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COUNTER-TOP BLENDER COMPARISON & COMPATIBILITY

  Ascent X Blender

Ascent X

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Blender Features:
Model Support 		Ascent X Ascent & Venturist Series Propel Series Legacy Series* Explorian Series
Blending Programs Blending Programs Programs ensure simple cleaning, walk-away convenience, and consistent results for a variety of recipes. Programs include: Smoothies, Hot Soups, Dips & Spreads, Frozen Desserts, and Self-Cleaning.
All Models
Ascent X series Blending Programs The Ascent X series has the Blending Programs blender features
A2500, A3500
Ascent & Venturist series Blending Programs The Ascent & Venturist series has the Blending Programs blender features
All Models
Propel series Blending Programs The Propel series has the Blending Programs blender features
Professional Series 750
Legacy series Blending Programs The legacy series has the Blending Programs blender features
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Variable Speed Control Variable Speed Control Variable speeds 1-10 allow you to refine every texture with culinary precision, from the smoothest purées to the heartiest soups.
All Models
Ascent X series variable speed control The Ascent X series has the variable speed control blender feature
All Models
Ascent & Venturist series variable speed control The Ascent & Venturist series has the variable speed control blender feature
All Models
Propel series variable speed control The Propel series has the variable speed control blender feature
Professional Series 750, 5200, 7500
Legacy series variable speed control The legacy series has the variable speed control blender feature
All Models
Explorian series variable speed control The explorian series has the variable speed control blender feature
Touch Buttons Touch Buttons Touchscreen controls give the machine a sleek silhouette and are easily wiped clean.
X3, X4, X5
Ascent X series touch screen control The Ascent X series has the touch screen control blender feature
A3300, A3500
Ascent & Venturist series touch screen control The Ascent & Venturist series has the touch screen control blender feature
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Pulse Pulse The Pulse feature gives you a quick burst of power to chop ingredients or refresh drinks.
All Models
Ascent X series pulse The Ascent X series has the pulse blender feature
All Models
Ascent & Venturist series pulse The Ascent & Venturist series has the pulse blender feature
All Models
Propel series pulse The Propel series has the pulse blender feature
Professional Series 750, 7500
Legacy series pulse The legacy series has the pulse blender feature
All Models
Explorian series pulse The explorian series has the pulse blender feature
Digital Timer Digital Timer A built-in Programmable Timer can be set to process your custom recipes and stop the machine automatically.
All Models
Ascent X series Digital Timer The Ascent X series has the Digital Timer blender feature
All Models
Ascent & Venturist series Digital Timer The Ascent & Venturist series has the Digital Timer blender feature
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Self-Detect™ Technology Self-Detect Technology Your Ascent™ Series blender will recognize the container and automatically adjust blend settings for its size.
All Models
Ascent X series self detect Technology The Ascent X series has the self detect Technology blender feature
All Models
Ascent & Venturist series self detect Technology The Ascent & Venturist series has the self detect Technology blender feature
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Tamper Indicator
X4, X5
Ascent X has Tamper Indicator The Ascent X series has the Tamper Indicator feature
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+15 Second Button
X4, X5
Ascent X +15 Second Button The Ascent X series has the +15 Second Button
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What You Can Make
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Warranty 10 Year 10 Year 5 Year for Propel 510
7 Year for Propel 750		 7 Year 5 Year
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Dimensions
L × W × H 		9.75" x 7.75" x 17" 11" × 8" × 17" 9" × 7.5" × 18" Varies by Model 11" × 8" × 18"
Attachment Compatibility: Ascent X Ascent & Venturist Series Propel Series Legacy Series* Explorian Series
Food Processor Thumbnail Food Processor Ascent X series food processor The Ascent X series has the food processor attachment compatibility Ascent & Venturist series food processor The Ascent & Venturist series has the food processor attachment compatibility — — —
