A great blender to compare to the vitamix!! It more than half the price and is very high quality. I use it everyday for smoothies and it has no problem chopping through anything.
I made date butter as well and it blended it no problem!

Had searched high and low for a powerful blender that could match Vitamix or Blendtec's power, quality and warranty but at a better price. This is it!!! Ice chunks to snow? Piece of cake. Fibrous veggies? Smoothest of smoothies. Steaming soup? 7 minutes to the table. Non intimidating, easy to use, simple to clean. Sexy yet classic red or black base houses a Japanese precision 8 bladed system, all metal drive, and 2HP 1500watt motor. For around $200 on sale and with a 5 year warranty, you can't find a better deal!