No one beats a Ninja. I have tried lots of blenders, and this one is the best. It has two individual blending cups, a tall (more familiar style) container with a very sharp blade, and a food processor that can even handle making dough. It is a powerful blender. Be careful with the blade around kids. And the lids have to be aligned carefully to turn the machine on. The lid can be very tough to remove because it is so watertight. My advice is to be patient the first time or two you use it so you get familiar with it to avoid frustration and you will love it.