Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
Chefman vs Melitta
Chefman vs Melitta: the differences
| Compare |  Chefman | Melitta ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | TurboFry 2-Quart Digital Air Fryer, Compact 2-Quart Air Fryer, Multifunctional Digital Air Fryer - 10 Quart | Solo, Barista TS Smart, Easy |
| Entry price | $34.99 | €39.99 |
| Flagship price | $499.99 | €950 |
| Milk system | Steam wand | Auto frother |
| Capacity (l) | 9.46Higher | 1.8 |
| Power (W) | 1,700 | 1,450 |
| Warranty | 1 year | 2 yearsHigher |
| Pump pressure (bar) | 15 | Not confirmed |
| Boiler type | Dual | Not confirmed |
| Pod system | Not confirmed | None |
| Spare parts shop | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Markets | US, CA | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Built-in grinder (Yes).
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Key differences
- Capacity (l) is higher at Chefman: 9.46 vs 1.8.
- Warranty is higher at Melitta: 2 years vs 1 year.
- Support channels: only Chefman offers Email.
- Support channels: only Melitta offers Chat, Help centre.
- Machine types: only Chefman offers Espresso.
- Machine types: only Melitta offers Bean to cup, Pour over, Grinder.
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.
Melitta
Melitta suits buyers who want a filter machine or bean-to-cup machine from one name, and the entry price of €39.99 makes it easy to start small. The Barista TS Smart adds a grinder and an auto-frother, so a single brand can cover cheap filter coffee and a full espresso setup.
Score breakdown
| Area | Chefman | Melitta |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.4Air fryers start at $49.99 and coffee machines at $34.99, so the entry basket stays cheap across the range. | 9.4Entry price of €39.99 sits well below the espresso ranking median of €150.54, giving a strong cost score. |
| Offer | 9.1Dishwasher safe parts are included, 17 programs, and a 1 year warranty back it up. | 9.1Built in grinder, auto frother on the Barista TS Smart and a spare parts shop cover a broad offer for €950 money. |
The numbers side by side
| Fact | Chefman | Melitta |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (l) | 9.46 | 1.8 |
| Warranty | 1 year | 2 years |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | Chefman | Melitta |
|---|---|---|
| Espresso and bean-to-cup machines | 14 of 59 | 15 of 59 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Chefman | Melitta |
|---|---|---|
| Machine types | Espresso, Drip | Bean to cup, Drip, Pour over, Grinder |
| Support channels | Email, Phone | Phone, Chat, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Chefman | Melitta | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pump pressure (bar) | 15below the median | Not confirmed | 18.5 |
| Capacity (l) | 9.46highest quarter | 1.8lowest quarter | 2.5 |
| Power (W) | 1,700above the median | 1,450below the median | 1,500 |
| Warranty | 1 yearbelow the median | 2 yearsat the median | 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.
Melitta
Pros
- Entry price of €39.99 makes the cheapest machines a small outlay
- The Barista TS Smart has a grinder built in and a auto frother for milk drinks
- Spare parts shop keeps servicing simple, and support runs on phone, chat and help centre
Cons
- The range has no pod system, so none rules out capsule drinkers and their quick single-cup routine
- Espresso is not among its machine types (bean to cup, drip and pour over), while espresso, drip and grinder and bean to cup and espresso both cover espresso
- The flagship price of €950 leaves it outside the espresso machines most buyers in the ranking pick
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.
Melitta
Who it suits
- Households that want a cheap filter machine and, later, a grinder-equipped espresso machine from the same brand
- Drinkers who prefer ground coffee and beans over capsules, since the range uses none pod system
- Owners who like buying replacement parts themselves, as a spare parts shop is available
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers set on espresso hardware, since espresso is not among bean to cup, drip and pour over and GASTROBACK covers that
- Capsule users, as the pod system is none and Philips centres on bean-to-cup and espresso
- Anyone chasing the highest spec at the lowest price, since the flagship costs €950
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.
Melitta
What is the cheapest Melitta coffee machine?+
The cheapest machines start at €39.99. That entry price covers the filter end of the range, which is where bean to cup, drip and pour over comes in, and it sits below the espresso ranking's median entry price of €150.54.
How much does the most expensive Melitta machine cost?+
The top of the range is priced at €950. The espresso ranking puts its flagship median at €691.91, so a Melitta flagship lands in a mid-priced bracket rather than at the top of the espresso field.