I absolutely love to make smoothies and other blended products! I got this combo because it is nice if you are making something for a group or individual servings. It’s easy to use the blender. Just measure, dump in the blender and push a button. On the smaller blender, it’s perfect for a single serving and the cups are just the right size. It’s easy to push down on it and pulse it to the desired consistency. You may have to use a spoon if it’s thick to push the ingredients down, as some pieces may get stuck at the bottom of the cup since it’s upside down. Both blenders are on the loud side, but super fast compared to the old blender. They definitely make for quick work! They are also easy to clean. I simply rinse them, add a bit of dish soap and water, and blend it again right after use to clean it. Then I turn the jars upside down to drain and dry and they are ready for reuse!