Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
Conqueco vs Melitta
Conqueco vs Melitta: the differences
| Compare | Conqueco ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | Melitta ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | PCM020, PCM030, PCM030K, CGM020 | Solo, Barista TS Smart, Easy |
| Entry price | €79.99 | €39.99Lower |
| Flagship price | €119.99Lower | €950 |
| Built-in grinder | No | YesHas it |
| Milk system | None | Auto frother |
| Pod system | Nespresso original | None |
| Pump pressure (bar) | 18 | Not confirmed |
| Capacity (l) | Not confirmed | 1.8 |
| Power (W) | Not confirmed | 1,450 |
| Spare parts shop | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Markets | GB, US, CA, AU | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Warranty (2 years).
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Key differences
- Conqueco scores higher overall: 9.3 vs 9.2.
- Entry price is lower at Melitta: €39.99 vs €79.99.
- Flagship price is lower at Conqueco: €119.99 vs €950.
- Built-in grinder: only Melitta.
- Support channels: only Conqueco offers Email.
- Support channels: only Melitta offers Chat.
- Machine types: only Conqueco offers Portable espresso.
- Machine types: only Melitta offers Bean to cup, Drip, Pour over.
Our verdict on each
Conqueco
Conqueco suits anyone who wants espresso away from a kitchen counter, and it does that with a small portable range rather than a full machine lineup. Its entry grinder sits well below the €127.49 median, and support runs through email, phone and help centre with a 2 years warranty behind it.
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 | Conqueco | Melitta |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.8HigherEntry at €79.99 and flagship at €119.99, both under the medians of €127.49 and €492.95. | 9.4Entry price of €39.99 sits well below the espresso ranking median of €150.54, giving a strong cost score. |
| Offer | 8.8Range is portable espresso and grinder, pods via nespresso original, milk is none, warranty 2 years, support on email, phone and help centre. | 9.1HigherBuilt in grinder, auto frother on the Barista TS Smart and a spare parts shop cover a broad offer for €950 money. |
A third option
Tassimo has flagship price at €74.99, against €119.99 for Conqueco and €950 for Melitta.
Tassimo reviewSources behind this comparison
Conqueco
- conqueco.com: 13 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Melitta
- melitta.de: 12 facts, checked September 30, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | Conqueco | Melitta |
|---|---|---|
| Espresso and bean-to-cup machines | 9 of 59 | 15 of 59 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Conqueco | Melitta |
|---|---|---|
| Machine types | Portable espresso, Grinder | Bean to cup, Drip, Pour over, Grinder |
| Legal entity | Dongguan DingZhi E-commerce Co., Ltd | Not confirmed |
| Headquarters | China | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre | Phone, Chat, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Conqueco | Melitta | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry price | €79.99below the median | €39.99lowest quarter | €149.50 |
| Flagship price | €119.99lowest quarter | €950above the median | €699.99 |
| Pump pressure (bar) | 18below the median | Not confirmed | 18.5 |
| Capacity (l) | Not confirmed | 1.8lowest quarter | 2.5 |
| Power (W) | Not confirmed | 1,450below the median | 1,500 |
| Warranty | 2 yearsat the median | 2 yearsat the median | 2 years |
Median across 65 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Conqueco
Pros
- Entry pricing starts at €79.99, far under the €127.49 category median.
- The portable range pumps at 18 bar, matching the middle of the 19 bar category spread.
- Support runs on email, phone and help centre, covering phone and email alongside a help centre.
Cons
- Milk handling is none on the portable range, which rules out cappuccino and latte drinks.
- Grinder built in is listed as no, so beans are ground in the separate grinder rather than in the machine.
- Bean to cup is not among its machine types, which cover portable espresso and grinder.
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
Conqueco
Who it suits
- You drink Nespresso Original pods and want a machine that travels
- You are setting up a small kitchen or office coffee spot on a budget
- You already grind beans separately and want a portable espresso option
Who should look elsewhere
- You want milk drinks, since milk handling is none on the portable range
- You want one brand to cover bean to cup, since Philips lists bean to cup and espresso
- You want a drip brewer too, which Daewoo Electricals includes in drip, espresso and grinder
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
Country by country
| Country | Conqueco | Melitta |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Yes | No |
| United States | Yes | No |
Questions about each
Conqueco
How much does the cheapest Conqueco machine cost?+
Entry pricing starts at €79.99, which is one of the lowest entry figures in the category. The median across brands sits at €127.49, so Conqueco opens well below the field. You pay once for the machine and there is no renewal fee afterwards.
Does Conqueco make machines that froth milk?+
Milk handling on the portable range is none, so there is no steam wand or automatic frother there. That rules out cappuccino and latte drinks on those models. If milk drinks matter to you, Philips covers that ground with bean to cup and espresso.
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.