Braun MQ9007 MultiQuick 9 Immersion Hand Blender, 700 Watt, Variable Speed Review (2026)

Who this blender fits

This Braun is built for a cook who purees often enough, and in large enough batches, to notice the difference a stronger motor makes. Blending a full pot of soup directly in the pot, mashing several pounds of potatoes at once, or making large batches of sauce or baby food ahead of time are the tasks where a 700 watt stick blender pulls ahead of lighter models that bog down or overheat under sustained use. It is a strong fit for meal prep cooks batching sauces or soups weekly, since the power reduces the time spent working the blender through a large volume of food. A cook who mainly blends a single smoothie or small dressing at a time will likely find this more power and cost than the job requires.

What the technology actually does

Braun's SmartSpeed system lets the blending power scale with how hard the trigger is pressed, so light tasks like whisking eggs and heavy tasks like crushing ice can both be handled from the same control without switching a separate speed dial first. The SmoothStart feature ramps the motor up gradually rather than jolting on at full power, which cuts down on splattering when starting in a pot of liquid. Braun's ACTIVEblade technology moves the blade up and down as it spins, which the company states increases the active cutting surface compared to a fixed blade, aimed at breaking down harder ingredients like nuts or frozen fruit with less manual movement of the wand. SPLASHcontrol shaping around the blade guard is built to direct liquid back down into the container rather than up and out, addressing a common complaint with stick blenders.

Living with it day to day

The kit includes a 20 ounce beaker sized for single batches, along with a whisk attachment for eggs and light mixing and a masher attachment for chunkier purees like mashed potatoes, covering more tasks than the blending wand alone. Because the blending shaft detaches from the motor body, cleanup is generally straightforward, with the shaft rinsing or washing separately from the motor housing that should not be submerged. The variable, trigger controlled speed is useful for going from a rough chop to a smooth puree without stopping to change a dial setting, which matters when working through a pot of hot soup. The added weight and power of a 700 watt motor make this a noticeably more substantial tool in the hand than a basic entry level stick blender.

How it compares with other immersion blenders

Against Braun's own MultiQuick 7, which adds a food processor attachment to its kit, this MultiQuick 9 focuses its extra features on blending performance itself rather than added attachments, so the choice depends on whether a food processor bowl is wanted. Compared to Braun's MQ9137XI with iMode technology, this MQ9007 is the simpler control scheme of the two higher end Braun models, without programmed blending modes. Against lighter options like the KitchenAid 3 Speed Hand Blender or Cuisinart Smart Stick, this Braun's 700 watts and moving blade technology are aimed at tougher jobs those simpler blenders are not built for, at a corresponding step up in price. The tradeoff is straightforward: more power and technology cost more and go further than most casual blending tasks require.

Verdict and who should choose differently

For a cook who regularly blends large batches of soup, sauce or baby food and wants a tool that will not bog down under that load, this Braun's 700 watt motor, moving blade design and included whisk and masher attachments make it a capable, long lasting choice. A cook who only occasionally blends a smoothie or small dressing should look at a lighter, less expensive stick blender instead, since this model's extra power and technology go mostly unused at that scale. Anyone who wants a stick blender that doubles as a small food processor should also consider Braun's MultiQuick 7, which adds that attachment where this model does not.

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