Breville BBL920BTR Super Q
Score: 84/100
Vitamix Ascent X5
Score: 84/100Rankings
The Breville Super Q is a high-power countertop blender with a 1800 W motor and hot-blending capability. Its size, weight, and noise level are trade-offs for the professional performance. Best suited for serious home cooks who need commercial-grade power and versatility.
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.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1,800 Wbest | 1,500 W | |
2.011 Lbest | 1.4 L | |
— | 1,642 Wbest | |
12best | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 7.02 kg | 6.47 kgbest |
20,000 rpmbest | — | |
10 yearsbest | 10 yearsbest | |
4 | 5best |
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Accessories(1) | ||
Number of Included Accessories | 4 | 5 |
Power & Performance(2) | ||
Motor Power (W) | 1800 W | 1500 W |
Power Source | electric | AC |
Design & Capacity(5) | ||
Jar Capacity (L) | 2.011 L | 1.4 L |
Jar Material | BPA-free copolyester plastic | plastic |
Blade Material | Stainless steel | stainless steel |
Weight (kg) | 7.02 kg | 6.47 kg |
Dimensions (HxWxD) (cm) | 45.6 x 20.7 x 26.6 cm cm | 43.2 x 19.7 x 24.8 cm cm |
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Professional reviewers laud the Super Q for its exceptional power, ability to handle ice and fibrous produce, hot-blending feature, and solid build quality, though they note that the preset programs may need manual fine-tuning and that the unit is not the quietest in its class.
Consumer feedback is sparse but the lone 5-star review suggests high satisfaction, with users likely appreciating the blender's power, versatility, and the added personal cup attachment.
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.
