This blender is worth every penny! I love smoothies, and this blender helps me keep my smoothie game strong. I use a lot of frozen fruit in my smoothies, and my NutriBullet just couldn't handle it anymore. This Vitamix has no trouble with my massive amounts of frozen fruit. It is also incredibly easy to clean, which is a huge time saver. It's a great size for one person, and fits nicely under my cabinets. I absolutely love this blender!!