This immersion blender earned The Best rating by the Hammacher Schlemmer Institute because it could make whipped cream faster and blend tomatoes smoother than competing models. With a powerful 216-watt motor, five speed settings, three interchangeable stainless steel bell blade assemblies, and a whisk attachment, The Best model made heavy cream into whipped cream in just under 1 1/2 minutes—half the time it took lesser units. With a convenient 8"-long blending arm that keeps hands out of blended ingredients, The Best model in one minute thoroughly blended stewed tomatoes for marinara sauce and cooked broccoli for soup, while lesser models with inferior blade designs left undesirable chunks. With dishwasher-safe accessories, The Best model includes a food chopper bowl attachment, and its s-bell, multipurpose, and frother/beater bell blades each come with protective covers; a removable guard prevents the blades from scratching cookware while being used. Includes 1-liter BPA-free pitcher with a splash-free lid. Plugs into AC. In storage case: 3" H x 14" W x 12 1/2" D. (2 lbs.)