I have the real techiques (RT) sponge, and wanted to see if this was really worth 2.5 times the price (as I already loved my RT one!)
This has a more squishy texture than the RT. This means that when you bounce it across the surface of your skin to blend out foundation, that it covers more surface area at a time (because of its compressibility). More surface area = job done a lot quicker. This also soaks up less product than my RT one thereby saving me money on foundation. Finally, this is less "wet" when dampened than my RT sponge. This means that it wont sheer your makeup out excessively and is also more hygienic as the sponge will dry quicker when washed.
Although I do absolutely think this is an improvement on the RT one, I think that I would be just as happy paying a lot less; being that the original beautyblender has only small improvements over the RT one. I think if money is no question- this is your guy. But, if like me you are on a beauty budget, then the RT one is more than sufficient.
Honestly i dont no where i would be without my beautyblender i love it so much, it blends my makeup perfectly with no patched or streaks as well as making my skin not appear "cakey" only negative is that i need to use slightly more foundation as it absorbs it being a sponge