I have a really expensive blender and I actually may like the Ninja a little more.  I have made a couple smoothies with ice and frozen fruit and it blends it all so smooth.  The suction cups on bottom keep it firmly stuck to the counter when it blends and it's a good thing because it is super powerful.  It blends my matcha so smooth with no grit or clumps.  I love the size of the cups and that I don't have to wash a huge pitcher.  Love this thing so much!!!