This is one amazing machine!! When I received the Braun MultiQuick 9 Hand Blender I was immediately impressed by the weight of the wand…. Not super light!! We put it to the test using the 2 cup chopper and hard Parmigiana cheese…. It zipped right through it! That , to me, is a testament of the power of this hand held appliance. And bonus… all the attachments are sturdy and strong with super easy clean up. Easy to use , easy to clean and powerful!