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Braun MultiQuick-5 vs Cuisinart Evolutionx Cordless Hand Blender Side-by-Side Comparison

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Braun MultiQuick 5

$64.95 from Amazon

Cuisinart Evolutionx Cordless Hand Blender

$79.95 from Amazon
Braun MultiQuick 5 vs Cuisinart Evolutionx Cordless Hand Blender

Overall Verdict

The Braun MultiQuick has the overall performance edge, but with some interesting comparisons. The Cuisinart Evolution Cordless doesn’t do well at all with operations like purees and smoothies. Things turned out a bit chunky for soups, almond milk,  and green smoothies. It did prove, however,  a slightly better blender for mayonnaise, and both were equally good at whipping egg whites. 

Design-wise, both blenders are solid and well-built, but the Braun has a more polished finish. The silicone handle grip is a pleasure, but the buttons are a little harder to press than for the Cuisinart. For a portable or cordless blender, the Cuisinart proved surprisingly efficient and steady,  while the Braun maintained its cool even under stress and strain.

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Pros & Cons

  • 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
  • Excellent mobility 
  • Pleasing aesthetic appealing 
  • Included accessories allows for greater versatility  
  • Steady battery performance
  • The metal blending shaft and whisk may damage non-stick coatings
  • The blending wand can unintentionally detach

Key Specs

Dimensions
W2.2 x H15 inches
H 16.2 x W 2.4 inches
Weight
1.6 lbs (0.7 kg)
1.4 lbs (0.6 kg)
Number of speeds
2
1
Pulse/Turbo option
No
No
Min speed
12,200 RPM
A whisk attachment, a beaker.
Max speed
13,700 RPM
Yes

Where to Buy

Price at publication
$62.87
$76.43
$64.95 at Amazon
$79.95 at Amazon

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Analysis and Test Results

Performance

Overall Performance Scoring
8.8
7.1

Hot Soup Purée

8.5
6.0
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.
Scooping a spoon of pureéd soup produced by the Cuisinart EvolutionX RHB-100TG from the plastic beaker to check its smoothness.
Scooping a spoon of pureéd soup produced by the Cuisinart EvolutionX RHB-100TG from the plastic beaker to check its smoothness.
A batch of soup pureéd by the Cuisinart EvolutionX RHB-100TG immersion blender is checked for smoothness by being drained through a stainless steel mesh strainer.
Pureeing Time
30 seconds
30 seconds
Result
Smooth
Chunky
Suction
No
No

Frozen Fruit Smoothie

8.8
6.0
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.
Scooping a spoon of smoothie from the plastic beaker to check its texture after the Cuisinart EvolutionX RHB-100TG Hand Blender had completed the test in 2 minutes.
Scooping a spoon of smoothie from the plastic beaker to check its texture after the Cuisinart EvolutionX RHB-100TG Hand Blender had completed the test in 2 minutes.
After finishing blending, the green smoothie made by the Cuisinart EvolutionX RHB-100TG immersion blender was spread evenly throughout a white paper on a gray table to check for solid chunks.
Blending Time
1 min
2 minutes
Result
Smooth
Smooth
Suction
No
No

Mayonnaise

8.3
9.5
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
A batch mayonnaise made by the Cuisinart EvolutionX RHB-100TG immersion blender within 1 minute and 24 seconds.
A batch mayonnaise made by the Cuisinart EvolutionX RHB-100TG immersion blender within 1 minute and 24 seconds.
Scooping a spoon of mayonnaise made by the Cuisinart EvolutionX RHB-100TG immersion blender.
Emulsifying Time
1 mins 54 secs
1 min 24 secs
Result
Smooth
Velvety
Suction
No
No

Almond Milk

9.3
8.3
A white plate of almond pulp and a bowl of milk produced by the Cuisinart EvolutionX RHB-100TG stick blender within 1 minute and 10 seconds.
Grinding Time
45 secs
1 min 10 secs
Result
Fine
Very Fine
Suction
Tightly
No

Whipped Egg-Whites

10
10
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.
A beaker containing beaten egg-white made by the Cuisinart EvolutionX RHB-100TG immersion blender in 1 minute and 45 seconds is put upside down on the table.
Beating Time
1 mins 56 secs
1 min 45 secs
Result
Stiff
Stiff
Suction
No
No

Design

Overall Design Scoring
8.1
8.7

In the Box

The package, motor body, blending shaft, plastic beaker, user manual, and whisk attachment of the Braun MultiQuick-5 Immersion Blender on a yellow table.
The Cuisinart EvolutionX RHB-100TG immersion blender lying on a table with its beaker, whisk attachment, user manual, packaging carton box, and charger by its side.

Dimensions

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.
The Cuisinart EvolutionX RHB-100TG standing on a table, with the length of its blending shaft being noted to the side as 8.3 inches, and the total length of the unit as 16.2 inches.
Height
15.0" (38.1 cm)
16.2" (41.1 cm)
Width
2.2" (5.6 cm)
2.4" (6.1 cm)
Weight
1.6 lbs (0.7 kg)
1.4 lbs (0.6 kg)
Length
Shaft Length
6.7" (17.0 cm)
8.3" (21.1 cm)

Build Quality

8.0
8.5
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.
A close-up of the Cuisinart RHB-100TG parts

Speed and Controls

The Two Speed Settings of The Braun MultiQuick-5 Immersion Blender
The Braun MultiQuick-5 Speed Settings (Cre: Nguyen Ntk/HealthyKitchen101)
A close-up of the Cuisinart EvolutionX RHB-100TG’s indicator light.
A close-up of the Cuisinart EvolutionX RHB-100TG’s indicator light.
A close-up of the Cuisinart motor housing
Activation
Press
Press-button
Min Speed
12,200 RPM
N/A
Max Speed
13,700 RPM
N/A
Presets
No
No
Noise Level
65 dB
N/A
Digital Display
No
Yes
Pulse Mode
Yes
No

Blending Shaft

7.5
8.5
The blending assembly of the Braun MultiQuick-5 features 2 sharp prongs.
The Braun MultiQuick-5 Blending Wand (Cre: Nguyen Ntk/HealthyKitchen101)
A close-up of the Cuisinart EvolutionX RHB-100TG blades
A close-up of the Cuisinart EvolutionX RHB-100TG blades
A close-up of the Cuisinart EvolutionX RHB-100TG blending shaft.
Material
Stainless steel
Stainless steel
Type
Sharp Blade
Sharp Blade
Guard Material
Stainless Steel
Stainless steel
Blade Count
2
2
Removable
No
Yes
Dishwasher Safe
Yes
Yes

Beaker

10
10
The hand is holding a 20-oz plastic beaker with a green plant background.
A close-up of the Cuisinart EvolutionX RHB-100TG beaker
Material
Plastic
Plastic
Capacity
20.0 fl oz (591.5 ml)
30 oz
Measurements
Yes
Yes
Weight
3.2 oz (91 g)
Height
6.5" (16.5 cm)
Dishwasher Safe
Yes
Yes
Tamper Included
No
No

Extra Accessories

The whisk attachment of the Braun MultiQuick-5 lies flat on a yellow table.
The Cuisinart EvolutionX RHB-100TG whisk attachment
Material
Stainless steel
Stainless steel
Dishwasher Safe
Yes
Yes
Removable
Yes
Yes

Usability

Overall Usability Scoring
8.7
8.4

Ease of Use

8.6
8.0

Handling

8.5
9.5
A close-up of the non-slip handle of the Braun stick blender.
A close-up of the Cuisinart EvolutionX RHB-100TG ergonomically-designed handle.

Blade Assembly

9.5
8.5

Cleanability

9.0
8.5