Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
Chefman vs ERATEC
What sets them apart
| Compare |  Chefman |  ERATEC |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | TurboFry 2-Quart Digital Air Fryer, Compact 2-Quart Air Fryer, Multifunctional Digital Air Fryer - 10 Quart | ERATEC Heissluftfritteuse AF-60, ERATEC Kuechenmaschine KF-967, ERATEC Pizza-Steinofen PM-27, ERATEC Multigrill MG-2000 |
| Price from | $49.99 | €0.89 |
| Capacity (l) | 9.46Higher | 5.5 |
| Power (W) | 1,700 | 1,500 |
| Cooking programmes | 17Higher | 10 |
| Warranty | 1 year | 2 yearsHigher |
| Markets | US, CA | DE, BE, BG, DK, EE, FI, FR, GR, IE, IT, HR, LV, LT, LU, MT, NL, AT, PL, PT, RO, SE, SK, SI, ES, CZ, HU |
| Mobile app | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Spare parts shop | Not confirmed | Yes |
Same on both: Dishwasher-safe parts (Yes).
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Key differences
- ERATEC scores higher overall: 9.3 vs 9.2.
- Capacity (l) is higher at Chefman: 9.46 vs 5.5.
- Cooking programmes is higher at Chefman: 17 vs 10.
- Warranty is higher at ERATEC: 2 years vs 1 year.
- Support channels: only ERATEC offers Help centre.
- Products: only Chefman offers Blender.
- Products: only ERATEC offers Stand mixer.
- Markets: only Chefman offers US, CA.
- Markets: only ERATEC offers DE, BE, BG.
Our verdict on each
Chefman
Chefman suits households that want air frying and coffee from the same maker, and the entry basket is the draw: air fryers start at $49.99 and coffee machines at $34.99. The trade-off is depth, since the coffee side stays with espresso and drip and sales run to US and CA.
ERATEC
ERATEC suits buyers who want a straightforward air fryer and a stand mixer from the same maker, at the lowest entry point in this ranking. The €0.89 starting price is the draw, paired with 10 programs in a 5.5-litre basket and a 2 years warranty, though capacity sits mid-table among the brands measured.
Score breakdown
| Area | Chefman | ERATEC |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.4Air fryers start at $49.99 and coffee machines at $34.99, so the entry basket stays cheap across the range. | 10.0Higher€0.89 is the entry price, and €96.46 is the site median for a starting price across the brands measured. |
| Offer | 9.1Dishwasher safe parts are included, 17 programs, and a 1 year warranty back it up. | 9.1Dishwasher safe parts, a mobile app and a spare parts shop come with 2 years of cover on a 5.5-litre basket. |
| Trust | Not confirmed | 8.4ERATEC-GERMANY GmbH has traded since 2003 and takes questions by email, phone and help centre. |
Choosing between them
Pick Chefman if capacity (l) and cooking programmes matter most.
Pick ERATEC if cost and warranty matter most.
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | Chefman | ERATEC |
|---|---|---|
| Air fryers and multicookers | 14 of 46 | 9 of 46 |
Where each is licensed and available
| Country | Chefman | ERATEC |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | Germany |
Also worth a look
Daewoo Electricals has warranty at 3 years, against 1 year for Chefman and 2 years for ERATEC.
Daewoo Electricals reviewEvery fact side by side
| Fact | Chefman | ERATEC |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Air fryer, Blender | Air fryer, Stand mixer |
| Legal entity | Not confirmed | ERATEC-GERMANY GmbH |
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | Germany |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 2003 |
| Support channels | Email, Phone | Email, Phone, Help centreCovers more |
Coffee machines
| Fact | Chefman | ERATEC |
|---|---|---|
| Machine types | Espresso, Drip | Not confirmed |
| Entry price | $34.99 | Not confirmed |
| Flagship price | $499.99 | Not confirmed |
| Pump pressure (bar) | 15 | Not confirmed |
| Built-in grinder | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Milk system | Steam wand | Not confirmed |
| Boiler type | Dual | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Chefman | ERATEC | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity (l) | 9.46above the median | 5.5below the median | 7.1 |
| Power (W) | 1,700at the median | 1,500below the median | 1,700 |
| Cooking programmes | 17highest quarter | 10above the median | 9 |
| Warranty | 1 yearbelow the median | 2 yearsat the median | 2 years |
Median across 58 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Chefman
Pros
- Air fryers start at $49.99 and coffee machines at $34.99, so the entry basket stays cheap across the range.
