Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
Chefman vs KRUPS
Where Chefman and KRUPS differ
| Compare |  Chefman | KRUPS ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | TurboFry 2-Quart Digital Air Fryer, Compact 2-Quart Air Fryer, Multifunctional Digital Air Fryer - 10 Quart | Intuition Experience Hot&Cold EA879NE0, Sensation Milk M50 EA9129, Evidence Plus EA894T |
| Price from | $49.99 | €68.99 |
| Warranty | 1 year | 2 yearsHigher |
| Markets | US, CA | AT |
| Capacity (l) | 9.46 | Not confirmed |
| Power (W) | 1,700 | Not confirmed |
| Cooking programmes | 17 | Not confirmed |
| Dishwasher-safe parts | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Mobile app | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Spare parts shop | Not confirmed | Yes |
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Key differences
- KRUPS scores higher overall: 9.3 vs 9.2.
- Warranty is higher at KRUPS: 2 years vs 1 year.
- Support channels: only KRUPS offers Chat, Help centre.
- Products: only Chefman offers Air fryer, Blender.
- Products: only KRUPS offers Multicooker, Food processor.
- Markets: only Chefman offers US, CA.
- Markets: only KRUPS offers AT.
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.
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 | Chefman | KRUPS |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.4HigherAir fryers start at $49.99 and coffee machines at $34.99, so the entry basket stays cheap across the range. | 8.8€277.99 and €899.99 both sit above the coffee machine medians, and entry rank is 46 of 65. |
| Offer | 9.1Dishwasher safe parts are included, 17 programs, and a 1 year warranty back it up. | 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 | Chefman | KRUPS |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | Germany |
A third option
Daewoo Electricals has warranty at 3 years, against 1 year for Chefman and 2 years for KRUPS.
Daewoo Electricals reviewHow they place
| Ranking | Chefman | KRUPS |
|---|---|---|
| Espresso and bean-to-cup machines | 14 of 59 | 10 of 59 |
| Coffee machines | 17 of 82 | 13 of 82 |
| Air fryers and multicookers | 14 of 46 | 10 of 46 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Chefman | KRUPS |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Air fryer, Blender | Multicooker, Food processor |
| Legal entity | Not confirmed | SEB ÖSTERREICH HANDELS GmbH |
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | Germany |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 1846 |
| Support channels | Email, Phone | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centreCovers more |
Coffee machines
| Fact | Chefman | KRUPS |
|---|---|---|
| Machine types | Espresso, Drip | Bean to cup, Espresso, Pod, Drip, GrinderCovers more |
| Entry price | $34.99 | €277.99 |
| Flagship price | $499.99 | €899.99 |
| Pump pressure (bar) | 15 | 15 |
| Built-in grinder | Yes | Yes |
| Milk system | Steam wand | Auto frother |
| Boiler type | Dual | Not confirmed |
| Pod system | Not confirmed | Nespresso original |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Chefman | KRUPS | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity (l) | 9.46above the median | Not confirmed | 7.1 |
| Power (W) | 1,700at the median | Not confirmed | 1,700 |
| Cooking programmes | 17highest quarter | Not confirmed | 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.
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
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.
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 | Chefman | KRUPS |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | No | Yes |
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.
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.