Customer Ratings & Reviews

I have been using Vitamix blenders a few times a week for more years than I want to remember given I work in a kitchen, and if I can sum up my thoughts on this unit in a few words they would be, “it will do everything you want or need, do it very well, and last for many years.” Specific to this unit, I am very impressed. Everything is well-built, solid, seals perfectly, and just “feels good.” The base has some weight. Some good not moving around weight. Stable. I really like the container size, not only just with regards to volume (48 oz, which is reasonable), but also shape and height. It is a little stouter than I am used to. I don’t really have a lot of counter space, so while the base has a little bit of a footprint, that its height comes in a “little bit” lower gives me a “little” more play in where I can store it as an entire unit. Beyond that, the screen is very clear, the dial has a nice feel and it as well as all of the buttons are responsive, intuitive, and easy to understand. Admittedly, it is taking me a bit to get used to the lack of physical buttons, but that is more of a muscle memory thing specific to my experience. Lastly, the inclusion of an attachable tamper holder is a nice add. All in all, zero complaints with the hardware. For me, while a fair amount of this unit is familiar, the styling is not, as it is clearly geared towards home use…and I think it looks great. All black. Clean. Simple. Some may say plain, or boring, but it Is perfect for me. They do also offer a couple of other color choices. That said, I do think the all black would work in just about any setting. So, generally, it has the build, and the looks, which of course is important, but where this blender really shines is in use. It is extremely versatile, with much more power than I think you will ever need. It can get a tad loud, but a lot of that is not the blender itself (it does have some noise), but rather the materials it is bending (blending?) to its will. New to me are all of the blending programs, the digital timer, the tamper indicator, and the add 15-seconds button. While I haven’t gotten into more than a few smoothies and a killer batch of loaded baked potato soup (ok and some drinks) so far, I think these are all really nice value adds. I lean heavily on the pulse and especially the variable speed and they have been perfect for me. I am looking forward to getting into a lot more, especially with fall arriving in my area with (hopefully) some cooler weather. Also new to me is the self-cleaning program. I love it. As is, everything is easy to clean on its own, but this added bonus (to me) is welcome. I, sadly, do not have a dishwasher, so any help is appreciated, even if I just use it to assist in what I typically would do. Vitamix does include a fairly nice little recipe book for those looking for inspiration or something new. Lastly, this blender is designed to be part of what Vitamix calls their self-detect system. I had never heard of this before, and it is pretty wild and I think a fairly innovative system where they offer a few different compatible containers and attachments that the blender…self-detects and allows you to use. Clearly this unit is somewhat of an investment, and these accessories are more of the same, but given I think this blender will last for some time, I like having the option to increase its usefulness. Less useful, but more fun, they also offer containers in a few colors as well as stainless steel. In the end, I really do like this blender, and I am very happy with it so far. It is extremely versatile, works very well, is built very well, and is easy to use as well as easy to clean. I like having a little peace of mind that it comes from a reputable brand in the space, carries a solid warranty, and should last for many years. The option to possibly expand the system is nice, even if I never decide to, and while it does come at a slight premium, I think for the quality you get and all that comes along with it, the value is there.

