I am very impressed with the Ninja Detect Power Blender Pro. Let’s start with the 72oz pitcher. It has an amazing cap where it locks into the pitcher and a button to release. I have insecurities and worry that the cap will fly off. I have a habit of holding my hand over it while it blends. This feature makes my worries go away! The bottom motor, dials and button is very easy and self explanatory to use. The motor feels much lighter compared to the Vitamix I already own. However, I would say that the Ninja is much louder than my Vitamix. I have used the Ninja to make pesto. It did an excellent job of fine blending. It does have a good sense of what needs to be blend. Can’t wait to use it for more things to come.