So let me tell you, I have been using the little tiny bullet mixer appliance for almost two years. I thought I had the best thing to blend my smoothies, boy was I wrong! This ninja blender is absolutely amazing! I love how you can turn it on and not have to worry about going back to it to turn it off, it pulses automatically! The large blender pitcher has blades all the way down the middle to create a perfect blend! Absolutely love this and would buy more for friends and family!!!!