If you want to chop and mix your ingredients without over-blending them, use the pulse function to get the blend just right. By giving off short bursts of power, this setting is perfect for making a thicker soup or a chunky salsa dip. Perfect for blending up smoothies and soups, the strong and durable four-wing serrated blades can easily crush and blend anything from ice, nuts and seeds to hard fruits and vegetables. Power (watts): 400, Speed Settings: 3 Blender System: 4 blade cyclonic , Chopper System: 4 blade cyclonic