Vitamix Ascent X2 Review: The Ferrari of Blenders Leave a comment

I’ve by no means actually been a blender particular person. Why would I be, when I’ve a meals processor and an immersion blender that may ably deal with my primary puree and emulsification wants? However the extra I considered it, the extra I noticed that possibly I’ve by no means been a blender particular person as a result of I by no means had blender.

As a longtime recipe developer and tester who works from my house kitchen, I’ve to say there’s nothing like professional-strength instruments. They are surely tougher, higher, sooner, and stronger. The draw back to utilizing professional kitchen instruments, although, is that they’re normally quite a bit larger too. They’re usually meant to handle larger volumes than most house cooks will ever see, and settling for a extra compact equipment normally means a sacrifice in energy. Positively not the case right here—this pet packs a whopping 2.2 horsepower.

In testing the brand new Vitamix Ascent X2, I primarily needed to seek out out if the much-lauded Vitamix is well worth the hype (and hefty price ticket). If I’m going to speculate $550 in a brand new equipment, I additionally need to ensure that it’s value the true property on my counter. My Breville Air Fryer Professional (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is massive, however I exploit it day by day, so it’s well worth the lack of counter area. The Vitamix doesn’t take up an enormous footprint, however it’s substantial—it weighs greater than 13 kilos, and its 17 inches in top makes for a reasonably commanding presence within the kitchen. Happily, it’s a pretty machine, particularly in midnight blue.

Hey, Good Lookin’

As talked about, she’s a handsome equipment, with a matte end on the physique and a shiny entrance panel with a programmable timer. There’s just a little platform for the tamper stand, nevertheless it’s form of flimsy. (The cup that holds the tamper is simple to take away for cleansing, however that makes it a bit wobbly.) A retractable wire can be a pleasant contact, however there’s a little area below the unit the place you possibly can wrap the wire when it’s not in use.

Turning it on (there’s an on/off swap on the underside along with energy and pulse switches on the entrance), I first observed how easily the knob turned whereas nonetheless being haptic sufficient to really feel prefer it’s “actual.” (I don’t want the whole lot to be analog, nevertheless it bugs me when shows and controls are fully digital, and people with impaired imaginative and prescient might agree.) The knob and switches are tactile and simple; the one knob has timed settings for cleansing, smoothies, soups, and frozen desserts on the left, and a easy variable pace management on the suitable. The digital time show is within the heart. Glossy and easy.