Overall: After comparing several blenders, we finally decided to go for the expensive Braun product which not only had the most and useful attachments but also made the best impression regarding durability and handling. Although the handling of the 'Turbo' button (for whipping cream) was weird, we weren't disappointed. The chopping, whipping and mashing went smooth as never before.
But after aa bit more than two years, it slowly stopped working. At first the 'Turbo' button showed no effect and after a while the whole motor stopped working - of course just after the extended warranty.
Because our satisfaction with the product so far, we purchased a new motor block - which again stopped working after a bit more than 6 months.
As the motor blocks are manufactured so that it's impossible to repair them, as whole new motor block - or a different brand is the only option.
Overall: I was looking for a good hand blender for many months, even tried Magic Bullet which broke pretty soon.
I had heard the quality n life of Braun products are good so I kept looking for the perfect kitchen companion.
I needed something to handle quantities as well as large when needed, n can make milkshakes, handle frozen berries.
So I finalized to buy Braun MR550 Aperitive since it has large and small jars, crush ice for summers n make purie, soups n milkshakes. It's been 6 months n I'm very apply with it.
Pros: Reliable inexpensive[compared to our "swiss ba-mix"]
Overall: Identical multiquick "sunbeam" 5 function for price[under $90.00 & snap coupling features: whisk, blend, cut fruit veges, smoothies, mashing [pumpkin for soup] large pot 6l [although cord appliance]
Not cordless like a "braun model".
Still service friendly, multiple speed control, ease cleaning no "nasty bacteria" collecting areas left uncleaned, mentioned in some other model.
Food preparation cannot be left to "ecoli" & other forms bacteria,
Due to design "blender attachments" not being hygienically clean.
We dont use "dish washer" [old school] but hot water/soap,good personal scrub, and "inspection for bits pumpkin etc".
gtkatdee
Prepare food effortlessly. Multiquick 5 hand blender The Multiquick 5 hand blender has been designed to help with all your daily cooking rituals, without taking over your kitchen helping you prepare healthy food effortlessly. Equipped with all the functions of a larger food processing machine in a hand blender sized package, it takes up minimal kitchen space for maximum taste return. It's easy and intuitive to use, easy to assemble, disassemble and clean.
Features: Powerful performance and turbo boost for fastest and finest food processing results 12 speeds for best controlled food processing Detachable shaft Unique anti-splashing design The sharpest blades for finest pureeing Stainless steel whisk Your kitchen machine prepares different food all in one. ( MR 550 ) Chopping tool ( MR 550 ) Shredding insert, fine, extra coarse ( MR 550 ) Slicing insert ( MR 550 ) Your all in one chopper, ice-crusher, jug blender (1.000 ml) ( MR 540 ) Your convenient chopper (500 ml) ( MR 530 ) Your small chopper (350 ml) ( MR 540 ) Soft grip for more comfort Attachments are easy to mount Beaker Dishwasher safe (except motor unit and lid of the smallest bowl) Powerful, silent DC motor