I bought this after contemplating buying a food processor. I decided it was better for me to get rid of my blender and get the Vitamix instead buying an additional piece of equipment. I love it. It works for all my kitchen needs. It is super high powered. Sounds like an airplane engine is inside the base, so it is not super quiet but I don't mind that. I've made soups, smoothies, drinks and batter in it so far. I'm very pleased with my purchase and it didn't take long to ship to me after I ordered.