This is a POWERFUL blender! ! Perfect for smoothies. Cuts up fruit very well, never have to dig in and scrap it or move around frozen fruit to get it chopped up. Has steel blades that really get the job done. Also has a nice spout for easy and quick poring and very easy to clean. It truly is a quiet blender. Great for when my daughter is napping and I’d like a smoothie! [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]