I found your page very helpful but will take you up on your offer of further advice re brands and models as I have no preference. The item may be missing the original packaging or protective wrapping, or may be in the original packaging but not sealed. Not sure what you mean by the last comment about the Breville, and also re the videos for the dicing blade.

Having said that, we rate the way this blender can zip through hot soups and sauces, right down to prepping frozen margaritas and kale-heavy green smoothies. KitchenAid boast their blenders crush ice – it´s in their spec and I haven´t heard any issues with it. I mostly use it for smoothies and sometimes frozen fruit (never used it for solid ice cubes though as I know they dont recommend it). The Braun MultiQuick 9 makes it just as easy to switch between blending, chopping and whisking, especially compared with other multipurpose blenders I’ve tested.It made quick work of carrots, peppers and cauliflower with no resistance, making it ideal for batch-prepping vegetables for a variety of meals including salad, curry, soup and pasta sauce. We are committed to offering the best value to our members, with a satisfaction guarantee on both your membership and merchandise. Milkshakes, meringues, soups and smoothies are the obvious starting point when it comes to making the most of your blender, but some models – like this Braun model – can also be used for much more. The Braun cup was one of the flimsier ones we tested, a surprising contrast to its sturdy handle and attachments.

However, it doesn't make a completely smooth blend with fibrous elements like kale or fruit skins, which isn't ideal for silky smoothies or soups.I had so many conversations with Braun, on the sales side, and also the technical side in 2018 to get that information about the MQ40 compatibility, so I could be really sure of it when writing. There’s nothing better than a flavour-packed curry, even more so when you have the satisfaction of making it completely from scratch, and whipping up your own perfect blend of spices couldn’t be easier with the Braun MultiQuick9 Hand Blender. Our first queries with Braun last year led us to believe we could add an accessory in to do just that. A wide range of attachments means you can blend, chop, mash, whisk and knead, covering lots of different prep tasks. So, if you’re not entirely convinced you need a hand blender that does everything, it might be more economical to consider one of the more affordable MultiQuick 9 models such as the MQ9135XI or the MQ9138XI.

However, we did find that this immersion blender was by far the noisiest of those we tested, reaching 89dB. Unlike the Braun MultiQuick 7, it has a unique design that helps you get the blades closer to the ingredients you're blending, and it can crush ice.The Advanced SmartSpeed features an extra large control button for better handling and comfort, the more you squeeze the more power you get. However, the Cusinart is cordless, which you might find more convenient, especially if your kitchen is short on outlets.