Vitamix Ascent X2 Blender 48 oz
- Capacity: 48 fl oz
- Wattage: 1500 watts
- Number of Speeds: 10
- Container Material: Plastic
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ASIN: B0D9ZTC7NKModel: Ascent X2Category: Countertop Blenders
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Overview
The Vitamix Ascent X2 is a 2.2 horsepower countertop blender with a 48 ounce container, three automatic programs for smoothies, frozen desserts and soups, and a 60-second self-cleaning cycle. It uses SELF-DETECT technology so the base recognizes compatible containers and adjusts settings automatically.
This sits at the premium end of countertop blending, and reviewer feedback largely backs that up for build quality and blend consistency, including from at least one buyer who had worn out several cheaper blenders first. One buyer's experience stands out as an outlier: a container that leaked and a SELF-DETECT chip that would not connect, resolved only by returning both.
- 2.2 HP motor, laser-cut stainless steel blades
- 48 ounce container with SELF-DETECT technology
- Three programs: smoothies, frozen desserts, soups
- 60-second self-cleaning cycle, 10-year warranty
Who it's for
Suited to anyone blending daily, especially smoothies, soups or frozen desserts in family-size batches, who wants a blender expected to outlast cheaper models. Less suited to someone who mainly blends single servings, since the 48 ounce jar is sized for bigger batches.
Pros and cons
- 2.2 horsepower motor handles ice and frozen fruit
- Three automatic programs plus manual variable speed
- Self-cleaning program finishes in under 60 seconds
- 10-year limited warranty backs the purchase
- 48 ounce container is large for single servings
- One reviewer had a leaking container and pairing failure
Performance notes
The 2.2 horsepower motor and laser-cut stainless steel blades handle ice, frozen fruit and fibrous vegetables, with variable speed control and a pulse function for manual work and three preset programs for hands-off blending. The self-cleaning program runs in under 60 seconds with warm water and a drop of dish soap. SELF-DETECT technology reads the container via a wireless connection to set blend time automatically, which is also where the one reported failure occurred: a container that would not pair with the base.
Specifications
| Brand | Vitamix |
|---|---|
| Model | Ascent X2 |
| 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 |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 10 years |
| Warranty Type | Full |
| Other details | |
| Is the item dishwasher safe | Yes |
| Control Type | Programmable |
| Part Number | 073492 |
| Style | Countertop Blenders |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Blending, Grinding |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Blends |
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Frequently asked questions
Does the Vitamix Ascent X2 clean itself?
Yes, its Self-Cleaning Program clears the container in under 60 seconds with warm water and a drop of dish soap.
What warranty comes with the Ascent X2?
Vitamix backs it with a 10-year limited warranty.