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Braun MQ500SOUP Review | 40 Data compared

Avg. price:~£45Power:600 WCordless:noWeight:0.807 kgStepless variable speed:noDishwasher-safe parts:yes

Braun MQ500SOUP Review: Compare 40 technical specifications and 1 expert reviews to see how this product ranks in the Immersion Blenders category and whether it is worth buying.

Braun MQ500SOUP
6.6/10

Overall score

Score
6.6/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, ratings from across the web and best-of lists.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 65%, User score 25%, List score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
Score components

65%

5.7

Technical score

25%

8.8

User score

10%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–¼Worse than 66% of immersion blenders
7.5

Value for money

Value for money
7.5/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the immersion blender's overall rating with its price.
When it matters
When you are looking for an immersion blender with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
Score components

70%

6.6

Overall score

30%

9.5

Price

â–¼Worse than 62%
5.7

Technical score

Technical score
5.7/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 65% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

45%

4.4

Performance

20%

4.6

Accessories

15%

9.1

Design

10%

5.8

Usability

10%

8.1

Dimensions

â–¼Worse than 78%
8.8

User score

User score
8.8/ 10
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What it is
How happy buyers are with this model, based on ratings from across the web.
How we count it
Enough data: A model needs at least 1 rating from across the web. Without one, it counts as 8.0, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
Share: User score counts 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 67% of models

70%

8.8

Rating

30%

8.9

Popularity

â–²Better than 67%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 10% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Technical Specifications of immersion blender Braun MQ500SOUP

Technical score
Technical score
5.7/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 65% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components:

45%

4.4

Performance

20%

4.6

Accessories

15%

9.1

Design

10%

5.8

Usability

10%

8.1

Dimensions

5.7
Value for money
Value for money
7.5/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the immersion blender's overall rating with its price.
When it matters
When you are looking for an immersion blender with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
Score components:

70%

6.6

Overall score

30%

9.5

Price

7.5
Power
600 W
Market range: <200 W – >1.2k W
This immersion blender delivers 600 W of motor power, which is lower than the rated wattage of 52.6% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 8% of immersion blenders.
Number of speeds
2
Market range: <1 – >21
This immersion blender features 2 speed levels, which is more finely adjustable than 21% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 31.9% of immersion blenders.
Stepless variable speed
no
This immersion blender does not feature stepless variable speed control.
Turbo mode
yes
This immersion blender supports turbo mode.
Maximum RPM
12,500 RPM
Market range: <10k RPM – >20k RPM
This immersion blender spins up to 12,500 RPM, which is slower than the top blade speed of 72.4% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 4.6% of immersion blenders.
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Commercial use
no
This immersion blender not designed for commercial use.
Dishwasher-safe parts
yes
This immersion blender has dishwasher-safe parts.
Safety lock
no
This immersion blender does not feature a safety lock.
Cordless
no
This immersion blender does not support cordless operation.
Battery type
-
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Number of accessories
1
Market range: <1 – >6
This immersion blender comes with 1 attachments, which is fewer add-ons than 55.5% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 24.1% of immersion blenders.
Chopper included
no
This immersion blender does not include the chopper attachment.
Chopper capacity
-
Measuring cup/glass included
yes
This immersion blender includes the measuring cup.
Measuring cup/glass capacity
600 ml
Market range: <600 ml – >800 ml
This immersion blender includes a measuring beaker of 600 ml, which is smaller than the cup of 53.2% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 38.2% of immersion blenders.
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Shaft material
Stainless steel
Blade material
Stainless steel
Body material
Plastic
Detachable shaft
yes
This immersion blender supports a detachable shaft.
No-splash design
yes
This immersion blender supports a no-splash design.
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Power cord length
1.2 m
Market range: <1 m – >2.5 m
This immersion blender has a power cord length of 1.2 m, which is longer reach than 22.7% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 27.8% of immersion blenders.
Weight
0.807 kg
Market range: <0.5 kg – >3 kg
This immersion blender weighs 0.807 kg, which is lighter in hand than 80.5% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 0.3% of immersion blenders.
Height
38.1 cm
Market range: <28 cm – >48 cm
This immersion blender stands 38.1 cm in height, which is more compact than 69.1% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 1.2% of immersion blenders.
Width/Depth
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Braun MQ500SOUP vs the average immersion blender

246810TotalPerformanceUsabilityAccessoriesDesignDimensions
  • 25.9% lighter
    This immersion blender causes substantially less wrist and forearm fatigue during extended pot pureeing than the average immersion blender (0.8 kg vs 1.1 kg).
    0.807 kg vs 1.089 kg
  • 11.4% higher user score
    User score
    8.8/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How happy buyers are with this model, based on ratings from across the web.
    How we count it
    Enough data: A model needs at least 1 rating from across the web. Without one, it counts as 8.0, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
    Share: User score counts 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–² Better than 67% of models

    70%

    8.8

    Rating

    30%

    8.9

    Popularity

    8.8 vs 7.9
  • 1.9 cm shorter wand profile
    This immersion blender fits neatly into kitchen drawers and shallow cutlery organizers without disassembling compared to the average immersion blender (38.1 cm vs 40 cm).
    38.1 cm vs 40 cm
  • 11.4% higher user score
    User score
    8.8/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How happy buyers are with this model, based on ratings from across the web.
    How we count it
    Enough data: A model needs at least 1 rating from across the web. Without one, it counts as 8.0, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
    Share: User score counts 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–² Better than 67% of models

