Bosch Hausgeräte MSM88190
Two hand blenders in a comparison test
6.1.2020
Translation: machine translated
If you're waving your wand like crazy, you're either Harry Potter, a porn star or in the kitchen. The latter is the case with me. I'm testing two of the hand blenders for you.
Did you know that the hand blender is a Swiss invention? Roger Perrinjaquet applied for a patent for the "portable kitchen appliance" in 1950. The appliance has evolved since then. Today, you can get attachments with whisks, slicers and choppers in addition to the normal blender. It's all very nice. I stay true to the original patent and only test the most important attachment: the blender. The test disciplines are soup and smoothie.
The two candidates
Tested are two appliances that differ mainly in their accessories and wattage. Because the manufacturers label their devices with cryptic numbers and letters, I have given them new names.
Bosch MSM88190: The average one
This is the absolute average. You can remove the blending rod, the appliance has 800 watts, there are various attachments and speed settings and a spiral cord. The "average" also lives up to its name in terms of price.
Braun MQ 9047X: The Millenium Falcon
The black and green Braun blender looks like a spaceship, which is why I have named it the Millenium Falcon (in keeping with the Star Wars hype). At 1000 watts, it has the highest power of all the blenders tested. What's more, the power can be infinitely adjusted using the push button, which is really intuitive. But will that be enough for the hyperlight jump in the soup game?
The soup
Mash pre-cooked pumpkin pieces and soup vegetables for thirty seconds. Any hand blender can handle that. Hopefully, too. This is the ultimate challenge and if the hand blender can't even manage this, then you don't even need to buy it. Both the average and the Milenium Falcon show no weakness here.
The next discipline is more difficult
The smoothie
This is where it gets serious. Processing frozen fruit, nuts and a little water into a smoothie is certainly better in a blender with plenty of power.
In fact, the average Bosch blender really struggled with my test. After a minute of blending, pieces are still clearly recognisable. Warning, choking hazard!
The Millenium Falcon from Braun copes much better with the crunchy nuts and frozen berries. What is noticeable is that the Millenium Falcon mixes very quietly and your table doesn't look like a crime scene if you make the wrong move.
Conclusion
I repeat myself for all lazy "straight to the conclusion" jumpers: I only tested the puree function of the blenders. I didn't pass judgement on the chopper, whisk and other attachments as they are so different.
For me, there is one test winner.
The "Millenium Falcon" from Braun. It is particularly impressive thanks to its power when chopping nuts and frozen berries. I also liked the fact that I can continuously adjust the strength with more pressure on the switch. It is the more expensive appliance tested. Quality has its price.
The average Bosch is really... average. Nothing more needs to be said.
Simon Balissat
Teamleader Editorial
Simon.Balissat@digitecgalaxus.chWhen I flew the family nest over 15 years ago, I suddenly had to cook for myself. But it wasn’t long until this necessity became a virtue. Today, rattling those pots and pans is a fundamental part of my life. I’m a true foodie and devour everything from junk food to star-awarded cuisine. Literally. I eat way too fast.