This thing is a POWERHOUSE! I was so shocked how quickly it was able to blend up a professional level smoothie. No surprise chucks or grittiness! The smoothie setting was what I used the most, but all 18 customizable options went to good use. This one blender replaced several bulky pieces of equipment in my kitchen. It’s a blender, a chopper, a soup maker, shaved ice maker, and it’s self-cleaning. It works well for any consistency you’re aiming for in a recipe. My favorite part about this blender was how little cleanup there is after using it. No more dirtying measuring cups and spoons because not only does the pitcher part have measurement markers, but the cap on top of the lid acts as a measuring spoon! It really is an all-in-one system. This is a new favorite staple in my kitchen!