Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team

Coolblue Belgium vs GASTROBACK

Coolblue Belgium scores 9.0 and GASTROBACK 9.6 out of 10. Compare their differences and shared features below.

Coolblue Belgium

9.0/10

Facts checked September 30, 2026.

GASTROBACK

9.6/10

Facts checked September 30, 2026.

Coolblue Belgium vs GASTROBACK: the differences

Coolblue Belgium vs GASTROBACK
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Reference modelsDreame D20 Pro Plus, Dreame L10s Ultra Gen 3 Set, eufy Omni E35, Dreame X60 Pro Ultra Complete GrayMulti-Heissluftfritteuse Heat & Crisp Family 8 L, Multi-Heissluftfritteuse Duo Family 9 L, Design Heissluftfritteuse Air Pro
Entry price€199€89Lower
Flagship price€1,199€699.99Lower
Milk systemAuto frotherSteam wand
Pod systemNespresso originalNone
Capacity (l)2.68Higher
Power (W)2,3002,000
MarketsBEDE, AT
Warranty2 yearsNot confirmed

Same on both: Pump pressure (bar) (15), Built-in grinder (Yes), Boiler type (Thermoblock), Spare parts shop (Yes).

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Key differences

  • GASTROBACK scores higher overall: 9.6 vs 9.0.
  • Entry price is lower at GASTROBACK: €89 vs €199.
  • Flagship price is lower at GASTROBACK: €699.99 vs €1,199.
  • Capacity (l) is higher at GASTROBACK: 8 vs 2.6.
  • Support channels: only Coolblue Belgium offers Chat.
  • GASTROBACK is available in 1 more country.
  • Machine types: only Coolblue Belgium offers Bean to cup, Pod.
  • Markets: only Coolblue Belgium offers BE.
  • Markets: only GASTROBACK offers DE, AT.

Our verdict on each

Coolblue Belgium

Coolblue Belgium suits Belgian households that want one local shop for robot vacuums, air treatment and security cameras, with a 30-day returns window behind every purchase. It suits buyers who value breadth, local delivery and in-country support over a narrow range or a subscription-based plan.

Read the full Coolblue Belgium review

GASTROBACK

GASTROBACK suits cooks in Germany and Austria who want air fryers and coffee from the same seller, with espresso machines starting at €89. The trade-off is range depth: the flagship Design Espressomaschine Advanced Urban Duo costs €699.99 and the catalogue stays inside DE and AT.

Read the full GASTROBACK review

Score breakdown

Coolblue Belgium vs GASTROBACK
AreaCoolblue BelgiumGASTROBACK
Cost9.0Entry pricing at €199 and a flagship at €1,199 place both ends of the range within reach.9.9HigherEspresso machines start at €89 against a site median of €127.49, and the flagship costs €699.99.
Offer9.0The flagship pairs 42,000 Pa suction with a self empty dock, a 10.5 mm mop lift and Lidar mapping.9.2HigherThe fryer line pairs 8 litres of capacity with 10 programs, and espresso, drip and grinder widens the range into coffee.
Trust9.0Sold by Coolblue België N.V., founded in 1999, based in BE, with support on email, chat and phone.Not confirmed

The numbers side by side

Coolblue Belgium vs GASTROBACK
FactCoolblue BelgiumGASTROBACK
Entry price€199€89
Flagship price€1,199€699.99
Capacity (l)2.68

Availability and regulation

Coolblue Belgium vs GASTROBACK
CountryCoolblue BelgiumGASTROBACK
HeadquartersBelgiumGermany

Additional countries for Coolblue Belgium: 1. Additional countries for GASTROBACK: 2.

A third option

Daewoo Electricals has capacity (l) at 17, against 2.6 for Coolblue Belgium and 8 for GASTROBACK.

Daewoo Electricals review

How they place

Coolblue Belgium vs GASTROBACK
RankingCoolblue BelgiumGASTROBACK
Espresso and bean-to-cup machines2 of 596 of 59
Air fryers and multicookers1 of 465 of 46

Every fact side by side

Coolblue Belgium vs GASTROBACK
FactCoolblue BelgiumGASTROBACK
Machine typesEspresso, Bean to cup, Pod, Drip, GrinderCovers moreEspresso, Drip, Grinder
Legal entityCoolblue België N.V.Gastroback GmbH
HeadquartersBelgiumGermany
Founded1999Not confirmed
Support channelsEmail, Chat, Phone, Help centreCovers moreEmail, Phone, Help centre

Air treatment

Coolblue Belgium vs GASTROBACK
FactCoolblue BelgiumGASTROBACK
ProductsRobot vacuum, Stick, HandheldAir fryer, Multicooker, Blender, Stand mixer, Food processor
Price from€87€3.99Lower
Clean air delivery rate (m³/h)250Not confirmed
Room size (m²)45 to 81Not confirmed
Filter typesHepa h13, Carbon, IoniserNot confirmed
Filter cost per year€36.99Not confirmed
Filter change interval6 to 36 monthsNot confirmed
Quietest noise level (dB)22Not confirmed
Extraction per day (l/day)30Not confirmed
Extraction test conditionsCondensation dehumidifier, minimum working temperature 15 °CNot confirmed
Water tank (l)6Not confirmed
Power use (W)20 to 60Not confirmed
Mobile appYesNot confirmed

Kitchen appliances

Coolblue Belgium vs GASTROBACK
FactCoolblue BelgiumGASTROBACK
Cooking programmes410Higher
Dishwasher-safe partsYesNot confirmed

