I bought it to make smoothies and the quality is very good, the pitcher is a bit heavy due to the glass but once you get used to it, it's like a feather

The base of the jug is detachable, so it is impossible to clean the various rubber parts and they become sticky. Additionally, the blade got stuck (possibly from prolonged use?) and the replacement (the base) costs 50% of the price of the whole product. Furthermore, it does not mix well, you have to lift it and shake it. It is very powerful, but it did not last even a year.

Strong, good capacity, easy to use, good glass, sturdy, therefore a bit heavy, but that's how it should be so it doesn't break easily

In the first use, after about 3 minutes of operation, it started to smell burnt and stopped working. The load was not heavy at all. I was making taramosalata with the blender slightly below the middle. It never started again, so I returned it to the store for a refund. I will inform about the behavior of B&D's customer service and if they honor their warranty.

Update 24/3: The first one burned on the first use. The store immediately replaced it with a new one. The second one also burned in the same way. With moderate load, it started to smell burnt, emit smoke, and spark. Either I got a defective batch or I won the gold medal of bad luck. I will inform again

The Pulse option must be selected and held with the hand (the button does not stay), like the 1st and 2nd setting. It is quite powerful, with a fairly loud noise (which doesn't bother me).

I didn't like it (and it loses 1 star because of this), because it crushes the ice forcefully when you put it with other ingredients, even hard and liquid ones. I did various tests, but it doesn't change. When it is alone, you have to open and close the pulse for it to be able to break it, otherwise it's difficult.

Yes, for €39 it's worth its money (I bought it near my house), but on the other hand, if I knew these things, I would go for something better.

As a device, however, it is very sturdy and heavy without moving around on the counter.

It has a very clever and secure base unscrewing system, but it needs to be washed every time.

Update after almost 2 years of use: Difficult to clean. The plastic cap that unscrews the blade for washing broke once, and recently the rubber on the base failed. I am trying to find a service but it's not very easy.

Powerful blender, grinds everything, sturdy construction with a large jug. Definitely a reliable company, I recommend it!