Vitamix Ascent X4 Gourmet SmartPrep Kitchen System, Professional-Grade Blender, Stainless-Steel Blades, 12-Cup Food Processor Attachment with 4 Discs, 48 Oz Blender Container, White

My vitamix from the 1980s quit working. I hoped to save money by using a food processor instead. Unfortunately they have very different blades and the outcome was less than desirable. After careful consideration ($$) I decided to buy another one. So, I did some research and chose the Ascent 4x. I like the size of the pitcher, the pre programmed options and quiet engine. Wow, just wow! My old vitamix was very nice, but the new one takes it to the next level. What I don’t like is: the tamper seems to be made out of hollow plastic. I’m not sure how well it will hold up. This version doesn’t offer the individual to go mixing tumbler that is available with the pro 5200. I like the added convenience of mixing a smoothie in the same container you will drink it out of. This was almost a deal breaker for me, but the size of the machine was a bigger issue. I am not disappointed at all. The ease of use and consistency made it worth while.

Works very well. It can handle anything. My main ingredients are frozen whole bananas, frozen half-avocados, frozen peanut butter scoops. Very convenient to just press a button and walk away.

Excellent blender for a large family.

What is there to say. It is a Vitamix. And my humble opinion the best there is. I bought the four instead of the five because I really didn’t need all the extra programming. Knowing what I know now I probably would’ve bought one without any pre-program. I use it mostly for shakes and now do it manually. The shake setting creates a lot of noise for my wife and I early in the morning. It replaced a Nutra bullet. Which I used for years, but the gasket kept coming out and it was just a pain to put back in. The Vitamix is much larger, but does a whole lot more things. Would highly recommend if you want one that will last a very long time.

The blender works great. I use it every day. The food processor does not work like I expected. I thought it was going to be easy to use but its so finicky that I rarely use it. It is too much trouble to have to fiddle with it over and over until it finally runs. If I manage to get it to work. I keep getting the warning icon on the screen which apparently means all the pieces are not perfectly attached. I thought it was just me until a friend that has worked in restaurants for years and should have been able to use it easily also ran into the same issue. He recommended I contact Vitamix.

While it’s on the pricier side, this blender/processor is worth every penny. It’s solid, powerful, and handles even the toughest tasks with ease. We’ve used it for everything from blending smoothies to processing ingredients for soups, and it has far exceeded our expectations. Making soup has never been easier—the consistency is perfect every time. Highly recommend if you’re tired of replacing blenders every couple of years—this one’s built to last!

Junk. Don't buy. Food processor only worked twice now the vitamix does not not work because it won't recognize it. I have clicked every part many times. Wasted alot of money and threw the box away cause it was huge. Biggest mistake buying this thing that will be stored in my garage.

Wow, so much power, so much versatility, and so much fun. This little beast cuts my preparation time into 1/4 of the time spent slicing and dicing. The only thing I need now is the personal cut adapter. LOVE IT

Fantastic! Nothing like a Vitamix. . This is an upgrade from an older model that was still working. Highly recommend!

This is the best blender I’ve ever had. But it better be for $1000. Pretty quiet as far as blenders go. Just don’t tell the wife how much you paid for it.

I love my vitamix.. I use it most days.

Merveilleux

Best appliance and now the most used appliance in my house. Smoothies are daily for my husband and I. We LOVE them and I LOVE my Vitamix!