Comparison Chart
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Vitamix 780 vs. Ascent Series
The differences between the Vitamix 780 and the Ascent Series blenders come down to technology. The Ascent series units are built for the modern age of smartphones with their Bluetooth capabilities.
Let’s run through a few things that all the Ascent Series models have that the 780 does not…
- Digital Timer: The digital timer on the Ascent blenders shows you how long you’ve been blending for. It helps make your recipes consistent.
- Self-Detect Containers: The Ascent Series can use a wide range of separately sold containers that excel at blending smaller amounts of ingredients and certain kinds of chopping. The Self-Detect part means that the blender is smart enough to know which container is on there.
- Smartphone Pairing: You can pair the blenders with your smartphone and do all sorts of neat things. You can access pre-programmed functions for certain recipes (even if the Ascent model you bought doesn’t have them built-in).
Related Article: Vitamix 5200 vs. 780 Comparison (With Easy to Follow Chart)
See the video above to learn more about the technology behind Ascent.
Another pretty substantial difference is the warranty – the Ascent’s come standard with 10-years while the 780 comes standard with 7-years.
While a 3-year difference may not seem like much, an entire decade of protection adds a significant piece of mind.
The differences between the various Ascent series models come down to different ON/OFF mechanisms, variable speed knobs, color availability, and preset programs.
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These are more easily visualized in the comparison chart above.
So here’s the thing — the Ascent models all have a lower MSRP than the 780.
For everything that you get with the Ascent models, plus the more extended warranty, I would pick them up any time.
If you’re on a budget, I will go with the A2300. It’s got everything you need.
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Hey, I’m Joey. I’ve been cooking since I was a little kid and love everything about it. You can find my writing about food, kitchen appliances (such as blenders) and much more. Thanks for stopping by!
