Ascent® X5 SmartPrep™ Kitchen System

Finally a machine that does both blending and chopping without taking up my whole counter. The 12-cup food processor attachment handled a batch of coleslaw in seconds, and the blender side is just as powerful.

The 12-cup food processor attachment handled a full batch of coleslaw without any stalling, and the variable speed dial gives me precise control over my soups. Cleanup was straightforward, which surprised me for a machine this powerful.

Blending is powerful and the food processor attachment handled a big batch of salsa without any issues. My only small gripe is that the cleanup takes a bit longer than I'd like since there are several pieces to wash.

The blender itself works great for smoothies, but the 12-cup food processor attachment takes up a lot of counter space. It’s powerful enough, just not as convenient as I’d hoped for quick chopping.