Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
Braun Household vs Breville
Braun Household vs Breville: the differences
| Compare |  Braun Household |  Breville |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | PowerBlend 9 JB 9040 Black, PowerBlend 7 JB 7551 Black, PowerBlend 1 JB 1051 Black | the Barista Express |
| Price from | £49.99 | $319.95 |
| Capacity (l) | 2 | 28.32Higher |
| Cooking programmes | 18Higher | 13 |
| Markets | GB | US, CA, MX, AU, NZ, GB, DE, FR, IT, ESCovers more |
| Power (W) | 1,600 | Not confirmed |
| Dishwasher-safe parts | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Mobile app | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Spare parts shop | Not confirmed | Yes |
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Key differences
- Braun Household scores higher overall: 9.0 vs 8.8.
- Capacity (l) is higher at Breville: 28.32 vs 2.
- Cooking programmes is higher at Braun Household: 18 vs 13.
- Support channels: only Breville offers Phone.
- Markets: only Breville offers US, CA, MX.
Our verdict on each
Braun Household
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.
Breville
Breville suits households that want a single countertop machine to grind, brew and steam without a subscription. The Barista Express pairs a built-in grinder with a 28.32 litre tank and phone support, though the $499.95 entry price lands mid-range rather than cheap.
Score breakdown
| Area | Braun Household | Breville |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.3HigherBlenders open at £49.99, under the site median entry price of €127.49, though capacity ranks 60 of 69. | 8.4The espresso machine starts at $499.95 while the wider range opens at $319.95, which keeps a mid-range position. |
| Offer | 8.7A 2 litre jug, 18 programs and dishwasher safe parts as listed, though milk is none on the coffee machines. | 8.9HigherBuilt-in grinder, a 28.32 litre tank and a spare parts shop inside the $499.95 entry price. |
| Trust | Not confirmed | 9.5Support on phone and help centre from Breville Pty Limited, trading since 1932. |
How the counts compare
| Fact | Braun Household | Breville |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (l) | 2 | 28.32 |
| Cooking programmes | 18 | 13 |
Which one suits you
Pick Braun Household if cost and cooking programmes matter most.
Pick Breville if capacity (l) and markets matter most.
Licences and countries
| Country | Braun Household | Breville |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Italy | Australia |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | Braun Household | Breville |
|---|---|---|
| Coffee machines | 11 of 89 | 18 of 89 |
| Air fryers and multicookers | 4 of 59 | 6 of 59 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Braun Household | Breville |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Air fryer, Blender, Food processor | Air fryer, Blender, Food processor |
| Legal entity | De'Longhi Appliances S.r.l. | Breville Pty Limited |
| Headquarters | Italy | Australia |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 1932 |
| Support channels | Help centre | Phone, Help centreCovers more |
Coffee machines
| Fact | Braun Household | Breville |
|---|---|---|
| Machine types | Drip | Espresso |
| Entry price | Not confirmed | $499.95 |
| Pump pressure (bar) | Not confirmed | 15 |
| Built-in grinder | No | YesHas it |
| Milk system | None | Steam wand |
| Boiler type | Not confirmed | Thermoblock |
| Pod system | None | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Braun Household | Breville | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity (l) | 2lowest quarter | 28.32highest quarter | 7.1 |
| Power (W) | 1,600below the median | Not confirmed | 1,700 |
| Cooking programmes | 18highest quarter | 13highest quarter | 9 |
Median across 58 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Braun Household
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.
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.
Breville
Pros
- The grinder is built in, so the Barista Express covers whole beans and ground coffee without a separate grinder on the counter.
- Milk is textured by a steam wand, which suits drinkers who like to control the foam themselves.
- The 28.32 litre tank carries several brews between refills, and a spare parts shop is available for the parts that wear with regular use.
Cons
- Machine types are listed as espresso only, so a household that wants drip alongside espresso is better served by GASTROBACK, which lists espresso, drip and grinder.
- Support runs on phone and help centre, so live chat and email sit outside the listed channels.
- At $499.95 the Barista Express costs more than the $319.95 starting point for the air-fryer and cooking range, so the budget goes to the coffee machine rather than the rest of the range.
Who each suits
Braun Household
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.
Breville
Who it suits
- Drinkers who want espresso and freshly ground coffee from the same machine, with no separate grinder to buy.
- Households that pay once and want help on the phone when the grinder or pump needs attention.
- Cooks who want coffee, air-fryer, blender and food-processor products under one roof, since the range covers air fryer, blender and food processor
Who should look elsewhere
- Philips if you want the bean-to-cup format, since bean to cup and espresso covers that type while Breville lists espresso
- GASTROBACK for drip drinkers, because espresso, drip and grinder pairs espresso with drip and a separate grinder
- Daewoo Electricals if a wider choice of formats matters, given drip, espresso and grinder covers drip, espresso and a separate grinder
Questions about each
Braun Household
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.
Breville
How much does the Barista Express cost at entry?+
The entry price is $499.95 for the Barista Express. The wider appliance range starts lower at $319.95, so budget for the coffee machine rather than the range as a whole. Both figures are purchase prices for the machine itself, which keeps the comparison simple.
Does the machine come with a grinder built in?+
Yes. The grinder is built in, so the machine grinds whole beans on the spot, and milk is textured by a steam wand you work by hand. The 28.32 litre tank holds the water between brews, which suits a household running several coffees back to back.