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Breville BSB510XL Control Grip vs. Braun MultiQuick-5 Side-by-Side Comparison

Breville BSB510XL Control Grip vs. Braun MultiQuick-5 comparison: One of the two is among the best immersion blenders you’ll find on the market.

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Breville BSB510XL Control Grip

Braun MultiQuick 5

Breville BSB510XL Control Grip vs. Braun MultiQuick-5: The Good, the Bad, and Our Recommendation

Overall Verdict

7.3
Overall Score
8.6
Overall Score
  • Performance (50%)6.5
  • Design (20%)8.7
  • Usability (30%)7.8
  • Performance (50%)8.8
  • Design (20%)8.1
  • Usability (30%)8.7

The Breville BSB510XL provides a professional and premium feel that you can't find in the Braun MultiQuick-5, but somehow its performance cannot match it and the difference is apparent when it comes to processing solid food. As proof of that, in our smoothie test, while their final outcomes share the same consistency, the Breville BSB510XL had a more difficult time powering through the frozen fruits, which caused it to be twice as slow as the competition.

The only minor annoyance of the Braun MultiQuick-5 is its stiffer buttons. Otherwise, this blender may be the easiest to use. So in conclusion, if you have to choose between these models, we definitely recommend the Braun MultiQuick-5.

Pros & Cons

  • It performs with consistent efficiency.
  • It comes with extra accessories.
  • There are many innovative features like ergonomic pistol-like control grip with trigger operation.
  • Non-scratch base helps prevent scratching pots.
  • The whisk attachment brings more versatility.
  • Consistent performance with minimal splashing
  • Nearly as efficient as the higher-priced Vitamix 
  • Ergonomically-designed handle ensures a confident grip
  • Doesn’t get hot even under heavy-duty use
  • A generous set of accessories means greater versatility
  • The heavy blending performance is limited 
  • The blade housing base is relatively large, making it hard to fit well in certain blending containers.
  • The metal blending shaft and whisk may damage non-stick coatings

Key Specs

Dimension
H16.5 x W2.9 inches
W2.2 x H15 inches
Weight
2.2 lbs (1.0 kg)
1.6 lbs (0.7 kg)
Number of speeds
15
2
Pulse/Turbo option
No
No
Min speed
6,014 RPM
12,200 RPM
Max speed
13,224 RPM
13,700 RPM

Where to Buy?

Price at publication
$113.48
$62.87

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Analysis and Test Results

Performance

Overall Performance Scoring
6.5
8.8

Puree Soup

6.5
8.5
Scooping a spoon of pureéd soup from its full batch in a plastic beaker made by the Breville immersion blender.
Scooping a spoon of pureéd soup from its full batch in a plastic beaker made by the Breville immersion blender.
A batch of soup pureéd by the Breville Control Grip immersion blender is checked for smoothness by being drained through a stainless steel mesh strainer.
Breville BSB510XL Control Grip Hot Soup Purée Test
Scooping a spoon of pureéd soup from the plastic beaker to check its smoothness.
Scooping a spoon of pureéd soup from the plastic beaker to check its smoothness.
Braun MultiQuick-5 Soup Hot Soup Purée
Draining the soup with a stainless steel mesh strainer to inspect solid chunks.
Pureeing Time
30 secs
30 seconds
Result
Smooth
Smooth
Suction
Slight
No

Frozen Smoothie

5.8
8.8
Breville BSB510XL Control Grip Immersion Blender Smoothie Test
A plastic beaker containing a batch of green smoothie whose parts are scooped with a stainless steel spoon is between the Breville’s motor body and a smartphone displaying the total blending time (2 minutes and 21 seconds).
After finishing blending, the green smoothie made by the Breville BSB510XL blender was spread evenly throughout a white paper to check for solid chunks.
Scooping a spoon of smoothie from the plastic beaker to check its texture after the Braun MultiQuick-5 Vario Hand Blender had completed the test in 59,99 seconds.
Scooping a spoon of smoothie from the plastic beaker to check its texture after the Braun MultiQuick-5 Vario Hand Blender had completed the test in 59,99 seconds.
Braun MultiQuick-5 Smoothie Test
After finishing blending, the green smoothie was spread evenly throughout a white paper on a gray table to check for solid chunks.
Blending Time
2 mins 21 secs
1 min
Result
Smooth
Smooth
Suction
Slightly
No

Mayonnaise

4.8
8.3
Scooping a spoon of mayonnaise from its full batch made by the Breville blender and contained in a plastic beaker that stands between the Breville’s motor and a smartphone displaying the total mixing time ( 2 minutes and 39 seconds).
Scooping a spoon of mayonnaise from its full batch made by the Breville blender and contained in a plastic beaker that stands between the Breville’s motor and a smartphone displaying the total mixing time ( 2 minutes and 39 seconds).
Breville BSB510XL Control Grip Whipped Egg-Whites 1
Breville BSB510XL Control Grip Immersion Blender Mayonnaise Test
A little bit of mayonnaise was sticking on the blender whisk attachment when it was removed from the full batch emulsified in a 24-oz plastic beaker.
A little bit of mayonnaise was sticking on the blender whisk attachment when it was removed from the full batch emulsified in a 24-oz plastic beaker.
Braun MultiQuick-5 Mayonnaise Test
Emulsifying Time
2 mins 40 secs
1 mins 54 secs
Result
Quite Thin
Smooth
Suction
No
No

Almond Milk

8.5
9.3
A white plate of almond pulp produced by the Breville stick blender being between the Breville’s motor body and a smartphone displaying the total grinding time (55 seconds).
A white plate of almond pulp produced by the Breville stick blender being between the Breville’s motor body and a smartphone displaying the total grinding time (55 seconds).
Breville BSB510XL Control Grip Immersion Blender Almond Milk Test
Grinding Time
56 secs
45 secs
Result
Smooth
Fine
Suction
Tightly
Tightly

