Vitamix Ascent X2 vs Vitamix Ascent X3 Side-by-Side Blender Comparison - RTINGS.com

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Vitamix Ascent X2

Vitamix Ascent X3

Tested using Methodology v1.0

Updated Apr 29, 2025 01:17 PM

Tested using Methodology v1.0

Updated Nov 04, 2024 08:44 PM

Vitamix Ascent X2 Picture

Vitamix Ascent X3 Picture

Blender TypeFull Size Blender

Power1,440 W

Hot BlendingYes

Blender TypeFull Size Blender

Power1,440 W

Hot BlendingYes

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Variants

Ascent X2 (Midnight Blue)
Ascent X2 (Nano Grey)
Ascent X2 (Polar White)
Ascent X2 (Shadow Black)
Ascent X2 SmartPrep (Shadow Black)

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

Review

See Vitamix Ascent X2 Review

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Our Verdict

Vitamix Ascent X2

Vitamix Ascent X3

The Vitamix Ascent X2 and the Vitamix Ascent X3 perform identically, and which you prefer will depend on what type of controls you prefer. The X2 is cheaper and has a mix of physical and digital controls, including physical switches. The X3's digital display shows more information, such as which blending program or speed setting you've selected. It has buttons instead of switches.

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Polar White

Ascent X2

Polar White

Ascent X3

Shadow Black

Ascent X2

Shadow Black

Ascent X3

Shadow Black

Ascent X2 SmartPrep

Midnight Blue

Ascent X2

Nano Grey

Ascent X2

Main Differences for
Multi-Purpose

Threshold

0.10

Multi-Purpose

9.1

9.1

No major differences between these blenders for multi-purpose. See full list of tests below.

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Multi-Purpose

9.1

9.1

Smoothies (Single Serving)

9.0

9.0

Smoothies (Multiple Servings)

8.2

8.2

Ice Crushing

8.6

8.6

Soups

8.6

8.6

Professional Use

8.7

8.7

Design

Dimensions

Blender Type

Full Size Blender

Full Size Blender

Box Picture

Vitamix Ascent X2 Box Picture

Vitamix Ascent X3 Box Picture

Height

17.1" (43.4 cm)

17.1" (43.5 cm)

Width

7.8" (19.7 cm)

7.8" (19.7 cm)

Depth

9.7" (24.6 cm)

9.7" (24.6 cm)

Weight

11.8 lbs (5.4 kg)

11.8 lbs (5.4 kg)

Shaft Length (Immersion Blenders)

N/A

N/A

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Build Quality

8.5

8.5

Build Quality Picture

Vitamix Ascent X2 Build Quality Picture

Vitamix Ascent X3 Build Quality Picture

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Jar Capacity

6.5

6.5

Main Jar Capacity

48.0 oz (1,420 ml)

48.0 oz (1,420 ml)

Additional Jar Capacity

N/A

N/A

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Jar/Beaker Materials

Jar Picture

Vitamix Ascent X2 Jar Picture

Vitamix Ascent X3 Jar Picture

Optional Jar Picture

Vitamix Ascent X2 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 Ascent X2 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 Ascent X2 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 Ascent X2 Cable Picture

Vitamix Ascent X3 Cable Picture

Stow-Away Compartment

No

No

Cord Length

3.6 ft (1.1 m)

3.6 ft (1.1 m)

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In The Box

Bundle Picture

Vitamix Ascent X2 Bundle Picture

Vitamix Ascent X3 Bundle Picture

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Performance

Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches)

9.6

9.6

Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Photo

Vitamix Ascent X2 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

8.0

8.0

Fibrous Ingredients Texture

10

10

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Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity)

8.8

8.8

Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Photo

Vitamix Ascent X2 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

6.0

6.0

Fibrous Ingredients Texture

9.5

9.5

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Crushed Ice

9.6

9.6

Crushed Ice Photo

Vitamix Ascent X2 Crushed Ice Photo

Vitamix Ascent X3 Crushed Ice Photo

Crushed Ice Video

Crushed Ice Preparation

8.5

8.5

Crushed Ice Texture

10

10

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Nut Butter

9.6

9.6

Nut Butter Picture

Vitamix Ascent X2 Nut Butter Picture

Vitamix Ascent X3 Nut Butter Picture

Nut Butter Video

Nut Butter Preparation

9.0

9.0

Nut Butter Texture

10

10

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Noise

7.3

7.4

Noise @ Max Speed

92.2 dB

91.9 dB

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Blade Speed

Min Speed

1,400 RPM

1,400 RPM

Power

1,440 W

1,440 W

Max Speed

22,100 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 Ascent X2 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

4

4

Blending Time Indicator

Yes

Yes

Programmable Timer

No

No

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Cleaning

7.0

7.0

Self-Cleaning Video

Cleaning Video

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Polar White

Ascent X2

Polar White

Ascent X3

Shadow Black

Ascent X2

Shadow Black

Ascent X3

Shadow Black

Ascent X2 SmartPrep

Midnight Blue

Ascent X2

Nano Grey

Ascent X2

Vitamix Ascent X2

Vitamix Ascent X3

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