Vitamix Ascent Series (A2500 Vs. A3500) Blenders 2025 | Comparison & Differences

January 20, 2025 by SmartReview
Filed under Kitchen Appliances

Vitamix
A3500
Blender

Vitamix
A2500
Blender

Vitamix Ascent ( A2500 Vs. A3500) Blender Differences: These two powerful blenders from Vitamix are the latest in blending technology. Both models are Bluetooth® enabled, allowing you to unlock a huge selection of additional blending modes, and over 600 recipes. You can use this APP on your smartphone or iPad.

Both blenders have the powerful 2.2 horsepower motor, BPA free plastic containers, self detect technology, blending presets, and an industry leading 10 year warranty. A rotary dial on both blenders allows you to manually select up to 10 speeds for blending. These blenders are part of the new Ascent Series.

The main differences between the Vitamix A2500 and A3500 are: The main difference is that the A3500 has more advanced features. The A3500 has more preset blending programs (5 vs.3). The additional presets on the A3500 are Self cleaning and Dips & Spreads modes. The A3500 has incorporated touch controls onto the blender, while the A2500 uses only the dial to adjust speed and presets. The touch controls have an icon for each blending mode. The A3500 has a user set time (which turns off when done), the A2500 does not have this feature. See the comparison chart below for key differences in features.

Vitamix A2500 Vs. the Vitamix A3500
* Ascent Series Blender * 4.6 Stars Rating * 1380 watt 2.2 hp motor * Self detect technology Vitamix Blending APP (+ 17 extra presets) * 3 Blending Presets * – – – * – – – * Tamper included * 64 ounce container * 10 Year Warranty * 10 speed dial * Bluetooth® Connected * 4 foot power cord Vitamix A2500	* Ascent Series Blender * 4.7 Stars Rating * 1380 watt 2.2 hp motor * Self detect technology * Vitamix Blending APP (+ 17 extra presets) * 5 Blending Presets * Touch Controls * User Set Timer * Tamper included * 64 ounce container * 10 Year Warranty * 10 speed dial * Bluetooth® Connected * 4 foot cord Vitamix A3500

The Vitamix A3500 has Touch Controls with 5 Presets

The Bottom Line: Both blenders from the motor, blades, and container are identical. The A2500 is a more traditional blender with more physical controls.

The A3500 offers two extra presets, and touch controls, with a dedicated icon for each blending mode.

The Vitamix A2500 & A3500 unlocks extra Preset programs & recipes with its Blending APP on your phone or tablet.

Both models come with the Vitamix APP and Bluetooth® connectivity to your smartphone or iPad. So, if you use the APP with the A2500, the 2 presets available on the A3500 touchscreen will become available, as well as presets for dry chopping, nut butters, cold skim milk foam, salad dressings, spice grinding, baby food, marinades, and more. You get the 17 presets on the APP with either model, and 600 recipes to choose from.

While both models have a visible timer, only the A3500 has a programmable count-down timer that shuts off the blender when done. The A2500 is about $100 cheaper than the A3500. If you don’t need the extra presets, and/or prefer more manual controls, then the A2500 might be the better choice. If however you want the extra presets right on the blender, and a touch control system with icons, then the A3500 would be your choice.

Self detect technology: The base of blender is able to detect the size of the container attached and automatically adjust program settings and blending times automatically. This feature is installed on both models.

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