Whipped Egg Whites

10
10
The plastic beaker containing testing beaten egg-white of the Breville immersion blender is put upside down on the white table with its motor body and a smartphone displaying the total whipping time (1 minute and 21 seconds) by its sides.
The plastic beaker containing testing beaten egg-white of the Breville immersion blender is put upside down on the white table with its motor body and a smartphone displaying the total whipping time (1 minute and 21 seconds) by its sides.
Looking at the beaten egg-white of the Breville Stick Blender contained inside a plastic beaker.
Breville BSB510XL Control Grip Immersion Blender Whipped Egg-Whites Test
Putting the 24-oz plastic beaker containing testing beaten egg-white upside down on the gray table.
Putting the 24-oz plastic beaker containing testing beaten egg-white upside down on the gray table.
Braun MultiQuick-5 Whipped Egg-Whites Test
Looking down at stiff peak egg whites in the 24-oz plastic beaker from above.
Beating Time
1 min 21 sec
1 mins 56 secs
Result
Stiff
Stiff
Suction
No
No

Design

Overall Design Scoring
8.7
8.1

In The Box

A paper carton box, plastic beaker with lid, whisk attachment, blending wand with its motor body attached, chopper bowl with lid and stainless steel chopping blades, and user’s manuals of the Breville BSB510XL lying side by side on a white table.
The package, motor body, blending shaft, plastic beaker, user manual, and whisk attachment of the Braun MultiQuick-5 Immersion Blender on a yellow table.

Dimensions

The Breville immersion blender standing on top of its blending shaft on a gray table, with the length of the blending shaft being noted to the side as 9.3 inches, and the total length of the unit as 16.5 inches.
The Braun MQ505 standing on top of its blending shaft on a yellow table, with the length of the blending shaft being noted to the side as 6.7 inches, and the total length of the unit as 15 inches.
Height
16.5" (41.9 cm)
15.0" (38.1 cm)
Width
2.9" (7.4 cm)
2.2" (5.6 cm)
Weight
2.2 lbs (1.0 kg)
1.6 lbs (0.7 kg)
Shaft Length
9.3" (23.6 cm)
6.7" (17.0 cm)

Build Quality

9.0
8.0
The whisk attachment, motor body, and blending shaft of the Breville BSB510XL lying on a white table.
The motor body, blending shaft, and whisk attachment of the Braun MultiQuick-5 lie flat on a yellow table. The motor body, blending shaft, and whisk attachment of the Braun MultiQuick-5 lie flat on a yellow table.

Blades

7.5
7.5
A close-up of the blade assembly featuring two stainless steel prongs of the Breville BSB510XL hand blender.
A close-up of the blade assembly featuring two stainless steel prongs of the Breville BSB510XL hand blender.
The Stainless Steel Blending Shaft of the Breville BSB510XL Control Grip Immersion Blender
The blending assembly of the Braun MultiQuick-5 features 2 sharp prongs.
The Braun MultiQuick-5 Blending Wand (Cre: Nguyen Ntk/HealthyKitchen101)
Material
Stainless steel
Stainless steel
Type
Sharp blade
Sharp Blade
Guard Material
Plastic
Stainless Steel
Blade Count
2
2
Removable
No
No
Dishwasher Safe
Yes
Yes

Power Cord

10
10
The Breville Immersion Blender on a white table with its power cord that features a 2-prong plug rolled up next to it.
The Braun MultiQuick-5 on a table with its power cord rolled up next to it.
Cord Length
6.3 ft (1.9 m)
4.9 ft (1.5 m)
Type
2-prong plug
2-prong plug
Detachable
No
No

Speed And Controls

A close-up of the Power button in the front interface and a speed dial on the top of the Breville’s motor body.
A close-up of the Power button in the front interface and a speed dial on the top of the Breville’s motor body.
A close-up of the Breville’s motor body, with a speed dial on its top and the power button in its front.
The Two Speed Settings of The Braun MultiQuick-5 Immersion Blender
The Braun MultiQuick-5 Speed Settings (Cre: Nguyen Ntk/HealthyKitchen101)
Activation
Press-button & speed dial
Press
Min Speed
6.014 RPM
12,200 RPM
Max Speed
13.224 RPM
13,700 RPM
Presets
No
No
Noise Level
76 dB
65 dB
Digital Display
No
No
Pulse Mode
No
Yes

Accessories

The Breville BSB510XL Whisk Attachment lying on a white table.
The whisk attachment of the Braun MultiQuick-5 lies flat on a yellow table.
Material
Stainless steel
Stainless steel
Dishwasher Safe
Yes
Yes
Removable
Yes
Yes

Main Jar

10
10
The Breville’s 1250 ml plastic beaker standing on a white table with its lid attached.
The hand is holding a 20-oz plastic beaker with a green plant background.
Material
Plastic
Plastic
Capacity
40.0 fl oz (1.2 L)
20.0 fl oz (591.5 ml)
Measurements
Yes
Yes
Weight
14.0 oz (397 g)
3.2 oz (91 g)
Height
7.0" (17.8 cm)
6.5" (16.5 cm)
Dishwasher Safe
Yes
Yes

Usability

Overall Usability Scoring
7.8
8.7

Blade Assembly

7.5
9.5

Handling

8.5
8.5
Someone is holding the Breville’s immersion handle and at the same time pressing its power button, with one hand.
A close-up of the non-slip handle of the Braun stick blender.

Cleanability

7.5
9.0

Easeof Use

7.7
8.6

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