Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
Chef iQ vs NEWLUX
What sets them apart
| Compare |  Chef iQ |  NEWLUX |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | iQ Cooker, iQ MiniOven, iQ Sense | Chef Pot V170, Smart Chef V600, Smart Foodie V1400 Touch |
| Price from | $5 | €39.95 |
| Capacity (l) | 5.67 | 6Higher |
| Cooking programmes | 300Higher | 17 |
| Warranty | 1 year | 3 yearsHigher |
| Markets | US, CA, MX | ES, PT |
| Spare parts shop | Yes | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Power (W) (1,000), Mobile app (Yes).
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Key differences
- Chef iQ scores higher overall: 9.5 vs 9.3.
- Capacity (l) is higher at NEWLUX: 6 vs 5.67.
- Cooking programmes is higher at Chef iQ: 300 vs 17.
- Warranty is higher at NEWLUX: 3 years vs 1 year.
- Chef iQ is available in 1 more country.
- Products: only NEWLUX offers Air fryer.
- Markets: only Chef iQ offers US, CA, MX.
- Markets: only NEWLUX offers ES, PT.
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.
NEWLUX
NEWLUX suits buyers who want an air-fryer and a programmable multicooker from one seller, with nothing recurring to renew. The kitchen range starts at €39.95, and the multicooker runs 17 programs with a mobile app, so the case rests on cooking flexibility rather than a subscription.
Score breakdown
| Area | Chef iQ | NEWLUX |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.9HigherEntry price of $5 ranks 3 of 87 brands priced from, the strongest cost showing in this group. | 9.5Entry price of €39.95 and a flagship at €99.95, with nothing recurring to renew. |
| Offer | 9.1Programmes count of 300 ranks 1 of 60, plus a mobile app and a spare parts shop. | 9.4Higher17 programs on the multicooker, air fryer and multicooker in the range, and 3 years of cover. |
| Trust | Not confirmed | 9.0Named seller MARK JOINT VENTURE, S.L. in ES, dating to 1974, with support on email, phone and help centre. |
How the counts compare
| Fact | Chef iQ | NEWLUX |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (l) | 5.67 | 6 |
| Cooking programmes | 300 | 17 |
| Warranty | 1 year | 3 years |
Choosing between them
Pick Chef iQ if cost and cooking programmes matter most.
Pick NEWLUX if offer, capacity (l), and warranty matter most.
Licences and countries
| Country | Chef iQ | NEWLUX |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United States | Spain |
Additional countries for Chef iQ: 3. Additional countries for NEWLUX: 2.
What we checked
Chef iQ
- chefiq.com: 13 facts, checked September 30, 2026
NEWLUX
- newluxbrand.com: 13 facts, checked September 30, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | Chef iQ | NEWLUX |
|---|---|---|
| Air fryers and multicookers | 6 of 46 | 12 of 46 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Chef iQ | NEWLUX |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Multicooker | Air fryer, MulticookerCovers more |
| Legal entity | RJ BRANDS, LLC | MARK JOINT VENTURE, S.L. |
| Headquarters | United States | Spain |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 1974 |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre | Email, Phone, Help centre |
Floor care
| Fact | Chef iQ | NEWLUX |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price | Not confirmed | €39.95 |
| Flagship price | Not confirmed | €99.95 |
| Top suction (Pa) | Not confirmed | 20,000 |
| Dust bin capacity (ml) | Not confirmed | 3,000 |
Home appliances
| Fact | Chef iQ | NEWLUX |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | Not confirmed | 15 kg |
| Dimensions | Not confirmed | 70x45x165 cm |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Chef iQ | NEWLUX | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity (l) | 5.67below the median | 6below the median | 7.1 |
| Power (W) | 1,000lowest quarter | 1,000lowest quarter | 1,700 |
| Cooking programmes | 300highest quarter | 17highest quarter | 9 |
| Warranty | 1 yearbelow the median | 3 yearshighest quarter | 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.
NEWLUX
Pros
- The multicooker runs 17 programs, which places NEWLUX 8 of 60 on that spec.
- The range covers air fryer and multicooker, so a buyer can get an air-fryer and a multicooker without turning to a second supplier.
- Cover runs 3 years, and the range spans Chef Pot V170, Smart Chef V600, Smart Foodie V1400 Touch so buyers can step between models.
Cons
- Shipping covers ES and PT only, which narrows where the range can be bought directly.
- Bowl capacity of 6 l places NEWLUX at 35 of 69, so cooks feeding a crowd will want a larger bowl.
- Against GASTROBACK, which lists air fryer, multicooker and blender, the NEWLUX set of air fryer and multicooker leaves blending and mixing to another brand.
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.
NEWLUX
Who it suits
- Buyers in ES and PT who want a programmable pot with a long program list and no plan to renew.
- Readers comparing against GASTROBACK on breadth, who will find air fryer and multicooker narrower than air fryer, multicooker and blender.
- Cooks weighing Chef iQ, whose multicooker leaves out the air-fryer that sits alongside the multicooker here.
Who should look elsewhere
- Shoppers after blending or mixing kit, since GASTROBACK covers air fryer, multicooker and blender while NEWLUX stops at air fryer and multicooker.
- Buyers who only want programmable cooking, since Chef iQ lists multicooker and keeps the comparison tight.
- Large households planning batch cooking: 6 l sits at 35 of 69 on capacity, and delivery runs to ES and PT only.
Current offers
NEWLUX
Current offer
Discount code
5% off first order for newsletter signup: 5%
First purchase, not combinable with other promotions
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Chef iQ | NEWLUX |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | Yes | No |
| Mexico | Yes | No |
| Portugal | No | Yes |
| Spain | No | Yes |
| 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.
NEWLUX
What does a NEWLUX kitchen appliance cost?+
The kitchen range starts at €39.95 and the home cleaning range at €39.95, with the flagship model at €99.95. Nothing here recurs: these are purchase prices, so €39.95 is what a buyer pays at checkout rather than an instalment on a plan that renews.
Which models should I look at first?+
The named models are Chef Pot V170, Smart Chef V600, Smart Foodie V1400 Touch, and the range covers air fryer and multicooker. The published specifications come from the multicooker in that line, so the bowl size, program count, wattage and warranty describe that model rather than every machine NEWLUX sells.