Not sure this works as advertised. The blender and food processor attachments work well but the smaller blending bowl and 20oz blender cup don’t always get sensed from the blender I emailed customer support and they responded but those two attachments work sometimes and not others. Either I’m doing something wrong or the equipment is too picky-or too sensitive to any small error in tightness or the way the blade gets screwed onto the cup and bowl.

I bought this for my wife for Christmas. We had a decent $120 KitchenAid blender that we thought worked well. But this one destroys it. We like technology but more than gadgets, we like the quality and power. We don’t use the zillion programs built in and prefer the standard tactile dials.

I am so happy that I finally bought a Vitamix. I had been debating for at least 2 years. The blending demolishes whatever I put in it. I'm truly amazed by the motor and blades. I use to taste the pulp, seeds or even chunks using my old blender but not with the Vitamin. Also, its not loud so that's a bonus. Its easy to clean and its fast.

IT IS RARE THAT I DON'T MAKE A SMOOTHIE FOR BREAKFAST AND HAVE BEEN DOING SO FOR THE PAST NINE YEARS. INITIALLY I WAS SKEPTICAL ABOUT PRICE SINCE MY PREVIOUS BLENDER , THE ONE THAT EATS CELL PHONES WAS LESS EXPENSIVE AND DID WHAT I THOUGHT WAS A GREAT JOB BUT THE TEXTURE OF MY SMOOTHIE WITH VITAMIX IS SUPERIOR AND APPRECIATED.

I am very disappointed with the ability for this Vitamix to make small batches. It is useless in making single serving meals, like smoothies. The blender probably works great but I wish Vitamix was more up front about not being able to use this model without the canister being significantly filled. I used to use a Vitamix with the tall canister of the same size no problem in making single serving smoothies. I understand a smaller canister can be purchased and may work for my needs but at such a high price point for the blender I expected it to fit my needs of small batches.

My life has completely changed with this blender. From smoothie bowls, to juices, soups and sauces - we use this beast on the daily. Even though they are quite costly, it is WELL WORTH the investment. As they say, your health is an investment, not an expense - and that’s exactly how I view this blender. Highly recommend!!! :)

Bought it for my wife for Christmas. Opened it early, amazing product. Still fully learning how to use it, but a superior product nonetheless. Aside from the A2500 that arrives, customer service of this company has been very good in a time where it seems to be a lost art with other companies.

Updated to a newer model - last on had the touch screen and I bought it for the preset functions went up in price to get them and went with a reconditioned model to do so. I like the dial much better on the A2500 and now with the app you really don’t need to go up to the next level to get the 5 presets. Takes seconds to pick the program you want on the app. Fabulous addition to the convenience end. Oh and the A2500 is just awesome!

This blender has been a disappointment. It's powerful, that's for sure, but the smaller attachments (nut butter container and smoothie container) are borderline impossible to get situated properly so that the machine will turn on. The "smart" features are not helpful at all and I find it incredibly difficult to screw the special base on with my admittedly small hands, and adjusting them to align properly is so difficult that I find I never use them. Even the big container is a hassle, though, because the lip doesn't clip on cleanly and the container doesn't lock on so you can accidentally knock it off the base while the machine is running. If I had it to do over, I'd certainly not get the Ascent series. It's been such a disappointment.

I feel I haven't had it long enough to give a full 5 star rating just yet! But each time I use it which is pretty much everyday I am loving it more and more!! Amazing how smooth and quickly I can make my smoothies now:) Fresh Nut butters are amazing as well.....next soup and ice cream!!