Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
Chefman vs Lavazza
What sets them apart
| Compare |  Chefman |  Lavazza |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | TurboFry 2-Quart Digital Air Fryer, Compact 2-Quart Air Fryer, Multifunctional Digital Air Fryer - 10 Quart | Lavazza A Modo Mio Tiny, Lavazza A Modo Mio Jolie Evo, Lavazza Assoluta Bean to Cup, SMEG Manual Espresso Machine |
| Entry price | $34.99 | £89 |
| Flagship price | $499.99 | £849.95 |
| Milk system | Steam wand | Auto frother |
| Capacity (l) | 9.46Higher | 2.4 |
| Power (W) | 1,700 | 1,650 |
| Markets | US, CA | AL, DZ, AM, AT, AZ, BH, BY, BE, BA, BG, HR, CY, CZ, DK, EG, EE, FI, FR, GA, GE, DE, GR, HU, IS, IQ, IE, IL, IT, JO, KW, LV, LB, LT, LU, MK, MG, MT, MU, MD, ME, MA, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, SA, SN, RS, SC, SK, SI, ZA, ES, SE, CH, TZ, TN, TR, UA, AE, GB, BS, BB, BM, CA, KY, DO, MX, PA, PR, LC, TC, US, AR, AW, BO, BR, CL, CO, CR, CW, EC, GT, PY, PE, SR, TT, UY, AU, BD, BN, KH, CN, GU, HKCovers more |
| Pump pressure (bar) | 15 | Not confirmed |
| Boiler type | Dual | Not confirmed |
| Pod system | Not confirmed | Nespresso original |
| Warranty | 1 year | Not confirmed |
| Spare parts shop | Not confirmed | Yes |
Same on both: Built-in grinder (Yes).
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Key differences
- Lavazza scores higher overall: 9.3 vs 9.2.
- Capacity (l) is higher at Chefman: 9.46 vs 2.4.
- Support channels: only Lavazza offers Help centre.
- Machine types: only Lavazza offers Pod, Bean to cup, Grinder.
- Markets: only Lavazza offers AL, DZ, AM.
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.
Lavazza
Lavazza suits households that want one coffee name to cover several formats, from a cheap pod machine to a grinder-equipped espresso flagship. It scores 9.3 overall, and the range opens at £89 for anyone buying a first machine.
Score breakdown
| Area | Chefman | Lavazza |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.4HigherAir fryers start at $49.99 and coffee machines at $34.99, so the entry basket stays cheap across the range. | 9.1Entry price of £89 sits against a site median of €96.46 and the flagship of £849.95 lands mid-range. |
| Offer | 9.1Dishwasher safe parts are included, 17 programs, and a 1 year warranty back it up. | 9.3HigherThe catalogue spans espresso, pod and bean to cup formats, from £89 pods to a £849.95 flagship with an auto-frother. |
| Trust | Not confirmed | 9.8Founded in 1895 and headquartered in IT, with a spare parts shop and support on phone, email and help centre. |
Which one suits you
Pick Chefman if cost and capacity (l) matter most.
Pick Lavazza if markets matter most.
Also worth a look
Daewoo Electricals has capacity (l) at 17, against 9.46 for Chefman and 2.4 for Lavazza.
Daewoo Electricals reviewWhere these facts come from
Chefman
- chefman.com: 13 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Lavazza
- lavazza.co.uk: 10 facts, checked September 30, 2026
- lavazza.com: 5 facts, checked September 30, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | Chefman | Lavazza |
|---|---|---|
| Espresso and bean-to-cup machines | 14 of 59 | 11 of 59 |
| Coffee machines | 17 of 82 | 14 of 82 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Chefman | Lavazza |
|---|---|---|
| Machine types | Espresso, Drip | Espresso, Pod, Bean to cup, Drip, GrinderCovers more |
| Legal entity | Not confirmed | LUIGI LAVAZZA SPA |
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | Italy |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 1895 |
| Support channels | Email, Phone | Phone, Email, Help centreCovers more |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Chefman | Lavazza | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pump pressure (bar) | 15below the median | Not confirmed | 18.5 |
| Capacity (l) | 9.46highest quarter | 2.4below the median | 2.5 |
| Power (W) | 1,700above the median | 1,650above the median | 1,500 |
| Warranty | 1 yearbelow the median | Not confirmed | 2 years |
Median across 65 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.
Lavazza
Pros
- Covers espresso, pod and bean to cup formats under one roof, so pods, beans and ground coffee stay in the same basket.
- Entry price of £89 sits below the site median of €96.46, which keeps the first purchase cheap.
- A grinder is built in on the range, and the flagship pairs that with an auto-frother over a 2.4-litre tank.
Cons
- The flagship price of £849.95 puts Lavazza at position 49 on that measure, mid-field rather than cheap.
- Support runs on phone, email and help centre, and a live chat line is not among them.
- The flagship machine draws 1,650 W, so it needs a dedicated socket and counts up electricity use.
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.
Lavazza
Who it suits
- Households switching from an old pod machine who want beans, pods and ground coffee under one brand.
- First-time buyers starting at the £89 end and stepping up to a grinder-equipped model later.
- Office and shared kitchens that need a machine with a grinder built in and an auto-frother.
Who should look elsewhere
- Shoppers who want a chat-based support line, since support runs on phone, email and help centre.
- Anyone who will only buy open bags of beans, because pods run on the nespresso original system.
- Buyers on a tight ceiling, since the flagship sits at £849.95.
Current offers
Lavazza
Current offer
Bonus
75% off Tabli machine with coffee subscription: 75% off machine, up to 25% off Tabli coffee tabs
Requires a Tabli machine and coffee subscription; described as a limited time launch offer; machine list price GBP 199.00, subscription price GBP 49.75
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Bonus
50% off A Modo Mio machine with subscription: 50% off machine, up to 35% off capsules
Requires an A Modo Mio machine and capsule subscription
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Bonus
50% off Assoluta Bean to Cup machine with subscription: 50% off machine
Requires the Assoluta bean machine and coffee subscription; machine list price GBP 699.95
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Chefman | Lavazza |
|---|---|---|
| Albania | No | Yes |
| Algeria | No | Yes |
| Argentina | No | Yes |
| Armenia | No | Yes |
| Aruba | No | Yes |
| Australia | No | Yes |
| Austria | No | Yes |
| Azerbaijan | No | Yes |
8 of 95 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.
Lavazza
What does the cheapest Lavazza machine cost?+
The entry machine is £89, which sits below the site median entry price of €96.46. That is a one-off price for the machine itself, with no renewal fee attached to ownership. Buyers who want a wider spread of drinks should look further up the same range.
What is the most expensive machine in the range?+
The SMEG Manual Espresso Machine tops out at £849.95. It carries a built-in grinder and an auto-frother, so the higher price buys both bean grinding and milk texturing in one body. On flagship price Lavazza ranks at 49 of 63.