Vitamix A3500 Blender Review

The Vitamix A3500 is a bit better than the Vitamix A2300. The A3500 is quieter when it's running and easier to use for some purposes, like making nut butter and crushing ice. It includes automatic blending programs, while the A2300 doesn't offer any unless you connect to a companion app.

The Vitamix A3500 and the Vitamix Professional Series 750 perform almost identically, so which is better depends on your preferences. The A3500 is quieter, and its jar and lid are dishwasher-safe. It has a digital display, including a blending time indicator and a programmable timer. It's also compatible with a companion app via Bluetooth. On the other hand, you may prefer the 750's simpler, more analog control scheme. Its power cord is longer as well.

The Vitamix A3500 comes with more features than the straightforward Vitamix 7500. The A3500's control panel gives you access to a timer and several preset modes. It has a self-clean program and is dishwasher-safe, unlike the 7500. As it's part of Vitamix's Ascent series, you can purchase different jars for the A3500 that use Self-Detect technology to adjust the settings based on their size. The A3500 is also Bluetooth-compatible, and you can use its companion app to access even more preset modes. That said, the 7500 still has an outstanding overall performance.

You might prefer either the Vitamix A3500 or the Vitamix Propel 750. The A3500 is much quieter and has a blending time indicator, programmable timer, and companion app. On the other hand, the Propel is lighter and smaller. Its power cord is much longer, and it has simpler controls that you might like better.

The Vitamix A3500 is better than the Vitamix 5300 for most purposes. They perform similarly, but the A3500 is better for blending small batches of ingredients. Its jar and lid are dishwasher-safe, and it has a few automatic blending programs. It's also much quieter when it's running. On the other hand, the 5300 is easier to use to make thick mixtures like nut butter. Its power cord is much longer too, which some may prefer.

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. 

The Vitamix A3500 is a bit better than the Vitamix Ascent X4. The A3500 can crush bigger batches of ice and make a smoother blend with big batches of fibrous ingredients in its 64oz jar. It blends smaller batches for recipes like single-serve smoothies more efficiently. Its controls include a programmable timer. On the other hand, the X4 is easier to use for recipes like nut butter in its 48oz jar. It comes with a tamper holder.

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.

The Vitamix A3500 is a bit better than the Vitamix Ascent X3. The A3500 has a more premium build quality and a bigger capacity. It has a better performance for blending fibrous ingredients and crushing ice and has more blending programs. However, the Ascent X3 is easier to use for thicker recipes like nut butter; it's lighter, smaller, and has a tamper holder.

The Vitamix A3500 is a bit better than the Vitamix Venturist Pro. The A3500 has an onboard programmable timer and blending programs, while you can only access those features via a companion app with the Pro. It's also better at processing smaller volumes of fibrous ingredients using its 'Smoothie' blending program. Otherwise, both models have a similarly versatile performance and fantastic build quality.

The Vitamix A3500 is better than the Wolf Gourmet Pro-Performance. The two blenders perform similarly, but the Vitamix makes better-blended nut butter and crushed ice with a more uniform texture. Some may also prefer it because it has a digital blending time indicator and a programmable timer. The Wolf has dull-edged blades that make it easier to clean by hand. It also comes with an 'Emulsion Cup' that fits into the lid and helps with adding liquid gradually.

The Vitamix A3500 is better than the Vitamix Venturist V1200. The A3500 crushes ice faster and makes better nut butter. It's better for processing fibrous ingredients for smoothies and soups, especially in small batches. It's also significantly quieter. On the other hand, the V1200 is a bit sturdier.

The Vitamix A3500 is a better blender than the Blendtec Designer 725 for most uses. The Vitamix is better built and makes a smoother blend of fibrous ingredients. It does a much better job of making nut butter. It's also quieter when it's running. On the other hand, the Blendtec comes with a 24-ounce personal jar for single-serves in addition to its 90-ounce main jar.

The Vitamix A3500 is better for most purposes than the Ninja Blender Duo with Auto-iQ BL642. The Vitamix has a significantly better build quality. It's better at processing fibrous ingredients and making nut butter. You can also use it to hot blend, and it's easier to clean by hand. However, the Ninja comes with smaller blending jars with resealable lids for making single-serve drinks like smoothies.

The Vitamix A3500 is better for most purposes than the Breville The Q. The Vitamix has a better build quality and delivers better performance for crushing ice and processing fibrous ingredients. Its control dial gives you more options for fine-tuning the blending speed. However, the Breville is easier to clean by hand. It's also remarkably easy to use to process tough ingredients like nuts.

The Vitamix A3500 is better than the Ninja Professional Blender 1000. The Vitamix has a much better build quality, comes with a 2-part lid and tamper, and offers a wider range of speed settings. It makes a much smoother blend of fibrous ingredients and can hot blend. Both blenders can quickly make snow-like crushed ice, and the Ninja's main jar has a bigger capacity.

The Vitamix A3500 is better than the KitchenAid K400. The Vitamix is better built, quieter, and easier to clean by hand. It processes fibrous ingredients faster and is much easier to use for nut butter. Its controls also include a programmable timer.

The Vitamix A3500 is better for most purposes than the Blendtec Classic 575. The Vitamix has a better build quality and a better overall blending performance, especially for processing tough ingredients like nuts. It's also significantly quieter when it's running. However, the Blendtec has a bigger capacity, and its dull blades make it easier to clean by hand.

The Vitamix A3500 is better than the Ninja Mega Kitchen System. The Vitamix is sturdier and does a better job of processing fibrous ingredients and making nut butter. It has more speed settings and comes with a 2-part lid and tamper. You can use it for hot blending, and it's easier to clean by hand. That said, the Ninja is equally fantastic at crushing ice, and its jar is a bit bigger.

The Vitamix A3500 is better than the Smeg BLF01. The Vitamix has a much better build quality and a better overall blending performance, especially when it comes to tough tasks like making nut butter. It can be used for hot blending, has a bigger capacity, and is quieter when it's running.

The Vitamix A3500 is better than the Vitamix ONE. The A3500 has a much better build quality and a larger capacity. It's much more versatile since it can make nut butter and snow-like crushed ice, and you can use it for hot blending. It's also significantly quieter when it's running.

The Vitamix A3500 is better than the Ninja Professional Plus Kitchen System with Auto-iQ. The Vitamix has a better build quality and does a better job of processing fibrous ingredients. You can use it to hot blend, and it's easier to clean by hand. However, the Ninja has more accessories, including smaller blending jars for single-serve smoothies and a food processing bowl.