I bought this so that it would tuck under the upper cabinets with the top on the carafe unlike my taller carafe. It seems to mix food a little better than the taller carafe but I find that I have to keep my hand on the top when I start it up because it tends to bounce around a bit at the beginning. That is the only reason it doesn't get 5 stars. Have been using Vitamix for decades and now. We have two. Love them and would never switch. Best warrantee in the business.