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  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 Explorian E310 vs Vitamix Ascent X2

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Vitamix Explorian E310
Vitamix Ascent X2

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Vitamix Explorian E310 Picture
Vitamix Ascent X2 Picture
Blender Type
Full Size Blender
Power
1,471 W
Hot Blending
Yes
Blender Type
Full Size Blender
Power
1,440 W
Hot Blending
Yes
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Variants

  • Explorian 310 (Black)
  • Explorian E310 (Red)
  • Explorian E310 (Slate)
  • 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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Vitamix Explorian E310

Vitamix Ascent X2

The Vitamix Ascent X2 and the Vitamix Explorian E310 have different strengths. The X2 has a better build quality, and its controls include automatic blending programs. It's much quieter. The Explorian manages some blends a bit faster, like ice-crushing and blending fibrous ingredients. 

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Shadow Black
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Main Differences for
Multi-Purpose

Threshold 

0.10

Multi-Purpose 

9.2
9.1

Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) 
 

9.7
8.8

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

Blender Type 
 

Full Size Blender
Full Size Blender

Box Picture  

Vitamix Explorian E310 Box Picture
Vitamix Ascent X2 Box Picture

Height 
 

17.7" (45.0 cm)
17.1" (43.4 cm)

Width  

7.9" (20.0 cm)
7.8" (19.7 cm)

Depth  

9.1" (23.0 cm)
9.7" (24.6 cm)

Weight 
 

10.6 lbs (4.8 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 Explorian E310 Build Quality Picture
Vitamix Ascent X2 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 Explorian E310 Jar Picture
Vitamix Ascent X2 Jar Picture

Optional Jar Picture  

Vitamix Explorian E310 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 Explorian E310 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 Explorian E310 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 Explorian E310 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 Explorian E310 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 Explorian E310 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) 
 

9.7
8.8

Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Photo  

Vitamix Explorian E310 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 
 

8.5
6.0

Fibrous Ingredients Texture 
 

10
9.5
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Crushed Ice 
 

9.2
9.6

Crushed Ice Photo  

Vitamix Explorian E310 Crushed Ice Photo
Vitamix Ascent X2 Crushed Ice Photo

Crushed Ice Video  

Crushed Ice Preparation 
 

9.5
8.5

Crushed Ice Texture 
 

9.0
10
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Nut Butter 
 

9.6
9.6

Nut Butter Picture  

Vitamix Explorian E310 Nut Butter Picture
Vitamix Ascent X2 Nut Butter Picture

Nut Butter Video  

Nut Butter Preparation 
 

9.0
9.0

Nut Butter Texture 
 

10
10
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Noise 
 

5.7
7.3

Noise @ Max Speed 
 

97.9 dB
92.2 dB

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Blade Speed 
 

Min Speed 
 

1,400 RPM
1,400 RPM

Power 
 

1,471 W
1,440 W

Max Speed 
 

22,600 RPM
22,100 RPM

Speed Adjustment Based On Jar Type 
 

No
Yes
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Ease Of Use

Controls And Programs 
 

Control Panel  

Vitamix Explorian E310 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 
 

0
4

Blending Time Indicator 
 

No
Yes

Programmable Timer 
 

No
No
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Cleaning 
 

7.5
7.0

Self-Cleaning Video  

Cleaning Video  

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