I like the size and power. The blades are sharp enough. Motor is noisy. I use this appliance to chop leaf spinach. The HB model cuts only about one inch of spinach along the bottom inside the Bowl. HB product requires user to frequently stop operation to remove Lid and stir ingredients until all is chopped. Not enough  action inside Bowl during chopping. Perhaps an additional blade or paddle is required to make use of the Bowls' capacity. Difference in effectiveness between Lo and Hi is not noticeable. The image on the box is deceptive. Looks like someone poured a jar of salsa into the Bowl. This appliance isn't capable of that result.
Looks nice on my counter top.