Customer Ratings & Reviews

You really can not beat this Vitamix. Nothing else compares with the quality, look and power. Having been a Vitamix owner of one of their older models for 5 years, I know the brand is reliable and built to last as my old unit still functions great. I wanted this unit for the updated features such as Bluetooth and the ability to add an attachment to turn it into a food processor. The look of this unit is very sleek and looks great on my counter. As expected, performance is great. It actually runs quieter than my old model. I am really enjoying the integration via the Vitamix app and the Bluetooth. Pick a recipe and you can run the blender as recommended for that particular recipe. I have had some great results especially with shakes, smoothies and my favorite which is the bacon cheddar potato soup. Overall this is a great blender that does more than just mix drinks. You will not be disappointed with this model.

As soon as you take the Vitamix 3500 out of the box, you realize the build quality is through the roof. There is a heft that screams quality materials. And that feeling is supported by the 2.2 horsepower motor. And it looks like it could belong in any kitchen. I love the presets for smoothies, soups, etc., and the LED display is a plus, as well as the touch controls. It cleans up very easily, as well, by just putting some water and soap in it and turning it on for a bit to clean up after most jobs. This is one high-tech blender. It uses NFC to communicate between the pitcher and the base so the base knows whether there is pitcher present or not. The 3500 is expensive, and the big question is, is it worth the price? From what I've heard, a Vitamix will last a lifetime. If that's the case, and I have no reason to believe it isn't, the Vitamix 3500 is a bargain.

I like the Vitamix Ascent blender. The base has a sleek look to it and the controls are easy to operate. It is heavy, but the finger grips on the side make it easy to move around. The blade is permanently attached, which makes getting every last bit out a little difficult. A tamper comes with the blender but it would be nice if it also included the under blade scraper. It has a cleaning cycle but can be put in the dishwasher. The amazing thing about it is the way it can make steaming hot soup. The Ascent 3500 series Vitamix blender has a self-detect feature that can tell if a blender, food processor or other accessory is being used, and adjust accordingly. I didn’t have any problem with the base unit detecting or recognizing the blender. The plastic that the blender is made of is liquid repellent which helps when removing the contents. My only concern is the way the lid attaches. I’m used to a soft rubber lid that is easy to get on and off. The Ascent 3500 series lid is made of the same hard plastic as the base. I have arthritis in my hands and the lid is difficult for me. I have to slam it with palm of my hand to get both sides to latch and I have to forcefully pry off one side then the other when removing it. I feel like the plastic will crack or break with time and that the rubber lid was a better design - but there must be a reason why Vitamix changed the design. Other than that, the blender seems very sturdy and well made. I expect it to last many years.

Vitamix makes the best blender. I have never had a problem blending or pulverizing anything I put in this blender. What I like about this mixer is the other attachments you can add to it. I have the food processor attachment and it works far better than my previous food processor. Having multiple attachments saves space in my kitchen. This Blender and food processor attachment (it was sold separately) uses less space than the two appliances I had previously. The blender automatically adjusted and senses what is attached. Touch screen display works great!.

I have had my Vitamix for almost 3 years and I am still so glad I finally got one. It works beautifully and the black stainless steel looks so nice.

Vitamix undeniably makes some of the best blenders available on the market. In short, I wouldn't highly recommend this model unless you're looking for specific features that the other models don't have. I'm very familiar with the more basic and traditional Vitamix blenders with very few features. However, they get the job done very well every single time. This specific model goes after shiny new features with the buzz of smart functionality but with poor delivery and loss of the true Vitamix quality. Set up: unboxing and set up Took about 15 minutes. I think it's very useful to really read through the manual and understand the features of this particular model and how to use them appropriately. It takes about 5 minutes to get it linked to the app. Initially, I wasn't sure how useful or necessary the app was. Once you get used to its features and how to incorporate it into daily use, it can be really cool. Overall, I think its a cool additional feature and not a must have. Design: This is one of the high points of this blender. It looks high end and sleek. You have the option to select through a range of colors. The buttons have a good feel and appropriate sensitivity. This was a big switch from the knob and switch style of my original Vitamix. The knob also has a great feel with appropriate sensitivity. One of the best things about Vitamix is the quality of the container. I have dropped them numerous time and accidentally dropped this new one onto hard floor already. The don't even scratch easily. They are high quality and not too heavy, not too light. The size is a little bit more compact for the motor size than I was expecting, so you may be able to keep it on the counter like I am. I do wish they included a longer cord with a better way to store the cord. Blending function: Now to the most important part. How well does it blend? I'd say it's about 70-80% as good as the more simple Vitamix models. The preset features and smart functionality are nice add-ons and updates to the line up but I don't believe the are refined enough. The manual mode doesn't exactly solve this problem either, not in the way I was expecting. The modifications to the manual mode have altered to level of control you have and it doesn't seem to function the same way as the analog versions. I tried most of the preset functions twice. The milkshake feature was probably the most inconsistent. With all the settings I used recipes I've consistently made with my older model. The milkshakes would come out with inconsistent viscosity, especially when I added more ingredients like fruits or desserts. The soup function was generally good and consistent and I was able to make creamy tomato and pea soup without any difficulty. Smoothies were generally very good but the same recipes would produce different results sometimes. The dips/spreads feature is the most useless in my opinion. I tried making my regular salsa recipe on multiple different settings before switching to manual. Manual produced the most similar and consistent result but it was more difficult to obtain than in my basic, older model. I used the frozen dessert setting once to make sorbet and that's it. Self cleaning: A useless additional feature. This blender has always been easy to clean and I can pop it in the dishwasher. It's nice to have but not needed. Overall, if you really want the shiny new features and sleekest look model, this is it. I don't think this model's price tag is justified and that there is better within the brand. At the end of the day, this will get the job done well and much better than almost every competitor.

Excelent item fast shipping good quality best invest so happy with the blender

Excellent blender.... daily use. Smoothies, soup, almond milk

The Mixer is great and very quick and efficient. It grinds large quantities within minutes. I love the machine. The only reason I give it 4 stars is cause its a heavy machine

I would give this item if mine came in perfect condition. The first one had paint peeling off, seemed like a manufacturer defect. The replacement came with a scratch, at this point, I just avoided to go back and exchange and it was hassle. It blends.

The size of the blender is what I need, and the 5 speeds make preparing what I want easy. And, the operation has been a joy to work with since I get the preparation I expect.

My wife loved it, it literally the perfect blender. Pricey yes, worth it yes

I bought this for my wife as an upgrade after ninja for a while....she loves it.

Noisy and difficult to operate I had to take it back