Is the Breville Control Grip Immersion Blender Worth It?
Based on tests by America's Test Kitchen (Jun 2025). How we score
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Why
America's Test Kitchen rated the Control Grip Recommended: "This model blended some of the smoothest soups and smoothies in our tests," and its grip felt natural. But it was heavy, its speed dial "required a second hand to adjust while blending," and of its 15 speeds, "we noticed little to no differences between them until we hit number 13." The Braun MultiQuick 5, which ATK has recommended for over a decade, matched its blending score and rated higher for controls and handling, for about a third of the price.
Cheaper alternatives, scored against the Breville Control Grip
MultiQuick 5 Hand Blender
From 1 tester: America's Test Kitchen
From 1 tester: America's Test Kitchen
Rated Highly Recommended by America's Test Kitchen, with the same blending score as the Breville (2.5 of 3) and full marks for controls, comfort and durability. "Its lightweight construction and comfortable grip made it a breeze to maneuver around any vessel." Its two speeds are two buttons you can work with one hand, and "It blended 25 smoothies in a row without breaking a sweat." It comes with a whisk and a blending jar but no chopper.
| Criterion | Breville Control Grip | Braun MultiQuick 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | 2/3 | 3/3 |
| Comfort and handling | 2.5/3 | 3/3 |
| Blending | 2.5/3 | 2.5/3 |
| Cleanup and durability | 3/3 | 3/3 |
From America's Test Kitchen: The Best Immersion Blenders (updated June 24, 2025)
Sources: America's Test Kitchen: The Best Immersion Blenders (updated June 24, 2025), Manufacturer specs via Amazon listing
Common questions
Is the Breville Control Grip worth it?
Not according to America's Test Kitchen: it blends smoothly, but it's heavy and its speed dial needs two hands. The Braun MultiQuick 5 blended as well, was easier to control, and costs about a third as much.
Sources: America's Test Kitchen: The Best Immersion Blenders (updated June 24, 2025), Manufacturer specs via Amazon listing