The biggest reason I was interested in this was the 10-year warranty. Upon first unboxing you can feel the quality of all the components here. The container is high quality plastic that feels solid and is safe to wash in the dishwasher. The base is surrounded by metal. They have rubber components to help reduce noise and keep everything sturdy on the counter. You can tell a lot of thought went into it just from the little quality of life things you find along the way. But what I like the most is that the gear on the blender itself and the container is metal. Making it so that breaking is unlikely. Which I would think is a common failure point most blenders. The motor is supposed to also be excellent. But I don’t have a way to quantify that. As for the performance. Its excellent. Noise gets to a max of about 90 – 92 dB with full power (100 dB with my Ninja) It had no issues pulverizing anything that I put in it. And it does a great job where I haven’t found any chunks of anything. Unlike with my Ninja that I was using prior where I usually get tiny morsels of spinach or fruit that wasn’t fully smoothy-ized. Consistency is also right on the money and better than the Ninja. Also, like how you can manually adjust that as your making something to make thinner or thicker depending on your preference. Self-detect also works great at adjusting automatically based on what it senses. If I were putting ratings to them on premade modes (smoothy). 10/10 for this, 8.5/10 with the Ninja. However, if you are doing anything custom or doing adjustments that is where you will see a big difference with the Vitamix. The price difference there is crazy. But this is certainly a superior product. But only you can decide if that difference in price is justifiable or not based on what you’re using it for. If just premade modes, then probably not worth it. If you are going to be doing it for a lot of different things and/or doing customization then it is likely worth the investment. Additionally, if you are fully satisfied with your current blending upgrading is likely not going to net you a huge increase in satisfaction. Not that you’d regret it. But this is certainly an investment. But that 10-year warranty helped justify it for me. Comes with a 48-ounce container that is well made. Has a rubber handle. Pours nicely. Easy to clean. Twist top that allows access for the tamper. The tamper does not reach to the blades, so it won’t be damage when using. Rubber base. The tamper itself is just lightweight plastic. Does have a little holder that attaches to the side. Can be put in dishwasher. The self-cleaning function works well on cleaning this almost all the way. Navigation is simple. The buttons are touch, quite sensitive along with a large circular knob that feels good. You use the circular knob to rotate to the five different blending programs (smoothies, frozen desserts, soups, frozen cocktails, dips and spreads). On the right you have an add 15 seconds button in case you need a bit more. Start stop is on the bottom right. You can also do things manually if you so wish on the left side. Pulse in the bottom left. The display is nice as it will count down the time along with show you what power setting it is on. I like that if you don’t have the container on the base then it won’t start anything as it shows no container on the display. It has good heft to it while also being relatively low profile. Everything also just feels SOLID. Recipe book is simple but gives a lot of ideas. Comes on nicely printed paper/booklet. There is an on/off button but it is hidden on inferior right hand side. Which I was not aware of. CONS: I hate doing this but I really don’t have any except for the price. As it is very expensive. But arguable the price is warranted and worth it depending on what you’re using the tool for. Accessories for the most part are reasonably priced. But others are quite expensive as well. But when you’re going for premium that tends to be the case.

Great blunder works just fine nothing wrong with it so far

[Employee of bestbuy] Highly recommeded a little expensive but the 10 warranty and quailty is worth the price

[Employee of bestbuy] My family loves this blender. All the drinks come out super smooth!

This blender WAS amazing until the motor broke 5 months into using it. We only rarely were using it maybe once a week. It is a large investment to only have it work properly for about half a year. Better off buying a less expensive blender if it’s only going to break so soon.

The most amazing kitchen appliance.... EVER!! Absolutely worth the money!!

Great product. Easy to use and love making smoothies. 10 year warranty is awesome also.

Bought blender online and received an 'open box' that did not include any of the instructions or recipe book for this complex blender. Was passed through 3 chat AI reps and three live BB agents (1 hr. + of time) to try and get these written materials but no one could help. So decided to return and buy from another vendor. Never used product

Use my food processor on it works very good. I would recommend

the wrong color sent but blender itself is amazing!

We used it strictly for smoothies. While it worked well, unfortunately it broke down after about 9 months. Motor gave out.

The Vitamix Ascent X4 is the middle blender in the new X series. We watch a lot of cooking shows and Vitamix blenders are a fixture in most. Having received the product, I can see why - the build quality is top notch. The interface took a little getting used to, but I found it able to handle the recipes we tried and having the provided tamper is nice. We tried the smoothie program using our own recipe. It came out very smooth. But it includes strawberries and blueberries, so the container was a mess with seeds. The self-clean option only cleaned the blades, but to be fair I didn’t expect much more. We also tried the hot soup program using the provided Coconut Red Curry Squash Soup recipe. It was silky smooth. One of the notations is that the soup would be heated by the blades when blending (timer ran for over 10 minutes). I was skeptical but the soup came out piping hot (hotter than when put in blender). We also tried peanut butter but with no installed program we used recipe suggestions. It came out a tad gritty, but tasty. Was afraid to run the mixer too long so maybe would have been smoother if we had or possibly add a touch of oil? Cleaning was as you would expect with something as thick as peanut butter. But running it through process twice did clean up the buildup just under the blades. Unit details; There is a Container Detect that will not operate blender if container is not properly positioned. Sleep mode dims the screen if not used for 30 seconds. Screen saver mode displays if control panel not used for 60 seconds. Error code if unit experiences an issue. Timer when using variable speed or pre-programmed options (that have preset times) Programs are - Smoothie, Frozen Desert, Hot Soup, Frozen Cocktail, Dips & Spreads as well as clean cycle - all have a pre-set time. There are less options with X3 but more with X5. It also has an alert to use the tamper for thicker recipes and/or when the unit is starting to overheat. There is also an option to add 15 seconds but limits its use to 2 times. To access the options there is a center dial (controls variable speeds, 1 through 10, and program selection) with 2 switches on either side – one on left for pulse and one on right for start/stop. Base is sturdy at over 13 lbs and is 7.5 inches tall, 7.75 inches wide and 9.75 inches deep. With container height is about 17 inches – just fitting under our upper cabinets. A quick wipe is all that is needed for cleaning. Has over 40-inch heavy duty 3-pronged power cord. 48-ounce container is clear plastic with a removable lid and center plug to allow use of tamper and is dishwasher safe. Has a built is spout as well. A recipe book is included but is somewhat limited. Comes with 10-year warranty Really no issues with unit at all and seems very versatile. Look forward to trying more recipes and with a 10-year warranty I feel more confident in day-to-day use. Definitely worth a look and would recommend it.

