Based on 3 r/BuyItForLife mentions

Ascent X5 Blender

$749.95

Vitamix

Experience top-of-the-line design, technology, and blending performance with Vitamix Ascent X5 blender. With a 2.2-horsepower motor, Ascent X5 effortlessly breaks down the toughest ingredients. Its durable metal drive system ensures longevity.

Reddit mentions

  • “I am a sustainability educator and finding things that last are a bit part of that. I’ve done quite a bit of research on possible options. Some of these I have (*) while others…”
  • “It is a mixer, not a juicer. With that being said, Vitamix has articles on juicing with a blender: [https://www.vitamix.com/us/en\_us/articles/how-to-make-homemade-juice](https://w…”
  • “I am a sustainability educator and finding things that last are a bit part of that. I’ve done quite a bit of research on possible options. Some of these I have (*) while others…”
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Product details
Supported Functions
Blending
Blender Capacity
48 oz
Food Processor Capacity
9-cup (liquid)
Vessel Capacity
48-ounce
Jar Capacity
48 oz
Included Items
Tamper, 48-ounce container, Motor base, Tamper holder
Number of Speeds
Variable
Speed Settings
Variable speeds, 1, 1+, 2, 2+, and so on, up to 10, Manual speeds
Variable Speed
Yes
Controls Type
Touchscreen
Pulse Function
Yes
Bowl Material
Tritan copolyester
Jar Material
Plastic
Vessel Material
BPA-Free
Housing Material
Stainless steel, Zinc
Appliance Type
Blender
Dimensions
9.75" L x 7.75" W x 17" H
Material
Stainless Steel, Zinc
Weight
14.25 lbs.
Style
Compact Stack & Store system
Wattage
1500W
Power Source
Corded
Voltage
120V
Blade Material
Stainless steel, Hardened stainless steel
Blade Type
Dull blades
Warranty
10-Year Full Warranty
Construction Material
Stainless steel, Zinc
Attachment Type
Reversible small Shred & Thin Slice disc, Multi-use blade, Reversible large Shred & Thick Slice disc
Included Attachments
All attachments
Optional Attachments
SELF-DETECT® attachments
Included Accessories
Tamper holder
Optional Accessories
SELF-DETECT® Containers
Cordless
No
Height
17 in
Length
9.75"
Width
7.75 in
Performance
Pulverizes ingredients, Creates a vortex ideal for cycling ingredients through, Powerful
Blending Programs
Spice Grinding, Frappé, Frozen Cocktails, Frozen Desserts, Smoothie Bowl
Processing Speed
Two minutes (nut butter preset), 40 seconds (frozen dessert), 50 seconds (frozen dessert)
Vessel Type
Container
Power Output
1500 W (peak power)
Motor Speed
22500 RPM (Max Speed)
Motor Horsepower
2.2 hp
BPA Free
Yes
Auto Shut Off
Yes
Safety Features
Auto-shutoff
Dishwasher Safe Parts
Yes
Easy To Clean
Yes
Highlighted Features
Self-Cleaning program
Free Of
BPA-free
Cord Length
3.5 ft.
Cord Storage
No cord storage
Commercial Use
Yes
Home Use
Yes
Top Use Cases
Smoothies, Frozen cocktails, Frozen desserts, Soups, Spice grinding
Specific Food Preparations
Smoothies
Typical Users
Professional chef, Cooks
Age Range
Adult
Solution For
Using up produce before it goes bad, Replacing several small appliances, Saving on storage space
Sustainability Features
BPA-free