Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
Conqueco vs Solis
What sets them apart
| Compare | Conqueco ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |  Solis |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | PCM020, PCM030, PCM030K, CGM020 | Solis Grind & Infuse Perfetta Black, Solis Barista Perfetta Plus Black, Solis Scala Zero Static |
| Entry price | €79.99Lower | €302.95 |
| Flagship price | €119.99Lower | €492.95 |
| Built-in grinder | No | YesHas it |
| Milk system | None | Steam wand |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 to 5 yearsHigher |
| Markets | GB, US, CA, AU | CH, LI, NL, BE, SG, JP, DE, FR |
| Pump pressure (bar) | 18 | Not confirmed |
| Pod system | Nespresso original | Not confirmed |
| Capacity (l) | Not confirmed | 2.6 |
| Power (W) | Not confirmed | 2,200 |
| Spare parts shop | Not confirmed | Yes |
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Key differences
- Solis scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 9.3.
- Entry price is lower at Conqueco: €79.99 vs €302.95.
- Flagship price is lower at Conqueco: €119.99 vs €492.95.
- Built-in grinder: only Solis.
- Warranty is higher at Solis: 2 to 5 years vs 2 years.
- Machine types: only Conqueco offers Portable espresso.
- Machine types: only Solis offers Espresso.
- Markets: only Conqueco offers GB, US, CA.
- Markets: only Solis offers CH, LI, NL.
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.
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 | Conqueco | Solis |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.8HigherEntry at €79.99 and flagship at €119.99, both under the medians of €127.49 and €492.95. | 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 | 8.8Range is portable espresso and grinder, pods via nespresso original, milk is none, warranty 2 years, support on email, phone and help centre. | 9.6HigherThe 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. |
How they place
| Ranking | Conqueco | Solis |
|---|---|---|
| Espresso and bean-to-cup machines | 9 of 59 | 8 of 59 |
| Coffee machines | 12 of 82 | 11 of 82 |
Availability and regulation
| Country | Conqueco | Solis |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | China | Switzerland |
If neither fits
Tassimo has flagship price at €74.99, against €119.99 for Conqueco and €492.95 for Solis.
Tassimo reviewWhat we checked
Conqueco
- conqueco.com: 13 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Solis
- solis.com: 7 facts, checked September 30, 2026
- swiss.solis.com: 5 facts, checked September 30, 2026
- solis.ch: 3 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Conqueco | Solis |
|---|---|---|
| Machine types | Portable espresso, Grinder | Espresso, Grinder |
| Legal entity | Dongguan DingZhi E-commerce Co., Ltd | Solis of Switzerland AG |
| Headquarters | China | Switzerland |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 1908 |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre | Email, Phone, Help centre |
Kitchen appliances
| Fact | Conqueco | Solis |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Not confirmed | Air fryer, Blender |
| Price from | Not confirmed | €7.95 |
| Cooking programmes | Not confirmed | 10 |
| Dishwasher-safe parts | Not confirmed | No |
| Mobile app | Not confirmed | No |
Air treatment
| Fact | Conqueco | Solis |
|---|---|---|
| Filter types | Not confirmed | Uv, Ioniser |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Conqueco | Solis | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry price | €79.99below the median | €302.95highest quarter | €149.50 |
| Flagship price | €119.99lowest quarter | €492.95below the median | €699.99 |
| Pump pressure (bar) | 18below the median | Not confirmed | 18.5 |
| Capacity (l) | Not confirmed | 2.6above the median | 2.5 |
| Power (W) | Not confirmed | 2,200highest quarter | 1,500 |
| Warranty | 2 yearsat the median | 2 to 5 yearshighest quarter | 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.
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
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
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.
Country by country
| Country | Conqueco | Solis |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
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.