Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
Chef iQ vs KRUPS
What sets them apart
| Compare |  Chef iQ | KRUPS ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | iQ Cooker, iQ MiniOven, iQ Sense | Intuition Experience Hot&Cold EA879NE0, Sensation Milk M50 EA9129, Evidence Plus EA894T |
| Price from | $5 | €68.99 |
| Warranty | 1 year | 2 yearsHigher |
| Markets | US, CA, MX | AT |
| Capacity (l) | 5.67 | Not confirmed |
| Power (W) | 1,000 | Not confirmed |
| Cooking programmes | 300 | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Mobile app (Yes), Spare parts shop (Yes).
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Key differences
- Chef iQ scores higher overall: 9.5 vs 9.3.
- Warranty is higher at KRUPS: 2 years vs 1 year.
- Support channels: only KRUPS offers Chat.
- Chef iQ is available in 2 more countries.
- Products: only KRUPS offers Food processor.
- Markets: only Chef iQ offers US, CA, MX.
- Markets: only KRUPS offers AT.
Our verdict on each
Chef iQ
Chef iQ suits cooks who want guided multicooker programmes and a low entry price, and it is less convincing for anyone shopping for an air fryer range. Entry price of $5 sits at 3 of 87 brands, and programmes count of 300 ranks 1 of 60.
KRUPS
KRUPS suits households that want one brand across bean-to-cup, espresso, pod, drip and grinder, with the grinder built in and a 2 years warranty behind it. The trade-off sits at the entry price, where €277.99 for the cheapest bean-to-cup machine is above the coffee machine median of €139.44.
Score breakdown
| Area | Chef iQ | KRUPS |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.9HigherEntry price of $5 ranks 3 of 87 brands priced from, the strongest cost showing in this group. | 8.8€277.99 and €899.99 both sit above the coffee machine medians, and entry rank is 46 of 65. |
| Offer | 9.1Programmes count of 300 ranks 1 of 60, plus a mobile app and a spare parts shop. | 9.3Higherbean to cup, espresso and pod covers beans, espresso, pods, drip and grinders, with the grinder built in and auto frother on the flagship. |
| Trust | Not confirmed | 10.02 years warranty, a spare parts shop and support on email, chat and phone from SEB ÖSTERREICH HANDELS GmbH. |
Licences and countries
| Country | Chef iQ | KRUPS |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United States | Germany |
Additional countries for Chef iQ: 3. Additional countries for KRUPS: 1.
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | Chef iQ | KRUPS |
|---|---|---|
| Air fryers and multicookers | 6 of 46 | 10 of 46 |
If neither fits
Daewoo Electricals has warranty at 3 years, against 1 year for Chef iQ and 2 years for KRUPS.
Daewoo Electricals reviewEvery fact side by side
| Fact | Chef iQ | KRUPS |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Multicooker | Multicooker, Food processorCovers more |
| Legal entity | RJ BRANDS, LLC | SEB ÖSTERREICH HANDELS GmbH |
| Headquarters | United States | Germany |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 1846 |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centreCovers more |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Chef iQ | KRUPS | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity (l) | 5.67below the median | Not confirmed | 7.1 |
| Power (W) | 1,000lowest quarter | Not confirmed | 1,700 |
| Cooking programmes | 300highest quarter | Not confirmed | 9 |
| Warranty | 1 yearbelow the median | 2 yearsat the median | 2 years |
Median across 58 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Chef iQ
Pros
- Programmes count of 300 ranks 1 of 60 brands in this group.
- Entry price of $5 places the brand 3 of 87 brands ranked on price from.
- A mobile app is included, so recipe steps and settings sit in one place.
Cons
- Product types cover the multicooker alone, so an air fryer shopper has nothing to compare here.
- Capacity of 5.67-litre ranks 44 of 69 brands, which is a small bowl for batch cooking.
- Warranty cover runs 1 year, shorter than many appliances in this category.
KRUPS
Pros
- One brand covers bean to cup, espresso and pod, so a grinder, a pod machine and a drip brewer can be matched without changing maker.
- The grinder is built into the bean-to-cup machines, which removes the need to pair a separate grinder.
- A spare parts shop is part of the setup, so replacement parts come from the maker rather than a third party.
Cons
- €277.99 for the entry bean-to-cup machine is above the coffee machine median of €139.44, so the cheapest KRUPS is not a budget buy.
- Espresso brewing is listed at 15 bar, under the coffee machine median of 19 bar.
- The range is published for AT, so buyers elsewhere shop through cross-border sellers and arrange their own support.
Who each suits
Chef iQ
Who it suits
- Cooks who want guided cooking steps in a mobile app rather than freehand timing.
- Households wanting a single multicooker for pressure cooking and slow cooking.
- Shoppers in the US, Canada and Mexico who want a low entry price for a multicooker.
Who should look elsewhere
- Air fryer first buyers, since GASTROBACK and Daewoo Electricals both list air fryers alongside other product types.
- Large batch cooks, because the capacity ranks near the back of the field.
- Shoppers outside US, CA and MX who need a broad local support network.
KRUPS
Who it suits
- Households that want a grinder, espresso, pod and drip range from one maker, since bean to cup, espresso and pod covers all of it.
- Buyers in AT who want a 2 years warranty and a spare parts shop handled by the same company.
- Anyone content with an auto frother for milk drinks and a built-in grinder in the automatic range.
Who should look elsewhere
- Budget buyers, because €277.99 is above the coffee machine median of €139.44.
- Shoppers who want a short list rather than a full spread of types, since Philips covers only bean to cup and espresso.
- Buyers who want more pod choice than nespresso original capsules, or an espresso-led setup, which GASTROBACK covers with espresso, drip and grinder.
Country by country
| Country | Chef iQ | KRUPS |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | No | Yes |
| Canada | Yes | No |
| Mexico | Yes | No |
| United States | Yes | No |
Questions about each
Chef iQ
How much does a Chef iQ multicooker cost to buy?+
Entry pricing starts at $5 across the range listed by the brand. That puts Chef iQ at 3 of 87 brands ranked on price from, one of the stronger positions in this group. The reference models are iQ Cooker, iQ MiniOven, iQ Sense, so the entry figure covers the range rather than a single appliance.
Is there an app for the Chef iQ cooker?+
Yes, a mobile app is part of the package for the iQ Cooker. Guided recipes, timings and settings are handled there rather than through a control panel alone, which is the main reason to pick this brand over a simpler multicooker. Buyers who prefer a physical dial will find the app adds a step rather than removes one.
KRUPS
How much does a KRUPS coffee machine cost?+
The entry bean-to-cup machine is €277.99 and the flagship is €899.99, the Intuition Experience Hot&Cold. Both are single hardware prices rather than a subscription, so the entry figure is the whole outlay at purchase. Buyers aiming at the middle of the range have to judge the gap between the two published prices themselves.
Which KRUPS models are worth comparing?+
The reference models are the Intuition Experience Hot&Cold, the Sensation Milk and the Evidence Plus, spread across bean to cup, espresso and pod. The Hot&Cold is the flagship with an auto frother, the Sensation Milk sits in the middle of the range, and the Evidence Plus anchors the entry end. All three are sold in Austria.