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Vitamix A3500 vs Ascent X2

Which Blender Is Better?

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    Main Differences
    Design
      DimensionsBuild QualityJar CapacityJar/Beaker MaterialsBladesLidPower CordIn The Box
    Performance
      Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches)Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity)Crushed IceNut ButterNoiseBlade Speed
    Ease Of Use
      Controls And ProgramsCleaning
    Comments

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Vitamix A3500
Vitamix Ascent X2

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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
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Our Verdict

Vitamix A3500

Vitamix Ascent X2

You might prefer either the Vitamix A3500 or the Vitamix Ascent X2. The A3500 comes with a bigger 64oz jar. It blends small and big batches of fibrous ingredients more efficiently. It can also crush more ice at once. Its controls include a programmable timer. However, the X2 is easier to use for thick recipes like hummus or nut butter in its 48oz jar. It includes a tamper holder. 

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Variants

  • A3500 (Black Stainless Metal Finish)
  • A3500 (Black W/ Stainless Steel Container)
  • Ascent X2 (Midnight Blue)
  • Ascent X2 (Nano Grey)

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Black Stainless Metal Finish
A3500
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Ascent X2
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Black W/ Stainless Steel Container
A3500
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Nano Grey
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Brushed Stainless Metal Finish
A3500
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Polar White
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Candy Apple Red
A3500
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Shadow Black
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Copper
A3500
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Shadow Black
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Graphite Metal Finish
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Matte Navy
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Matte Sage
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Silver W/ Entertaining Bundle
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White
A3500
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Main Differences for
Multi-Purpose

Threshold 

0.10

Multi-Purpose 
 

9.3
9.1

Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) 
 

10
8.8

Nut Butter 
 

8.8
9.6

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)
17.1" (43.4 cm)

Width  

8.0" (20.4 cm)
7.8" (19.7 cm)

Depth  

11.3" (28.6 cm)
9.7" (24.6 cm)

Weight 
 

14.9 lbs (6.8 kg)
11.8 lbs (5.4 kg)

Shaft Length (Immersion Blenders) 
 

N/A
N/A
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Build Quality 
 

9.0
8.5

Feet  

Vitamix Ascent X2 Feet

Build Quality Picture 
 

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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
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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
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Blades 
 

Blades Picture 
 

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Blade Type 
 

Sharp
Sharp

Blade Count 
 

4
4

Removable 
 

No
No

Dishwasher Safe 
 

Yes
Yes
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Lid 
 

Lid Picture 
 

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Two-Part Lid 
 

Yes
Yes

Lid Closing Type 
 

Friction
Friction
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Power Cord  

Cable Picture 
 

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Stow-Away Compartment 
 

Yes
No

Cord Length 
 

3.9 ft (1.2 m)
3.6 ft (1.1 m)
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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
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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
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Crushed Ice 
 

10
9.6

Crushed Ice Photo 
 

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Crushed Ice Video  

Crushed Ice Preparation 
 

10
8.5

Crushed Ice Texture 
 

10
10
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Nut Butter 
 

8.8
9.6

Nut Butter Picture 
 

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Nut Butter Video  

Nut Butter Preparation 
 

7.0
9.0

Nut Butter Texture 
 

10
10
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Noise 
 

7.2
7.3

Noise @ Max Speed 
 

92.8 dB
92.2 dB

Noise Video  

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Blade Speed 
 

Min Speed 
 

1,400 RPM
1,400 RPM

Power 
 

1,640 W
1,440 W

Max Speed 
 

22,800 RPM
22,100 RPM

Speed Adjustment Based On Jar Type 
 

Yes
Yes
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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
4

Blending Time Indicator 
 

Yes
Yes

Programmable Timer 
 

Yes
No
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Cleaning 
 

7.5
7.0

Self-Cleaning Video  

Cleaning Video  

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Black Stainless Metal Finish
A3500
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Midnight Blue
Ascent X2
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Black W/ Stainless Steel Container
A3500
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Nano Grey
Ascent X2
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Brushed Stainless Metal Finish
A3500
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Polar White
Ascent X2
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Candy Apple Red
A3500
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Shadow Black
Ascent X2
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Copper
A3500
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Shadow Black
Ascent X2 SmartPrep
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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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White
A3500 Gourmet SmartPrep Kitchen System
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