I never knew I NEEDED a blender. After using this once I was sold. This is now a daily need in our home. The glass jar is so easy to clean and don't stain or hold on to smells. The blender itself when running is super quiet. The sleek design makes it sitting on my countertops attractive and makes using it simple. The buttons are flat, not like the old school blenders which makes it super modern. I love that I can use this with the larger glass jar as well as a single use jar for smoothies on the go.