Vitamix vs Braun MultiQuick 5
Based on tests by America's Test Kitchen (Jun 2025). How we score
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From 1 tester: America's Test Kitchen
From 1 tester: America's Test Kitchen
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What the testers found
America's Test Kitchen's winner: "We've recommended this model for more than a decade." It's light and comfortable, and "Its ventless, bell-shaped blade guard kept food flowing freely and prevented splattering," the Vitamix's biggest problem. On durability, "It blended 25 smoothies in a row without breaking a sweat." Only two speeds to the Vitamix's five. The listing doesn't state a warranty (the Vitamix's is 3 years).
| Criterion | Vitamix | Braun MultiQuick 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | 3/3 | 3/3 |
| Comfort and handling | 0.5/3 | 3/3 |
| Blending | 2/3 | 2.5/3 |
| Cleanup and durability | 3/3 | 3/3 |
From America's Test Kitchen: The Best Immersion Blenders (updated June 24, 2025)
Specs side by side
| Spec | Vitamix | Braun MultiQuick 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $144.75 | $49.95 |
| Cost per year | — | — |
| Warranty | 3-year limited | — |
| Style | Corded, 5 speeds | Corded, 2 speeds |
| Weight | 2 lb 10 oz (America's Test Kitchen) | 1 lb 9.1 oz (America's Test Kitchen) |
| Length | 17.5 in (America's Test Kitchen) | 15 in (America's Test Kitchen) |
| Blade guard | 2.75 in, vented | 2.5 in, ventless |
Sources: America's Test Kitchen: The Best Immersion Blenders (updated June 24, 2025)