Smart home devices

Coolblue Belgium vs GASTROBACK
FactCoolblue BelgiumGASTROBACK
Device typesThermostat, Lighting, Hub, Plug, Sensor, BlindsNot confirmed
ProtocolsZigbee, Wi fiNot confirmed
EcosystemsAlexa, Google, Homekit, SmartthingsNot confirmed
Hub requiredYesNot confirmed
Energy reportingNoNot confirmed
Subscription per month€14.99Not confirmed
Security update period3 yearsNot confirmed

Home security

Coolblue Belgium vs GASTROBACK
FactCoolblue BelgiumGASTROBACK
Price€49.99Not confirmed
Local storageYesNot confirmed
Pricing modelDiyNot confirmed
Money-back period30 daysNot confirmed
Free featuresRecording to microSD card, base station or hard drive without a subscription, plus app live view and motion alertsNot confirmed
Top resolution4kNot confirmed
Power sourceBattery, Wired, PoeNot confirmed

Where each stands against the rest

Coolblue Belgium vs GASTROBACK
FactCoolblue BelgiumGASTROBACKMedian
Entry price€199above the median€89below the median€149.50
Flagship price€1,199above the median€699.99at the median€699.99
Pump pressure (bar)15below the median15below the median18.5
Capacity (l)2.6above the median8highest quarter2.5
Power (W)2,300highest quarter2,000highest quarter1,500
Warranty2 yearsat the medianNot confirmed2 years

Median across 65 listed brands.

Pros and cons

Coolblue Belgium

Pros

  • The camera listing covers recording to microSD card, a base station or a hard drive without a subscription, plus app live view and motion alerts, and local storage is offered.
  • Support runs on email, chat and phone, and a spare parts shop keeps brushes, filters and mop pads orderable after purchase.
  • Floor care spans robot vacuum, stick and handheld, so a robot vacuum can be bought alongside a stick or handheld vacuum in the same order.

Cons

  • Floor care stops at robot vacuum, stick and handheld, so a buyer who wants an upright or wet-dry vacuum has to shop elsewhere.
  • The app carries no energy reporting, so household energy use has to be measured elsewhere.
  • A hub is required before bridges speak zigbee and wi fi, so smart home buyers pay for extra hardware before the first device goes in.

GASTROBACK

Pros

  • Espresso, drip and grinder models sit under the same brand, per espresso, drip and grinder, so a whole coffee corner is covered.
  • The flagship espresso machine has a built-in grinder, a steam wand and a thermoblock boiler, covering beans and milk drinks in the same body.
  • Support runs on email, phone and help centre, and a spare parts shop keeps replacement parts on the same storefront as the machines.

Cons

  • The flagship espresso machine costs €699.99, far above the site median of €492.95.
  • Capsule drinkers get nothing here, since the pod system is none.
  • Shipping covers DE and AT only, so buyers elsewhere face a cross-border order.

Who each suits

Coolblue Belgium

Who it suits

  • Belgian households replacing a vacuum or a purifier who want delivery, returns and support handled by one local operation.
  • Camera buyers who want recording to microSD card, a base station or a hard drive without a subscription.
  • Shoppers whose floor care shortlist is robot vacuum, stick or handheld, the types this range covers.

Who should look elsewhere

  • Buyers who want upright or wet-dry vacuums, since floor care here covers robot vacuum, stick and handheld only.
  • Shoppers outside Belgium, since Coolblue Belgium delivers only to Belgian addresses.

GASTROBACK

Who it suits

  • Buyers in DE and AT who want air fryers and espresso from the same store, with a spare parts shop behind the machines.
  • Coffee drinkers who want a built-in grinder, a steam wand and a thermoblock boiler, where Chef iq covers multicooker alone.
  • Shoppers who want blenders and stand mixers alongside the fryers, a mix closer to Daewoo Electricals and Arno, both listing air fryer, blender and stand mixer.

Who should look elsewhere

  • Capsule drinkers, since the flagship's pod system is none.
  • Shoppers outside DE and AT, who may find a nearer fit in Arno or Daewoo Electricals, both listing air fryer, blender and stand mixer.
  • Households chasing the largest basket, since air fryer capacity ranks 24 of 69.

Country by country

Coolblue Belgium vs GASTROBACK
CountryCoolblue BelgiumGASTROBACK
AustriaNoYes
BelgiumYesNo
GermanyNoYes

Questions about each

Coolblue Belgium

What does the cheapest robot vacuum cost at Coolblue Belgium?+

The lowest robot vacuum price is €199, and the top of the range is €1,199. Reference models are named at each end of the list, so the gap between the two prices buys hardware rather than a subscription. Neither figure renews after the purchase.

Is the flagship robot vacuum worth more than the entry model?+

The step up from entry at €199 buys a self empty dock, Lidar mapping and a mop pad that lifts 10.5 mm, on a machine that pulls 42,000 Pa and stands 8.9 cm tall. Buyers who already know they want a dock and a mop lift should go straight to the flagship.

GASTROBACK

What does a coffee machine cost at GASTROBACK?+

Coffee machines start at €89 for the espresso range, with drip and grinder models listed in espresso, drip and grinder alongside it. The flagship Design Espressomaschine Advanced Urban Duo costs €699.99, so the distance between the cheapest machine and the top of the range is wide, and buyers should decide early which end they need.

Where does GASTROBACK deliver?+

Shipping terms cover DE and AT, so a German or Austrian buyer is served directly from the store. Service and support come from the same base in Germany, so questions and warranty queries stay with the seller rather than a third party.

GASTROBACK

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