The Vita-Mix 5200 wins raves from owners, who say it never balks at pulverizing whole fruits and vegetables, turns ice to snow in seconds, and crushes wheat berries into flour. This industrial-strength blender boasts a 2-horsepower motor, a durable 64-ounce BPA-free plastic jar and a seven-year warranty. ~www.consumersearch.com
Vitamix Review by PerfectSmoothie.com
The editors of PerfectSmoothie.com evaluate several blenders, although their methods aren't detailed. They like the Vita-Mix 5200 over other less-expensive blenders.