I was very pleased with this blender. I like to make myself shakes/smoothies in the mornings for breakfast, but with my old blender it would wake up the whole house. The quiet blend technology in this blender is a game changer! It is much quieter than my previous blender. And the personal 18 oz tumbler it a great addition for blending a single serving for on the go. Not only does this blender work great, but it looks great as well. I love the sleek design and it is well made and easy to clean. I would definitely recommend. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]