Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
Chefman vs Solis
Chefman vs Solis: the differences
| Compare |  Chefman |  Solis |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | TurboFry 2-Quart Digital Air Fryer, Compact 2-Quart Air Fryer, Multifunctional Digital Air Fryer - 10 Quart | Solis Grind & Infuse Perfetta Black, Solis Barista Perfetta Plus Black, Solis Scala Zero Static |
| Price from | $49.99 | €7.95 |
| Capacity (l) | 9.46Higher | 2.6 |
| Power (W) | 1,700 | 2,200 |
| Cooking programmes | 17Higher | 10 |
| Dishwasher-safe parts | YesHas it | No |
| Warranty | 1 year | 2 to 5 yearsHigher |
| Markets | US, CA | CH, LI, NL, BE, SG, JP, DE, FR |
| Mobile app | Not confirmed | No |
| Spare parts shop | Not confirmed | Yes |
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Key differences
- Solis scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 9.2.
- Capacity (l) is higher at Chefman: 9.46 vs 2.6.
- Cooking programmes is higher at Chefman: 17 vs 10.
- Dishwasher-safe parts: only Chefman.
- Warranty is higher at Solis: 2 to 5 years vs 1 year.
- Support channels: only Solis offers Help centre.
- Markets: only Chefman offers US, CA.
- Markets: only Solis offers CH, LI, NL.
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.
Solis
Solis suits drinkers who pull shots by hand and want the grinder inside the machine, with milk textured at the jug rather than by an automatic frother. Entry pricing of €302.95 and flagship pricing of €492.95 put the range below the coffee machine flagship median of €464.35.
Score breakdown
| Area | Chefman | Solis |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.4HigherAir fryers start at $49.99 and coffee machines at $34.99, so the entry basket stays cheap across the range. | 9.0Entry pricing of €302.95 sits above the espresso machine entry median of €150.54, while the flagship price falls under the flagship median. |
| Offer | 9.1Dishwasher safe parts are included, 17 programs, and a 1 year warranty back it up. | 9.6HigherThe grinder is built in, milk runs through a steam wand system. |
| Trust | Not confirmed | 9.7The brand is run by Solis of Switzerland AG, headquartered in CH and trading since 1908, with support on email, phone and help centre. |
Choosing between them
Pick Chefman if cost, capacity (l), cooking programmes, and dishwasher-safe parts matter most.
Pick Solis if offer and warranty matter most.
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | Chefman | Solis |
|---|---|---|
| Espresso and bean-to-cup machines | 14 of 59 | 8 of 59 |
| Coffee machines | 17 of 82 | 11 of 82 |
| Air fryers and multicookers | 14 of 46 | 7 of 46 |
Where each is licensed and available
| Country | Chefman | Solis |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | Switzerland |
Where these facts come from
Chefman
- chefman.com: 10 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Solis
- swiss.solis.com: 8 facts, checked September 30, 2026
- solis.ch: 4 facts, checked September 30, 2026
- solis.com: 3 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Chefman | Solis |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Air fryer, Blender | Air fryer, Blender |
| Legal entity | Not confirmed | Solis of Switzerland AG |
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | Switzerland |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 1908 |
| Support channels | Email, Phone | Email, Phone, Help centreCovers more |
Coffee machines
| Fact | Chefman | Solis |
|---|---|---|
| Machine types | Espresso, Drip | Espresso, Grinder |
| Entry price | $34.99 | €302.95 |
| Flagship price | $499.99 | €492.95 |
| Pump pressure (bar) | 15 | Not confirmed |
| Built-in grinder | Yes | Yes |
| Milk system | Steam wand | Steam wand |
| Boiler type | Dual | Not confirmed |
Air treatment
| Fact | Chefman | Solis |
|---|---|---|
| Filter types | Not confirmed | Uv, Ioniser |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Chefman | Solis | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity (l) | 9.46above the median | 2.6lowest quarter | 7.1 |
| Power (W) | 1,700at the median | 2,200highest quarter | 1,700 |
| Cooking programmes | 17highest quarter | 10above the median | 9 |
| Warranty | 1 yearbelow the median | 2 to 5 yearshighest quarter | 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.
Solis
Pros
- The grinder is built in, which keeps the setup to a single box and puts fresh grinding next to the group head.
- Milk runs through a steam wand system, which suits drinkers who want control over jug texture.
- A spare parts shop is available, so wear parts such as seals and baskets can be ordered from the brand.
Cons
- Machine types cover espresso and grinder under espresso and grinder, so bean to cup is not among them, unlike Philips at bean to cup and espresso.
- Price entry ranks at 47 of 65, so the entry machine sits toward the dearer end of the brands tracked on that measure.
- Milk is a steam wand system, so every milk drink takes work at the jug while Philips pairs espresso with a bean to cup route under bean to cup and espresso.
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.
Solis
Who it suits
- Drinkers who pull espresso by hand and want the grinder in the machine rather than beside it.
- Households buying a first setup around the coffee machine entry median of €139.44.
- Buyers in the markets listed under CH, LI and NL who want Swiss parts backup from Solis of Switzerland AG.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone after bean to cup convenience, where Philips lists bean to cup and espresso.
- Drinkers who want drip next to espresso, since GASTROBACK lists espresso, drip and grinder.
- Shoppers looking for a brand listed across drip as well as espresso and grinder, since Daewoo Electricals lists drip, espresso and grinder.
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.
Solis
What does a Solis espresso machine cost at the entry point?+
Entry pricing of €302.95 is the figure most buyers see first, with the top of the range at €492.95. Both are purchase prices rather than subscriptions, so the budget is set once at the point of sale and stays predictable.
Does the Solis range keep the grinder in the machine?+
The grinder is built in, so beans are ground inside the machine and the setup stays a single box on the counter. Milk on the flagship comes through a steam wand system, and the tank on the top model holds 2.6 litres.