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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 Ascent X2

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Vitamix A3500
Vitamix Ascent X2

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Vitamix A3500 Picture
Vitamix Ascent X2 Picture
Blender Type
Full Size Blender
Power
1,640 W
Hot Blending
Yes
Blender Type
Full Size Blender
Power
1,440 W
Hot Blending
Yes
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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 X2 (Midnight Blue)
  • Ascent X2 (Nano Grey)
  • Ascent X2 (Polar White)
  • Ascent X2 (Shadow Black)
  • Ascent X2 SmartPrep (Shadow Black)

Review

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Our Verdict

Vitamix A3500

Vitamix Ascent X2

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. 

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Black Stainless Metal Finish
A3500
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Midnight Blue
Ascent X2
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Black W/ Stainless Steel Container
A3500
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Nano Grey
Ascent X2
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Brushed Stainless Metal Finish
A3500
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Polar White
Ascent X2
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Candy Apple Red
A3500
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Shadow Black
Ascent X2
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Copper
A3500
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Shadow Black
Ascent X2 SmartPrep
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Graphite Metal Finish
A3500
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Matte Navy
A3500
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Matte Sage
A3500
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Silver W/ Entertaining Bundle
A3500
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White
A3500
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White
A3500 Gourmet SmartPrep Kitchen System
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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

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

Blender Type 
 

Full Size Blender
Full Size Blender

Box Picture  

Vitamix A3500 Box Picture
Vitamix Ascent X2 Box Picture

Height 
 

17.1" (43.4 cm)
17.1" (43.4 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 X2 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 X2 Jar Picture

Optional Jar Picture  

Vitamix A3500 Optional Jar Picture
Vitamix Ascent X2 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 X2 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 X2 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 X2 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 X2 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 X2 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 X2 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 X2 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 X2 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
7.3

Noise @ Max Speed 
 

92.8 dB
92.2 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
22,100 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 X2 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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Check Price

Black Stainless Metal Finish
A3500
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Midnight Blue
Ascent X2
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Black W/ Stainless Steel Container
A3500
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Nano Grey
Ascent X2
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Brushed Stainless Metal Finish
A3500
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Amazon.com
Polar White
Ascent X2
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Candy Apple Red
A3500
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Shadow Black
Ascent X2
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Copper
A3500
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Shadow Black
Ascent X2 SmartPrep
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Graphite Metal Finish
A3500
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Matte Navy
A3500
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Matte Sage
A3500
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Amazon.com
 
Silver W/ Entertaining Bundle
A3500
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White
A3500
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White
A3500 Gourmet SmartPrep Kitchen System
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Vitamix A3500

Vitamix Ascent X2

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