I live in a small townhouse with an even smaller kitchen which means my sink is even smaller. The standard 64 oz. container that comes with most blenders (the tall one) is fine on the counter, but it was a pain to wash. The 32 oz. container is the perfect size to use both on the counter and to wash in my itty-bitty sink. Well worth the extra expense so that I don't have the frustration of cleaning it.