Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
Braun Household vs Delonghi
Where Braun Household and Delonghi differ
| Compare |  Braun Household |  Delonghi |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | PowerBlend 9 JB 9040 Black, PowerBlend 7 JB 7551 Black, PowerBlend 1 JB 1051 Black | Magnifica Evo ECAM29084SB, Eletta Explore ECAM45086S, PrimaDonna Aromatic ECAM63075TM |
| Price from | £49.99 | $149.95 |
| Capacity (l) | 2Higher | 1.8 |
| Power (W) | 1,600 | 1,450 |
| Cooking programmes | 18Higher | 4 |
| Markets | GB | US |
| Mobile app | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Warranty | Not confirmed | 3 years |
| Spare parts shop | Not confirmed | Yes |
Same on both: Dishwasher-safe parts (Yes).
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Key differences
- Braun Household scores higher overall: 9.0 vs 8.8.
- Capacity (l) is higher at Braun Household: 2 vs 1.8.
- Cooking programmes is higher at Braun Household: 18 vs 4.
- Support channels: only Delonghi offers Email, Chat, Phone.
- Products: only Braun Household offers Blender, Food processor.
- Products: only Delonghi offers Multicooker.
- Markets: only Braun Household offers GB.
- Markets: only Delonghi offers US.
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.
Delonghi
De'Longhi suits households that want a single maker covering espresso, bean to cup, pod and drip machines. Its 3 year warranty, a grinder inside the flagship automatics and support across email, chat and phone make it a steady choice for US kitchens planning more than a single purchase.
Score breakdown
| Area | Braun Household | Delonghi |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.3HigherBlenders open at £49.99, under the site median entry price of €127.49, though capacity ranks 60 of 69. | 8.2Entry price sits at $549.95 and the flagship at $2,499.95, ranking 59 of 65 on entry. |
| Offer | 8.7A 2 litre jug, 18 programs and dishwasher safe parts as listed, though milk is none on the coffee machines. | 9.3HigherA grinder is built into the automatic line and a 3 year warranty covers it, with a spare parts shop for replacements. |
The numbers side by side
| Fact | Braun Household | Delonghi |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (l) | 2 | 1.8 |
| Cooking programmes | 18 | 4 |
How they place
| Ranking | Braun Household | Delonghi |
|---|---|---|
| Coffee machines | 11 of 89 | 19 of 89 |
| Air fryers and multicookers | 4 of 59 | 7 of 59 |
Availability and regulation
| Country | Braun Household | Delonghi |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Italy | United States |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Braun Household | Delonghi |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Air fryer, Blender, Food processor | Air fryer, Multicooker |
| Legal entity | De'Longhi Appliances S.r.l. | De'Longhi America, Inc. |
| Headquarters | Italy | United States |
| Support channels | Help centre | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centreCovers more |
Coffee machines
| Fact | Braun Household | Delonghi |
|---|---|---|
| Machine types | Drip | Espresso, Bean to cup, Pod, Drip, GrinderCovers more |
| Entry price | Not confirmed | $549.95 |
| Flagship price | Not confirmed | $2,499.95 |
| Pump pressure (bar) | Not confirmed | 19 |
| Built-in grinder | No | YesHas it |
| Milk system | None | Auto frother |
| Boiler type | Not confirmed | Thermoblock |
| Pod system | None | Nespresso original |
Air treatment
| Fact | Braun Household | Delonghi |
|---|---|---|
| Filter types | Not confirmed | Carbon |
| Quietest noise level (dB) | Not confirmed | 40 |
| Extraction per day (l/day) | Not confirmed | 16 |
| Extraction test conditions | Not confirmed | 30C/80% RH |
| Water tank (l) | Not confirmed | 4 |
| Power use (W) | Not confirmed | 205 to 285 |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Braun Household | Delonghi | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity (l) | 2lowest quarter | 1.8lowest quarter | 7.1 |
| Power (W) | 1,600below the median | 1,450below the median | 1,700 |
| Cooking programmes | 18highest quarter | 4lowest quarter | 9 |
| Warranty | Not confirmed | 3 yearshighest quarter | 2 years |
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.
Delonghi
Pros
- A grinder is built into the flagship automatic, so no separate grinder is needed on the worktop.
- Coverage spans espresso, bean to cup, pod, drip and grinder options, more types than espresso, drip and grinder at Gastroback or bean to cup and espresso at Philips.
- Cover runs 3 years and a spare parts shop is available for replacements afterwards.
Cons
- The flagship reaches $2,499.95, so the top of the range sits far above the $549.95 entry point.
- Availability is limited to US, a single market, so the $2,499.95 flagship and its warranty are quoted for that market alone.
- Daewoo Electricals and Gastroback both list drip and espresso machines in drip, espresso and grinder and espresso, drip and grinder, covering the simpler end where De'Longhi's range starts higher at $549.95.
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.
Delonghi
Who it suits
- Households that want espresso, bean to cup, pod and drip from a single maker.
- Shoppers in the US market who want a 3 year warranty and a spare parts shop.
- Buyers who want the grinder inside the machine, as the flagship automatic has one built in.
Who should look elsewhere
- Drinkers after pod machines alone, since Philips lists bean to cup and espresso and De'Longhi's pod route runs on nespresso original capsules as one option among several.
- Budget buyers who would start with drip, as Gastroback lists espresso, drip and grinder.
- Shoppers outside the US market, since US is the only support country listed.
Country by country
| Country | Braun Household | Delonghi |
|---|---|---|
| United States | No | Yes |
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.
Delonghi
What does the cheapest De'Longhi coffee machine cost?+
The automatic espresso range starts at $549.95. That is the entry machine rather than a subscription or a deposit, so the outlay is the price of the machine itself. The flagship automatic sits well above it at $2,499.95, which is the ceiling this range reaches in the category.
Is the grinder built into the machine?+
On the flagship automatic, yes. A grinder is built in, so whole beans go in without a separate grinder taking up worktop space. The water tank on that automatic holds 1.8 litres and the pump pressure is 19 bar.