With 950 Watts of peak power， one-touch programs and 5 speed controls with pulse， you can create creamy smoothies， chop salsas or puree soups with the Hamilton Beach Sound Shield 950. Stainless steel blades make quick work of crushing ice and other tough ingredients. And a hinged， 2-piece sound shield opens and closes over the blender jar to reduce noise. So it’s quiet enough to carry on your party conversation when mixing margaritas， or prepping dinner while the baby naps upstairs. 5 Speeds with Pulse Control the 950 watts of peak power with five different speed settings that range from high to low. A high-speed pulse lets you blend with control for the perfect consistency and to avoid over-processing. MultiBlend Jar & Blades From fresh garden salsa to homemade butternut squash soup， puree and blend a variety of foods – including icy drinks like smoothies and margaritas -with the MultiBlend design of the glass jar and stainless steel blades. Engineered to Reduce Noise The blender’s motor has smart engineering elements， like muffled chambers， and design features including a two-piece shield that reduces the sound of hard ice and frozen ingredients being blended. This blender science – as we like to call it – shifts the frequency of sound from harsh to hushed. Easily Fits Under Cabinet Make this blender a countertop mainstay – it’s sized just right to fit under most standard cabinets. Dimensions: 9.06 x 10.24 x 16.14 (inches).