Blendtec Total Blender Classic
Score: 83/100
Vitamix Ascent X5
Score: 84/100Rankings
The Vitamix Ascent X5 delivers a 2.2 HP motor, quiet performance, and smart features like SELF-DETECT and 10 preset programs in a compact design. Its smaller 1.4 L container and higher cost may limit suitability for larger households. Perfect for individuals or small families seeking premium, programmable blending with hot-blend capability.
The Blendtec Total Blender Classic combines a 1560 W motor with a unique FourSide 75 oz jar that heats soups quickly and offers six preprogrammed cycles. Ice-cream recipes can suffer from ingredient sticking, and color choices are limited. It targets users who want commercial-grade power and automation in a home kitchen.
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1,560 Wbest | 1,500 W | |
2.22 Lbest | 1.4 L | |
2,238 Wbest | 1,642 W | |
10best | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 3.3 kgbest | 6.47 kg |
7 years | 10 yearsbest | |
2 | 5best | |
— | 120 Vbest |
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General(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 7 years | 10 years |
Accessories(1) | ||
Number of Included Accessories | 2 | 5 |
Power & Performance(2) | ||
Motor Power (W) | 1560 W | 1500 W |
Peak Power (W) | 2238 W | 1642 W |
Design & Capacity(3) | ||
Jar Capacity (L) | 2.22 L | 1.4 L |
Weight (kg) | 3.30 kg | 6.47 kg |
Dimensions (HxWxD) (cm) | 23.4 x 34.5 x 24.6 cm cm | 43.2 x 19.7 x 24.8 cm cm |
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Professional reviewers highlight the blender's commercial-grade motor and the FourSide jar's ability to heat soups faster and improve grain grinding. The six preset cycles and robust build receive strong praise, while the limited jar capacity and occasional ice-cream blending issues are noted as drawbacks.
Everyday users consistently commend the motor's power, durability, and the convenience of preset programs, but many report difficulty with ice-cream recipes due to ingredient sticking and wish for more color options and larger batch capacity.
“Ice cream function works well for that specific application”
RTINGS.com rates the Ascent X5 as fantastic for multi-purpose use and excellent for professional settings, highlighting its sturdy construction, quiet performance, and ability to handle smoothies, ice, nut butter and hot blends with ease. While the unit is slightly smaller than the A3500, its programmable interface and SELF-DETECT technology give it a modern edge, though the limited jar size may deter larger households.
Home users consistently praise the blender's ability to create silky smoothies, snow-like ice and smooth nut butters, as well as the convenience of the self-cleaning cycle and quiet operation. Recurring complaints focus on the modest 48-ounce capacity for larger batches and a perception that fibrous blending is slower than some competing models.
