Vitamix 48-ounce Stainless Steel Blending Container, BPA-Free, Dishwasher-Safe, Compatible with All Full-Size Vitamix Blenders

TLDR: Highly recommended for exceptional usability, durability, and **ease of clean-up** with ZERO PLASTIC.I make multiple smoothies in a week. Protein shakes - FTW! I used to use a "bullet style" blender for that.But there were two things that bothered me:ONE: the bullet container is plastic. All that stuff in my smoothie (ice cubes, other frozen things) gets rocketed around inside at a bazillion RPMs, careening off the plastic container and - over time - teeny tiny micro-particles of that container make it into my smoothie.I tried to find a replacement bullet container / vessel made of SS, but they are not readily offered from most manufacturers (compatibility may be an issue) AND you still have a plastic base - which is always in contact with your smoothie while blending - in the equation. Additionally, the container size can be a little constrained in bullet blenders.TWO: clearly the smooth sides of the clear plastic container(s) were very, very slowly getting a little more cloudy (scratched), and would did not always come clean after a run through dishwasher.This VITAMIX Stainless Steel pitcher is freaking awesome. Solved the plastic problem. Solved the capacity problem. Clean-up is crazy easy. Like I said, I use this pitcher 5 times a week and it has been a true work-horse. The laser-burned numbers / markings inside the pitcher are helpful for portion consistency and look as good as the day it arrived (May).FYI - I bought the pitcher to go on a Vitamix E310 base. It works great on that. I think they (and Amazon) could make it a little more clear / obvious which bases are compatible with this pitcher.PS: The LID is some sort of Lexan or plastic adjacent material, but it is not in contact with the food. Ever. Just there to prevent my smoothie ingredients from hitting the ceiling. LID cleans up easy too!

The production defect looks to be worked out. After seeing some reviews talking about poor workmanship, I had my doubts, but thankfully it is well made, as it should be for this price point. Whatever the case there are no gaps between the handle and the body on the unit I received as some reported. The container is beautiful brushed stainless with laser etched graduation marks inside. It cleans up easy, is dishwasher safe, and our family has peace of mind knowing we are not getting microplastics in our smoothies from the intense blending. We find it blends as well, if not better than the stock polycarbonate container, although it is a bit smaller (48 oz vs 64 oz for the stock). Definitely recommended!

The media could not be loaded. We purchased this stainless steel blender container as a replacement for our old one that cracked, and it has been a game-changer! It fits perfectly on our 5200 series base, and the quality is far superior to the original.My husband is obsessed with it—he makes smoothies every single day, while I use it weekly to make nut milk. The size is slightly smaller than the original container, but we haven’t found that to be an issue. In fact, it feels sturdier and more efficient.One of the best features is the locking lid. I love being able to blend and walk away without worrying about spills. Cleaning is also a breeze; just add soap and water, blend for a few seconds, and it’s spotless.Highly recommend this upgrade for anyone looking for durability, functionality, and ease of use!

I like to cook soups or make red chile sauce in the blender, and that requires blending for long enough that it gets hot, so wanted to get away from the plastic and use stainless steel, and I have loved the switch. The blender is much heftier, and very well made. As I would expect from a Vitamix product, it's high quality and I've no issues with blend ability or speed. It does a have a little less capacity than my first blender top, but the spout is much better, I never have drips with this and the lid seals much better, it has a little suction. Overall very impressed, would recommend.

Love the metal because I was never very comfortable heating up soup or putting hot liquids in the plastic pitcher that came with it originally. This also cleans up easier and looks brand new. I even got a second one for when we are really busy in the kitchen. It is a great value for the money I think and given it is for a Vitamix I expect it to work for years and years. Highly recommend.

We applaud Vitamix for finally releasing a stainless steel blending container.The conical shape is better for effective blending than the cylindrical shape of the low profile 64 oz Tritan container than has been shipped with Vitamix blenders for years. You’ll have less a need to use the tamper.The finishing work on the stainless container, which is manufactured in China, is poorer than the finishing on the old USA-made Vitamix stainless containers that shipped with the 3600 and 4000 blenders. The lip on the top isn’t rolled, the stainless isn’t buffed, and as a number of reviewers have highlighted, the edges are more sharp than they should be.But overall, compared to the 64 oz. low profile container, the stainless container functions better, is heavier duty and will be more durable, is easier to clean and of course should reduce the incidence of microplastics in one’s food.Contrary to a handful of other reviewers, we actually like the new Tritan top. It’s more compact than the black rubber top that comes on other Vitamix blending containers, has excellent sealing and of course allows the user to view the blend.I do wonder why Vitamix only made one model of the stainless container that has built-in self detect, since many Vitamix customers appreciate the simplicity and low-tech aspects of the legacy blending lines.