Vitamix Ascent X3 Blender 48 oz
- Capacity: 48 fl oz
- Wattage: 1500 watts
- Number of Speeds: 10
- Container Material: Plastic
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ASIN: B0D9ZJC7X8Model: Ascent X3Category: Countertop Blenders
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Overview
The Vitamix Ascent X3 is a 2.2 HP countertop blender with a 48 oz container, three automatic programs for smoothies, hot soups and frozen desserts, and a self-cleaning cycle, built for someone who blends daily rather than occasionally.
- 2.2 HP motor, stainless steel blades
- 48 oz BPA-free container
- SELF-DETECT container recognition
- 10-year limited warranty
Who it's for
Fits someone who blends often, smoothies, soups, nut-based sauces, and wants program presets plus a fast self-clean cycle. Overkill for someone who blends occasionally and would be fine with a simpler, cheaper blender.
Pros and cons
- Purees dense ingredients smooth, no straining
- 60-second self-clean cycle
- Three automatic blending programs
- Handles leafy greens and frozen fruit
- Runs louder than some expect
- Priced above Vitamix's older Legacy model
Performance notes
The three programs, smoothies, hot soups and frozen desserts, run the motor through a preset sequence rather than requiring manual speed changes. Self-cleaning is a 60-second cycle with warm water and a drop of dish soap, run in the container itself.
Specifications
| Brand | Vitamix |
|---|---|
| Model | Ascent X3 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 11.4 poundshigher than 59% of 33 countertop blenders |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 9.7 × 7.8 × 17 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 48 fl ozlower than 52% of 72 countertop blenders |
| Number of Speeds | 10 |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 1500 wattshigher than 66% of 100 countertop blenders |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Container Material | Plastic |
| Blade Material | Stainless Steel |
| Material | Tritan |
| Color | Shadow Black |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 10 years |
| Warranty Type | Full |
| Other details | |
| Container Count | 1 |
| Is the item dishwasher safe | Yes |
| Control Type | Touch |
| Part Number | 073493 |
| Style | Countertop Blenders |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Blending, Grinding |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Blends |
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Frequently asked questions
What programs does the Vitamix Ascent X3 have?
Three automatic programs for smoothies, hot soups and frozen desserts, plus manual variable speed and pulse.
How does the Vitamix Ascent X3 clean itself?
Add warm water and a drop of dish soap to the container and run the self-cleaning program, which finishes in about 60 seconds.