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Braun MultiQuick 5 vs Elite Gourmet Immersion Blender Side-by-Side Comparison

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Braun MultiQuick 5

$64.95 from Amazon

Elite Gourmet Immersion Blender

$8.53 from Amazon
Braun MultiQuick 5 vs Elite Gourmet Immersion Blender

Overall Verdict

Not many blenders can take down the Braun MultiQuick, but the Elite Gourmet put up a fair struggle with pureeing hot soups while taking the ground with mayonnaise. Other than that, its performance is comparatively lack-luster with fruit smoothies, almond milk, and whipping egg whites was a no-show (since it has no whisk). 

Compared to the Braun, the Elite Gourmet is a full 0.7 lbs lighter but for some it might lack sturdiness in the hand. Also, it doesn’t have proper anti-slip features or a rubberized handle. The Elite Gourmet is also a one speed machine and, with only 150 watts of power, it struggled to get some jobs done in time, but at least there were no suction issues. If you need something lights and easy just for soup purees, the Elite Gourmet may stand a chance. Otherwise, stick to the Braun for the best all rounder.

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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
  • Budget-friendly price
  • Simple, straightforward design 
  • Emulsifying capability
  • The metal blending shaft and whisk may damage non-stick coatings
  • Subpar build quality
  • Insufficient motor power 
  • Inadequate splatter control 
  • Limited grip comfort

Key Specs

Dimensions
W2.2 x H15 inches
H 13.4 x W 2.9 inches
Weight
1.6 lbs (0.7 kg)
0.9 lbs (0.4 kg)
Number of speeds
2
1
Pulse/Turbo option
No
No
Min speed
12,200 RPM
No
Max speed
13,700 RPM
No

Where to Buy

Price at publication
$62.87
$12.00
$64.95 at Amazon
$8.53 at Amazon

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Analysis and Test Results

Performance

Overall Performance Scoring
8.8
6.3

Hot Soup Purée

8.5
8.0
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 Elite Gourmet EHB-2425X from the plastic beaker to check its smoothness.
Scooping a spoon of pureéd soup produced by the Elite Gourmet EHB-2425X from the plastic beaker to check its smoothness.
A batch of soup pureéd by the Elite Gourmet EHB-2425X immersion blender is checked for smoothness by being drained through a stainless steel mesh strainer.
Pureeing Time
30 seconds
30 seconds
Result
Smooth
Smooth
Suction
No
Slightly

Frozen Fruit Smoothie

8.8
3.5
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 Elite Gourmet EHB-2425X Hand Blender had completed the test in 2:30 seconds.
Scooping a spoon of smoothie from the plastic beaker to check its texture after the Elite Gourmet EHB-2425X Hand Blender had completed the test in 2:30 seconds.
After finishing blending, the green smoothie made by the Elite Gourmet EHB-2425X immersion blender was spread evenly throughout a white paper to check for solid chunks.
Blending Time
1 min
2 mins 30 secs
Result
Smooth
Leafy
Suction
No
Slightly

Mayonnaise

8.3
9.0
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 hand pours a creamy mixture from a cup beside the Elite Gourmet immersion blender; a digital timer reads 01:40, set against a backdrop of kitchen appliances.
A hand pours a creamy mixture from a cup beside the Elite Gourmet immersion blender; a digital timer reads 01:40, set against a backdrop of kitchen appliances.
Mayonnaise made by the Elite Gourmet EHB-2425X immersion blender.
Emulsifying Time
1 mins 54 secs
1 min 40 secs
Result
Smooth
Smooth
Suction
No
Slightly

Almond Milk

9.3
7.5
A white plate of almond pulp and a bowl of milk produced by the Elite Gourmet EHB-2425Xstick blender within 1 minute and 20 seconds.
Grinding Time
45 secs
1 min 20 secs
Result
Fine
Fine
Suction
Tightly
Tightly

Whipped Egg-Whites

10
0.0
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 digital timer shows 2:00 on a kitchen counter, with a beaker containing unsuccessfully beaten egg whites next to the Elite Gourmet immersion blender.
Beating Time
1 mins 56 secs
Failed
Result
Stiff
Failed
Suction
No
Failed

Design

Overall Design Scoring
8.1
5.2

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 Elite Gourmet EHB-2425X immersion blender lying on a table with its paper carton box and a user’s manual.

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 Elite Gourmet EHB-2425X hand-held blender standing on top of its blending shaft on a table, with the length of the shaft being noted to the side as 6.8 inches, and the total length of the unit as 13.4 inches.
Height
15.0" (38.1 cm)
13.4" (34.0 cm)
Width
2.2" (5.6 cm)
2.4" (6.1 cm)
Weight
1.6 lbs (0.7 kg)
0.9 oz (26 g)
Length
Shaft Length
6.7" (17.0 cm)
6.8" (17.3 cm)

Build Quality

8.0
5.0
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 blending shaft and motor body of the Elite Gourmet EHB-2425X
A close-up of the blending shaft and motor body of the Elite Gourmet EHB-2425X
A close-up of the interior of the Elite Gourmet EHB-2425X’s motor body.

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 Elite Gourmet EHB-2425X Single-Button
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
No
Pulse Mode
Yes
No

Blending Shaft

7.5
5.5
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 Elite Gourmet EHB-2425X Blade Assembly
Material
Stainless steel
Stainless steel
Type
Sharp Blade
Sharp Blade
Guard Material
Stainless Steel
Plastic
Blade Count
2
2
Removable
No
Yes
Dishwasher Safe
Yes
No

Beaker

10
0.0
The hand is holding a 20-oz plastic beaker with a green plant background.
Material
Plastic
N/A
Capacity
20.0 fl oz (591.5 ml)
NaN fl oz (NaN ml)
Measurements
Yes
N/A
Weight
3.2 oz (91 g)
NaN oz (NaN g)
Height
6.5" (16.5 cm)
NaN" (NaN cm)
Dishwasher Safe
Yes
N/A
Tamper Included
No
N/A

Power Cord

10
10
The Braun MultiQuick-5 on a table with its power cord rolled up next to it.
A Close-Up of the Elite Gourmet EHB-2425X power cord.
Cord Length
4.9 ft (1.5 m)
5.1 ft (1.6 m)
Type
2-prong plug
2-prong plug
Detachable
No
No

Extra Accessories

The whisk attachment of the Braun MultiQuick-5 lies flat on a yellow table.
Material
Stainless steel
N/A
Dishwasher Safe
Yes
N/A
Removable
Yes
N/A

Usability

Overall Usability Scoring
8.7
6.4

Ease of Use

8.6
5.3

Handling

8.5
8.5
A close-up of the non-slip handle of the Braun stick blender.
Someone is handling the Elite Gourmet EHB-2425X Immersion Blender

Blade Assembly

9.5
7.0

Cleanability

9.0
8.0