I bought this immersion blender after looking at many other models and knew that vitamix was the only one that was going to the step up to all of my immersion blender needs. I can whip up a smoothie, stir up my protein powder, my collagen powder, turn cashews into a creamy sauce, and make the most incredible creamy vegan soups... right in the pot! With all the variable speeds and the ease of cleaning, this is the best immersion blender I’ve ever found. Next stop, the blender! I’m saving up for that each day!