Braun MultiQuick 5 Hand Blender: problems, parts and running costs
Checked: 2026-10-17
Summary
The MQ505’s main drawbacks are the button you must hold down for the entire blend and the absence of a chopper cup in the box. There are no consumables, filters or subscriptions, so yearly running cost is nothing beyond attachments you choose to add. It is a good buy at Braun’s $79.99 US price for short blending jobs, and the 3-year warranty outlasts most brands.
Common problems and fixes
- Continuous-hold button — the 2-speed control must be held down with one fingertip for the whole blend; Wirecutter found it tiring next to the MultiQuick 7’s trigger grip, and the only workaround is short blending bursts. [3]
- No chopper cup in the box — only the whisk and beaker are included, which TechGearLab scored 7.0/10 on accessories; Braun sells choppers separately. [5][1]
- Wattage mismatch between listings — one marketplace listing says 300 W while Braun’s US page and TechGearLab both confirm 350 W; check the model number on the unit before buying. [2][5]
Parts and consumables
- MQ 10 whisk — included in the box; no replacement schedule reported. [2]
- Beaker — included in the box; no replacement schedule reported. [2]
- 2-cup chopper (MQS230BK) — $34.95 at Braun US (2026); separate purchase for owners who need chopping. [1]
- Grinder (MQS270SI) — $29.95 at Braun US (2026); separate purchase. [1]
- Jug blender (MQS601BK) — $49.95 at Braun US (2026); separate purchase. [1]
- Spare parts — Braun runs a spare parts portal (braunappliance.encompass.com) for the line. [4]
Yearly running cost
There are no consumables, filters or subscriptions, so a typical owner spends $0 per year; running costs stop at the attachments you choose to add, which are one-time purchases running $29.95-$49.95 each at Braun US (2026).
When it is a good buy
- At $69.95 (MQ50001M or MQ55307M, Braun US, 2026): stronger value still if the included accessories meet your needs. [1]
- Above $90: the MultiQuick 7 at $109.95 (Braun US, 2026) becomes the more compelling upgrade, adding ActiveBlade technology and a trigger grip. [1][3]