Pros: Easy to use, super easy clean-up Cons: Need to wiggle to take apart for clean-up BottomLine: I prefer to use this hand blender over my traditional blender as it is so easy to clean. Plus, it takes up so little storage space.
Pros: easy to use, store, and clean; good for smoothies; OK for soup, 3-year warranty Cons: no cover for mixing beaker, only one speed BottomLine: The Bottom Line has a blender attached to her hand. Vrrrrr!
Pros: Affordable, high quality unit that does the job right! Cons: Blade guard may damage some pots & pans, no variable speed BottomLine: Go ahead, buy it, and blend yourself into happyland.