Vitamix - Ascent X4 Blender - Black Stainless Steel

Great blender for smoothies and cooking, it has so de our performed most blenders I’ve had. Got it because of lo the good reviews and the company’s stellar history. Also it’s not one of those prop 65 products which gave me piece of mind.

The Vitamix Ascent X4 Blender is part of the new line of Vitamix blenders. What’s in the box: Vitamix Ascent X4 Blender motor base 48 oz plastic carafe/pitcher/container with blades built-in Lid Lid plug Tamper Tamper base and holder Printed Recipe Book, Start Here Guide and Features/Safety Warnings pamphlet 10 year warranty (One page in plain English!) Four important notes: 1.

This Vitamix is a masterpiece of a blender. I bought my first Vitamix in 2010 and gifted it to a friend in 2021 when I moved across the country. He is still using that Vitamix today, 14 years after purchase. This new Vitamix is a substantial upgrade from my original one, featuring smart functionality, an LED display, recipe presets, and a tamper holder. The device is incredibly easy to use, with intuitive buttons and a self-cleaning mode. Its blending power is remarkable, effortlessly crushing a container full of ice in seconds when making smoothies. I used this Vitamix for my son’s lemonade stand this weekend, blending real lemons, limes, and a container full of ice to make lemonade smoothies. They were so popular that I had to make two more pitchers, and my son made over $70 selling them. I really love the self-cleaning program; it makes cleanup so much easier. I can just set it and walk away, then come back, empty the container, and I’m good to go! Quality-wise, this blender is unparalleled compared to any other brand I’ve used. Immediately after unboxing, you can tell how high-quality it is by the heaviness of the base and the thickness of the power cord. The entire blender is surprisingly low-profile, just barely fitting under my kitchen cabinets. I was really concerned it wouldn’t fit, but it does! Overall, I couldn't be happier!

My first Vitamix has not disappointed with its power, handling everything I've thrown at it, save for a few hiccups, without any issues in runtime, engine stalling, or efficiency. The self-clean cycle is my favorite feature. It works effectively, making me more inclined to use the blender. It may seem lazy, but cleaning a standard blade blender daily after a simple smoothie can be tedious. With this feature, a single cycle is all it takes to prepare for the next use. The X series blenders boast single-set modes like Smoothie, Dessert, Cocktail, etc. I tested each and was mostly pleased. My black beans were perfectly blended for dips, my "mocktail" was impeccably "shaken," the ice cream was creamy without being overmixed, and the sweet potato-based soup is a keeper—all achieved with a single click, no adjustments necessary. However, there was a minor issue with a smoothie batch where a full apple slice wasn't blended. It's a rare occurrence but worth noting for a blender of this caliber. Apart from the modes, the powerful processing remains in manual operation. For example, I easily made oat flour from rolled oats, effortlessly pulverized in moments. Finally, while all blenders are loud at high power, resembling a jet engine, the X4's modes 1-5 are relatively quiet, allowing for small batches to be blended without causing a disturbance. In summary, it's aesthetically pleasing, performs excellently, and is the most versatile blender I've owned. I'm excited to see what I can come up with next!

Vitamix, a brand known for its premium quality kitchen appliances, continues to deliver blenders that appeal to both professional chefs and home cooks. At first glance, the Vitamix Ascent A3500 impresses with its sleek and modern design. The stainless steel blades are laser-cut and designed for durability, and the jar is made from BPA-free plastic, which, while not as durable as glass, is much lighter and safer for everyday use. One of the best elements of the A3500 is its self-cleaning function. After using the blender, simply add a drop of dish soap and some warm water into the jar, and the blender can clean itself in under a minute. This is an invaluable feature for users who blend regularly and don’t want to spend too much time cleaning up. The Vitamix Ascent A3500 boasts a 2.2-horsepower motor, which translates to around 1440 watts of raw blending power. This level of power allows the blender to handle just about any task you throw at it. One of the areas where the A3500 truly excels is in its ability to pulverize tough ingredients like nuts, seeds, and ice. Many cheaper blenders struggle to achieve a smooth texture when processing fibrous vegetables or hard ingredients, but the A3500 effortlessly blends them into a silky, consistent finish. This is particularly evident when making green smoothies; kale, spinach, and other leafy greens are processed down into a drinkable liquid without leaving any fibrous chunks behind. MY favorite recipe is 2 bananas, a cup of spinach, a cup of frozen blueberries, and a bit of water. An amazing way to start the day. In addition to the variable speed control, the A3500 also comes with five pre-programmed settings: Smoothies, Hot Soups, Frozen Desserts, Dips & Spreads, and Self-Cleaning. These programs are designed to take the guesswork out of blending; simply select the program you need, and the blender will automatically adjust its speed and blending time to achieve the perfect result. For busy individuals or those new to blending, these settings can save time and ensure consistent results. The pre-programmed settings also help with multitasking in the kitchen. For instance, when making a smoothie, you can select the smoothie program and walk away to prepare other ingredients while the blender does its job. The result is perfect every time, without the need to monitor or manually adjust the blending speed.

