Blend tough ingredients With the sturdy, diecast metal base and unique asymmetric blade that blends at four distinct angles to pull contents into the blade. Working with the 1.5 Peak HP motor*, the blade creates a powerful blending vortex to power through the toughest ingredients.*Laboratory measurement of peak horsepower output of motor. 3-Part Blending System Easily blends even the toughest ingredients, from kale to almonds and more, with a powerful vortex created by the ribbed jar design, unique asymmetric blade that blends at four distinct angles, and Intelli-Speed Motor Control, which senses contents and maintains the optimal speed to power through all ingredients. Blend your best-tasting creations With 3 Preset Recipe Programs: Ice Crush, Icy Drinks, and Smoothie. Or, control the taste and texture to fit your personal preference with the 5-speed variable speed dial. Soft Start Feature Starts the motor at a slower speed to pull food into the blade, then quickly increases to the selected speed setting to avoid splatter. Create More Tastes Discover more possibilities with the K400 blender accessories available* - 6-oz. Small Batch Jar Expansion Pack (KSB2040BBB) and 16-oz Personal Blender Jar Expansion Pack (KSB2030PJB). *sold separately. Smoother results on Tough Ingredients vs a Leading Competitor* *Vs. Ninja BL642. Recipes incl. carrots, chia seeds & leafy greens; smoothie cycle.