Breville BBL920RCH Super Q
Score: 88/100
Vitamix Ascent X5
Score: 84/100Rankings
Breville's Super Q BBL920RCH adds pulse and hot-blend functions to the 1800-W, 12-speed platform, with a copolyester jar and personal-cup auto-recognition. The unit is heavy and the ice-crushing capacity is modest, which could be limiting. Suited for power users who need versatile blending and hot-blend capability.
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 | 7.025 kg | 6.47 kgbest |
10 yearsbest | 10 yearsbest | |
4 | 5best | |
— | 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(4) | ||
Jar Capacity (L) | 2.011 L | 1.4 L |
Jar Material | copolyester | plastic |
Weight (kg) | 7.025 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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Professional reviewers rate the Super Q highly for its commercial-grade power, smooth fibrous blends, and versatile program library. RTINGS.com gives it scores above 9/10 for multi-purpose and smoothie use, emphasizing its quiet operation and build quality.
Everyday users consistently praise the Super Q's ability to produce ultra-smooth nut butters, milks, and smoothies, as well as its quiet operation and the convenience of the personal jar. The majority of feedback is positive, with the few complaints mirroring expert concerns about lid cleaning and the short blend time on the personal cup.
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.
