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Braun MQ9187XLI Review | 40 Data compared

Avg. price:~£110Power:1200 WCordless:noWeight:3.973 kgStepless variable speed:yesDishwasher-safe parts:yes

Braun MQ9187XLI Review: Compare 40 technical specifications, 2 expert reviews and 1 best-of list to see how this product ranks in the Immersion Blenders category and whether it is worth buying.

Braun MQ9187XLI
7.3/10

Overall score

Score
7.3/ 10
✕
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
▲ Better than 55% of models
Score components

65%

7.2

Technical score

25%

7.2

User score

10%

8.3

List score

▲Better than 55% of immersion blenders
7.5

Value for money

Value for money
7.5/ 10
✕
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
▼ Worse than 62% of models
Score components

70%

7.3

Overall score

30%

8.0

Price

▼Worse than 62%
7.2

Technical score

Technical score
7.2/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 62% of models
Score components

45%

6.9

Performance

20%

7.8

Accessories

15%

10

Design

10%

6.8

Usability

10%

3.8

Dimensions

▲Better than 62%
7.2

User score

User score
7.2/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 72% of models

7.2

Mark 7.4 is below the typical mark 8.5 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

70%

8.4

Rating

30%

5.0

Popularity

▼Worse than 72%
8.3

List score

List score
8.3/ 10
✕
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 (1)
List score: in 1 of 29 lists (3%)
★Better than 90%
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Where to buy
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Ranked #275 of 725 models in Immersion Blenders (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of immersion blender Braun MQ9187XLI

Technical score
Technical score
7.2/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 62% of models
Score components:

45%

6.9

Performance

20%

7.8

Accessories

15%

10

Design

10%

6.8

Usability

10%

3.8

Dimensions

7.2
Value for money
Value for money
7.5/ 10
✕
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 62% of models
Score components:

70%

7.3

Overall score

30%

8.0

Price

7.5
Power
1,200 W
Market range: <200 W – >1.2k W
This immersion blender delivers 1,200 W of motor power, which is higher than the rated wattage of 86.5% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 7.3% of immersion blenders.
Number of speeds
3
Market range: <1 – >21
This immersion blender features 3 speed levels, which is more finely adjustable than 53.1% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 2.9% of immersion blenders.
Stepless variable speed
yes
This immersion blender features stepless variable speed control.
Turbo mode
?
Maximum RPM
?
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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
yes
This immersion blender features a safety lock.
Cordless
no
This immersion blender does not support cordless operation.
Battery type
-
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Number of accessories
?
Chopper included
yes
This immersion blender includes the chopper attachment.
Chopper capacity
500 ml
Market range: <350 ml – >700 ml
This immersion blender provides a chopper capacity of 500 ml, which is more spacious than the mini-chopper of 14.1% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 59.2% of immersion blenders.
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
3.973 kg
Market range: <0.5 kg – >3 kg
This immersion blender weighs 3.973 kg, which is heavier in hand than 95.3% of immersion blenders.
Height
41 cm
Market range: <28 cm – >48 cm
This immersion blender stands 41 cm in height, which is taller than 61.6% of immersion blenders and equal to that of 6.7% of immersion blenders.
Width/Depth
68x 68

Braun MQ9187XLI vs the average immersion blender

246810TotalPerformanceUsabilityAccessoriesDesignDimensions
  • 500 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 (1,200 W vs 700 W).
    1,200 W vs 700 W
  • Features stepless variable speed control
    This immersion blender features stepless variable speed control while the average immersion blender does not.
  • Includes the potato masher
    This immersion blender includes the potato masher while the average immersion blender does not.
  • Includes the chopper attachment
    This immersion blender includes the chopper attachment while the average immersion blender does not.
  • Features a safety lock
    This immersion blender features a safety lock while the average immersion blender does not.
  • Supports an indicator light
    This immersion blender supports an indicator light while the average immersion blender does not.
  • Includes the ice blade
    This immersion blender includes the ice blade while the average immersion blender does not.
  • 1 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 (3 vs 2).
    3 vs 2
  • 500 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 (1,200 W vs 700 W).
    1,200 W vs 700 W
  • Features stepless variable speed control
    This immersion blender features stepless variable speed control while the average immersion blender does not.
  • 1 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 (3 vs 2).
    3 vs 2
  • Features a safety lock
    This immersion blender features a safety lock while the average immersion blender does not.
  • Includes the potato masher
    This immersion blender includes the potato masher while the average immersion blender does not.
  • Includes the chopper attachment
    This immersion blender includes the chopper attachment while the average immersion blender does not.
  • Includes the ice blade
    This immersion blender includes the ice blade while the average immersion blender does not.
  • Supports an indicator light
    This immersion blender supports an indicator light while the average immersion blender does not.
  • 3.65x heavier
    This immersion blender is heavier to hold continuously, causing more arm strain when pureeing large stockpots compared to the average immersion blender (4 kg vs 1.1 kg).
    3.973 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
  • 8.9% lower user score
    User score
    7.2/ 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
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 72% of models

