Increase your blending power while reducing noise with the Hamilton Beach Professional Quiet Blender. The 2.0 peak horsepower motor powers stainless steel blades to speeds over 105 mph to blast through ice, frozen fruit, and other tough ingredients in just seconds. With rubber-mounted components, a motor designed with optimal air flow and a removable shield, this blender is significantly quieter than leading competitors. The quiet shield can also be used as a serving pitcher. Effortlessly create perfectly blended smoothies, juice whole fruits and vegetables, puree hot soups, emulsify dressings and grind spreads. With a variable speed dial, you control the blending to achieve restaurant quality results every time. Or choose pre-programmed smoothie, ice crush or puree settings for one-touch convenience. A tamper is included to help blend thick or frozen mixtures. The clean setting makes washing your jar a breeze, and all parts are dishwasher safe.