Braun MultiQuick 7 MQ7045 Hand Blender, Mixer…

The Braun MultiQuick 7 is a hand blender aimed at cooks who want more control and power than a basic stick blender offers, whether that's for soups, sauces, smoothies or baby food. Its standout feature is the ActiveBlade system, which expands the blade during blending to pull in ingredients more effectively and reduce splashing, working alongside Braun's EasyClick Plus system that lets you swap attachments like whisks or choppers without extra tools. Splash control shaping around the blending foot helps keep mixtures contained in the pan rather than up the sides, a small but genuinely useful detail for anyone blending hot soup. It's a well-established model, rated 4.4 out of 5 from close to 2,400 reviews, giving buyers a solid base of real-world feedback.

The honest trade-off is that a hand blender still requires more manual effort than a countertop blender for large batches, and attachments beyond the core blending shaft are sold separately in some bundles, so it's worth checking what's included. It's also priced above entry-level stick blenders, reflecting the build quality. Typically priced £49–£159.62, the range reflects different bundle configurations available. For anyone wanting a genuinely capable hand blender that goes beyond basic puree duty, the ActiveBlade design is the main reason to choose Braun over a cheaper alternative.