The Beast containers are light and fit easily--even in smaller hands, when mounting or removing from the base. The blade assembly is easy to pick up by its base and screws solidly onto the container. Mounting the assembly securely onto the base is quick and easy. The on/off switch at rear of base lets you know that base is receiving power. The accompanying card giving the order to add ingredients is very helpful. The powerful engine uses 1 second pulses help to break up frozen items or nut butters. The 1-minute cycle is more than enough for superb smoothies. I've used my Beast Plus every day since its arrival. So happy to have it by my side.