    7.2

    Mark 7.4 is below the typical mark 8.5 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    70%

    8.4

    Rating

    30%

    5.0

    Popularity

    7.2 vs 7.9
  • 1 cm taller wand profile
    This immersion blender has a longer body that may require separating the motor and wand for drawer storage compared to the average immersion blender (41 cm vs 40 cm).
    41 cm vs 40 cm
  • 2.44x more expensive
    Braun MQ9187XLI is more expensive than the average immersion blender (£110 vs £45).
    £110 vs £45
  • 2.6% worse value for money
    Braun MQ9187XLI has worse value for money than the average immersion blender (7.53 vs 7.7).
    7.53 vs 7.73
  • 2.4% lower list score
    List score
    8.3/ 10
    ✕
    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 (1)
    List score: in 1 of 29 lists (3%)
    8.3 vs 8.5
  • 8.9% lower user score
    User score
    7.2/ 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
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 72% of models

    7.2

    Mark 7.4 is below the typical mark 8.5 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    70%

    8.4

    Rating

    30%

    5.0

    Popularity

    7.2 vs 7.9
  • 2.44x more expensive
    Braun MQ9187XLI is more expensive than the average immersion blender (£110 vs £45).
    £110 vs £45
  • 2.6% worse value for money
    Braun MQ9187XLI has worse value for money than the average immersion blender (7.53 vs 7.7).
    7.53 vs 7.73
  • 2.4% lower list score
    List score
    8.3/ 10
    ✕
    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 (1)
    List score: in 1 of 29 lists (3%)
    8.3 vs 8.5
  • 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
  • 3.65x heavier
    This immersion blender is heavier to hold continuously, causing more arm strain when pureeing large stockpots compared to the average immersion blender (4 kg vs 1.1 kg).
    3.973 kg vs 1.089 kg
  • 1 cm taller wand profile
    This immersion blender has a longer body that may require separating the motor and wand for drawer storage compared to the average immersion blender (41 cm vs 40 cm).
    41 cm vs 40 cm

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

Overview video

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

10
expertreviews.co.uk
✓ explicit
15/09/2021
Hands-on test · Food processor kit
Verdict
The Braun MultiQuick 9 is a powerful, simple all-rounder for hummus and vegetable prep, though its French fry attachment is hit and miss.
9.0
techprincess.it
≈ estimated
23/03/2021
Two-week trial · Sauces and whisking
Verdict
The Braun MultiQuick 9 is a powerful, easy-to-use hand blender that makes excellent mayonnaise, though it gets heavy with some attachments.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Braun MQ9187XLI

  • Powerful 1200W motor effortlessly purees tough, hard, and fibrous ingredients
  • ActiveBlade technology moves up and down to increase the cutting surface with less user effort
  • Intuitive SmartSpeed pressure button allows seamless one-handed speed control
  • Versatile array of high-quality attachments including an XL food processor, chopper, masher, and whisk
  • EasyClick Plus system enables fast, hassle-free switching of accessories without awkward twisting
  • SplashControl design effectively minimizes messes and keeps the kitchen clean
  • Components are easy to clean and dishwasher-safe

What customers don't like about Braun MQ9187XLI

  • Automatic safety lock engages constantly and can feel frustrating or tedious to continuously deactivate
  • Food processor attachment sometimes leaves stray food pieces or unblended ingredients behind
  • French fry cutter insert can be hit-or-miss, occasionally creating significant food waste
  • May struggle to completely liquefy large volumes of highly fibrous ingredients or produce silky smoothies
  • Whisk attachment operates noticeably slower compared to a dedicated hand mixer
  • Potential customer service delays if warranty repairs or troubleshooting are needed

Verdict

The Braun MQ9187XLI is a premium 1200-watt immersion blender featuring ActivePowerDrive technology for up to 60% faster blending performance and a 1.2-metre power cord. Key characteristics include an up-and-down moving ActiveBlade shaft that creates a 2.5-times larger cutting zone with 40% less effort, iMode technology offering three speed modes (pulse, low, high), an intuitive SmartSpeed pressure trigger, and an extensive 3.2-litre XL food processor accessory package. Main pros highlight its exceptional versatility in handling heavy kitchen tasks like kneading up to 500 grams of dough, crushing ice, and slicing French fries, alongside highly effective anti-splash engineering and dishwasher-safe components. However, notable cons include its heavier 2.5-kilogram overall weight, a learning curve associated with the dual-button safety lock system, and an occasional grainy texture when processing large volumes of highly fibrous ingredients.

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