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Ten programs, direct speed control, a tamper, self-cleaning and a ten-year warranty let the Vitamix Ascent X5 cover the broadest range of recipes.
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A serious home kitchen’s strongest all-round blender.
By the numbers
What we found across the high-end blenders we compare, plus the checked facts behind each finding.
Only 4 of the 29 models checked meet every need here: “I want my fruit smoothies very smooth”, “I need crushed ice I can count on”, “Nut butter and thick spreads are what I make”, “I want to blend soup and heat it”, “I want walk-away programs I can rely on”, “I want a long warranty”, and “I want a container system that is flexible”.
4 models fit, out of 29 checkedVitamix Ascent X5 lists 48 oz for included-container capacity, 25% below the 64 oz median.
How we countedThe count uses each product's current fit ratings for “I want my fruit smoothies very smooth”, “I need crushed ice I can count on”, “Nut butter and thick spreads are what I make”, “I want to blend soup and heat it”, “I want walk-away programs I can rely on”, “I want a long warranty”, and “I want a container system that is flexible”. A need with no documented match is not counted.
How we calculatedFigures use the largest container listed in the package. Its total volume can be more than the recommended fill line for liquids. The median draws on the 28 of 29 models that publish comparable figures.
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Vitamix, Brushed Stainless, 48-ounce container
No other home Vitamix has a fuller interface. Its ten programs, all genuinely useful, cover drinks, soup, spreads, bowls, non-dairy milk and spice grinding.
Top pick ifPeople who cook often and will use a wide range of programs
Casual smoothie makers may never touch the controls that ten programs add.
Vitamix, Black, low-profile 64-ounce container
Built for families, this Vitamix has four recipe programs, a squat dishwasher-safe jar and direct ten-speed control.
Best forBig premium batches while staying below Ascent pricing
Very small recipes fare better in the 48-ounce Propel 510 than in this wide, low-profile jar.
Blendtec, Black, WildSide Plus jar
This powerful home Blendtec sits inside a hinged sound enclosure and adds a touch slider and six automatic recipes.
Best forPremium blending for the noise-conscious
The enclosure makes it one of the biggest and costliest machines in this group.
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