Ascent® X5 with Stainless Steel Container

Ten blending programs cover everything from smoothies to soups, and I've actually used most of them in the first week alone. The 48-ounce stainless container feels solid and cleans up like a dream with that automatic cycle, so there's no excuse not to use it daily.

Ten blending programs is what sold me, and the 48-ounce steel container handles big batches without feeling flimsy. The self-cleaning cycle actually does the work, so I'm not scrubbing protein smoothie residue off the blades.

I was skeptical about the self-cleaning program until I actually used it—just add soap and water, hit the button, and it genuinely scrubs every last bit of my morning smoothie out. The 48-ounce stainless container is a beast, too, and it keeps everything cold for hours.