Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
Cowsar vs Lavazza
Cowsar vs Lavazza: the differences
| Compare |  Cowsar |  Lavazza |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | CM3739 14oz Personal Single Serve Coffee Maker; CM8050H COWSAR Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine with Built-in Grinder; 20 Bar Super Fully Automatic Coffee Machine with Grinder; CM3751S 14-Cup Drip Coffee Maker | Lavazza A Modo Mio Tiny, Lavazza A Modo Mio Jolie Evo, Lavazza Assoluta Bean to Cup, SMEG Manual Espresso Machine |
| Entry price | $79.99 | £89 |
| Flagship price | $569.99 | £849.95 |
| Pod system | None | Nespresso original |
| Capacity (l) | 2.1 | 2.4Higher |
| Power (W) | 800 | 1,650 |
| Spare parts shop | No | YesHas it |
| Markets | US | AL, DZ, AM, AT, AZ, BH, BY, BE, BA, BG, HR, CY, CZ, DK, EG, EE, FI, FR, GA, GE, DE, GR, HU, IS, IQ, IE, IL, IT, JO, KW, LV, LB, LT, LU, MK, MG, MT, MU, MD, ME, MA, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, SA, SN, RS, SC, SK, SI, ZA, ES, SE, CH, TZ, TN, TR, UA, AE, GB, BS, BB, BM, CA, KY, DO, MX, PA, PR, LC, TC, US, AR, AW, BO, BR, CL, CO, CR, CW, EC, GT, PY, PE, SR, TT, UY, AU, BD, BN, KH, CN, GU, HKCovers more |
| Pump pressure (bar) | 20 | Not confirmed |
| Warranty | 1 year | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Built-in grinder (Yes), Milk system (Auto frother).
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Key differences
- Lavazza scores higher overall: 9.3 vs 9.1.
- Capacity (l) is higher at Lavazza: 2.4 vs 2.1.
- Spare parts shop: only Lavazza.
- Lavazza is available in 94 more countries.
- Machine types: only Lavazza offers Pod, Grinder.
- Markets: only Lavazza offers AL, DZ, AM.
Our verdict on each
Cowsar
Cowsar suits buyers in the US who want a full coffee setup, from a drip pot to a grinder-equipped espresso machine, at value prices. Entry sits at $79.99 and the flagship at $569.99, machines are bought outright with no renewal, and cover runs 1 year.
Lavazza
Lavazza suits households that want one coffee name to cover several formats, from a cheap pod machine to a grinder-equipped espresso flagship. It scores 9.3 overall, and the range opens at £89 for anyone buying a first machine.
Score breakdown
| Area | Cowsar | Lavazza |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.5HigherEntry price of $79.99 against a $569.99 flagship gives budget and premium ends in the same lineup. | 9.1Entry price of £89 sits against a site median of €96.46 and the flagship of £849.95 lands mid-range. |
| Offer | 8.8A built in grinder, auto frother milk, a 2.1 litre tank and 1 year cover across the range. | 9.3HigherThe catalogue spans espresso, pod and bean to cup formats, from £89 pods to a £849.95 flagship with an auto-frother. |
| Trust | Not confirmed | 9.8Founded in 1895 and headquartered in IT, with a spare parts shop and support on phone, email and help centre. |
Sources behind this comparison
Cowsar
- cowsarofficial.com: 16 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Lavazza
- lavazza.co.uk: 10 facts, checked September 30, 2026
- lavazza.com: 5 facts, checked September 30, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | Cowsar | Lavazza |
|---|---|---|
| Espresso and bean-to-cup machines | 5 of 59 | 11 of 59 |
| Coffee machines | 7 of 82 | 14 of 82 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Cowsar | Lavazza |
|---|---|---|
| Machine types | Espresso, Bean to cup, Drip | Espresso, Pod, Bean to cup, Drip, GrinderCovers more |
| Legal entity | ROWAN GLOBAL LIFE INC | LUIGI LAVAZZA SPA |
| Headquarters | United States | Italy |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 1895 |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre | Phone, Email, Help centre |
Home appliances
| Fact | Cowsar | Lavazza |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Fridge | Not confirmed |
| Price from | $249.99 | Not confirmed |
| Capacity | 4.4 Cu.Ft | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Cowsar | Lavazza | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pump pressure (bar) | 20above the median | Not confirmed | 18.5 |
| Capacity (l) | 2.1below the median | 2.4below the median | 2.5 |
| Power (W) | 800lowest quarter | 1,650above the median | 1,500 |
| Warranty | 1 yearbelow the median | Not confirmed | 2 years |
Median across 65 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Cowsar
Pros
- A single brand covers the full set: espresso, bean to cup and drip espresso, bean-to-cup and drip, so the kitchen is not tied to capsules.
