Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
Braun Household vs Hibrew.com
Where Braun Household and Hibrew.com differ
| Compare | Hibrew.com ReviewVisitVisit | |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | PowerBlend 9 JB 9040 Black, PowerBlend 7 JB 7551 Black, PowerBlend 1 JB 1051 Black | H13, H10 Plus, H1B |
| Milk system | None | Steam wand |
| Pod system | None | Nespresso original |
| Capacity (l) | 2Higher | 1.8 |
| Power (W) | 1,600 | 2,100 |
| Markets | GB | AR, AU, AT, BY, BE, BR, BN, BG, CA, CL, CN, CO, HR, CY, CZ, DK, EG, FI, FR, PF, DE, GR, GP, HK, HU, IN, ID, IE, IL, IT, JP, KW, KE, LB, LU, MO, MK, MY, MT, MQ, MX, MC, MA, NL, NC, NZ, NO, PE, PH, PL, PT, QA, RE, RO, RU, SA, SN, RS, SC, SG, SK, ZA, KR, ES, SE, CH, TW, TH, TN, TR, UA, AE, GB, US, VE, VNCovers more |
| Entry price | Not confirmed | $49 |
| Flagship price | Not confirmed | $509 |
| Pump pressure (bar) | Not confirmed | 20 |
| Boiler type | Not confirmed | Dual |
| Warranty | Not confirmed | 1 year |
| Spare parts shop | Not confirmed | Yes |
Same on both: Built-in grinder (No).
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Key differences
- Capacity (l) is higher at Braun Household: 2 vs 1.8.
- Support channels: only Hibrew.com offers Email, Phone.
- Machine types: only Hibrew.com offers Espresso, Bean to cup, Pod.
- Markets: only Hibrew.com offers AR, AU, AT.
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.
Hibrew.com
Hibrew.com suits anyone who wants a single brand to cover capsule, drip and semi automatic espresso without moving upmarket for a grinder. It scores 9 overall here, with entry pricing at $49 and a spare parts shop that keeps an older machine going.
Score breakdown
| Area | Braun Household | Hibrew.com |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.3Blenders open at £49.99, under the site median entry price of €127.49, though capacity ranks 60 of 69. | 9.6HigherEntry price of $49 ranks 12 of 65 brands, while flagship pricing of $509 sits mid field. |
| Offer | 8.7A 2 litre jug, 18 programs and dishwasher safe parts as listed, though milk is none on the coffee machines. | 8.7Machine types span espresso, bean to cup and pod and a spare parts shop is available for most kitchens. |
| Trust | Not confirmed | 8.2Founded in 2017 with support on email, phone and help centre and warranty cover of 1 year. |
How they place
| Ranking | Braun Household | Hibrew.com |
|---|---|---|
| Coffee machines | 11 of 89 | 13 of 89 |
Which one suits you
Pick Braun Household if capacity (l) matter most.
Pick Hibrew.com if cost and markets matter most.
A third option
Coolblue Belgium has capacity (l) at 2.6, against 2 for Braun Household and 1.8 for Hibrew.com.
Coolblue Belgium reviewWhere these facts come from
Braun Household
- braunhousehold.com: 11 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Hibrew.com
- hibrew.com: 16 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Braun Household | Hibrew.com |
|---|---|---|
| Machine types | Drip | Espresso, Bean to cup, Pod, Drip, Portable espresso, GrinderCovers more |
| Legal entity | De'Longhi Appliances S.r.l. | Not confirmed |
| Headquarters | Italy | Not confirmed |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 2017 |
| Support channels | Help centre | Email, Phone, Help centreCovers more |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Braun Household | Hibrew.com | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry price | Not confirmed | $49lowest quarter | $159 |
| Flagship price | Not confirmed | $509above the median | $504.50 |
| Pump pressure (bar) | Not confirmed | 20above the median | 18.5 |
| Capacity (l) | 2below the median | 1.8lowest quarter | 2.5 |
| Power (W) | 1,600above the median | 2,100highest quarter | 1,500 |
| Warranty | Not confirmed | 1 yearbelow the median | 2 years |
Median across 65 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.
Hibrew.com
Pros
- Entry pricing of $49 ranks 12 of 65 brands, so a first machine sits within reach.
- The range spans espresso, bean to cup and pod, so a single brand covers pods, drip and espresso at once.
- The water tank on the semi automatic espresso machine holds 1.8 litres, enough for a run of drinks without stopping to refill.
Cons
- A grinder built in is not offered on the espresso flagship, so fresh beans need grinding elsewhere.
- Warranty cover runs 1 year, which is short next to the life of a machine worth keeping.
- Support runs on email, phone and help centre only, so live chat is not one of the options.
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.
Hibrew.com
Who it suits
- You want a single brand covering weekday pods and weekend espresso, with a spare parts shop behind the cheaper models.
- You are buying your first machine and the entry price decides whether that is possible at all.
- You care more about getting a phone helpline and a parts shop than about buying a famous name.
Who should look elsewhere
- You want bean-to-cup and nothing else: Philips covers bean to cup and espresso, a tighter list than the espresso, bean to cup and pod spread here.
- You want the shortest possible catalogue: Daewoo Electricals covers drip, espresso and grinder, simpler than the range on offer here.
- You want a grinder listed inside the espresso line: GASTROBACK pairs espresso with a grinder in espresso, drip and grinder, where a grinder built in is not offered on the flagship here.
Country by country
| Country | Braun Household | Hibrew.com |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina | No | Yes |
| Australia | No | Yes |
| Austria | No | Yes |
| Belgium | No | Yes |
| Brazil | No | Yes |
| Brunei | No | Yes |
| Bulgaria | No | Yes |
| Canada | No | Yes |
8 of 74 countries where either is available.
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.
Hibrew.com
What is the cheapest Hibrew.com coffee machine?+
The entry price is $49, taken from the capsule range, and that is the cheapest way into the catalogue. On that figure Hibrew.com ranks 12 out of 65 brands, so the opening price sits nearer the front of the field than most. Capsule suits a small machine and short drinks rather than milk service.
What does the most expensive Hibrew.com machine cost?+
The flagship price is $509, and it belongs to a semi automatic espresso machine rather than the capsule end. Hibrew.com ranks 32 out of 63 brands on that figure, which puts the top of the range in the middle of the field. Buyers wanting milk drinks pay for the upper tier, not the entry price.
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