VITAMIX Ascent Series 3500I Black Stainless Steel Blender
V068011
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Product Overview
Key Features
- Blender with 2 Litre capacity
- 1200-1400 Watt power, variable speed and pulse
- Dishwasher safe container, lid and tamper, interlock safety
- Performs 10 plus culinary techniques, programmable timer
- Wireless connectivity, stainless metal finish
Key Specifications
- Brand:
- VITAMIX
- Model Number:
- V068011
- Capacity:
- 2
- Blades:
- Hardened Stainless Steel
- Power (W):
- 1400
- Family:
- VITAMIX Ascent Series
- Dishwasher Safe:
- Container, lid and tamper
Capacity
- Capacity Range:
- 1.1L - 3L
Options
- Settings:
- 5: Smoothies, Hot Soups, Dips & Spreads, Frozen Desserts and Self-Cleaning, plus Variable Speed Control and Pulse
- Controls:
- Touch & Knob
Safety
- Safety:
- Interlock safety
General Information
- Type:
- Blender
- Colour:
- Black
- Supplier Colour:
- Black Stainless
- Materials:
- Stainless Metal Finish
- Additional Features:
- Programmable Digital Timer, Wireless connectivity, Self-Detect Technology recognises the container size and adjusts the programs, 2.2HP Motor
- What's In The Box:
- Motor Base, Low-Profile 2L Container, S2 Low-Profile Tamper, Simply Blending Cookbook
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty:
- 10 Year
Capacity
- Capacity Range:
- 1.1L - 3L
Safety
- Safety:
- Interlock safety
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty:
- 10 Year
Product Dimensions
- Product Height (mm):
- 431
- Product Width (mm):
- 279
- Product Depth (mm):
- 203
- Product Weight (kg):
- 8.3
- Cord Length (m):
- 1.2
Box Dimensions
- Box Height (mm):
- 295
- Box Width (mm):
- 330
- Box Depth (mm):
- 420
- Box Weight (kg):
- 7
Product Reviews of VITAMIX Ascent Series 3500I Black Stainless Steel Blender
Overall Rating Snapshot
5 out of 5 stars from 2 reviews
100% of users recommend this product
Fantastic blender
Best blender for smoothies, soups and more
Anne R
Confirmed purchase 20 November 2025
Published on 28 December 2025
Yes, I recommend this product.
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The Vitamix Ascent Series 3500 a must for any kitchen cook.
Simple and effective appliance in any ones kitchen .
Jan
Confirmed purchase 2 July 2023
Published on 17 July 2023
Yes, I recommend this product.
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At a glance
This is a premium high-performance blender for households that want powerful everyday blending with simple automation. It suits families, keen home cooks and frequent entertainers thanks to its 2 L jug, five programs and strong blade performance. Key strengths are consistency, versatility and easy cleaning. One limitation is that its compact bench footprint still comes with a premium price compared with simpler blenders.
What it’s great for
- Smoothies
- Hot Soups
- Dips and Spreads
- Frozen Desserts
- Family Meal Prep
- Entertaining
Where it works best
- Home Kitchen
- Family Kitchen
- Entertaining Space
- Open-Plan Kitchen
Who it’s for
- Home Cook
- Family Household
- Smoothie Lover
- Entertainer
- Health-Focused Household
Things to consider
It offers broad versatility and automation, but buyers who only need basic smoothies or small single-serve blending may find a simpler blender better value.
Smoothie performance score
9/10 - High-powered blending and variable speed control support very smooth drinks with good consistency.
Ice crushing ability
9/10 - Hardened stainless steel blades and high-performance motor make it well suited to crushing ice and frozen ingredients.
Family size suitability
9/10 - The 2 L capacity is a strong fit for family servings, batch prep and entertaining.
Ease of cleaning
Easy - Includes a self-cleaning program and dishwasher-safe container, lid and tamper.
Noise level vs category average
About average for a high-performance blender - powerful blending typically produces noticeable operating noise.
Key benefits
- 2 L Container: Large capacity suits family-sized recipes, batch prep and serving guests without needing multiple blends.
- Five Program Settings: Preset cycles for smoothies, hot soups, dips and spreads, frozen desserts and self-cleaning help deliver more consistent results.
- Variable Speed Control: Lets you adjust texture manually from smoother purees to chunkier dips and salsas.
- Pulse Function: Gives short bursts of power for better control when chopping, folding or finishing texture.
- Programmable Digital Timer: Helps reduce guesswork by running for your selected time and switching off automatically.
- Self-Detect Technology: Recognises compatible containers and adjusts settings for safer, more reliable operation.
- Hardened Stainless Steel Blades: Built to handle tough ingredients such as ice, dense fruit and nuts with strong blending performance.
- Dishwasher-Safe Parts: The container, lid and tamper are easier to clean after daily use.
Q: Can this blender heat soup or does it only blend it
A: Vitamix Ascent Series 3500I can heat soup through blade friction during blending. It does not cook raw ingredients, so recipes that need vegetables or meat cooked first still need that step before blending.
Q: Will the Ascent 3500I work with smaller Vitamix containers
A: Yes, it is designed to recognise compatible Self-Detect containers and adjust settings to suit the container size. It is not a blanket match for every Vitamix jug, so compatibility depends on using containers made for the Ascent platform.
Q: Can it make nut butter dough or milled flour
A: Yes, the hardened stainless steel blades and high-performance motor suit tougher jobs like nut butter, dough and milling flour from whole grains. Texture still depends on ingredients and technique, so smaller batches can be easier to control.
Q: Does the timer switch the blender off automatically
A: Yes, the programmable digital timer shuts the blender off at the end of the selected blend time. That helps with repeatable recipes and reduces the chance of over-processing when you are not watching the jug closely.
Q: Is the touchscreen easy to clean after messy blending
A: Yes, the touchscreen has a flat surface that wipes clean more easily than raised buttons and switches. That is useful for splashes around the controls, though the motor base still needs wiping by hand rather than going in the dishwasher.
Q: Will this blender take up a lot of bench space
A: No, it has a compact footprint for a high-performance blender, so it suits most everyday kitchen benches better than larger commercial-style units. The jug still needs vertical clearance above the base, especially if it will live under overhead cupboards.