Recently got this blender and am very happy. It's super powerful and does a fantastic job of getting at all the ice and making a uniform consistency. Very easy to use and I love the auto iq function. If you have to add some powder like xanthan gum to thicken smoothies or an ice cream base it kind of sticks to the bottom if you don't properly layer the ingredients, but other than that it's the best blender I've ever had