This is solid blender/mixer that does both immersion blending and mixing to a more than acceptable level. This package becomes elevated to superb if you are someone who lives in an apartment. Those of us used to apartment living know that space is always at a premium particularly for kitchen storage. Kitchen appliances take up valuable counter/cabinet space, so, you frequently have to make compromises on what you have. This tool, helps by not only giving you 2 tools in one, but also by being easy to break down to a smaller size than the comparable appliances, but also by being super easy to clean as well. For the right person, this is top notch.