    70%

    8.8

    Rating

    30%

    8.9

    Popularity

    8.8 vs 7.9
  • 25.9% lighter
    This immersion blender causes substantially less wrist and forearm fatigue during extended pot pureeing than the average immersion blender (0.8 kg vs 1.1 kg).
    0.807 kg vs 1.089 kg
  • 1.9 cm shorter wand profile
    This immersion blender fits neatly into kitchen drawers and shallow cutlery organizers without disassembling compared to the average immersion blender (38.1 cm vs 40 cm).
    38.1 cm vs 40 cm
  • Does not include the whisk attachment
    This immersion blender does not include the whisk attachment while the average immersion blender does.
  • 1 fewer blade points
    This immersion blender uses a standard 2-point blade requiring more stirring motion to draw chunks into the cutting zone compared to the average immersion blender (2 vs 3).
    2 vs 3
  • 2,000 RPM lower blade speed
    This immersion blender operates at a lower top RPM, requiring more blending passes through the pot to eliminate graininess compared to the average immersion blender (12,500 RPM vs 14,500 RPM).
    12,500 RPM vs 14,500 RPM
  • 100 ml smaller beaker volume
    This immersion blender provides a smaller blending cup that fills quickly when whipping liquids or multiple fruit servings compared to the average immersion blender (600 ml vs 700 ml).
    600 ml vs 700 ml
  • 1 fewer accessories
    This immersion blender comes as a minimal wand kit, requiring extra accessory purchases for whipping cream or chopping nuts compared to the average immersion blender (1 vs 2).
    1 vs 2
  • 100 W less motor power
    This immersion blender has a lower wattage motor that may struggle when blending thick purees or fibrous stalks compared to the average immersion blender (600 W vs 700 W).
    600 W vs 700 W
  • 3.3% worse value for money
    Braun MQ500SOUP has worse value for money than the average immersion blender (7.48 vs 7.7).
    7.48 vs 7.73
  • 3.3% worse value for money
    Braun MQ500SOUP has worse value for money than the average immersion blender (7.48 vs 7.7).
    7.48 vs 7.73
  • 1 fewer blade points
    This immersion blender uses a standard 2-point blade requiring more stirring motion to draw chunks into the cutting zone compared to the average immersion blender (2 vs 3).
    2 vs 3
  • 2,000 RPM lower blade speed
    This immersion blender operates at a lower top RPM, requiring more blending passes through the pot to eliminate graininess compared to the average immersion blender (12,500 RPM vs 14,500 RPM).
    12,500 RPM vs 14,500 RPM
  • 100 W less motor power
    This immersion blender has a lower wattage motor that may struggle when blending thick purees or fibrous stalks compared to the average immersion blender (600 W vs 700 W).
    600 W vs 700 W
  • Does not include the whisk attachment
    This immersion blender does not include the whisk attachment while the average immersion blender does.
  • 100 ml smaller beaker volume
    This immersion blender provides a smaller blending cup that fills quickly when whipping liquids or multiple fruit servings compared to the average immersion blender (600 ml vs 700 ml).
    600 ml vs 700 ml
  • 1 fewer accessories
    This immersion blender comes as a minimal wand kit, requiring extra accessory purchases for whipping cream or chopping nuts compared to the average immersion blender (1 vs 2).
    1 vs 2

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

9.0
oxgadgets.com
≈ estimated
04/05/2016
Hands-on test · Soup hand blender
Verdict
The Braun MQ 500 Soup is a light, easy-to-clean hand blender that handles smoothies, ice and soups, though it lacks a safety interlock.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Braun MQ500SOUP

  • Lightweight build and comfortable, non-slip ergonomic soft grip
  • Effective anti-splash bell design preventing messy kitchen splatters
  • Enables easy one-handed speed operation
  • Powerful 600W motor processes hot soups and soft ingredients efficiently
  • Dishwasher-safe parts make it quick and simple to clean
  • Sturdy and durable stainless steel blending shaft

What customers don't like about Braun MQ500SOUP

  • Limited speed settings with only two primary speed options
  • Can take longer to fully process dense, tough, or highly fibrous ingredients
  • Sticky foods can occasionally get trapped and be difficult to clean from behind the blades
  • Lacks extensive multi-functional accessory bundles compared to higher-end models

Verdict

The Braun MultiQuick 5 MQ500SOUP is a lightweight immersion blender powered by a robust 600-watt motor capable of reaching up to 12,500 RPM. It features dual-speed control with a turbo function for single-handed operation, a durable stainless steel shaft, ultra-hard stainless steel blades, and comes with a 600 ml BPA-free plastic measuring beaker. Its primary advantages lie in the patented PowerBell and SplashControl technologies, which deliver fast, ultra-smooth blending while effectively preventing kitchen messes and pot suction. The ergonomic, slim soft-grip handle and dishwasher-safe components make it exceptionally comfortable to maneuver and easy to clean. However, a notable drawback is its lack of advanced multi-speed variance or extensive accessory bundles, limiting it strictly to basic puréeing tasks compared to higher-end models.

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