The most feature-packed Vitamix available, with 10 presets, a smart tamper alert, and 19 variable speeds — it produced the smoothest textures across every test category. For serious home cooks who want automation alongside raw power, this is the top of the line.
If you want the Vitamix experience with modern conveniences — presets, a digital interface, and dishwasher-safe parts — the Ascent X5 is worth the splurge. Good Housekeeping named it best overall for a reason.
“It crushed the competition, producing the smoothest textures across smoothies, margaritas and soups in Lab testing and ease of use. It produced a creamy smoothie, silky frozen margarita, frothy milkshake, and smooth pureed soup.”
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“The Vitamix Ascent X5 is an overachiever. Not only does it have 19 variable speeds, but it's also programmed with 10 presets. I've used every preset throughout my testing, and feel that most of them are outstanding.”
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“For those who want a dishwasher-safe model with presets, we loved the Vitamix Ascent X2 in about the same price range.”
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