I really like the dark gray color and substantial design. While the blender is a larger size that can fit alot, it barely fits on my kitchen counter. Our counter top to cabinet height is standard and it just barely clears. You cannot take the pitcher off without moving the whole unit out from under the cabinet. Not a huge pain but annoying especially wrestling with the suction cup feet. The pitcher part of the blender is substantial and can really fit a lot. While I like that feature, that downside is ensuring everything is evenly mixed. It comes with a tamper to help ensure you push the ingredients down but I really prefer to just put in my ingredients and walk away. The control buttons feel a little cheap when pushed and the metal mixing blade doesn't come off which is a nice safety but also difficult to clean thoroughly.