Get insider access
Preferred store
Notice: Your browser is not supported or outdated so some features of the site might not be available.
  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Dimensions
    2. Build Quality
    3. Jar Capacity
    4. Jar/Beaker Materials
    5. Blades
    6. Lid
    7. Power Cord
    8. In The Box
  5. Performance
    1. Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches)
    2. Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity)
    3. Crushed Ice
    4. Nut Butter
    5. Noise
    6. Blade Speed
  6. Ease Of Use
    1. Controls And Programs
    2. Cleaning
  7. Comments

Vitamix A2300 vs Vitamix Ascent X3

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Vitamix A2300
Vitamix Ascent X3

Tested using Methodology v1.0

Updated Oct 21, 2024 01:32 PM

SEE PRICE
Walmart.com

Tested using Methodology v1.0

Updated Nov 04, 2024 08:44 PM

SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
Vitamix A2300 Picture
Vitamix Ascent X3 Picture

Variants

  • A2300 (Black)
  • A2300 SmartPrep Kitchen System (Black)
  • A2300 (Red)
  • A2300 (Slate)
  • A2300 (White)
  • Ascent X3 (Polar White)
  • Ascent X3 (Shadow Black)

Our Verdict

Vitamix A2300

Vitamix Ascent X3

The Vitamix A2300 and the Vitamix Ascent X3 have different strengths. The A2300 has a more premium build quality and a bigger 64oz capacity. It performs better at processing big batches of fibrous ingredients and crushing ice. The X3 has a smaller 48oz jar, but it's easier to use for recipes like nut butter. It's much quieter, and its controls include blending programs.

0 

Check Price

Polar White
Ascent X3
Searching
Finding store
Black
A2300 SmartPrep Kitchen System
Searching
Finding store
Shadow Black
Ascent X3
Searching
Finding store

Main Differences for
Multi-Purpose

Threshold 

0.10

Multi-Purpose 

9.1
9.1

Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) 
 

9.7
8.8

Nut Butter 
 

8.9
9.6

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

Blender Type 
 

Full Size Blender
Full Size Blender

Box Picture  

Vitamix A2300 Box Picture
Vitamix Ascent X3 Box Picture

Height 
 

17.0" (43.3 cm)
17.1" (43.5 cm)

Width  

7.8" (19.9 cm)
7.8" (19.7 cm)

Depth  

10.8" (27.5 cm)
9.7" (24.6 cm)

Weight 
 

12.0 lbs (5.4 kg)
11.8 lbs (5.4 kg)

Shaft Length (Immersion Blenders) 
 

N/A
N/A
Show Text 

Build Quality 
 

9.0
8.5

Build Quality Picture  

Vitamix A2300 Build Quality Picture
Vitamix Ascent X3 Build Quality Picture
Show Text 

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
Show Text 

Jar/Beaker Materials 
 

Jar Picture  

Vitamix A2300 Jar Picture
Vitamix Ascent X3 Jar Picture

Optional Jar Picture  

Vitamix A2300 Optional Jar Picture
Vitamix Ascent X3 Optional Jar Picture

Jar/Beaker Material 
 

BPA-Free Plastic
BPA-Free Plastic

Dishwasher Safe 
 

Yes
Yes
Show Text 

Blades 
 

Blades Picture  

Vitamix A2300 Blades Picture
Vitamix Ascent X3 Blades Picture

Blade Type 
 

Sharp
Sharp

Blade Count 
 

4
4

Removable 
 

No
No

Dishwasher Safe 
 

Yes
Yes
Show Text 

Lid 
 

Lid Picture  

Vitamix A2300 Lid Picture
Vitamix Ascent X3 Lid Picture

Two-Part Lid 
 

Yes
Yes

Lid Closing Type 
 

Friction
Friction
Show Text 

Power Cord  

Cable Picture  

Vitamix A2300 Cable Picture
Vitamix Ascent X3 Cable Picture

Stow-Away Compartment 
 

Yes
No

Cord Length 
 

4.1 ft (1.2 m)
3.6 ft (1.1 m)
Show Text 

In The Box  

Bundle Picture  

Vitamix A2300 Bundle Picture
Vitamix Ascent X3 Bundle Picture
Show Text 
Performance

Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) 
 

9.3
9.6

Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Photo  

Vitamix A2300 Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Photo
Vitamix Ascent X3 Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Photo

Jar Used 
 

Main Jar
Main Jar

Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Video  

Fibrous Ingredients Processing 
 

6.5
8.0

Fibrous Ingredients Texture 
 

10
10
Show Text 

Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) 
 

9.7
8.8

Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Photo  

Vitamix A2300 Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Photo
Vitamix Ascent X3 Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Photo

Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Video  

Jar Used  

Main Jar
Main Jar

Fibrous Ingredients Processing 
 

8.5
6.0

Fibrous Ingredients Texture 
 

10
9.5
Show Text 

Crushed Ice 
 

9.6
9.6

Crushed Ice Photo  

Vitamix A2300 Crushed Ice Photo
Vitamix Ascent X3 Crushed Ice Photo

Crushed Ice Video  

Crushed Ice Preparation 
 

8.5
8.5

Crushed Ice Texture 
 

10
10
Show Text 

Nut Butter 
 

8.9
9.6

Nut Butter Picture  

Vitamix A2300 Nut Butter Picture
Vitamix Ascent X3 Nut Butter Picture

Nut Butter Video  

Nut Butter Preparation 
 

8.0
9.0

Nut Butter Texture 
 

9.5
10
Show Text 

Noise 
 

6.7
7.4

Noise @ Max Speed 
 

94.9 dB
91.9 dB

Noise Video  

Show Text 

Blade Speed 
 

Min Speed 
 

1,400 RPM
1,400 RPM

Power 
 

1,640 W
1,440 W

Max Speed 
 

22,400 RPM
22,700 RPM

Speed Adjustment Based On Jar Type 
 

Yes
Yes
Show Text 
Ease Of Use

Controls And Programs 
 

Control Panel  

Vitamix A2300 Control Panel
Vitamix Ascent X3 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 
 

0
4

Blending Time Indicator 
 

Yes
Yes

Programmable Timer 
 

No
No
Show Text 

Cleaning 
 

7.5
7.0

Self-Cleaning Video  

Cleaning Video  

Show Text 

Check Price

Polar White
Ascent X3
Searching
Finding store
Black
A2300 SmartPrep Kitchen System
Searching
Finding store
Shadow Black
Ascent X3
Searching
Finding store

Vitamix A2300

Vitamix Ascent X3

Comments

  1. Comparison

Vitamix A2300 vs Vitamix Ascent X3: Main Discussion

What do you think of these products? Let us know below.


Looking for a personalized buying advice from the RTINGS.com experts? Insiders have direct access to buying advice on our insider forum.

PreviewBack to editorFormat guide
No comments yet, refresh to see new ones