Vitamix Ascent A2500 Reviews

Low-profile 64-ounce jar with wireless Self-Detect technology, talks directly to the motor base to regulate speed and timing automatically. High blade speed generates enough friction heat to turn cold veggies into steaming soup without any internal heating element. The sturdy BPA-free container shrugs off accidental drops and cleans up fast after messy prep. Its motor base takes up a bulky footprint on the counter, though, and it's quite loud during full-speed blending.

Blends thick smoothies packed with frozen fruit, yogurt, and juice without leaving any icy chunks behind. The low-profile lid snaps on securely so the tamper can push dense ingredients down safely, and the variable speed dial ramps up smoothly. You'll still need constant manual tamping on extra-thick blends to keep everything moving into the blades.

Got three built-in programs for smoothies, hot soups, and frozen desserts alongside a clear digital timer. The 2.2-horsepower motor pulverizes daily smoothies without needing the tamper, though it's very loud at top speed.

Bought the A2500 on a Best Buy flash sale and was blown away by how smooth a kale and mango smoothie was in under 30 seconds compared with their old Nutribullet.

Replaced a 13-year-old Ninja with the A2500; the first smoothie came out very smooth, though the sound is almost scary loud.

Just got the A2500 and loves it for green juice and soups like sweet potato and carrot.

The A2500 they bought for home does a worse job on smoothies than the 5200 at their work.