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Vitamix A3500
Vitamix A2500
Tested using Methodology v1.0
Updated Feb 13, 2025 05:56 PM
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Tested using Methodology v1.0
Updated Oct 21, 2024 05:18 PM
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Blender Type
Full Size Blender
Power
1,640 W
Hot Blending
Yes
Blender Type
Full Size Blender
Power
1,640 W
Hot Blending
Yes
Our Verdict
Vitamix A3500
Vitamix A2500
The Vitamix A3500 is a little better than the Vitamix A2500. The A3500 makes more snow-like crushed ice and a smoother puree with small batches of fibrous ingredients. It has more automatic blending programs, and its controls include a programmable timer. It's also quieter when it's running.
Variants
- A3500 (Black Stainless Metal Finish)
- A3500 (Black W/ Stainless Steel Container)
- A3500 (Brushed Stainless Metal Finish)
- A3500 (Candy Apple Red)
- A3500 (Copper)
- A3500 (Graphite Metal Finish)
- A3500 (Matte Navy)
- A3500 (Matte Sage)
- A3500 (Silver W/ Entertaining Bundle)
- A3500 (White)
- A3500 Gourmet SmartPrep Kitchen System (White)
- Vitamix A2500 (Black)
- Vitamix A2500 Ultra (Black)
- Vitamix A2500 (Red)
- Vitamix A2500 (Slate)
- Vitamix A2500 (White)
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Black Stainless Metal Finish
A3500
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A3500
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Brushed Stainless Metal Finish
A3500
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Slate
Vitamix A2500
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Candy Apple Red
A3500
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Copper
A3500
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Graphite Metal Finish
A3500
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Matte Navy
A3500
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A3500
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Main Differences for
Multi-Purpose
Multi-Purpose
Threshold
Multi-Purpose
9.3
8.9
Crushed Ice
10
8.9
Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches)
10
9.0
Full Comparison
Design
Dimensions
Blender Type
Full Size Blender
Full Size Blender
Box Picture
Height
17.1" (43.4 cm)
17.0" (43.2 cm)
Width
8.0" (20.4 cm)
8.0" (20.4 cm)
Depth
11.3" (28.6 cm)
11.1" (28.1 cm)
Weight
14.9 lbs (6.8 kg)
12.0 lbs (5.5 kg)
Shaft Length (Immersion Blenders)
N/A
N/A
Build Quality
9.0
9.0
Build Quality Picture
Jar Capacity
9.0
9.0
Main Jar Capacity
64.0 oz (1,893 ml)
64.0 oz (1,893 ml)
Additional Jar Capacity
N/A
N/A
Jar/Beaker Materials
Jar Picture
Optional Jar Picture
Jar/Beaker Material
BPA-Free Plastic
BPA-Free Plastic
Dishwasher Safe
Yes
Yes
Blades
Blades Picture
Blade Type
Sharp
Sharp
Blade Count
4
4
Removable
No
No
Dishwasher Safe
Yes
Yes
Lid
Lid Picture
Two-Part Lid
Yes
Yes
Lid Closing Type
Friction
Friction
Power Cord
Cable Picture
Stow-Away Compartment
Yes
Yes
Cord Length
3.9 ft (1.2 m)
3.9 ft (1.2 m)
In The Box
Bundle Picture
Performance
Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches)
10
9.0
Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Photo
Jar Used
Main Jar
Main Jar
Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Video
Fibrous Ingredients Processing
10
5.0
Fibrous Ingredients Texture
10
10
Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity)
10
9.7
Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Photo
Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Video
Jar Used
Main Jar
Main Jar
Fibrous Ingredients Processing
10
8.5
Fibrous Ingredients Texture
10
10
Crushed Ice
10
8.9
Crushed Ice Photo
Crushed Ice Video
Crushed Ice Preparation
10
8.5
Crushed Ice Texture
10
9.0
Nut Butter
8.8
8.8
Nut Butter Picture
Nut Butter Video
Nut Butter Preparation
7.0
7.0
Nut Butter Texture
10
10
Noise
7.2
6.4
Noise @ Max Speed
92.8 dB
95.9 dB
Noise Video
Blade Speed
Min Speed
1,400 RPM
1,400 RPM
Power
1,640 W
1,640 W
Max Speed
22,800 RPM
22,500 RPM
Speed Adjustment Based On Jar Type
Yes
Yes
Ease Of Use
Controls And Programs
Control Panel
On/Off Switch
Yes
Yes
Speed Presets
0
0
Hot Blending
Yes
Yes
Speed Dial
Yes
Yes
Pulse/Turbo Mode
Yes
Yes
Programs
5
3
Blending Time Indicator
Yes
Yes
Programmable Timer
Yes
No
Cleaning
7.5
7.5
Self-Cleaning Video
Cleaning Video
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A3500
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Brushed Stainless Metal Finish
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Slate
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A3500
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A3500
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Graphite Metal Finish
A3500
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A3500
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A3500
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Vitamix A3500 vs Vitamix A2500: Main Discussion
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Hey FCW, thanks for pointing that out. We would only put “Yes” for the “Programmable Timer” box if there is a built-in programmable timer without the need of an app. That being said, I can look more into the capabilities of the app in the coming weeks and see if there’s a better way that information can be conveyed in the text. Thanks again for the information, we really appreciate your feedback!
The A2500 timer is programmable. Not on the device, but from the application…
That’s a great point. In this case, it could be because they have different maximum blending speeds. Also, part of the issue could be that this scoring is subjective, which means that it can be more challenging to get completely consistent results. There can also be small differences in motor power, blending speed, and controls that affect results. We’ll be sure to keep this in mind when we work on future updates to our testing methodology. In the mean time, I’ll investigate this further in the next few weeks and let you know what we find out.
If they are using the same container, why would the a3500 make a better small batch smoothie?