Braun Household review

Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026

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Our verdict

Braun Household suits buyers who want everyday blending, air frying and food processing under the same kitchen brand, and who shop on a tight budget. Blenders open at £49.99, the PowerBlend jug holds 2 litres, and TwinCook parts are listed as dishwasher safe.

Key facts

Best for
Compact everyday food prep from a small kitchen brand.
Reference models
PowerBlend 9 JB 9040 Black, PowerBlend 7 JB 7551 Black, PowerBlend 1 JB 1051 Black (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Price from
£49.99 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Capacity (l)
2 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Power (W)
1,600 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Cooking programmes
18 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Dishwasher-safe parts
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Markets
GB (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Legal entity
De'Longhi Appliances S.r.l. (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Headquarters
Italy (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Support channels
Help-centre (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Products
Air fryer, Blender, Food processor
Official website
braunhousehold.com

Coffee machines

Reference models
PowerBlend 9 JB 9040 Black, PowerBlend 7 JB 7551 Black, PowerBlend 1 JB 1051 Black (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Built-in grinder
No (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Milk system
None (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Pod system
None (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Capacity (l)
2 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Power (W)
1,600 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Markets
GB (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Legal entity
De'Longhi Appliances S.r.l. (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Headquarters
Italy (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Support channels
Help-centre (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Machine types
Drip

Apps and profiles

Elsewhere
Wikidata

Pros and cons

Pros

  • The PowerBlend runs 18 programs, and program count ranks 7 of 60 brands in this comparison.
  • Dishwasher safe parts are listed as yes, so TwinCook parts can go straight into a dishwasher after cooking.
  • Braun Household covers air fryer, blender and food processor, where Chef iQ lists multicooker alone.
  • Reference models are listed under the PowerBlend name, with smaller and larger jugs in the family, so a cheaper blender sits alongside the flagship.

Cons

  • Jug capacity ranks 60 of 69 brands here, so it suits small households more than batch cooks.
  • The coffee machines list milk as none and pods as none, so buyers after cappuccino or pod convenience should weigh another range.
  • The coffee range is drip only, listed as drip, which narrows the choice for anyone shopping by drink type.
  • Support runs on help centre only, so anyone who prefers a phone line or live chat needs another route.

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Who it suits

  • Small households who want air frying, blending and food processing from one small brand, buying in the GB market.
  • Filter coffee drinkers who are content with drip machines and ready ground coffee.
  • Shoppers who judge a kitchen range on entry price and program count rather than connected apps.

Who should look elsewhere

  • Multicooker shoppers, because air fryer, blender and food processor leaves that type out where GASTROBACK lists air fryer, multicooker and blender.
  • Bakers and dough makers, because air fryer, blender and food processor carries no stand mixer while Daewoo Electricals lists air fryer, blender and stand mixer.
  • Batch cooks who fill large jugs, since capacity ranks 60 of 69 brands on this site.

Where it sits among rivals

On price, Braun Household sits at 32 of 87 brands in this comparison, which places its entry point in the lower part of the field. Program count is the stronger side, since 7 of 60 brands puts it close to the strongest performers on that measure, and that is the number to lean on if you cook from a menu of presets rather than a free dial. Capacity tells the opposite story, at 60 of 69, which points to a brand built for small households and weekday meals rather than cooking for a week at once. Read them together and the shape is clear: cheap to enter, generous on programs, modest on jug size.

What it does well

The PowerBlend jug blender is the workhorse here, with a 2 litre jug and 18 programs, so smoothies, soups and sauces come out of the same base without digging through settings every morning. A long program list earns its keep through small daily wins, giving you the texture you want without relearning the controls. On the cooking side, the TwinCook air fryer lists dishwasher safe parts, which is the detail that decides whether clearing up takes minutes at the sink or turns into a longer job. Put both together and the practical advice is simple. Choose the blender for its settings and the air fryer for easy washing, and most of an ordinary week of prep is covered.

Who runs it

Braun Household runs under De'Longhi Appliances S.r.l., with its headquarters in Italy. That shapes the picture in two ways. The company behind the product is a manufacturer rather than a marketplace seller, so support stays inside the same organization instead of being split between a retailer and a brand. Support itself runs on help centre, so questions are answered through self service articles rather than a phone line or live chat. If you would rather speak to a person, check that before you buy, because the stated support mix covers self service. Buyers who want a named manufacturer behind the paperwork, and who are content to look answers up themselves, will find that arrangement workable.

How Braun Household compares

Frequently asked questions

What does a Braun Household machine cost to start with?+

Blenders open at £49.99, while entry prices for this category across the site run €29.04 to €639 and the median entry price is €136.38. Braun Household starts in the lower part of that group, and its entry ranking of 32 of 87 brands tells the same story.

What can the PowerBlend blender actually do?+

The jug holds 2 litres, the blender runs 18 programs and it draws 1,600 watts. Day to day that means smoothies, soups and sauces from the same jug without touching the settings each time, which is where a long program list earns its place on a busy worktop.

Are TwinCook air fryer parts safe to wash in a dishwasher?+

Dishwasher safe parts are listed as yes for the TwinCook air fryer, so the parts that sit near food can go straight into a dishwasher. Across the site, 95% of the ranges in this group carry dishwasher safe parts, so it is a common trait here rather than a rare extra.

What kind of coffee machine does Braun Household sell?+

The coffee range is drip only, listed as drip, with the pod system at none and the milk system at none. The grinder built in fact reads no, so ground coffee is the way in. That suits filter drinkers and keeps the shopping list short.

Where can I buy Braun Household appliances?+

The range is listed for GB, so buyers in the UK can order these models inside their own market rather than importing them. Support for those buyers runs on help centre. If you sit outside that market, availability and warranty terms are worth settling with the seller before you order.

How do I get help after buying?+

Support runs on help centre, so most questions are answered from self service articles rather than by a live agent. On this site, 90.1% of the ranges rely on a help centre, 65.4% use a phone line and 73.5% offer email, so Braun Household sits at the common end of that spectrum.

Who is behind the Braun Household name?+

The legal entity behind the brand is De'Longhi Appliances S.r.l., with its headquarters in Italy. In plain terms you are dealing with a manufacturer with its own base rather than a reseller, which keeps support and compliance paperwork inside the same organization.

What kinds of appliance does the range cover?+

Braun Household lists air fryer, blender and food processor as its product types, which is a compact kitchen set rather than a full catalog. For comparison, GASTROBACK lists air fryer, multicooker and blender and Daewoo Electricals lists air fryer, blender and stand mixer, so both spread wider across types, while Chef iQ narrows to multicooker.

Sources

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Braun Household

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