There are many choices when it comes to the Hamilton Beach Blender. There is a Low and High button along with Grate and Ice Crush Pulse buttons. Next are the Milk Shake, Smoothie - My favorite, and Icy Drink. The blender made a perfect consistent smoothie  made with frozen blue berries, frozen straw berries, a banana, natural peanut butter, and a protein shake. The Plastic jar is plastic and made well. It is not heavy and easy to clean. The blender motor is not loud but it is very powerful. This blender made my smoothie better than my other blender ever did. If you want to eat healthier and have a cool refreshing smoothie then get you a Hamilton Beach Smoothie Blender.