The FreshChop is a great, compactible option for a quick zip with you need an additional chop or pulse while cooking or prepping. You have to give your produce a quick chop depending on the item before chopping further. I learned that if you put in large chunks to chop, it tends to spin the large chunks around instead of chopping it. If you are chopping smaller items, this is perfect. Clean up is easy and I don't mind the noise because I know that means it WORKS.