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Vitamix Ascent X2 vs Ascent X5

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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

Products

Vitamix Ascent X2
Vitamix Ascent X5

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Vitamix Ascent X2 Picture
Vitamix Ascent X5 Picture
Blender Type
Full Size Blender
Power
1,440 W
Hot Blending
Yes
Blender Type
Full Size Blender
Power
1,440 W
Hot Blending
Yes
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Our Verdict

Vitamix Ascent X2

Vitamix Ascent X5

The Vitamix Ascent X2 and the Vitamix Ascent X5 are very similar. The main difference is that the X5 has a metal shell and more features. It has 11 automatic blending programs, while the X2 has four. Its digital display shows more information, including what program you've selected and when to use the tamper for certain programs.

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Variants

  • Ascent X2 (Midnight Blue)
  • Ascent X2 (Nano Grey)
  • Ascent X2 (Polar White)
  • Ascent X2 (Shadow Black)
  • Ascent X2 SmartPrep (Shadow Black)
  • Ascent X5 (Brushed Stainless)
  • Ascent X5 (Graphite)

Review

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Midnight Blue
Ascent X2
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Brushed Stainless
Ascent X5
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Nano Grey
Ascent X2
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Graphite
Ascent X5
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Polar White
Ascent X2
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Shadow Black
Ascent X2
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Shadow Black
Ascent X2 SmartPrep
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Main Differences for
Multi-Purpose

Threshold 

0.10

Multi-Purpose 

9.1
9.2
No major differences between these blenders for multi-purpose. See full list of tests below.

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

Blender Type 
 

Full Size Blender
Full Size Blender

Box Picture  

Vitamix Ascent X2 Box Picture
Vitamix Ascent X5 Box Picture

Height 
 

17.1" (43.4 cm)
17.0" (43.3 cm)

Width  

7.8" (19.7 cm)
7.8" (19.8 cm)

Depth  

9.7" (24.6 cm)
9.7" (24.6 cm)

Weight 
 

11.8 lbs (5.4 kg)
14.4 lbs (6.6 kg)

Shaft Length (Immersion Blenders) 
 

N/A
N/A
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Build Quality 
 

8.5
9.0

Build Quality Picture  

Vitamix Ascent X2 Build Quality Picture
Vitamix Ascent X5 Build Quality Picture
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Jar Capacity 
 

6.5
6.5

Main Jar Capacity 
 

48.0 oz (1,420 ml)
48.0 oz (1,420 ml)

Additional Jar Capacity 
 

N/A
N/A
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Jar/Beaker Materials 
 

Jar Picture  

Vitamix Ascent X2 Jar Picture
Vitamix Ascent X5 Jar Picture

Optional Jar Picture  

Vitamix Ascent X2 Optional Jar Picture
Vitamix Ascent X5 Optional Jar Picture

Jar/Beaker Material 
 

BPA-Free Plastic
BPA-Free Plastic

Dishwasher Safe 
 

Yes
Yes
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Blades 
 

Blades Picture  

Vitamix Ascent X2 Blades Picture
Vitamix Ascent X5 Blades Picture

Blade Type 
 

Sharp
Sharp

Blade Count 
 

4
4

Removable 
 

No
No

Dishwasher Safe 
 

Yes
Yes
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Lid 
 

Lid Picture  

Vitamix Ascent X2 Lid Picture
Vitamix Ascent X5 Lid Picture

Two-Part Lid 
 

Yes
Yes

Lid Closing Type 
 

Friction
Friction
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Power Cord  

Cable Picture  

Vitamix Ascent X2 Cable Picture
Vitamix Ascent X5 Cable Picture

Stow-Away Compartment 
 

No
No

Cord Length 
 

3.6 ft (1.1 m)
3.7 ft (1.1 m)
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In The Box  

Bundle Picture  

Vitamix Ascent X2 Bundle Picture
Vitamix Ascent X5 Bundle Picture
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Performance

Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) 
 

9.6
9.6

Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Photo  

Vitamix Ascent X2 Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Photo
Vitamix Ascent X5 Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Photo

Jar Used 
 

Main Jar
Main Jar

Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Video  

Fibrous Ingredients Processing 
 

8.0
8.0

Fibrous Ingredients Texture 
 

10
10
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Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) 
 

8.8
8.8

Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Photo  

Vitamix Ascent X2 Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Photo
Vitamix Ascent X5 Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Photo

Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Video  

Jar Used  

Main Jar
Main Jar

Fibrous Ingredients Processing 
 

6.0
6.0

Fibrous Ingredients Texture 
 

9.5
9.5
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Crushed Ice 
 

9.6
9.7

Crushed Ice Photo  

Vitamix Ascent X2 Crushed Ice Photo
Vitamix Ascent X5 Crushed Ice Photo

Crushed Ice Video  

Crushed Ice Preparation 
 

8.5
9.0

Crushed Ice Texture 
 

10
10
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Nut Butter 
 

9.6
9.8

Nut Butter Picture  

Vitamix Ascent X2 Nut Butter Picture
Vitamix Ascent X5 Nut Butter Picture

Nut Butter Video  

Nut Butter Preparation 
 

9.0
9.5

Nut Butter Texture 
 

10
10
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Noise 
 

7.3
7.8

Noise @ Max Speed 
 

92.2 dB
89.0 dB

Noise Video  

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Blade Speed 
 

Min Speed 
 

1,400 RPM
1,400 RPM

Power 
 

1,440 W
1,440 W

Max Speed 
 

22,100 RPM
22,500 RPM

Speed Adjustment Based On Jar Type 
 

Yes
Yes
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Ease Of Use

Controls And Programs 
 

Control Panel  

Vitamix Ascent X2 Control Panel
Vitamix Ascent X5 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 
 

4
11

Blending Time Indicator 
 

Yes
Yes

Programmable Timer 
 

No
No
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Cleaning 
 

7.0
7.0

Self-Cleaning Video  

Cleaning Video  

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Midnight Blue
Ascent X2
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Brushed Stainless
Ascent X5
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Nano Grey
Ascent X2
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Graphite
Ascent X5
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Polar White
Ascent X2
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Shadow Black
Ascent X2
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Shadow Black
Ascent X2 SmartPrep
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