_____ *Pros: -Sleek and modern design. -The powerful motor churns out smooth and fine smoothies. -The vibrations are well-controlled and stable in operation. -Can create hot soup from cold ingredients. -10-year warranty. -It can self-clean. _____ *Neutral: -The base is heavy. -The motor at level 10 is very loud. _____ *Cons: -The measurement markings are too small and difficult to make out. *** My Take *** The Vitamix Ascent X4 is a powerful and versatile blender well-suited for creating all sorts of delicacies with an easy-to-use and intuitive layout. At blender level 10, it can get pretty loud, but the result is always satisfactory. And despite the high output, it’s stable and vibration-free. My number one usage scenario with the Ascent X4 is making my protein shake for workouts where I add some milk, whey protein powder, creatine monohydrate powder, some ice, a banana, and about two tablespoons of peanut butter. Compared to my 7-yo Blendtec blender, the Ascent X4 does a much better job creating a finer and smoother-textured smoothie without any of the grit and graininess that is sometimes present on the older blender. I also like that the blender can be used to make warm or hot soup in under 10 minutes. The idea of making soup with a blender is novel to me, but it’s a great option to have. If there is one thing I really dislike about the X4, it’s the container. More specifically, I’m talking about the volume markers. The numbers and letters are so small and very difficult to make out, especially when there are items already inside the container. Vitamix should’ve made the markers way more prominent, and because of this issue, I think it’s worth subtracting one whole star for it. For example, after I finish making my smoothie, I’m ready to make the next cup for my wife who’s going to go on a run with me and later do some resistance training together. The sides of the container has protein shake leftover glazed all over, and when I’m trying to add one cup of milk, I can’t pour because I cannot see the 1 cup marker. So I have to disconnect the container from the base, rinse it out with water and dry out the insides before I can finally see the volume markers again to begin adding ingredients. I didn’t have to do this with any of my previous blenders so this aspect of the Ascent X4 has been exasperating and highly annoying. With that said, I still rate the Ascent X4 with an overall score of 4 Stars because of its high performance, versatility, flexibility, ease-of-use (the touch control panel and dial), and the 10-year warranty. The self-clean function is a cool perk as well. At seven Benjamins, though, I’m not sure I would recommend this readily to friends and family. I think there are better value blenders out there that are quieter and with a better-marked container.

The Vitamix Ascent X4 is the middle blender in the new X series. We watch a lot of cooking shows and Vitamix blenders are a fixture in most. Having received the product, I can see why - the build quality is top notch. The interface took a little getting used to, but I found it able to handle the recipes we tried and having the provided tamper is nice. We tried the smoothie program using our own recipe. It came out very smooth. But it includes strawberries and blueberries, so the container was a mess with seeds. The self-clean option only cleaned the blades, but to be fair I didn’t expect much more. We also tried the hot soup program using the provided Coconut Red Curry Squash Soup recipe. It was silky smooth. One of the notations is that the soup would be heated by the blades when blending (timer ran for over 10 minutes). I was skeptical but the soup came out piping hot (hotter than when put in blender). We also tried peanut butter but with no installed program we used recipe suggestions. It came out a tad gritty, but tasty. Was afraid to run the mixer too long so maybe would have been smoother if we had or possibly add a touch of oil? Cleaning was as you would expect with something as thick as peanut butter. But running it through process twice did clean up the buildup just under the blades. Unit details; There is a Container Detect that will not operate blender if container is not properly positioned. Sleep mode dims the screen if not used for 30 seconds. Screen saver mode displays if control panel not used for 60 seconds. Error code if unit experiences an issue. Timer when using variable speed or pre-programmed options (that have preset times) Programs are - Smoothie, Frozen Desert, Hot Soup, Frozen Cocktail, Dips & Spreads as well as clean cycle - all have a pre-set time. There are less options with X3 but more with X5. It also has an alert to use the tamper for thicker recipes and/or when the unit is starting to overheat. There is also an option to add 15 seconds but limits its use to 2 times. To access the options there is a center dial (controls variable speeds, 1 through 10, and program selection) with 2 switches on either side – one on left for pulse and one on right for start/stop. Base is sturdy at over 13 lbs and is 7.5 inches tall, 7.75 inches wide and 9.75 inches deep. With container height is about 17 inches – just fitting under our upper cabinets. A quick wipe is all that is needed for cleaning. Has over 40-inch heavy duty 3-pronged power cord. 48-ounce container is clear plastic with a removable lid and center plug to allow use of tamper and is dishwasher safe. Has a built is spout as well. A recipe book is included but is somewhat limited. Comes with 10-year warranty Really no issues with unit at all and seems very versatile. Look forward to trying more recipes and with a 10-year warranty I feel more confident in day-to-day use. Definitely worth a look and would recommend it.

