I bought mine a few month and honestly it is wonderful, you cannot compare it with anything else, it is expensive but it is worth it. All the features are great and does what it is supposed to do. The only thing I will say is that when you are doing frozen drinks it needs a little bit of help to crush all the ice, it can get stuck and you will need the help of the tamper. Having said that, I have never had such a powerful blender before, I love how it blends all the ingredients. I often make pizza sauce with san marzano tomatoes, garlic, basil, salt and pepper and the end result its beautiful, everything it is mix very well and you can't even see the little bit of basil that you will usually see if using another blender. You will see the difference on you first use, a bit loud but it is very, very powerful.

I purchased my A2500 a few months ago and use it almost daily. Fresh hummus, soups, and smoothies are now featured regularly in my kitchen. The recipe book has some great options! The one thing that I got stuck on was the smoothie cup attachments not being recognized by the sensors on the blender base... but I found a tutorial video that shows how to match up these tiny little arrow markers on the cup and the blade base. Has worked like a charm since, so don’t be discouraged!

I have owned vitamix for about 6 years now. I just recently purchased the A2500. I love my vitamix. The only complaints I have is the A2500 doesn't do so well if you try to make nut butter and I can't connect my phone to the blender! Overall I wouldn't trade it for anything else

I am a born-again foodie and have wanted a Vitamix in my kitchen for well over 10 years. This Christmas, my dear husband said he would buy, but then handed off to me because he wanted me to pick model and type. I purchased a refurbished 5200 and could NOT be happier with it. In the first week, I made hummus, countless smoothies for my 'tween, hot broccoli chicken soup, whipped cream and hot chocolate (AER container), pizza dough, pancakes, and bread (dry grains container). I love that I can grind whole oat groats and wheat berries into fresh pancakes for my family. I adore this machine and I use it more than once every day. It is, as they say, a game-changer. I have named her Gidget (because she's an amazing gadget) and I plan to love her and take care of her and make her a part of my kitchen routine for years and years to come!

Being a long time Vitamix user, I was comfortable with our 5200 series & its manual controls, but when we got our new A2500 I was totally blown away! I have fallen in love with the digital controls! With timed functions, variable speed control, and a very useful pulse feature, I am loving the versatility of the new control system. Another huge bonus is the shorter/wider blender jar - I much prefer this new size! I am really looking forward to the smaller sized blender cups that are being released soon as well, they will be perfect for small batches of dressings, sauces, etc. I immediately noticed the quieter yet more powerful motor because everything we make is ready in much less time with much less noise! Overall, this blender has totally won me over and it will continue to be the workhorse of our kitchen! I was sent this product in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.

After using a Ninja blender for years and not being happy with the smoothie consistency I decided that this was the year to try a Vitamix. I went with the ascent because I wanted to make it easy on myself and wife to have a dedicated smoothie button so we could just load up the blender and go about our morning. This Ninja is no comparison to this blender. The smoothies are always silky smooth with no chunks, it even obliterates chia seeds so you don’t know your drinking them. Highly recommend this blender!!

I've had my Ascent blender for a few years now. I don't use it daily but pretty close. It took me a long time to invest in a Vitamix and it was worth it. It is truly a powerful machine that I don't worry about beating up too much (lost many a blender to daily smoothies). I love that it is so versatile! I got the stainless steel 48 oz. container to reduce my plastic consumption and very happy with the results.

I so wanted to love this machine after reading all the glowing reviews. After using it for 3 weeks, I have been sorely disappointed in its performance, especially for making smoothies. I followed the instructions and did not overload the smoothie cups and made sure to add the liquid last. Every single time I tried it, the machine just stops after few seconds and refuses to blend. I have to pour my mixture into the large pitcher to finish blending. Not what I had in mind. I will be attempting to return this item.

We finally got our Vitamix, and love it! I thought I couldn’t afford a real Vitamix blender, so for years I have been getting by with a Ninja ☹️. This is SO MUCH BETTER! I love how easy it is to clean—it’s true! And I can get a beautiful smooth blend with vegetables my old blender couldn’t handle or left chunky. I have been trying lots of new healthy foods since I got the Vitamix. I am in love with fresh warm cashew milk—never knew you could make your own! The A2500 is perfect for us. With the app, I get easy access to ALL the programs, even if they are not in the control dial. Finally, how could I not love that it has a 10 year warranty?! Nothing comes with that kind of warranty any more! I’m giving it 5 thumbs up (I’ll have to borrow some extra thumbs)

Pros: Powerful, muscular machine. Sleek, modern look without looking “space age” or flashy. Voluminous blender cup is great for batch prep / cooking. Latch on top prevents splashing. Easy to clean and dishwasher safe. Tamping wand is awesome for blending thicker concoctions. Easy to adjust blending power based on your needs. Three timed blending modes allow you to walk away from the blender (great if you’re a kitchen multi-tasker like me!). Hot soup mode is amazing. It only takes 6 minutes to blend/heat raw ingredients for the perfect hot soup. Pulse mode is perfect for quick salsas and the like. Creates the smoothest texture for smoothies / ice cream / soups I’ve ever had from a blender (it’s like silk). Hard-bound recipe book included in the package is gorgeous, inspiring and utilitarian. Vitamix really went above and beyond with it! User-friendly buttons make the experience all-ages appropriate. Can also make nut butters, grind grains into flour and mix dough! Cons: Takes up a good deal of counter space. The larger blender cup doesn’t handle small amounts of ingredients well (e.g doesn’t effectively grind a small amount of flax seed). The smaller blender cups — which you have to buy seperately — would handle small amounts very well, I’m sure. Overall: This is an incredibly versatile, user friendly machine perfect for all ages and all levels of kitchen experience. I use my blender multiple times a day, for many different purposes — from grinding my own flours to making nut butter, spreads, mixing doughs, making smoothies, ice cream, soups. You name it, I use my blender for it. I find this blender versatile enough that I may not ever break out my food processor again (which I use mostly for blending cookie doughs, batch prep, making date paste and cake batter). It has definitely replaced the smaller blender I’ve been using (from a competitive brand). 5 out of 5 stars, for sure! Disclaimer: I received a free blender in exchange for an honest review. All opinions and words are my own.