Personal Cup Adapter Thumbnail Personal Cup Adapter — — Propel series personal cup adapter The Propel series has the personal cup adapter attachment compatibility Legacy series personal cup adapter The legacy series has the personal cup adapter attachment compatibility Explorian series personal cup adapter The explorian series has the personal cup adapter attachment compatibility
Container Compatibility: Ascent X** Ascent & Venturist Series Propel Series Legacy Series* Explorian Series
Stainless Steel Container Thumbnail 48oz. Stainless Steel Container Ascent X series stainless steel container The Ascent X series has the 48oz. stainless steel container compatibility Ascent & Venturist series stainless steel container The Ascent & Venturist series has the 48oz. stainless steel container compatibility Propel series stainless steel container The Propel series has the 48oz. stainless steel container compatibility Legacy series stainless steel container The legacy series has the 48oz. stainless steel container compatibility Explorian series stainless steel container The explorian series has the 48oz. stainless steel container compatibility
Aer Disc Container Thumbnail 48oz. Aer™ Disc Container Ascent X series aer™ disc container The Ascent X series has the 48oz. aer™ disc container compatibility Ascent & Venturist series aer™ disc container The Ascent & Venturist series has the 48oz. aer™ disc container compatibility Propel series aer™ disc container The Propel series has the 48oz. aer™ disc container compatibility Legacy series aer™ disc container The legacy series has the 48oz. aer™ disc container compatibility Explorian series aer™ disc container The explorian series has the 48oz. aer™ disc container compatibility
64oz Low Profile Container Thumbnail Low-Profile 64oz. Container with Self‑Detect™ Ascent X series low profile The Ascent X series has the Low-Profile 64oz. Container with Self‑Detect™ compatibility Ascent & Venturist series low profile The Ascent & Venturist series has the Low-Profile 64oz. Container with Self‑Detect™ compatibility — — —
48oz Container Thumbnail 48oz. Container with Self‑Detect™ Ascent X series 48oz. wet Container The Ascent X series has the 48oz. Container with Self‑Detect™ compatibility Ascent & Venturist series 48oz. wet Container The Ascent & Venturist series has the 48oz. Container with Self‑Detect™ compatibility — — —
48oz Dry Container Thumbnail 48oz. Dry Grains Container with Self‑Detect™ Ascent X series 48oz. Dry Grains Container The Ascent X series has the 48oz. Dry Grains Container with Self‑Detect™ compatibility Ascent & Venturist series 48oz. Dry Grains Container The Ascent & Venturist series has the 48oz. Dry Grains Container with Self‑Detect™ compatibility — — —
64oz Container Thumbnail Classic 64oz. Container — — Propel series Classic 64oz. Container The Propel series has the Classic 64oz. Container compatibility Legacy series Classic 64oz. Container The legacy series has the Classic 64oz. Container compatibility —
Low Profile 64oz Container Thumbnail Low-Profile 64oz. Container — — Propel 750 Legacy series Low-Profile 64oz. Container The legacy series has the Low-Profile 64oz. Container compatibility Certified Reconditioned Explorian, E320 (Costco)
48oz Container Thumbnail 48oz. Container — — Propel series 48oz. Container The Propel series has the 48oz. Container compatibility Legacy series 48oz. Container The legacy series has the 48oz. Container compatibility Explorian series 48oz. Container The explorian series has the 48oz. Container compatibility
32oz Container Thumbnail 32oz. Container — — Propel series 32oz. Container The Propel series has the 32oz. Container compatibility Legacy series 32oz. Container The legacy series has the 32oz. Container compatibility Explorian series 32oz. Container The explorian series has the 32oz. Container compatibility
32oz Dry Grains Container Thumbnail 32oz. Dry Grains Container — — Propel series 32oz. Dry Grains Container The Propel series has the 32oz. Dry Grains Container compatibility Legacy series 32oz. Dry Grains Container The legacy series has the 32oz. Dry Grains Container compatibility Explorian series 32oz. Dry Grains Container The explorian series has the 32oz. Dry Grains Container compatibility
What You Can Make: Ascent X Ascent & Venturist Series Propel Series Legacy Series* Explorian Series
Smoothies & Juices Ascent X Series Smoothies & Juices The Ascent X series can make Smoothies & Juices Ascent & Venturist Series Smoothies & Juices The Ascent & Venturist series can make Smoothies & Juices Propel series Smoothies & Juices The Propel series can make Smoothies & Juices Legacy series Smoothies & Juices The legacy series can make Smoothies & Juices Explorian series Smoothies & Juices The explorian series can make Smoothies & Juices