- The multifunctional air fryer runs 17 programs and ranks 8 of 60 brands, the one measure where Chefman sits near the front.
- The espresso machine packs a 15 bar pump, a dual boiler, a steam wand and a grinder built in, all within the $499.99 flagship.
Cons
- The coffee side is espresso and drip only, so a shopper after pod or bean-to-cup work ends up reading a different brand's page.
- Capacity ranks 17 of 69 brands at 9.46 litres, so basket size is mid-table rather than the reason to buy.
- Sales run to US and CA only, so buyers outside those markets order without a local warranty route.
ERATEC
Pros
- Lowest starting price of the brands measured: €0.89, ranking 1 of 87.
- air fryer and stand mixer puts an air fryer and a stand mixer under one maker, so the fryer and the mixer come from the same support desk.
- 10 programs, a 1,500 W heating element and dishwasher safe parts cover a normal weeknight with little handling.
Cons
- Capacity is the trade-off: 5.5-litre ranks 45 of 69 brands measured, which suits a household rather than a party.
- The range stops at air fryer and stand mixer, while GASTROBACK covers air fryer, multicooker and blender, so multicooker, blender and processor work sits elsewhere.
- Delivery is limited to DE, BE and BG, so buyers outside those markets need another source.
Who each suits
Chefman
Who it suits
- First-time air fryer buyers who want 17 programs in the basket machine rather than a plain fryer.
- Espresso drinkers after a grinder, a steam wand and a dual boiler in one machine, in a range that starts at $34.99.
- Shoppers in US and CA who want a desk on email and phone and a 1 year warranty behind the purchase.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone who wants multicooker and processor work in one machine, since GASTROBACK reaches air fryer, multicooker and blender where Chefman's air fryer and blender stop at fryers and blenders.
- Pressure-cooking buyers, since Chef iQ is built around multicooker only.
- Shoppers who want stand mixers and food processors as well, since Daewoo Electricals adds air fryer, blender and stand mixer to a comparable small appliance line.
ERATEC
Who it suits
- Shoppers in Germany, BE and BG who want an air fryer and a stand mixer from the same maker.
- Households cooking in small batches, given a 5.5-litre basket and 10 programs.
- Buyers who want a spare parts shop and 2 years of cover rather than a long feature list.
Who should look elsewhere
- Cooks after a multicooker, blender or food processor: GASTROBACK lists air fryer, multicooker and blender, a wider set than ERATEC's air fryer and stand mixer.
- Shoppers buying only a multicooker: Chef iQ's range is multicooker, so its focus matches that single appliance better.
- Buyers who want blending and processing alongside air frying: Daewoo Electricals lists air fryer, blender and stand mixer.
Country by country
| Country | Chefman | ERATEC |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | No | Yes |
| Belgium | No | Yes |
| Bulgaria | No | Yes |
| Croatia | No | Yes |
| Czechia | No | Yes |
| Denmark | No | Yes |
| Estonia | No | Yes |
| Finland | No | Yes |
8 of 26 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
Chefman
How much does a Chefman air fryer cost?+
Chefman air fryers start at $49.99. The reference line covers a compact fryer alongside a multifunctional digital model, so the entry point sits well below the $499.99 top of the coffee range. Check the current listing price for the exact model before you commit.
What does the top of the coffee range cost?+
The flagship coffee machine is $499.99 and the entry coffee machine is $34.99. That spread is the usual pattern for a range that opens with drip and filter models and ends on the espresso machine carrying a dual boiler and a steam wand.
ERATEC
What does ERATEC cost?+
Prices start at €0.89, the lowest starting price among the 87 brands measured in this ranking, against a site median of €96.46. An appliance like this is bought outright rather than on a plan, so there is nothing to renew, and the only later outlay is a spare part or a repair once the 2 years of cover runs out.
Is the basket big enough for a family?+
The basket holds 5.5 litres, which suits a household of a few rather than a full table. Capacity ranks 45 of 69 brands measured, so this is where the low entry price is spent. If you batch cook for many, a larger basket from a wider range is the better buy.