This 1,200-watt blender earned The Best rating from The Hammacher Schlemmer Institute because it outperformed all other models, was the easiest to use, and had the most features. The Best Blender crushed 20 ice cubes 76% faster than lesser units, and unlike inferior blenders that stalled when blending frozen fruit, The Best model quickly pureed frozen berries for smoothies and was able to finely chop peanuts in only 30 seconds. The Best model earned the highest score for ease of use, thanks to its simple to remove, dishwasher-safe pitcher and blades, and suction cups that kept the unit in place. The Best Blender’s variety of features include five pre-programmed settings, pulse function, 72-oz. capacity pitcher, eight-cup food processor bowl, and two cups with sip and seal lids for on-the-go beverages.