Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
Coolblue Belgium vs Solis
What sets them apart
| Compare | ||
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | Dreame D20 Pro Plus, Dreame L10s Ultra Gen 3 Set, eufy Omni E35, Dreame X60 Pro Ultra Complete Gray | Solis Grind & Infuse Perfetta Black, Solis Barista Perfetta Plus Black, Solis Scala Zero Static |
| Price from | €87 | €7.95Lower |
| Mobile app | YesHas it | No |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 to 5 yearsHigher |
| Markets | BE | CH, LI, NL, BE, SG, JP, DE, FRCovers more |
| Clean air delivery rate (m³/h) | 250 | Not confirmed |
| Room size (m²) | 45 to 81 | Not confirmed |
| Filter cost per year | €36.99 | Not confirmed |
| Filter change interval | 6 to 36 months | Not confirmed |
| Quietest noise level (dB) | 22 | Not confirmed |
| Extraction per day (l/day) | 30 | Not confirmed |
| Extraction test conditions | Condensation dehumidifier, minimum working temperature 15 °C | Not confirmed |
| Water tank (l) | 6 | Not confirmed |
| Power use (W) | 20 to 60 | Not confirmed |
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Key differences
- Solis scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 9.0.
- Price from is lower at Solis: €7.95 vs €87.
- Mobile app: only Coolblue Belgium.
- Warranty is higher at Solis: 2 to 5 years vs 2 years.
- Support channels: only Coolblue Belgium offers Chat.
- Founded is lower at Solis: 1908 vs 1999.
- Products: only Coolblue Belgium offers Robot vacuum, Stick, Handheld.
- Products: only Solis offers Air fryer, Blender.
- Filter types: only Coolblue Belgium offers Hepa h13, Carbon.
- Filter types: only Solis offers Uv.
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.
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 | Coolblue Belgium | Solis |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.0Entry pricing at €199 and a flagship at €1,199 place both ends of the range within reach. | 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 | 9.0The flagship pairs 42,000 Pa suction with a self empty dock, a 10.5 mm mop lift and Lidar mapping. | 9.6HigherThe grinder is built in, milk runs through a steam wand system. |
| Trust | 9.0Sold by Coolblue België N.V., founded in 1999, based in BE, with support on email, chat and phone. | 9.7HigherThe 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 | Coolblue Belgium | Solis |
|---|---|---|
| Espresso and bean-to-cup machines | 2 of 59 | 8 of 59 |
| Air fryers and multicookers | 1 of 46 | 7 of 46 |
Where these facts come from
Coolblue Belgium
- coolblue.be: 20 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Solis
- swiss.solis.com: 5 facts, checked September 30, 2026
- solis.ch: 3 facts, checked September 30, 2026
- solis.com: 3 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Coolblue Belgium | Solis |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Robot vacuum, Stick, Handheld | Air fryer, Blender |
| Filter types | Hepa h13, Carbon, Ioniser | Uv, Ioniser |
| Legal entity | Coolblue België N.V. | Solis of Switzerland AG |
| Headquarters | Belgium | Switzerland |
| Founded | 1999 | 1908Lower |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centreCovers more | Email, Phone, Help centre |
Coffee machines
| Fact | Coolblue Belgium | Solis |
|---|---|---|
| Machine types | Espresso, Bean to cup, Pod, Drip, GrinderCovers more | Espresso, Grinder |
| Entry price | €199Lower | €302.95 |
| Flagship price | €1,199 | €492.95Lower |
| Pump pressure (bar) | 15 | Not confirmed |
| Built-in grinder | Yes | Yes |
| Milk system | Auto frother | Steam wand |
| Boiler type | Thermoblock | Not confirmed |
| Pod system | Nespresso original | Not confirmed |
| Capacity (l) | 2.6 | 2.6 |
| Power (W) | 2,300 | 2,200 |
| Spare parts shop | Yes | Yes |
Kitchen appliances
| Fact | Coolblue Belgium | Solis |
|---|---|---|
| Cooking programmes | 4 | 10Higher |
| Dishwasher-safe parts | YesHas it | No |
Smart home devices
| Fact | Coolblue Belgium | Solis |
|---|---|---|
| Device types | Thermostat, Lighting, Hub, Plug, Sensor, Blinds | Not confirmed |
| Protocols | Zigbee, Wi fi | Not confirmed |
| Ecosystems | Alexa, Google, Homekit, Smartthings | Not confirmed |
| Hub required | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Energy reporting | No | Not confirmed |
| Subscription per month | €14.99 | Not confirmed |
| Security update period | 3 years | Not confirmed |
Home security
| Fact | Coolblue Belgium | Solis |
|---|---|---|
| Price | €49.99 | Not confirmed |
| Local storage | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Pricing model | Diy | Not confirmed |
| Money-back period | 30 days | Not confirmed |
| Free features | Recording to microSD card, base station or hard drive without a subscription, plus app live view and motion alerts | Not confirmed |
| Top resolution | 4k | Not confirmed |
| Power source | Battery, Wired, Poe | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Coolblue Belgium | Solis | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | €87above the median | €7.95lowest quarter | €52.99 |
| Clean air delivery rate (m³/h) | 250below the median | Not confirmed | 424.925 |
| Room size (m²) | 45 to 81below the median | Not confirmed | 124 |
| Filter change interval | 6 to 36 monthshighest quarter | Not confirmed | 12 |
| Quietest noise level (dB) | 22below the median | Not confirmed | 25 |
| Extraction per day (l/day) | 30above the median | Not confirmed | 23.66 |
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.
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
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.
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 | Coolblue Belgium | Solis |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | Yes | No |
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.
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.
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