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Vitamix A3500

Vitamix Ascent X3

Tested using Methodology v1.0

Updated Feb 13, 2025 05:56 PM

Tested using Methodology v1.0

Updated Nov 04, 2024 08:44 PM

Vitamix A3500 Picture

Vitamix Ascent X3 Picture

Blender TypeFull Size Blender

Power1,640 W

Hot BlendingYes

Blender TypeFull Size Blender

Power1,440 W

Hot BlendingYes

Variants

A3500 (Black Stainless Metal Finish)
A3500 (Black W/ Stainless Steel Container)
A3500 (Brushed Stainless Metal Finish)
A3500 (Candy Apple Red)
A3500 (Copper)
A3500 (Graphite Metal Finish)
A3500 (Matte Navy)
A3500 (Matte Sage)
A3500 (Silver W/ Entertaining Bundle)
A3500 (White)
A3500 Gourmet SmartPrep Kitchen System (White)

Ascent X3 (Polar White)
Ascent X3 (Shadow Black)

Review

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Our Verdict

Vitamix A3500

Vitamix Ascent X3

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.

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Black Stainless Metal Finish

A3500

Polar White

Ascent X3

Black W/ Stainless Steel Container

A3500

Shadow Black

Ascent X3

Brushed Stainless Metal Finish

A3500

Candy Apple Red

A3500

Copper

A3500

Graphite Metal Finish

A3500

Matte Navy

A3500

Matte Sage

A3500

Silver W/ Entertaining Bundle

A3500

White

A3500

White

A3500 Gourmet SmartPrep Kitchen System

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

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Multi-Purpose

9.3

9.1

Smoothies (Single Serving)

9.4

9.0

Smoothies (Multiple Servings)

9.6

8.2

Ice Crushing

9.6

8.6

Soups

9.5

8.6

Professional Use

9.1

8.7

Design

Dimensions

Blender Type

Full Size Blender

Full Size Blender

Box Picture

Vitamix A3500 Box Picture

Vitamix Ascent X3 Box Picture

Height

17.1" (43.4 cm)

17.1" (43.5 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

Build Quality Picture

Vitamix A3500 Build Quality Picture

Vitamix Ascent X3 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

Vitamix A3500 Jar Picture

Vitamix Ascent X3 Jar Picture

Optional Jar Picture

Vitamix A3500 Optional Jar Picture

Vitamix Ascent X3 Optional Jar Picture

Jar/Beaker Material

BPA-Free Plastic

BPA-Free Plastic

Dishwasher Safe

Yes

Yes

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Blades

Blades Picture

Vitamix A3500 Blades Picture

Vitamix Ascent X3 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 A3500 Lid Picture

Vitamix Ascent X3 Lid Picture

Two-Part Lid

Yes

Yes

Lid Closing Type

Friction

Friction

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Power Cord

Cable Picture

Vitamix A3500 Cable Picture

Vitamix Ascent X3 Cable Picture

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

Vitamix A3500 Bundle Picture

Vitamix Ascent X3 Bundle Picture

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Performance

Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches)

10

9.6

Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Photo

Vitamix A3500 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

10

8.0

Fibrous Ingredients Texture

10

10

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Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity)

10

8.8

Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Photo

Vitamix A3500 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

10

6.0

Fibrous Ingredients Texture

10

9.5

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Crushed Ice

10

9.6

Crushed Ice Photo

Vitamix A3500 Crushed Ice Photo

Vitamix Ascent X3 Crushed Ice Photo

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

Vitamix A3500 Nut Butter Picture

Vitamix Ascent X3 Nut Butter Picture

Nut Butter Video

Nut Butter Preparation

7.0

9.0

Nut Butter Texture

10

10

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Noise

7.2

7.4

Noise @ Max Speed

92.8 dB

91.9 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

22,700 RPM

Speed Adjustment Based On Jar Type

Yes

Yes

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Ease Of Use

Controls And Programs

Control Panel

Vitamix A3500 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

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

Polar White

Ascent X3

Black W/ Stainless Steel Container

A3500

Shadow Black

Ascent X3

Brushed Stainless Metal Finish

A3500

Candy Apple Red

A3500

Copper

A3500

Graphite Metal Finish

A3500

Matte Navy

A3500

Matte Sage

A3500

Silver W/ Entertaining Bundle

A3500

White

A3500

White

A3500 Gourmet SmartPrep Kitchen System

Vitamix A3500

Vitamix Ascent X3

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