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  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 A2500 vs Breville The Q

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Vitamix A2500
Breville The Q

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Tested using Methodology v1.0

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Vitamix A2500 Picture
Breville The Q Picture
  1. Recommended in 2 articles:
  2. Crushing Ice
  3. Frozen Drinks

Variants

  • Vitamix A2500 (Black)
  • Vitamix A2500 Ultra (Black)
  • Vitamix A2500 (Red)
  • Vitamix A2500 (Slate)
  • Vitamix A2500 (White)
  • The Q (Smoked Hickory)

Our Verdict

Vitamix A2500

Breville The Q

The Breville The Q is better than the Vitamix A2500. The Breville is easier to use for thicker recipes like nut butter. It's also quieter and easier to clean by hand. On the other hand, the Vitamix is sturdier and has a longer warranty, depending on where you buy it.

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Black
Vitamix A2500
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Smoked Hickory
The Q
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Black
Vitamix A2500 Ultra
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Smoked Hickory
The Q
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Red
Vitamix A2500
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Smoked Hickory
The Q
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Slate
Vitamix A2500
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Smoked Hickory
The Q
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White
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Main Differences for
Multi-Purpose

Threshold 

0.10

Multi-Purpose 

8.9
9.2

Crushed Ice 
 

8.9
9.9

Build Quality 
 

9.0
8.0

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

Blender Type 
 

Full Size Blender
Full Size Blender

Box Picture  

Vitamix A2500 Box Picture
Breville The Q Box Picture

Height 
 

17.0" (43.2 cm)
18.1" (46.0 cm)

Width  

8.0" (20.4 cm)
8.2" (20.8 cm)

Depth  

11.1" (28.1 cm)
10.6" (26.9 cm)

Weight 
 

12.0 lbs (5.5 kg)
12.1 lbs (5.5 kg)

Shaft Length (Immersion Blenders) 
 

N/A
N/A
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Build Quality 
 

9.0
8.0

Build Quality Picture  

Vitamix A2500 Build Quality Picture
Breville The Q Build Quality Picture
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Jar Capacity 
 

9.0
9.5

Main Jar Capacity 
 

64.0 oz (1,893 ml)
68.0 oz (2,011 ml)

Additional Jar Capacity 
 

N/A
N/A
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Jar/Beaker Materials 
 

Jar Picture  

Vitamix A2500 Jar Picture
Breville The Q Jar Picture

Optional Jar Picture  

Vitamix A2500 Optional Jar Picture
Breville The Q Optional Jar Picture

Jar/Beaker Material 
 

BPA-Free Plastic
BPA-Free Plastic

Dishwasher Safe 
 

Yes
Yes
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Blades 
 

Blades Picture  

Vitamix A2500 Blades Picture
Breville The Q 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 A2500 Lid Picture
Breville The Q Lid Picture

Two-Part Lid 
 

Yes
Yes

Lid Closing Type 
 

Friction
Friction
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Power Cord  

Cable Picture  

Vitamix A2500 Cable Picture
Breville The Q Cable Picture

Stow-Away Compartment 
 

Yes
Yes

Cord Length 
 

3.9 ft (1.2 m)
3.9 ft (1.2 m)
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In The Box  

Bundle Picture  

Vitamix A2500 Bundle Picture
Breville The Q Bundle Picture
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Performance

Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) 
 

9.0
9.3

Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Photo  

Vitamix A2500 Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Photo
Breville The Q Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Photo

Jar Used 
 

Main Jar
Main Jar

Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Video  

Fibrous Ingredients Processing 
 

5.0
6.5

Fibrous Ingredients Texture 
 

10
10
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Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) 
 

9.7
9.7

Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Photo  

Vitamix A2500 Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Photo
Breville The Q Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Photo

Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Video  

Jar Used  

Main Jar
Main Jar

Fibrous Ingredients Processing 
 

8.5
8.5

Fibrous Ingredients Texture 
 

10
10
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Crushed Ice 
 

8.9
9.9

Crushed Ice Photo  

Vitamix A2500 Crushed Ice Photo
Breville The Q Crushed Ice Photo

Crushed Ice Video  

Crushed Ice Preparation 
 

8.5
9.5

Crushed Ice Texture 
 

9.0
10
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Nut Butter 
 

8.8
9.3

Nut Butter Picture  

Vitamix A2500 Nut Butter Picture
Breville The Q Nut Butter Picture

Nut Butter Video  

Nut Butter Preparation 
 

7.0
9.0

Nut Butter Texture 
 

10
9.5
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Noise 
 

6.4
7.3

Noise @ Max Speed 
 

95.9 dB
92.2 dB

Noise Video  

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Blade Speed 
 

Min Speed 
 

1,400 RPM
4,000 RPM

Power 
 

1,640 W
1,800 W

Max Speed 
 

22,500 RPM
20,000 RPM

Speed Adjustment Based On Jar Type 
 

Yes
No
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Ease Of Use

Controls And Programs 
 

Control Panel  

Vitamix A2500 Control Panel
Breville The Q Control Panel

On/Off Switch 
 

Yes
Yes

Speed Presets 
 

0
5

Hot Blending 
 

Yes
Yes

Speed Dial 
 

Yes
No

Pulse/Turbo Mode 
 

Yes
Yes

Programs 
 

3
5

Blending Time Indicator 
 

Yes
Yes

Programmable Timer 
 

No
No
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Cleaning 
 

7.5
8.0

Self-Cleaning Video  

Cleaning Video  

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Check Price

Black
Vitamix A2500
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Smoked Hickory
The Q
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Black
Vitamix A2500 Ultra
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Smoked Hickory
The Q
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Walmart.com
Red
Vitamix A2500
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Smoked Hickory
The Q
BestBuy.com
Slate
Vitamix A2500
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Smoked Hickory
The Q
B&H
White
Vitamix A2500
Amazon.com
 

Vitamix A2500

Breville The Q

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