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Chefman Vegetable Slicer 6-in-1 vs. Braun MultiQuick-5 Side-by-Side Comparison

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Chefman Vegetable Slicer 6-in-1 vs. Braun MultiQuick-5: Average vs. Best to Buy

Overall Verdict

Overall, we think highly of the Braun MultiQuick-5 over the Chefman 6-in-1. 

Although both come with a fairly standard design including a mid-range motor and 2-prong stainless steel blade, the Braun MultiQuick-5 somehow outperformed the competition in the tests of making soups, smoothies, and nut milk. It blended faster, produced smoother consistency, and worked more consistently. In the remaining tests, both shared the same efficiency, but smooth acceleration and comfortable handling make the Braun MultiQuick-5 more satisfying to use. 

The Chefman 6-in-1 is an average immersion blender and not without its flaws. Unlike the competition, it creates quite a bit of suction when reaching the bottom of the beaker. While its buttons are responsive, they’re relatively stiff for those with weaker hands or long nails.

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Pros & Cons

  • It can blend frozen fruits, chop vegetables, emulsify sauces, and beat eggs.
  • The motor runs quietly.
  • Its accessory package includes many helpful pieces.
  • The ergonomically-designed handle provides a comfortable grip.
  • 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
  • The metal blending shaft and whisk damaged our cookware’s surface.
  • The metal blending shaft and whisk may damage non-stick coatings

Key Specs

Dimension
H14.6 x W2.5 inche
W2.2 x H15 inches
Weight
1.5 lbs
1.6 lbs (0.7 kg)
Number of speeds
2
2
Pulse/Turbo option
No
No
Min speed
10,479 RPM
12,200 RPM
Max speed
13,211 RPM
13,700 RPM

Where to Buy

Price at publication
$45.81
$62.87

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Analysis and Test Results

Performance

Overall Performance Scoring
5.8
8.8

Hot Soup Purée

5.0
8.5
Scooping a spoon of pureéd soup from its full batch in a plastic beaker made by the Chefman Food Prep Kit immersion blender.
Scooping a spoon of pureéd soup from its full batch in a plastic beaker made by the Chefman Food Prep Kit immersion blender.
A batch of soup pureéd by the Chefman Spiralizing Food Prep Kit immersion blender is checked for smoothness by being drained through a stainless steel mesh strainer.
Chefman Vegetable Slicer 6-in-1 Immersion Blender Hot Soup Purée Test
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.
Pureeing Time
30 seconds
30 seconds
Result
Slightly chunky
Smooth
Suction
Slightly
No

Frozen Fruit Smoothie

5.0
8.8
A plastic beaker containing a batch of green smoothie whose parts are scooped with a stainless steel spoon is between the Chefman Vegetable Slicer 6-in-1 Immersion Blender motor body and a smartphone displaying the total blending time (2 minutes and 30 seconds).
A plastic beaker containing a batch of green smoothie whose parts are scooped with a stainless steel spoon is between the Chefman Vegetable Slicer 6-in-1 Immersion Blender motor body and a smartphone displaying the total blending time (2 minutes and 30 seconds).
After finishing blending, the green smoothie made by the Chefman hand blender was spread evenly throughout a white paper to check for solid chunks.
Chefman Vegetable Slicer 6-in-1 Immersion Blender Smoothie Test
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.
Blending Time
2 mins 30 secs
1 min
Result
Smooth
Smooth
Suction
Slightly
No

Mayonnaise

9.0
8.3
Scooping a spoon of mayonnaise from its full batch made by the Chefman immersion blender and contained in a plastic beaker that stands between the Chefman’s motor and a smartphone displaying the total mixing time ( 1 minute and 30 seconds).
Scooping a spoon of mayonnaise from its full batch made by the Chefman immersion blender and contained in a plastic beaker that stands between the Chefman’s motor and a smartphone displaying the total mixing time ( 1 minute and 30 seconds).
Scooping a spoon of mayonnaise from its full batch in a plastic beaker made by the Chefman corded hand blender.
Chefman Vegetable Slicer 6-in-1 Immersion Blender Mayonnaise Test
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
Emulsifying Time
1 min 30 secs
1 mins 54 secs
Result
Smooth
Smooth
Suction
Yes
No

