When we tested quiet blenders side by side, the Vitamix 5200 was one of our favorites. While it’s an effective machine that lives up to the brand’s reputation, the $500 price tag is steep.

The Vitamix Creations II is a 13-in-1 machine that you can use as a whole food juicer, blender, food processor, stick blender, hand mixer, ice cream maker, ice crusher, meat grinder, chopper ...