Vitamix 5200 vs Ninja BN701 Professional Plus Blender
Vitamix 5200 (#2, best premium) vs Ninja BN701 Professional Plus Blender (#4, best value): in our Blenders scoring the Vitamix 5200 totals 9.4/10 and the Ninja BN701 Professional Plus Blender 8.6/10. At $440 versus $90, the Ninja BN701 Professional Plus Blender costs $350 less.
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Side by side
| Vitamix 5200 | Ninja BN701 Professional Plus Blender | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $440 | $90 |
| Motor | 2 HP | 1400W |
| Container | 64 oz (tall) | 72 oz + 2x 24 oz cups |
| Controls | Variable speed dial | Auto-iQ + manual |
| Speeds | 10 | — |
| Warranty | 7 years | 2 years |
| Programs | — | 4 presets |
How they differ in real use
Built from our blenders scoring, each product's published specifications, and verified owner feedback — not hands-on testing.
Both the Vitamix 5200 and the Ninja BN701 Professional Plus Blender made our Top 5 Blenders, at #2 (best premium) and #4 (best value). The restaurant standard for decades—simpler controls but same legendary power and durability. 7-year warranty. 1400W power with Auto-iQ presets at a fraction of Vitamix pricing. Includes personal blend cups for on-the-go.
We score blenders on Blending Power (35%), Versatility (25%), Build Quality (20%), Noise Level (10%) and Value (10%). On that basis the Vitamix 5200 totals 9.4 out of 10 and the Ninja BN701 Professional Plus Blender 8.6. The widest gap is Blending Power, where the Vitamix 5200 scores 10 against 8 for the Ninja BN701 Professional Plus Blender — ice crushing and smoothness. Build Quality also separates them: 10 for the Vitamix 5200 versus 8 for the Ninja BN701 Professional Plus Blender. The Ninja BN701 Professional Plus Blender claws back ground on Value and Noise Level.
On paper, the specifications that actually differ: Motor — 2 HP on the Vitamix 5200 versus 1400W on the Ninja BN701 Professional Plus Blender; Container — 64 oz (tall) on the Vitamix 5200 versus 72 oz + 2x 24 oz cups on the Ninja BN701 Professional Plus Blender; Controls — Variable speed dial on the Vitamix 5200 versus Auto-iQ + manual on the Ninja BN701 Professional Plus Blender; Warranty — 7 years on the Vitamix 5200 versus 2 years on the Ninja BN701 Professional Plus Blender.
Pricing as of February 1, 2026: $440 for the Vitamix 5200 and $90 for the Ninja BN701 Professional Plus Blender, a $350 difference in the Ninja BN701 Professional Plus Blender's favor. Owners praise the Vitamix 5200 for proven design and variable speed dial; the most common complaint is no presets. Owners praise the Ninja BN701 Professional Plus Blender for 1400W powerful motor and auto-iQ presets; the most common complaint is not as smooth as Vitamix.
Vitamix 5200
- Proven design
- Variable speed dial
- Classic reliability
- 7-year warranty
- No presets
- Tall container height
- Manual operation
Ninja BN701 Professional Plus Blender
- 1400W powerful motor
- Auto-iQ presets
- Total Crushing pitcher
- Two single-serve cups
- Not as smooth as Vitamix
- Louder operation
- Shorter warranty
Which should you buy?
The Vitamix 5200 is the better fit for classic Vitamix fans and manual control preference — it is the higher-scoring pick here, chiefly for Blending Power and Build Quality. The Ninja BN701 Professional Plus Blender is the better fit for value seekers and family smoothies, and the stronger choice if Value and Noise Level matter more to you than the overall score. If the $350 saving matters more than Blending Power, the Ninja BN701 Professional Plus Blender is the better value. The Vitamix 5200 is a poor fit for automation seekers; the Ninja BN701 Professional Plus Blender is a poor fit for silkiest textures.
Choose the Vitamix 5200 if
- Classic Vitamix fans
- Manual control preference
- Commercial kitchen veterans
Skip it if
- Automation seekers
- Low cabinet clearance
Choose the Ninja BN701 Professional Plus Blender if
- Value seekers
- Family smoothies
- Those wanting Vitamix results for less
Skip it if
- Silkiest textures
- Professional use
Common questions
Is the Vitamix 5200 better than the Ninja BN701 Professional Plus Blender?
In our Blenders ranking the Vitamix 5200 scores higher overall, 9.4 to 8.6, with the biggest advantage in Blending Power. The Ninja BN701 Professional Plus Blender is stronger on Value and Noise Level, so it is the better pick if those matter most to you.
How much more does the Vitamix 5200 cost than the Ninja BN701 Professional Plus Blender?
$350 more as of February 1, 2026: $440 for the Vitamix 5200 against $90 for the Ninja BN701 Professional Plus Blender. Prices move, so the merchant page shows the current figure. What the extra buys is mostly Blending Power — 10 versus 8 in our scoring.
What is the main difference between the Vitamix 5200 and the Ninja BN701 Professional Plus Blender?
The headline spec difference is Motor: 2 HP on the Vitamix 5200 versus 1400W on the Ninja BN701 Professional Plus Blender. In use, the gap that matters most is Blending Power (10 vs 8 in our scoring): ice crushing and smoothness.