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Braun MQ50501M Review | 40 Data compared

Avg. price:~£60Power:1000 WCordless:noWeight:0.95 kgStepless variable speed:noDishwasher-safe parts:yes

Braun MQ50501M Review: Compare 40 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Immersion Blenders category and whether it is worth buying.

Braun MQ50501M
7.3/10

Overall score

Score
7.3/ 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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Score components

65%

7.3

Technical score

25%

7.3

User score

10%

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

â–²Better than 56% of immersion blenders
7.9

Value for money

Value for money
7.9/ 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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Score components

70%

7.3

Overall score

30%

9.1

Price

â–²Better than 55%
7.3

Technical score

Technical score
7.3/ 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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Score components

45%

7.2

Performance

20%

6.8

Accessories

15%

8.7

Design

10%

5.8

Usability

10%

8.1

Dimensions

â–²Better than 66%
7.3

User score

User score
7.3/ 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
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7.3

Mark 8.0 is below the typical mark 8.5 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

70%

9.0

Rating

30%

5.8

Popularity

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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.
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Technical Specifications of immersion blender Braun MQ50501M

Technical score
Technical score
7.3/ 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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Score components:

45%

7.2

Performance

20%

6.8

Accessories

15%

8.7

Design

10%

5.8

Usability

10%

8.1

Dimensions

7.3
Value for money
Value for money
7.9/ 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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Score components:

70%

7.3

Overall score

30%

9.1

Price

7.9
Power
1,000 W
This immersion blender delivers 1,000 W of motor power, which is higher than the rated wattage of 65.3% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 20.2% of immersion blenders.
Number of speeds
21
This immersion blender features 21 speed levels, which is more finely adjustable than 93.6% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 4.8% 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
13,700 RPM
This immersion blender spins up to 13,700 RPM, which is slower than the top blade speed of 55% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 0.6% 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
?
Chopper included
?
Chopper capacity
-
Measuring cup/glass included
yes
This immersion blender includes the measuring cup.
Measuring cup/glass capacity
600 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
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
0.95 kg
This immersion blender weighs 0.95 kg, which is lighter in hand than 63.7% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 1.7% of immersion blenders.
Height
33.9 cm
This immersion blender stands 33.9 cm in height, which is more compact than 89.1% of immersion blenders.
Width/Depth
?

Braun MQ50501M vs the average immersion blender

246810TotalPerformanceUsabilityAccessoriesDesignDimensions
  • 19 speed levels more
    This immersion blender allows starting on gentle low RPM to avoid splashing before ramping up to high speed compared to the average immersion blender (21 vs 2).
    21 vs 2
  • 300 W more motor power
    This immersion blender purees dense root vegetables and fibrous soups directly in hot pans with greater torque and less stalling than the average immersion blender (1,000 W vs 700 W).
    1,000 W vs 700 W
  • 6.1 cm shorter wand profile
    This immersion blender fits neatly into kitchen drawers and shallow cutlery organizers without disassembling compared to the average immersion blender (33.9 cm vs 40 cm).
    33.9 cm vs 40 cm
  • 12.8% lighter
    This immersion blender causes substantially less wrist and forearm fatigue during extended pot pureeing than the average immersion blender (1 kg vs 1.1 kg).
    0.95 kg vs 1.089 kg
  • 2% better value for money
    Braun MQ50501M has better value for money than the average immersion blender (7.88 vs 7.7).
    7.88 vs 7.73
  • 2% better value for money
    Braun MQ50501M has better value for money than the average immersion blender (7.88 vs 7.7).
    7.88 vs 7.73
  • 19 speed levels more
    This immersion blender allows starting on gentle low RPM to avoid splashing before ramping up to high speed compared to the average immersion blender (21 vs 2).
    21 vs 2
  • 300 W more motor power
    This immersion blender purees dense root vegetables and fibrous soups directly in hot pans with greater torque and less stalling than the average immersion blender (1,000 W vs 700 W).
    1,000 W vs 700 W
  • 6.1 cm shorter wand profile
    This immersion blender fits neatly into kitchen drawers and shallow cutlery organizers without disassembling compared to the average immersion blender (33.9 cm vs 40 cm).
    33.9 cm vs 40 cm
  • 12.8% lighter
    This immersion blender causes substantially less wrist and forearm fatigue during extended pot pureeing than the average immersion blender (1 kg vs 1.1 kg).
    0.95 kg vs 1.089 kg
  • 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
  • 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
  • 7.6% lower user score
    User score
    7.3/ 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
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    7.3

    Mark 8.0 is below the typical mark 8.5 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    70%

    9.0

    Rating

    30%

    5.8

    Popularity

    7.3 vs 7.9
  • 800 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 (13,700 RPM vs 14,500 RPM).
    13,700 RPM vs 14,500 RPM
  • 33.3% more expensive
    Braun MQ50501M is more expensive than the average immersion blender (£60 vs £45).
    £60 vs £45
  • 7.6% lower user score
    User score
    7.3/ 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
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    <55-66-77-88-99-10

    7.3

    Mark 8.0 is below the typical mark 8.5 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    70%

    9.0

    Rating

    30%

    5.8

    Popularity

    7.3 vs 7.9
  • 33.3% more expensive
    Braun MQ50501M is more expensive than the average immersion blender (£60 vs £45).
    £60 vs £45
  • 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
  • 800 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 (13,700 RPM vs 14,500 RPM).
    13,700 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

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Braun MQ50501M

  • Powerful 1000W motor processes thick ingredients and hard foods quickly
  • Effective SplashControl technology virtually eliminates kitchen splatters and messes
  • Smooth and consistent blending results for hot soups, smoothies, and baby food
  • The 21-speed dial and turbo boost button offer highly precise, one-handed control
  • EasyClick Plus system allows for quick and effortless changing of accessories
  • Ergonomic handle with a soft, non-slip rubber grip provides a safe and comfortable hold
  • Dishwasher-safe removable accessories make cleaning the unit very easy
  • Quiet motor operation compared to many alternative hand blenders

What customers don't like about Braun MQ50501M

  • Can take longer to fully process highly fibrous materials like kale or broccoli stems
  • Adjusting the top speed dial during continuous one-handed operation can be awkward for some users
  • The plastic connection/coupling between the motor base and attachments feels less durable than metal components

Verdict

The Braun MultiQuick 5 MQ50501M is a high-performance immersion blender equipped with a powerful 1000-watt motor and a variable speed dial offering 21 settings plus a turbo boost mode. It features a durable stainless steel shaft with PowerBell VPlus technology—combining an extra milling blade and six inner ribs—alongside SplashControl technology to minimize kitchen messes. Main pros include its exceptional blending precision, efficient one-handed speed regulation, comfortable ergonomic soft-grip handle, and the EasyClick System Plus for fast accessory swaps. However, notable cons include limited mobility due to a relatively short 1.2-meter power cord and a slightly heavier build compared to lower-wattage models.

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