- A built in grinder on the espresso side, with auto frother milk handling on the 20 bar super fully automatic machine.
- Entry cost of $79.99 puts Cowsar among the cheaper brands in the coffee machine field, and support runs on email, phone and help centre.
Cons
- There is no spare parts shop, so wear parts and consumables have to come from general sellers rather than the brand.
- Warranty cover of 1 year is short for a machine bought outright and kept for years.
- Shipping covers the US market, so buyers elsewhere cannot be served by the listed delivery.
Lavazza
Pros
- Covers espresso, pod and bean to cup formats under one roof, so pods, beans and ground coffee stay in the same basket.
- Entry price of £89 sits below the site median of €96.46, which keeps the first purchase cheap.
- A grinder is built in on the range, and the flagship pairs that with an auto-frother over a 2.4-litre tank.
Cons
- The flagship price of £849.95 puts Lavazza at position 49 on that measure, mid-field rather than cheap.
- Support runs on phone, email and help centre, and a live chat line is not among them.
- The flagship machine draws 1,650 W, so it needs a dedicated socket and counts up electricity use.
Who each suits
Cowsar
Who it suits
- Households that want a single brand across the kitchen, from a drip pot at $79.99 to an espresso machine.
- Sellers who want a $569.99 flagship espresso with a built in grinder and auto frother milk handling in the same catalogue.
- New espresso buyers who prefer the none pod setup and the flexibility that comes with ground coffee.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone outside the US market, since the listed shipping policy does not extend beyond the US.
- Readers who want a spare parts shop, which Cowsar does not have.
- Shoppers who would rather have longer cover and a wider service footprint from GASTROBACK or Philips.
Lavazza
Who it suits
- Households switching from an old pod machine who want beans, pods and ground coffee under one brand.
- First-time buyers starting at the £89 end and stepping up to a grinder-equipped model later.
- Office and shared kitchens that need a machine with a grinder built in and an auto-frother.
Who should look elsewhere
- Shoppers who want a chat-based support line, since support runs on phone, email and help centre.
- Anyone who will only buy open bags of beans, because pods run on the nespresso original system.
- Buyers on a tight ceiling, since the flagship sits at £849.95.
Current offers
Cowsar
Current offer
Discount code
10% off first order with code FS10: 10% off first order
Code FS10 applied at checkout on a first order
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Discount code
$10 off your first order for newsletter signup: $10 off first order
Sign up to the brand newsletter to receive the discount code
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Lavazza
Current offer
Bonus
75% off Tabli machine with coffee subscription: 75% off machine, up to 25% off Tabli coffee tabs
Requires a Tabli machine and coffee subscription; described as a limited time launch offer; machine list price GBP 199.00, subscription price GBP 49.75
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Bonus
50% off A Modo Mio machine with subscription: 50% off machine, up to 35% off capsules
Requires an A Modo Mio machine and capsule subscription
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Bonus
50% off Assoluta Bean to Cup machine with subscription: 50% off machine
Requires the Assoluta bean machine and coffee subscription; machine list price GBP 699.95
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Cowsar | Lavazza |
|---|---|---|
| Albania | No | Yes |
| Algeria | No | Yes |
| Argentina | No | Yes |
| Armenia | No | Yes |
| Aruba | No | Yes |
| Australia | No | Yes |
| Austria | No | Yes |
| Azerbaijan | No | Yes |
8 of 95 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
Cowsar
What does a Cowsar coffee machine cost?+
The cheapest machine in the coffee range is $79.99, and the top of the range is the $569.99 flagship. That covers a personal single serve maker, a semi-automatic espresso machine with a built in grinder, a super fully automatic machine with grinder, and a drip coffee maker. Budget for a specific model rather than a range, since the spread is wide.
Does the espresso machine have a grinder and a milk system?+
A built in grinder is confirmed on the espresso models, so whole beans are ground inside the machine. Milk on the super fully automatic model is handled by an auto frother system, and pump pressure on the espresso range is 20 bar. That saves a separate countertop grinder, and milk drinks happen without a manual wand.
Lavazza
What does the cheapest Lavazza machine cost?+
The entry machine is £89, which sits below the site median entry price of €96.46. That is a one-off price for the machine itself, with no renewal fee attached to ownership. Buyers who want a wider spread of drinks should look further up the same range.
What is the most expensive machine in the range?+
The SMEG Manual Espresso Machine tops out at £849.95. It carries a built-in grinder and an auto-frother, so the higher price buys both bean grinding and milk texturing in one body. On flagship price Lavazza ranks at 49 of 63.