Almost got the Philips one, but went for the Bosch instead. I've had this item over a month now and I'm impressed and definitely recommend it!
- Build quality seems very, very good as you'd expect from Bosch.
- Blender is very quiet considering size and speed
- Very powerful blending of all types of ingredients - even tried some nuts and seeds but do be careful to listen out for any jamming/loud noises and don't overdo it!
- Great quality accessories including ice crusher and whisk (the whisk I use all the time and it's a god-send-very fast and efficient!)
- Variable speed - this is great as it's not just two different speed settings like some blenders, but a little dial that turns like a volume-control dial. This allows for a range of speeds and is VERY useful.
- Turbo button - pretty straightforward, but great to have for bursts of full tilt blending.
One word of caution - be careful not to put the items in your dishwasher or submerge them in your sink because many of the parts take in/store water and cannot be emptied easily!