Breville BBL920RCH Super Q
Score: 93/100
Vitamix Ascent X2
Score: 86/100Rankings
The Breville Super Q is a commercial-grade home blender with a powerful 1800 W motor and extensive speed/program options. Its main trade-offs are a hard-to-clean lid and a personal jar that runs short on blend time. Ideal for frequent heavy users who need high performance and quiet operation.
The Vitamix Ascent X2 SmartPrep combines a powerful 2.2 HP motor with a compact 48-oz blender and a 12-cup food-processor attachment, offering versatile 2-in-1 functionality. Its trade-offs include a limited jar size and a higher price point despite quieter operation. Best suited for small families or individuals who need both blending and food-processing in a space-saving design.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1,800 Wbest | — | |
2 Lbest | 1.4 L | |
10 yearsbest | 10 yearsbest | |
12best | 10 | |
2.4 HPbest | 2.2 HP | |
— | 120 Vbest | |
5best | 3 | |
| ↓ lower better | 7.025 kg | 5.17 kgbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Power & Performance(1) | ||
Horsepower (HP) | 2.4 HP | 2.2 HP |
Controls(2) | ||
Number of Speed Settings | 12 | 10 |
Preset Programs | 5 | 3 |
Accessories(1) | ||
Included Accessories | 4 | 12 |
Design & Build(4) | ||
Jar Capacity (L) | 2.0 L | 1.4 L |
Product Weight (kg) | 7.025 kg | 5.17 kg |
Dimensions (H×W×D) | 45.6×26.6×20.7 cm | 17.0x7.75x9.75 inches |
Jar Material | Copolyester | BPA-free |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers rate the Super Q highly for its commercial-grade power, smooth fibrous blends, and versatile program library, noting quiet operation and a 10-year warranty.
Consumers praise its ultra-smooth nut butters, quiet operation, and personal jar, while noting lid-cleaning hassle and short personal-jar blend limit.
“The Super Q produces the smoothest smoothies I've ever had.”
“Quiet for an 1800 W motor, but the lid is a pain to clean.”
Professional reviewers commend the Ascent X2 for its sturdy construction, powerful 2.2 HP motor, and versatile 2-in-1 design that excels at smoothies, hot soups, nut butters, and precise food-processing tasks. They highlight its quieter operation relative to older Vitamix models and the convenience of SELF-DETECT technology and preset programs, while noting the 48-oz jar may be restrictive for larger households.
Everyday users appreciate the smooth blending results, compact footprint, and the added food-processor attachment that streamlines meal prep. Common praise centers on ease of use, self-cleaning, and suitability for single-serve or small-family meals, while recurring complaints focus on the limited jar capacity and noticeable noise during prolonged high-speed blending.