Vitamix, a brand known for its premium quality kitchen appliances, continues to deliver blenders that appeal to both professional chefs and home cooks. At first glance, the Vitamix Ascent A3500 impresses with its sleek and modern design. The stainless steel blades are laser-cut and designed for durability, and the jar is made from BPA-free plastic, which, while not as durable as glass, is much lighter and safer for everyday use. One of the best elements of the A3500 is its self-cleaning function. After using the blender, simply add a drop of dish soap and some warm water into the jar, and the blender can clean itself in under a minute. This is an invaluable feature for users who blend regularly and don’t want to spend too much time cleaning up. The Vitamix Ascent A3500 boasts a 2.2-horsepower motor, which translates to around 1440 watts of raw blending power. This level of power allows the blender to handle just about any task you throw at it. One of the areas where the A3500 truly excels is in its ability to pulverize tough ingredients like nuts, seeds, and ice. Many cheaper blenders struggle to achieve a smooth texture when processing fibrous vegetables or hard ingredients, but the A3500 effortlessly blends them into a silky, consistent finish. This is particularly evident when making green smoothies; kale, spinach, and other leafy greens are processed down into a drinkable liquid without leaving any fibrous chunks behind. MY favorite recipe is 2 bananas, a cup of spinach, a cup of frozen blueberries, and a bit of water. An amazing way to start the day. In addition to the variable speed control, the A3500 also comes with five pre-programmed settings: Smoothies, Hot Soups, Frozen Desserts, Dips & Spreads, and Self-Cleaning. These programs are designed to take the guesswork out of blending; simply select the program you need, and the blender will automatically adjust its speed and blending time to achieve the perfect result. For busy individuals or those new to blending, these settings can save time and ensure consistent results. The pre-programmed settings also help with multitasking in the kitchen. For instance, when making a smoothie, you can select the smoothie program and walk away to prepare other ingredients while the blender does its job. The result is perfect every time, without the need to monitor or manually adjust the blending speed.

It’s ok - it’s doesn’t blend smoothies as good as it should for the price. My kitchen aide was the best.

I was introduced to Vitamix in the late 70’s when a friend gave me a Vita-Mix 3600 with the instant reversing blades. It was a beast, loud and powerful. The only “blender” that was powerful enough to heat the contents simply by friction. Fast forward 50 years and we have the new Ascent X series X4. Starting with the four new models, I think the important thing to know regardless of the model is that your finished product will be consistent across the line and across the brand. The only major difference between the models is the controls and how you interact with the machine to create your concoctions - switches vs buttons and programs or not. The Vitamix Ascent X4 comes with the stainless steel and black motor base, 48 ounce slim profile container, food tamper and holder, printed recipe book, quick start guide and instruction book. The X4 model comes with five programmed presets, a self- cleaning preset, pulse button, variable speed dial, start/stop button, add 15 second button and digital display. Using the X4 couldn't be easier, fill the container and press the start button. What sets a Vitamix apart from any other blender is the raw power. When making smoothies, it's this power that breaks down the fruit and vegetable fibers and ice to the point you would think the drink was run through a strainer. I made cashew butter and was amazed that it was chunk free. I like the smaller 48 oz container that comes with the X4 rather than the larger 64oz from previous models. In a household of only two people, making smaller portions seems a little easier. If you need a larger container, they are available and the nice thing with the Ascent series is that by using the Self-Detect technology, the motor base knows what container or device like food processor or nut grinder you are using and adjusts programs accordingly. My only negative with this machine is the build of the food tamper. It reminds me of those blow-mold teddy bears I used to see at amusement park arcades, put .50 cents in the machine and watch it blow-mold the toy. With the incredible quality of the rest of the machine, the tamper just feels a bit light and weak to me. That said, it does what it's supposed to do and getting over my fear of grinding it into the blades went away after the second or third use. The included tamper holder attaches to either side of the machine but I find it gets in the way more than I care for, especially if your kitchen counter is short on space like mine. Another nice feature on the X4 model is that the display shows you when to use the tamper to make sure your food is getting blended properly. The included recipe book is really well designed and printed on very heavy paper. The nice thing about the recipes is that they are just a starting point and lay the groundwork of all the many things you can make with this machine once you get past making smoothies and frozen cocktails. It also gives you manual directions for foods that don’t have a preset program setting for. The X4 has five preset programs, the X5 has 10 and the X3 has 3, but like I said earlier, these are just conveniences and don’t make a difference in getting to the final product. Another thing I’ve heard is how noisy Vitamix machines are. I found the motor itself to be very quiet but the noise comes from the foods you are processing, like ice, frozen fruits and vegetables and nuts getting thrust around the plastic container - yes, you are going to hear this, and in many cases, it’s going to be louder than you might be used to. I can say it’s not as loud as my 3600 from back in the day. I am really impressed with my Vitamix Ascent X4 and am looking forward to using it to start eating healthier. Yes, getting past the price can be difficult but know that these come with a 10 year warranty - something I’ve never seen with other appliances. With proper use and care, your Vitamix will be passed down generations just like your grandmother's Kitchenaid stand mixer. I give it five stars and highly recommend it.

