Vitamix Ascent X5 Blender - Shadow Black

Vitamix Ascent X5 Blender, Shadow Black 2.2-horsepower blender with ten automatic programs, a 48-ounce container, and SELF-DETECT technology The Vitamix Ascent X5 Blender handles smoothies, hot soups, frozen desserts, nut butters, non-dairy milks, dips, sauces, spice grinding, and frozen cocktails with ten automatic programs and precise variable-speed control. Its 48-ounce container is sized for small and midsize batches, while the Shadow Black finish gives the motor base a clean, understated appearance. Why Order from Design & Grace Authorized Vitamix retailer: We sell genuine Vitamix machines backed by the manufacturer's full warranty. Ships from Texas: Your blender is carefully packed and shipped from our Texas facility. Practical support: Our team can help with blender selection, compatible containers, blending technique, cleaning, and long-term ownership. Ten Programs with Full Manual Control The Ascent X5 includes automatic programs for Smoothies, Frozen Desserts, Soups, Frozen Cocktails, Dips & Spreads, Smoothie Bowls, Frappés, Nut Butters, Non-Dairy Milks, and Spice Grinding. Each program manages speed and blending time, then stops when the cycle is complete. Variable Speed Control gives you direct texture control for recipes that do not need a preset. The digital timer tracks manual blends, while the Add 15 Seconds button extends an automatic program without restarting the complete cycle. Signature Features Ten blending programs: Dedicated cycles cover drinks, soups, frozen recipes, thick spreads, plant-based milks, nut butters, and spice grinding. Self-Cleaning program: Warm water and a drop of dish soap allow the machine to clean the container through an automatic cycle. 48-ounce container: The BPA-free container is designed for low-volume and midsize blends of approximately one to four servings. 2.2-horsepower motor: Provides the power needed for frozen ingredients, fibrous produce, thick mixtures, nuts, and hot soup. Variable Speed Control: Manual speed adjustment lets you move from coarse chopping to smooth purées. Digital timer: Tracks manually processed recipes for more consistent timing and texture. Tamper indicator: An on-screen prompt tells you when the tamper can help keep thick mixtures moving toward the blades. Add 15 Seconds button: Extends the selected blending program when a recipe needs additional processing. SELF-DETECT technology: The motor base recognizes compatible Ascent and Venturist containers and attachments. Tamper holder: Attaches to the motor base so the included tamper stays accessible during blending. The Most Capable Ascent X Series Model The Ascent X5 adds dedicated programs for Smoothie Bowls, Frappés, Nut Butters, Non-Dairy Milks, and Spice Grinding. It is the stronger choice for households that regularly make thick blends, plant-based milks, nut butters, and dry spice mixtures and want an automatic cycle for each task. From Our Founder "The X5 is the Ascent model for cooks who will use more than the basic smoothie and soup programs. The added cycles for nut butter, non-dairy milk, spice grinding, and thicker blends make the automation genuinely useful." Tony Boulton, Founder, Design & Grace Ships from Texas with Confidence Your Vitamix blender and accessories are carefully packed at our Texas facility to protect the motor base, controls, container, and tamper in transit. Design & Grace is an authorized Vitamix retailer.