I did like this blender a lot. Made smoothies with various things like frozen bananas, oats, kale, sweet potatoes, and chia seeds.  Came our pretty smooth although seeds didn't completely blend, it was usually smooth enough.
One big disappointment isit only lasted a couple years. It started making loud grinding sounds and there's a smell of burnt rubber. Something clearly wore out. Given the cost of this item it should last longer or have a better warranty. Although now I need a new blender to replace it, not sure I will purchase the same one because worried about durability...