I picked this Nutribullet Blender for its size, it can be hard finding a blender big enough for my family of 5. I was pleasantly surprised by how quiet and powerful the motor is. It broke down the ice for my smoothie and was super quiet while doing so. 
I love that the bottom doesn't come apart when it's time to clean. It makes it super easy to clean and there isn't really a way to lose any pieces.