The biggest reason I was interested in this was the 10-year warranty. Upon first unboxing you can feel the quality of all the components here. The container is high quality plastic that feels solid and is safe to wash in the dishwasher. The base is surrounded by metal. They have rubber components to help reduce noise and keep everything sturdy on the counter. You can tell a lot of thought went into it just from the little quality of life things you find along the way. But what I like the most is that the gear on the blender itself and the container is metal. Making it so that breaking is unlikely. Which I would think is a common failure point most blenders. The motor is supposed to also be excellent. But I don’t have a way to quantify that. As for the performance. Its excellent. Noise gets to a max of about 90 – 92 dB with full power (100 dB with my Ninja) It had no issues pulverizing anything that I put in it. And it does a great job where I haven’t found any chunks of anything. Unlike with my Ninja that I was using prior where I usually get tiny morsels of spinach or fruit that wasn’t fully smoothy-ized. Consistency is also right on the money and better than the Ninja. Also, like how you can manually adjust that as your making something to make thinner or thicker depending on your preference. Self-detect also works great at adjusting automatically based on what it senses. If I were putting ratings to them on premade modes (smoothy). 10/10 for this, 8.5/10 with the Ninja. However, if you are doing anything custom or doing adjustments that is where you will see a big difference with the Vitamix. The price difference there is crazy. But this is certainly a superior product. But only you can decide if that difference in price is justifiable or not based on what you’re using it for. If just premade modes, then probably not worth it. If you are going to be doing it for a lot of different things and/or doing customization then it is likely worth the investment. Additionally, if you are fully satisfied with your current blending upgrading is likely not going to net you a huge increase in satisfaction. Not that you’d regret it. But this is certainly an investment. But that 10-year warranty helped justify it for me. Comes with a 48-ounce container that is well made. Has a rubber handle. Pours nicely. Easy to clean. Twist top that allows access for the tamper. The tamper does not reach to the blades, so it won’t be damage when using. Rubber base. The tamper itself is just lightweight plastic. Does have a little holder that attaches to the side. Can be put in dishwasher. The self-cleaning function works well on cleaning this almost all the way. Navigation is simple. The buttons are touch, quite sensitive along with a large circular knob that feels good. You use the circular knob to rotate to the five different blending programs (smoothies, frozen desserts, soups, frozen cocktails, dips and spreads). On the right you have an add 15 seconds button in case you need a bit more. Start stop is on the bottom right. You can also do things manually if you so wish on the left side. Pulse in the bottom left. The display is nice as it will count down the time along with show you what power setting it is on. I like that if you don’t have the container on the base then it won’t start anything as it shows no container on the display. It has good heft to it while also being relatively low profile. Everything also just feels SOLID. Recipe book is simple but gives a lot of ideas. Comes on nicely printed paper/booklet. There is an on/off button but it is hidden on inferior right hand side. Which I was not aware of. CONS: I hate doing this but I really don’t have any except for the price. As it is very expensive. But arguable the price is warranted and worth it depending on what you’re using the tool for. Accessories for the most part are reasonably priced. But others are quite expensive as well. But when you’re going for premium that tends to be the case.

I have been using Vitamix blenders daily for more than 12 years. Every few years, when Vitamix comes out with a new premium line, I will buy the latest and greatest and, in the Vitamix tradition, I will pass the old blender down to a relative. The Ascent X4 is my third Vitamix blender. In the box, the Ascent X4 comes with the motorized base, a 48 oz wide low profile container, a tamper, a tamper holder and a 30 recipe book designed in house exclusively for the Ascent X series. The Ascent X series is the new premium lineup from Vitamix. The updated design is contemporary yet it retains some of the traditional Vitamix style. It looks great on your countertop and it has a low profile which allows it to fit under cabinets. The X4 has 5 blending programs for Smoothies, Frozen Desserts, Soups, Frozen Cocktails and Dips/Spreads. It has a touchscreen to start steady power or to pulse, select a preset program, add 15 seconds and self-cleaning. There is an easy to read digital timer and the screen will also tell you when the tamper is needed to finish the cycle. I found the touchscreen to be very responsive and easy to read. The user interface is very intuitive especially if you are a current Vitamix owner. The X4 is powered by a 2.2 HP motor. It is very powerful. I make frozen smoothies and desserts daily and it never fails to blend solid ice and all types of frozen fruits. I have also made hot soup with fresh vegetables, nut butter, hummus and cake batters. Another great feature of the X4 is Self Detect. This allows a variety of containers and Vitamix accessories to be detected and the X4 will know what the attachment is and adjust the setting accordingly. For example I have the Vitamix food processor and various size containers, including the 48 oz stainless steel container. The X4 detects all of these and makes the necessary adjustments. Many years ago I would always buy a cheaper blender thinking I was saving money. But those blenders didn't last very long and didn't have the capabilities of the Vitamix. The power and versatility of the Vitamix blenders is worth the premium price. It has expanded the variety of the foods that we eat, and we are eating more fresh fruits and vegetables than we did before. When considering the purchase of the X4, you should realize that this is a product that you will most likely be using every day. The X4 comes with a 10 year warranty. In the very few times that I have had to call Vitamix in the past, I have found their customer service to be excellent. They are a USA company and their representatives have always been knowledgeable and professional. I would recommend The Vitamix Ascent X4 to everyone.