Almond Milk

5.0
9.3
A white plate of almond pulp produced by the Chefman corded stick blender being between the Chefman’s motor body and a smartphone displaying the total grinding time (1 minute and 50 seconds).
A white plate of almond pulp produced by the Chefman corded stick blender being between the Chefman’s motor body and a smartphone displaying the total grinding time (1 minute and 50 seconds).
Chefman Vegetable Slicer 6-in-1 Immersion Blender Almond Milk Test
Grinding Time
1 min 50 secs
45 secs
Result
Coarse
Fine
Suction
Tightly
Tightly

Whipped Egg-Whites

10
10
The plastic beaker containing testing beaten egg-white of the Chefman immersion blender is put upside down on the white table with its motor body and a smartphone displaying the total whipping time (1 minute and 29seconds) by its sides.
The plastic beaker containing testing beaten egg-white of the Chefman immersion blender is put upside down on the white table with its motor body and a smartphone displaying the total whipping time (1 minute and 29seconds) by its sides.
Looking at the beaten egg-white of the Chefman Stick Blender contained inside a plastic beaker.
Chefman Vegetable Slicer 6-in-1 Immersion Blender Whipped Egg-Whites Test
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.
Beating Time
1 min 30 secs
1 mins 56 secs
Result
Stiff
Stiff
Suction
No
No

Design

Overall Design Scoring
6.8
8.1

In the Box

The Chefman Immersion Blender and its accessories, including a whisk attachment, three spiralizing blades, a spiralizer, a food processor, and a user manual.
The package, motor body, blending shaft, plastic beaker, user manual, and whisk attachment of the Braun MultiQuick-5 Immersion Blender on a yellow table.

Dimensions

The Chefman hand-held blender standing on top of its blending shaft on a gray table, with the length of the blending shaft being noted to the side as 7.9 inches, and the total length of the unit as 14.6 inches.
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.
Height
14.6" (37.1 cm)
15.0" (38.1 cm)
Width
2.5" (6.4 cm)
2.2" (5.6 cm)
Weight
1.5 lbs (0.7 kg)
1.6 lbs (0.7 kg)
Length
Shaft Length
7.9" (20.1 cm)
6.7" (17.0 cm)

Build Quality

7.0
8.0
The blending wand and motor body of the Chefman blender lying side by side on a white table.
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.

Speed and Controls

A close-up of two speed settings of the Chefman corded blender.
The Two Speed Settings of The Braun MultiQuick-5 Immersion Blender
The Braun MultiQuick-5 Speed Settings (Cre: Nguyen Ntk/HealthyKitchen101)
Activation
Press
Press
Min Speed
10,479 RPM
12,200 RPM
Max Speed
13,211 RPM
13,700 RPM
Presets
No
No
Noise Level
72 dB
65 dB
Digital Display
No
No
Pulse Mode
Yes
Yes

Blending Shaft

7.0
7.5
A close-up of the stainless steel blade assembly featuring two prongs of the Chefman blender.
The blending assembly of the Braun MultiQuick-5 features 2 sharp prongs.
The Braun MultiQuick-5 Blending Wand (Cre: Nguyen Ntk/HealthyKitchen101)
Material
Stainless steel
Stainless steel
Type
Sharp blade
Sharp Blade
Guard Material
Stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Blade Count
2
2
Removable
No
No
Dishwasher Safe
Yes
Yes

Beaker

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

Power cord

10
10
The Chefman Immersion Blender on a white table with its power cord that features a 2-prong plug rolled up next to it.
The Braun MultiQuick-5 on a table with its power cord rolled up next to it.
Cord Length
5.3 ft (1.6 m)
4.9 ft (1.5 m)
Type
2-prong plug
2-prong plug
Detachable
No
No

Extra Accessories

The Chefman 6-in-1 Immersion Blender Whisk Attachment lying flat on a white table.
The whisk attachment of the Braun MultiQuick-5 lies flat on a yellow table.
Material
Stainless steel
Stainless steel
Dishwasher Safe
Yes
Yes
Removable
Yes
Yes

Usability

Overall Usability Scoring
7.8
8.7

Ease of Use

7.6
8.6

Handling

7.5
8.5
Someone is holding the Chefman’s handle with one hand.
A close-up of the non-slip handle of the  Braun stick blender.

Blade Assembly

9.0
9.5

Cleanability

8.5
9.0