 ft / 1.83 m

Electrical Cord Storage Compartment

No

Yes

Programmable Cycles

Yes

No

Number of Cycles

25+

0

Computer Control

Yes

No

Easy to clean Control Panel

Yes

No

Automatic Shutoff

Yes

No

Container - Wet / Dry Use

Wet / Dry in one

1 Wet 5200,  (dry blade container: Super 5200)

Container Size

64 oz. / 1.9 L (2 QT)

64 oz. / 1.9 L (2 QT)

Optional Larger Size Container

96 oz. / 2.85 L (3 QT)

Not available

Container

Co-polyester Eastman Tritan BPA Free

Co-polyester Eastman Tritan BPA Free

Stainless Steel Blade

Yes

Yes

Tamper

No

Yes

User Control

6 One-Touch Buttons 25+ Cycles

High/Low, Variable Speed Knob, On/Off

Warranty

3 years

7 years

Colors Available

Black,  White, Red, Coffee

Black, White,  (Red & Platinum extra cost)

User Manual Included

Yes

Yes

Recipe Book Included

Yes

Yes

Instructional DVD Included

No (See Videos Blendtec.com)

Yes

Makes Nut & Seed Butters

Yes

Yes (with dry blade container: Super 5200)

Grinds Seeds, Herbs & Spices

Yes

Yes (with dry blade container: Super 5200)

Kneads Dough

Yes

Yes (with dry blade container: Super 5200)

Chops Fruits and Vegetables

Yes

Yes

Makes Smoothies

Yes

Yes

Service available in Canada

Yes

Yes