Vitamix 62827 Prep Food Blender Black 32 oz
- Countertop Blender
- 32 fl oz
- 1380 watts
- Corded electric
- Better rated than 69%
Reviewers who use it regularly describe it as the most powerful blender they've owned, crushing ice completely and handling thick mixtures with ease, in line with its commercial-grade positioning.
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How it ranks among the 135 countertop blenders we track
4.6★ across 97 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
97 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
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Overview
The Vitamix 62827 Vita-Prep is a commercial-grade blender with a 32 oz BPA-free container, wet blade assembly and tamper, in a black base. Suits buyers who blend daily and want power beyond a lighter home blender.
Built for smoothies, purees and thicker mixtures like salsa rather than light occasional use, this base pairs with an accelerator tool that pushes food into the blade while it runs. Vitamix sells it with three interchangeable container sizes, 32, 48 and 64 oz, which matters when comparing it to fixed-container blenders.
- 32 oz BPA-free container included
- Wet blade assembly and tamper included
- Start/stop switch resets to neutral automatically
- Compatible with 48 oz and 64 oz Vitamix containers
Who it's for
Fits anyone making smoothies, soups or purees often enough to justify a commercial-grade motor. Not for buyers on a tight budget who blend only occasionally, since reviewers repeatedly flag the price.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Buyers repeatedly describe this as the most powerful blender they've owned, crushing ice to a smooth finish and handling green smoothies that other blenders left chunky. One reviewer warns to keep the tamper switch in mind before starting it, or contents can end up on the ceiling. A separate reviewer reported their unit stopped working after about three weeks.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Crushes ice completely with no leftover chunks
- Tamper keeps thick mixtures moving without stalling
- Compatible with 32, 48 and 64 oz containers
- High price relative to home blenders
- One report of the unit failing within weeks
Performance notes
The tamper lets you push ingredients toward the blade mid-cycle, which is what allows it to process thicker mixtures without stalling or needing extra liquid. The start and stop switch resets to neutral automatically, a small safety detail that prevents the motor restarting already in the on position.
Specifications
| Brand | Vitamix |
|---|---|
| Model | 62827 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 13 pounds |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 8.7 × 7.5 × 20 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 32 fl oz |
| Number of Speeds | 10 |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 1380 watts |
| Power Source | Corded electric |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Container Material | Plastic |
| Material Type Free | BPA Free |
| Blade Material | Stainless Steel |
| Color | Black |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | blender |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Type | Limited |
| Other details | |
| Control Type | Manual, Knob |
| Is the item dishwasher safe | No |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Blending |
| Style | Blender |
| Part Number | 62827 |
| Item Type Name | Prep Food Blender |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Manual |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in countertop blenders.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamix 62827 Prep Food Blender Black 32 ozThis product | 4.6 / 5 | 97 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Ninja BN801 Professional Plus Kitchen SystemNinja | 4.8 / 5 | 14,563 | 4.7 / 5 |
| NutriBullet NBR-1201 12-Piece High-Speed Blender/Mixer SystemNutriBullet | 4.5 / 5 | 26,800 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Margaritaville Bahamas Frozen Concoction Dual Mode Beverage Maker Home Margarita Machine…Margaritaville | 4.7 / 5 | 2,800 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Breville BBL620SIL Fresh and Furious BlenderBreville | 4.5 / 5 | 2,671 | 4.4 / 5 |
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Questions about the Vitamix 62827
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What size container comes with the Vitamix 62827?
It includes a 32 oz clear BPA-free container.
Is the Vitamix 62827 compatible with other container sizes?
Yes, it also works with Vitamix's 48 oz and 64 oz containers.
Does the Vitamix 62827 come with a tamper?
Yes, a tamper is included to push food toward the blade while it runs.