Vitamix A3500 Ascent vs Blendtec Professional 800
Head-to-head comparison based on trust scores, features, pricing, and real user feedback.
Our pick: Vitamix A3500 Ascent (Trust Score 9.3 vs 8.9)
9.3
Excellent
Best Overall High-Performance
Pros
- +2.2 HP motor pulverizes frozen fruit, nuts, and fibrous greens completely
- +10-year full warranty — industry's best coverage
- +Self-cleaning cycle takes 60 seconds
Cons
- −Loud enough to wake household members at 6am
- −High price requires significant upfront commitment
Don't buy if
- ⚠ Do not blend hot liquids with a sealed lid — use the vented plug to avoid pressure buildup
8.9
Excellent
Best for Noise-Sensitive Kitchens
Pros
- +Quieter than comparable Vitamix models at same power settings
- +Flat blade design is safer and easier to clean
- +100 pre-programmed blending cycles
Cons
- −Flat blade less effective for dry blending of flours
- −Container design can cause food to stick near the bottom
Don't buy if
- ⚠ The Wildside+ jar is required for optimal blending — the shorter jar struggles with small batches