Not real impressed the pitcher moves around to much

There are blenders and then there Vitamix blenders - the difference is THAT notable in the power of the motor, the consistency of the resulting food and the ease of use (so this is one of those cases where you DO get what you pay for). And that difference is evident from the moment that you pick up the box, with the weight and size of it really making other blenders feel like toys. That continues through the unboxing experience and the (easy) assembly (though I do wish that the tamper holder attached a bit better - it stays in place if the blender is stationary, but quickly seems to fall off if you move the blender at all). The power cord is also nice and thick which should improve long term durability. While I have only used the included 48oz container (which is fine for me), I do look forward to picking up other compatible "self-detect" containers. It's easy to install and remove the container and load it. The programs work well or you can manually blend of course - and you get a lot of power and a smooth, even blend either way. The tamper works well to push the contents towards the blade which means you can blend with less liquid and get a thicker resulting smoothie or frozen beverage. And that last bit - the ability to create a thicker consistency output for a spread, smoothie or dessert - is why you get a Vitamix. The power of the motor, the tamper and the design of the containers are really meant to power through thicker inputs and leave a thicker output (you can of course add liquid to thin it out too) and at that, this blender excels. You also get a nifty recipe book so you can try new things in addition to anything your creativity might come up with. So if you could use an amazingly powerful blender, look no further. Give this Vitamix a try today!

Kidding, but not really. Vitamix carries the name in high quality blenders and this is no different. Packaging: Packaging is pretty straightforward, cardboard box with the blender, container, tamper, a tamper holder and the recipe book. I could say more here but it would be fluff. Use: The thing has power, but it's a Vitamix so that's expected. I will say that I'm disappointed that the container is plastic, even if it is BPA free, you get glass with other brands that cost much less. I dont know the reasoning behind it but I guess it's less likely to break? I've made smoothies in it, I'm considering making soup in it but havent gotten that far yet. It has a pretty nifty self-cleaning function and not that you couldn't just do that yourself by holding down the button, but it's one of the many programs built into the device. it's quick so I dont have to concern myself with putting it in the dishwasher. The programs themselves are pretty cool, although the X4 has fewer than the X5, which is fine, I suppose there has to be a difference in the levels, and if those additional programs are important to you, it might be worth stepping up to the X5. Either way I'm thrilled with the functionality of it. I've made some frozen adult beverages with it quickly and easily. Overall: It's a great mixer, I dont love the plastic container but it's a minor gripe, at least it shouldn't be too expensive to replace if something happens to it. If you're in the market for a vitamix, this is a worthy contender.

Looking to up your blender game? The Vitamix - Ascent X4 Blender has to be one of the best mixers I have ever used and I am coming from another high end brand blender. Pros: Modern and Premium Self Cleaning Mode 5 Blender Programs Soft grip 48 oz Cons: Soft Grip Handle can slide off While I have used my blenders for many things, I was intrigued to see the digital display showcase soup, smoothie, frozen desserts and its self cleaning program. It has a center dial that is silky smooth in its movement and two switches on the side. The digital display is bright when lit up and is very nice and aesthetically pleasing to look at. Also at the base of the blender there is a holder for the included tamper. This system will alert you when you need to tamp as the mixture is thick etc. The included book had over 30+ recipes to use for this blender which was great as I wanted to test out some milk shakes and smoothies. Testing: Milk Shakes were silky smooth and perfectly blended where the over all consistency was silky and flavor profile was same with every sip. Smoothies were smooth as well and the button to add 15 more seconds was a nice addition as it made it give that extra last bit. In conclusion, If you are looking for a top tier premium blender the Vitamix Ascent X4 Blender will fit that bill and then some. It comes with a 10 year warranty cant beat that.