The base unit is well built, easy to clean, and features quite a powerful motor. The Blendsense system works largely as described, and blends things right to the consistency you set it to. The blades and jar are well made of quality materials and seem nearly overbuilt in terms of physical dimensions and thicknesses. Cleaning is easy, as there's no reason for the base unit to regularly encounter food or waste, and the jar and blades are dishwasher safe.