Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
Braun Household vs Saeco
What sets them apart
| Compare |  Braun Household |  Saeco |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | PowerBlend 9 JB 9040 Black, PowerBlend 7 JB 7551 Black, PowerBlend 1 JB 1051 Black | Xelsis Suprema, Xelsis Deluxe, GranAroma Deluxe, GranAroma |
| Built-in grinder | No | YesHas it |
| Milk system | None | Auto frother |
| Markets | GB | BE, CZ, DE, EE, HR, FR, LV, LT, HU, NL, AT, PL, RO, CH, SI, SK, TR, BG, UA |
| Pod system | None | Not confirmed |
| Capacity (l) | 2 | Not confirmed |
| Power (W) | 1,600 | Not confirmed |
| Warranty | Not confirmed | 2 years |
| Spare parts shop | Not confirmed | Yes |
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Key differences
- Built-in grinder: only Saeco.
- Machine types: only Braun Household offers Drip.
- Machine types: only Saeco offers Bean to cup, Espresso.
- Markets: only Braun Household offers GB.
- Markets: only Saeco offers BE, CZ, DE.
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.
Saeco
Saeco fits households wanting grinding, brewing and frothing in a single body, and it carries a 2 years warranty with a spare parts shop behind it. Support runs on help centre only, so buyers who want phone answers should weigh that against the parts and repair side.
Score breakdown
| Area | Braun Household | Saeco |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.3Blenders open at £49.99, under the site median entry price of €127.49, though capacity ranks 60 of 69. | Not confirmed |
| Offer | 8.7A 2 litre jug, 18 programs and dishwasher safe parts as listed, though milk is none on the coffee machines. | 8.9HigherSite offer score part 8.9 sits with an overall 9, backed by bean-to-cup and espresso types in bean to cup and espresso. |
| Trust | Not confirmed | 9.2Trust score part 9.2 draws on 2 years of cover, a spare parts shop, and Philips Domestic Appliances Nederland B.V. in NL. |
How they place
| Ranking | Braun Household | Saeco |
|---|---|---|
| Coffee machines | 11 of 89 | 14 of 89 |
Availability and regulation
| Country | Braun Household | Saeco |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Italy | Netherlands |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Braun Household | Saeco |
|---|---|---|
| Machine types | Drip | Bean to cup, Espresso |
| Legal entity | De'Longhi Appliances S.r.l. | Philips Domestic Appliances Nederland B.V. |
| Headquarters | Italy | Netherlands |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 1981 |
| Support channels | Help centre | Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Braun Household | Saeco | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity (l) | 2below the median | Not confirmed | 2.5 |
| Power (W) | 1,600above the median | Not confirmed | 1,500 |
| Warranty | Not confirmed | 2 yearsat 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.
Saeco
Pros
- A built-in grinder and an auto-frother mean the bean to cup and espresso range handles whole beans and milk drinks in a single body.
- Warranty cover of 2 years is paired with a spare parts shop, so worn grinders, carafes and frother parts can be ordered rather than pushing a whole new machine.
- The spread from the GranAroma to the Xelsis Suprema in Xelsis Suprema, Xelsis Deluxe, GranAroma Deluxe, GranAroma lets a buyer start low and move up without changing maker.
Cons
- Support runs on help centre only, so phone and email help are not part of the service mix.
- bean to cup and espresso leaves out the drip and grinder options listed in drip, espresso and grinder and espresso, drip and grinder.
- The grinder built in is listed at range level rather than guaranteed on each Xelsis Suprema, Xelsis Deluxe, GranAroma Deluxe, GranAroma machine, so buyers comparing a GranAroma with a Xelsis Suprema have to check the specification.
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.
Saeco
Who it suits
- Households in Belgium, CZ and DE who want bean-to-cup and espresso machines from a single maker.
- Buyers who plan to keep a machine for years and value a spare parts shop alongside 2 years of cover.
- Anyone starting at the GranAroma end of Xelsis Suprema, Xelsis Deluxe, GranAroma Deluxe, GranAroma and moving up to the Xelsis Suprema later.
Who should look elsewhere
- Shoppers after drip or stand-alone grinders: drip, espresso and grinder and espresso, drip and grinder both cover those, and bean to cup and espresso does not.
- Anyone who wants phone or email answers, because support runs on help centre only.
- Readers who prefer to cross-shop Philips first, since Philips reference models such as the LatteGo and Baristina sit in a different line to Xelsis Suprema, Xelsis Deluxe, GranAroma Deluxe, GranAroma.
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.
Saeco
Does Saeco make espresso machines as well as bean-to-cup ones?+
Saeco covers both, with bean to cup and espresso spanning bean-to-cup and espresso. Reference models include the Xelsis Suprema and Xelsis Deluxe for the larger end, plus the GranAroma Deluxe and GranAroma lower down. The grinder built in is what distinguishes the bean-to-cup bodies from the espresso-only ones.
Is the grinder built in, or do I need a separate grinder?+
A grinder is built in as part of the range, so beans are ground in the machine rather than through a separate grinder on the counter. It is not a given on every Xelsis Suprema, Xelsis Deluxe, GranAroma Deluxe, GranAroma model, though, so a buyer weighing a GranAroma against a Xelsis Suprema should read the specification for the machine in question.