We've had several juicers and have a good idea of what we require. I've had an Omega slow masticating, so I was familar. I was looking for something compact, powerful and easy to clean as I'll be in my RV for awhile. The Caynel delivers.The opening can be challenging as it has a weird flip lid. I like to slide carrots & cucumbers down the shoot and that works great. Dissapointed with the cold dessert feature. I get understand what they were trying to do and that was one of the reasons I wanted this model. But it just makes a mess. There has to be a better way to get frozen desserts made.  I will stick to my vitamix for now.  She looks pretty and doesn't make a bunch of noise. Over all we're really happy