I’ve had at least 3 Vitamixs, and recently purchased a new 48oz container.  I had a 32 oz container that I wore out! I use the Vitamix everyday for smoothies & sometimes soup. It pulverizes everything, if I want the smoothie smooth. No other blender did that for me. The 48 Oz. Container is a little larger for bigger jobs
& works well. I love my Vitamiix & wish I could do even more with it. I purchased my first Vitamix at a demo at the Home & Garden Show @ the Cleveland Expo. I was amazed at the demos & the ease of cleaning it.  I knew I would really like it & I do!