This blender is precisely as it says...beast. It makes perfect smoothies and blends so well! It's super quiet and smooth. Everything is so easy to operate. Cleanup is easy, and I have no issues with hard-to-clean areas or surfaces. The amount of counter space this blender saves versus others I've used is a huge bonus! Also, it is not cumbersome to move around so stores easily in a cupboard or cabinet. Love the immersion water bottle.