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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 A3500 vs Vitamix A2300

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Vitamix A3500
Vitamix A2300

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Vitamix A3500 Picture
Vitamix A2300 Picture

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)
  • A2300 (Black)
  • A2300 SmartPrep Kitchen System (Black)
  • A2300 (Red)
  • A2300 (Slate)
  • A2300 (White)

Our Verdict

Vitamix A3500

Vitamix A2300

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.

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A3500 Gourmet SmartPrep Kitchen System
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A3500
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A3500
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A3500
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A3500
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Graphite Metal Finish
A3500
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Matte Navy
A3500
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Main Differences for
Multi-Purpose

Threshold 

0.10

Multi-Purpose 

9.3
9.1

Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) 
 

10
9.3

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

Blender Type 
 

Full Size Blender
Full Size Blender

Box Picture  

Vitamix A3500 Box Picture
Vitamix A2300 Box Picture

Height 
 

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

Width  

8.0" (20.4 cm)
7.8" (19.9 cm)

Depth  

11.3" (28.6 cm)
10.8" (27.5 cm)

Weight 
 

14.9 lbs (6.8 kg)
12.0 lbs (5.4 kg)

Shaft Length (Immersion Blenders) 
 

N/A
N/A
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Build Quality 
 

9.0
9.0

Build Quality Picture  

Vitamix A3500 Build Quality Picture
Vitamix A2300 Build Quality Picture
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Jar Capacity 
 

9.0
9.0

Main Jar Capacity 
 

64.0 oz (1,893 ml)
64.0 oz (1,893 ml)

Additional Jar Capacity 
 

N/A
N/A
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Jar/Beaker Materials 
 

Jar Picture  

Vitamix A3500 Jar Picture
Vitamix A2300 Jar Picture

Optional Jar Picture  

Vitamix A3500 Optional Jar Picture
Vitamix A2300 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 A2300 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 A2300 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 A2300 Cable Picture

Stow-Away Compartment 
 

Yes
Yes

Cord Length 
 

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

Bundle Picture  

Vitamix A3500 Bundle Picture
Vitamix A2300 Bundle Picture
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Performance

Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) 
 

10
9.3

Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Photo  

Vitamix A3500 Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Photo
Vitamix A2300 Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Photo

Jar Used 
 

Main Jar
Main Jar

Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Video  

Fibrous Ingredients Processing 
 

10
6.5

Fibrous Ingredients Texture 
 

10
10
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Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) 
 

10
9.7

Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Photo  

Vitamix A3500 Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Photo
Vitamix A2300 Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Photo

Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Video  

Jar Used  

Main Jar
Main Jar

Fibrous Ingredients Processing 
 

10
8.5

Fibrous Ingredients Texture 
 

10
10
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Crushed Ice 
 

10
9.6

Crushed Ice Photo  

Vitamix A3500 Crushed Ice Photo
Vitamix A2300 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
8.9

Nut Butter Picture  

Vitamix A3500 Nut Butter Picture
Vitamix A2300 Nut Butter Picture

Nut Butter Video  

Nut Butter Preparation 
 

7.0
8.0

Nut Butter Texture 
 

10
9.5
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Noise 
 

7.2
6.7

Noise @ Max Speed 
 

92.8 dB
94.9 dB

Noise Video  

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Blade Speed 
 

Min Speed 
 

1,400 RPM
1,400 RPM

Power 
 

1,640 W
1,640 W

Max Speed 
 

22,800 RPM
22,400 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 A2300 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
0

Blending Time Indicator 
 

Yes
Yes

Programmable Timer 
 

Yes
No
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Cleaning 
 

7.5
7.5

Self-Cleaning Video  

Cleaning Video  

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A3500
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A2300 SmartPrep Kitchen System
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Brushed Stainless Metal Finish
A3500
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Candy Apple Red
A3500
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Graphite Metal Finish
A3500
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Matte Navy
A3500
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Vitamix A3500

Vitamix A2300

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