The Hamilton Beach Professional Quiet Shield Blender is a powerful addition to any kitchen space. This versatile appliance is great for blending, ice crushing, and pureeing. As a blender for protein shakes and a milkshake blender, it features a 1500 watt motor with stainless steel blades, allowing you to crush ice and other hard ingredients in seconds. This countertop blender is equipped with an innovative Quiet Shield that dampens noise during operation, making your blending experience quieter. The variable speed dial ranges from a slow 3,000 RPM to a swift 18,000 RPM. There are four preset programs: Smoothie, Ice Crush, Puree, and Clean. This protein shake blender also features a 32 oz jar that is shatterproof, BPA-free, and dishwasher safe, providing easy cleanup. Perfect for everyday use, this versatile Hamilton Beach blender for kitchen makes it easy to create your favorite drinks -- combining the convenience of a reliable smoothie blender and drink blender into one sleek design.