This blender cuts great and is super quiet! It doesn't wake up my kids when I make a smoothie for my husband to drink on the go, in the 18 oz jar it came with! This blender has stainless steel blades to cut through frozen fruits and vegetables and is dishwasher safe. Dishwasher safe - music to my ears since I am a busy mother of 2. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]