Baby Food Ascent X Series baby food The Ascent X series can make baby food Ascent & Venturist Series baby food The Ascent & Venturist series can make baby food Propel Series baby food The Propel series can make baby food Legacy Series baby food The legacy series can make baby food Explorian Series baby food The explorian series can make baby food
Batters Ascent X Series batters The Ascent X series can make batters Ascent & Venturist Series batters The Ascent & Venturist series can make batters Propel Series batters The Propel series can make batters Legacy Series batters The legacy series can make batters Explorian Series batters The explorian series can make batters
Dressings & Cold Sauces Ascent X Series Dressings & Cold Sauces The Ascent X series can make Dressings & Cold Sauces Ascent & Venturist Series Dressings & Cold Sauces The Ascent & Venturist series can make Dressings & Cold Sauces Propel Series Dressings & Cold Sauces The Propel series can make Dressings & Cold Sauces Legacy Series Dressings & Cold Sauces The legacy series can make Dressings & Cold Sauces Explorian Series Dressings & Cold Sauces The explorian series can make Dressings & Cold Sauces
Dips & Spreads Ascent X Series Dips & Spreads The Ascent X series can make Dips & Spreads Ascent & Venturist Series Dips & Spreads The Ascent & Venturist series can make Dips & Spreads Propel Series Dips & Spreads The Propel series can make Dips & Spreads Legacy Series Dips & Spreads The legacy series can make Dips & Spreads Explorian Series Dips & Spreads The explorian series can make Dips & Spreads
Food Prep Ascent X Series food prep The Ascent X series can make food prep Ascent & Venturist Series food prep The Ascent & Venturist series can make food prep Propel Series food prep The Propel series can make food prep Legacy Series food prep The legacy series can make food prep Explorian Series food prep The explorian series can make food prep
Frozen Treats Ascent X Series Frozen Treats The Ascent X series can make Frozen Treats Ascent & Venturist Series Frozen Treats The Ascent & Venturist series can make Frozen Treats Propel Series Frozen Treats The Propel series can make Frozen Treats Legacy Series Frozen Treats The legacy series can make Frozen Treats Explorian Series Frozen Treats The explorian series can make Frozen Treats
Cocktails Ascent X Series Cocktails The Ascent X series can make Cocktails Ascent & Venturist Series Cocktails The Ascent & Venturist series can make Cocktails Propel Series Cocktails The Propel series can make Cocktails Legacy Series Cocktails The legacy series can make Cocktails Explorian Series Cocktails The explorian series can make Cocktails
Nut Butters Ascent X Series Nut Butters The Ascent X series can make Nut Butters Ascent & Venturist Series Nut Butters The Ascent & Venturist series can make Nut Butters Propel Series Nut Butters The Propel series can make Nut Butters Legacy Series Nut Butters The legacy series can make Nut Butters Explorian Series Nut Butters The explorian series can make Nut Butters
Grinding Flours, Nuts, or Spices Ascent X Series Grinding Flours, Nuts, or Spices The Ascent X series can Grinding Flours, Nuts, or Spices Ascent & Venturist Series Grinding Flours, Nuts, or Spices The Ascent & Venturist series can Grinding Flours, Nuts, or Spices Propel Series Grinding Flours, Nuts, or Spices The Propel series can Grinding Flours, Nuts, or Spices Legacy Series Grinding Flours, Nuts, or Spices The legacy series can Grinding Flours, Nuts, or Spices Explorian Series Grinding Flours, Nuts, or Spices The explorian series can Grinding Flours, Nuts, or Spices
Hot Soups & Drinks Ascent X Series Hot Soups & Drinks The Ascent X series can make Hot Soups & Drinks Ascent & Venturist Series Hot Soups & Drinks The Ascent & Venturist series can make Hot Soups & Drinks Propel Series Hot Soups & Drinks The Propel series can make Hot Soups & Drinks Legacy Series Hot Soups & Drinks The legacy series can make Hot Soups & Drinks Explorian Series Hot Soups & Drinks The explorian series can make Hot Soups & Drinks
Doughs Ascent X Series Doughs The Ascent X series can make Doughs Ascent & Venturist Series Doughs The Ascent & Venturist series can make Doughs Propel Series Doughs The Propel series can make Doughs Legacy Series Doughs The legacy series can make Doughs Explorian Series Doughs The explorian series can make Doughs
* Legacy Series includes 6500 (Bed Bath & Beyond), 5300 (Bed Bath & Beyond), and all retired models/bundles.
** Additional containers not currently compatible with the following Ascent X programs: Frozen Cocktail, Smoothie Bowl, Frappé, Nut Butter, Non-Dairy Milk, and Spice Grinding.