Breville BBL920BSS Super Q
Score: 87/100
Vitamix Ascent X5
Score: 84/100Rankings
The Breville Super Q BBL920BSS provides commercial-grade 1800-W power, 12 speeds, and noise-suppression, backed by a 10-year warranty and extensive accessories. Its lack of hot-blend capability and premium price may limit some users. Perfect for heavy-use enthusiasts seeking professional performance.
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.
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1,800 Wbest | 1,500 W | |
2.011 Lbest | 1.4 L | |
— | 1,642 Wbest | |
12best | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 7.023 kg | 6.47 kgbest |
10 yearsbest | 10 yearsbest | |
4 | 5best | |
120 Vbest | 120 Vbest |
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Accessories(1) | ||
Number of Included Accessories | 4 | 5 |
Power & Performance(1) | ||
Motor Power (W) | 1800 W | 1500 W |
Design & Capacity(3) | ||
Jar Capacity (L) | 2.011 L | 1.4 L |
Weight (kg) | 7.023 kg | 6.47 kg |
Dimensions (HxWxD) (cm) | HxWxD: 45.59x26.60x20.70 cm cm | 43.2 x 19.7 x 24.8 cm cm |
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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.
