Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
Chefman vs OutIn
Where Chefman and OutIn differ
| Compare |  Chefman | OutIn ReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | TurboFry 2-Quart Digital Air Fryer, Compact 2-Quart Air Fryer, Multifunctional Digital Air Fryer - 10 Quart | OutIn Nano, OutIn Mino, OutIn Fino, OutIn Nano 2 |
| Entry price | $34.99 | €127.49 |
| Flagship price | $499.99 | €179.99 |
| Pump pressure (bar) | 15 | 22 |
| Built-in grinder | YesHas it | No |
| Milk system | Steam wand | None |
| Capacity (l) | 9.46Higher | 0.085 |
| Power (W) | 1,700 | 120 |
| Markets | US, CA | US, AU, CA, NZ, CH, GB, AT, BE, BG, HR, CY, CZ, DK, EE, FI, FR, DE, GR, HU, IE, IT, LV, LT, LU, NL, PL, PT, RO, SK, SI, ES, SE, HK, ID, JP, MO, MY, PH, SG, KR, TW, TH, VN, BH, JO, KW, QA, OM, SA, AE, MA, BR, CL, CO, MX, PE, UY, PK, ILCovers more |
| Boiler type | Dual | Not confirmed |
| Pod system | Not confirmed | Nespresso original |
| Spare parts shop | Not confirmed | Yes |
Same on both: Warranty (1 year).
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Key differences
- Chefman scores higher overall: 9.2 vs 9.1.
- Built-in grinder: only Chefman.
- Capacity (l) is higher at Chefman: 9.46 vs 0.085.
- Support channels: only OutIn offers Help centre.
- Machine types: only Chefman offers Espresso, Drip.
- Machine types: only OutIn offers Portable espresso, Grinder.
- Markets: only OutIn offers AU, NZ, CH.
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.
OutIn
OutIn is the pick for anyone who wants genuine espresso away from a kitchen counter, and the €127.49 OutIn Nano keeps the outlay low. The trade-off is what you give up: no built in grinder, no milk system, and a 1 year warranty rather than a long one.
Score breakdown
| Area | Chefman | OutIn |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.4Air fryers start at $49.99 and coffee machines at $34.99, so the entry basket stays cheap across the range. | 9.6HigherEntry price of €127.49 on the OutIn Nano sits well under the coffee machine flagship median of €464.35. |
| Offer | 9.1HigherDishwasher safe parts are included, 17 programs, and a 1 year warranty back it up. | 8.6The lineup spans OutIn Nano, OutIn Mino, OutIn Fino, OutIn Nano 2 with a 1 year warranty and a spare parts shop. |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | Chefman | OutIn |
|---|---|---|
| Espresso and bean-to-cup machines | 14 of 59 | 1 of 59 |
| Coffee machines | 17 of 82 | 1 of 82 |
Pick Chefman if, pick OutIn if
Pick Chefman if offer, built-in grinder, and capacity (l) matter most.
Pick OutIn if markets matter most.
How the counts compare
| Fact | Chefman | OutIn |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (l) | 9.46 | 0.085 |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
Also worth a look
Daewoo Electricals has capacity (l) at 17, against 9.46 for Chefman and 0.085 for OutIn.
Daewoo Electricals reviewEvery fact side by side
| Fact | Chefman | OutIn |
|---|---|---|
| Machine types | Espresso, Drip | Portable espresso, Grinder |
| Support channels | Email, Phone | Email, Phone, Help centreCovers more |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Chefman | OutIn | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pump pressure (bar) | 15below the median | 22highest quarter | 18.5 |
| Capacity (l) | 9.46highest quarter | 0.085lowest quarter | 2.5 |
| Power (W) | 1,700above the median | 120lowest quarter | 1,500 |
| Warranty | 1 yearbelow the median | 1 yearbelow 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.
OutIn
Pros
- The OutIn Mino pulls 22 bar, at the ceiling of the espresso field where the set median is 19 bar.
- Entry cost of €127.49 for the OutIn Nano keeps both machines under the coffee machine entry median of €139.44.
- A spare parts shop is available, which matters once a portable machine starts leaking or losing pump pressure.
Cons
- No built in grinder, so beans have to be ground before every shot, and the Mino pod system of nespresso original narrows what you can use.
- Milk handling on the Mino is none, so lattes need a separate jug or frother.
- A 1 year warranty is thin for a machine bought to last, and buyers wanting a bean to cup route should look at Philips instead.
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.
OutIn
Who it suits
- Office and hotel workers who want espresso away from a shared kitchen
- Camper and travel van users weighing a machine that draws only 120 W
- Buyers who value low entry cost over a built in grinder
Who should look elsewhere
- Philips buyers who want a bean to cup machine that grinds and froths on its own
- GASTROBACK buyers who want drip and espresso together in a full size kitchen machine
Country by country
| Country | Chefman | OutIn |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | No | Yes |
| Austria | No | Yes |
| Bahrain | No | Yes |
| Belgium | No | Yes |
| Brazil | No | Yes |
| Bulgaria | No | Yes |
| Canada | No | Yes |
| Chile | No | Yes |
8 of 59 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.
OutIn
How much does the cheapest OutIn machine cost?+
The entry machine is the OutIn Nano at €127.49. That is a purchase price rather than a promotion, so nothing needs renewing later and no subscription follows. The OutIn Mino and OutIn Fino sit in the same OutIn Nano, OutIn Mino, OutIn Fino, OutIn Nano 2 range, with the flagship at €179.99.
What is the pressure on the OutIn Mino?+
The Mino delivers 22 bar, which is genuinely high for a portable machine. For comparison, the median pump pressure across coffee machines is 19 bar and the espresso listing median is 19 bar. That headroom is what pulls a proper shot rather than a thin one.