Vitamix Ascent A3500 Smart Blender Review

Vitamix Ascent A3500 – The Ferrari of Blenders

4-minute read. A link to the product can be found at the bottom of the page.

Not only does the Vitamix A3500 blender look stunning, it may well be the best blender on the planet. Its powerful motor, simple controls, touchscreen panel and wireless connectivity make the A3500 a supercharged, versatile machine that you’ll want to use all the time. In this review, we’ll cover its main features, its performance and its pros and cons to help you decide whether you want to spruce up your kitchen with the king of blenders.

Design

Available in a variety of colors, the Vitamix Ascent A3500 is a beautiful-looking machine. With a choice of simple manual controls and pre-set programs, the A3500 is incredibly easy to use. The variable speed dial with its 10 speed settings and the pulse function lets you fine-tune the texture of your recipes. The programmable timer gives you additional control and helps prevent any over or under-blending. The preset buttons allow you to simply add your ingredients to the container and select the desired end product. Whether it’s hot soup, ice cream, nut butter, smoothies, or spreads, the Ascent A3500 does it all at the touch of a button. Likewise, cleaning the container can also be done at the touch of a button. Alternatively, – and unlike many other Vitamix models – the container is also dishwasher safe.

Wireless and Self-Detecting Technology

The Ascent A3500 uses interlock self-detecting technology to prevent the machine from operating if the lid or container is not secure – no more countertop smoothie explosions! In addition, the A3500 has built-in wireless connectivity that enables it to detect the size and type of container that you attach. The machine will then automatically adjust speeds and blending times to ensure optimal results. This model comes with a large 64-ounce (1.9 L) container, but a variety of different sizes are available.

Optional Extras

The Ascent A3500 has a selection of optional extras, such as an 8-oz container for single servings or small jobs like chopping herbs, a 20-oz container for on-the-go drinks and a 48-oz container for medium-size blends. With its smart technology, the base unit automatically adjusts its power and timer setting for each container, ensuring perfect results every time.

Power and Performance

At the heart of the Vitamix A3500 lies a powerful 1600-watt motor capable of spinning its blades from 1,400 RPM on low speed up to 22,88 RPM on its highest speed. The variation in speed allows you to tackle a variety of tasks, from grinding coffee beans and nuts to transforming cold ingredients into hot soup. The laser-cut hardened stainless-steel blades make light work of tough jobs such as turning ice cubes into frappuccinos and frozen desserts.

Versitility

Whether you want to blend, grind, chop, heat, or emulsify, the A3500 tackles each task almost instantly. The only time-consuming part of any task is deciding which ingredients to add to the container. A snapshot of the blender’s capabilities include:

    • Grinds wet or dry ingredients

    • Blends fresh, fibre-rich fruit juices in under a minute.

    • Makes hot soup from cold ingredients in under 5 minutes.

    • Makes ice cream or frozen yoghurt in just 30 seconds.

    • Dices, chops or blends ingredients – making everything from hummus to peanut butter.

    • Smashes through ice cubes for smoothies, cocktails and frozen desserts in seconds.

Pros and Cons

Pros:

    • Stunning design

    • High-performance motor and blades

    • Digital Touchscreen display

    • 5 pre-set modes

    • 10 manual speed settings

    • Self-detect technology

    • Wireless technology

    • Full 10-year warranty

    • Hardback recipe book included

Cons:

    • High-ticket product – top-end Vitamix blender

    • Can be loud, but no louder than most blenders

Final Verdict

The Vitamix Ascent A3500 is the Ferrari of blenders. It’s a high-powered, eye-catching status symbol that sits at the top end of the price range (around $700). With reliable quality results and Vitamix’s reputation to back up the engineering aspect, the Ascent A3500 is a versatile, must-have for a dream kitchen. If the high price tag puts you off, you can’t go wrong with a Vitamix 5200 as a very capable alternative.

Buy Yours 

Amazon 64-oz
Amazon 48-oz