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Vitamix A3500
Vitamix Ascent X5
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Blender Type
Full Size Blender
Power
1,640 W
Portable
No
Hot Blending
Yes
Blender Type
Full Size Blender
Power
1,440 W
Portable
No
Hot Blending
Yes
Our Verdict
Vitamix A3500
Vitamix Ascent X5
The Vitamix A3500 is a bit better than the Vitamix Ascent X5. The A3500 blends fibrous ingredients a bit faster and without any need to use a spatula. It can also handle bigger batches of ice cubes in its 64oz jar. Its controls include a programmable timer. That said, the Ascent X5 is easier to use for making nut butter in its 48oz jar. It's also quieter and unlike the A3500, its controls include a tamper indicator.
Variants
- A3500 (Black Stainless Metal Finish)
- A3500 (Black W/ Stainless Steel Container)
- Ascent X5 (Brushed Stainless)
- Ascent X5 (Graphite)
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A3500
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Black W/ Stainless Steel Container
A3500
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Graphite
Ascent X5
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Brushed Stainless Metal Finish
A3500
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Shadow Black
Ascent X5
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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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Matte Sage
A3500
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Silver W/ Entertaining Bundle
A3500
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White
A3500
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Main Differences for
Multi-Purpose
Multi-Purpose
Threshold
Multi-Purpose
9.3
9.2
Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity)
10
8.8
Nut Butter
8.8
9.8
Full Comparison
Design
Dimensions
Box Picture
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Blender Type
Full Size Blender
Full Size Blender
Portable
No
No
Height
17.1" (43.4 cm)
17.0" (43.3 cm)
Width
8.0" (20.4 cm)
7.8" (19.8 cm)
Depth
11.3" (28.6 cm)
9.7" (24.6 cm)
Weight
14.9 lbs (6.8 kg)
14.4 lbs (6.6 kg)
Shaft Length (Immersion Blenders)
N/A
N/A
Build Quality
9.0
9.0
Feet
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Jar Capacity
9.0
6.5
Main Jar Capacity
64.0 oz (1,893 ml)
48.0 oz (1,420 ml)
Additional Jar Capacity
N/A
N/A
Jar/Beaker Materials
Jar Picture
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Optional Jar Picture
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Jar/Beaker Material
BPA-Free Plastic
BPA-Free Plastic
Dishwasher Safe
Yes
Yes
Blades
Blades Picture
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Blade Type
Sharp
Sharp
Blade Count
4
4
Removable
No
No
Dishwasher Safe
Yes
Yes
Lid
Lid Picture
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Two-Part Lid
Yes
Yes
Lid Closing Type
Friction
Friction
Power Cord
Cable Picture
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Stow-Away Compartment
Yes
No
Cord Length
3.9 ft (1.2 m)
3.7 ft (1.1 m)
In The Box
Bundle Picture
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Performance
Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches)
10
9.6
Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Photo
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Jar Used
Main Jar
Main Jar
Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Video
Fibrous Ingredients Processing
10
8.0
Fibrous Ingredients Texture
10
10
Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity)
10
8.8
Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Photo
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Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Video
Jar Used
Main Jar
Main Jar
Fibrous Ingredients Processing
10
6.0
Fibrous Ingredients Texture
10
9.5
Crushed Ice
10
9.7
Crushed Ice Photo
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Crushed Ice Video
Crushed Ice Preparation
10
9.0
Crushed Ice Texture
10
10
Nut Butter
8.8
9.8
Nut Butter Picture
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Nut Butter Video
Nut Butter Preparation
7.0
9.5
Nut Butter Texture
10
10
Noise
7.2
7.8
Noise @ Max Speed
92.8 dB
89.0 dB
Noise Video
Blade Speed
Min Speed
1,400 RPM
1,400 RPM
Power
1,640 W
1,440 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
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On/Off Switch
Yes
Yes
Speed Presets
0
0
Hot Blending
Yes
Yes
Speed Dial
Yes
Yes
Pulse/Turbo Mode
Yes
Yes
Programs
5
11
Blending Time Indicator
Yes
Yes
Programmable Timer
Yes
No
Cleaning
7.5
7.0
Self-Cleaning Video
Cleaning Video
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Black Stainless Metal Finish
A3500
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Ascent X5
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Black W/ Stainless Steel Container
A3500
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Graphite
Ascent X5
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Brushed Stainless Metal Finish
A3500
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Shadow Black
Ascent X5
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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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Matte Sage
A3500
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Silver W/ Entertaining Bundle
A3500
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White
A3500
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A3500 Gourmet SmartPrep Kitchen System
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