I have long compared and struggled before I finally decided to go. And the decision was made on this mixer. And it was the right choice! The glass vessel can take apart completely, so that all parts can individually into the dishwasher. The glass is thick and I'm not afraid that it might even break. Since I have this mixer, I've done a lot of smoothies (= ice crushed) and you can see this is not on the knife. The device is a mixer as it should be. A little noisy, but that's normal. But you should pay attention to the maximum fill line. The lid is - even if it looks like - not really close. The weak point is the filling opening in the center. As it spills despite use ever out;)