Braun MultiQuick 7 (MQ7035X) vs Breville Control Grip (BSB510XL)

The Braun MultiQuick 7 blends the smoothest, feels intuitive, and lasts, making it the best all-round choice. The Breville Control Grip is the comfort and value runner-up, and often the smarter buy for the price.

Braun MultiQuick 7 (MQ7035X)

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The smoothest, most versatile all-rounder, with a pressure-sensitive trigger and a flexing blade that leaves almost no lumps.

• Rated at or near the top for puree smoothness in independent testing
• ACTIVEBlade flexing shaft and PowerBell Plus head cut suction and unblended chunks
• Intuitive SmartSpeed pressure trigger, no dial to fiddle with
• Whisk, 2-cup chopper, and beaker included; owners report years of reliable use

• Pressure trigger has a short learning curve and is less repeatable than a dial
• Shorter cord than the Vitamix
• Priced above the Breville

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Breville Control Grip (BSB510XL)

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The most comfortable to hold and the kindest to your pots, at a friendlier price than the premium rivals.

• Trigger-under-the-fingers grip is the most comfortable here across long batches
• Bell foot with internal rib and no-scratch ring reduces suction and protects nonstick
• Long 8-inch shaft handles tall stockpots; 15-speed range
• Ships with a lidded 42-oz jug, chopper, and whisk

• Lower wattage on paper than the Braun or Vitamix
• Motor is less tireless than the Vitamix under very heavy daily use

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The bottom line

Our overall pick is the Braun MultiQuick 7 (MQ7035X) - The smoothest, most versatile all-rounder, with a pressure-sensitive trigger and a flexing blade that leaves almost no lumps. Choose the Breville Control Grip (BSB510XL) instead if everyday cooks who prioritize comfort, pot protection, and value.

Want the full picture, including the other options we compared and the popular one we'd skip? Read the complete The Best Immersion Blenders: 4 Compared (and One to Skip).