Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
Cowsar vs Russell Hobbs
What sets them apart
| Compare |  Cowsar |  Russell Hobbs |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Satisfry Dual Basket Air Fryer 9L, Satisfry Air Fryer 4.3L, Satisfry Air Fryer 8.3L |
| Entry price | $79.99 | £72.99 |
| Flagship price | $569.99 | £229.99 |
| Pod system | None | Nespresso original |
| Capacity (l) | 2.1 | 9Higher |
| Power (W) | 800 | 3,040 |
| Spare parts shop | No | YesHas it |
| Markets | US | GB, DE, AT, BE, BG, CH, CZ, EE, ES, FI, FR, HR, HU, IT, LV, MT, NL, PL, PT, RO, SE, SI, SK, TR, UA, LT, CY, RS, BA, IE, DK, GR, NO, ZA, AU, NZ |
Same on both: Pump pressure (bar) (20), Built-in grinder (Yes), Milk system (Auto frother), Warranty (1 year).
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Key differences
- Russell Hobbs scores higher overall: 9.3 vs 9.1.
- Capacity (l) is higher at Russell Hobbs: 9 vs 2.1.
- Spare parts shop: only Russell Hobbs.
- Support channels: only Cowsar offers Email, Phone.
- Machine types: only Russell Hobbs offers Grinder.
- Markets: only Cowsar offers US.
- Markets: only Russell Hobbs offers GB, DE, AT.
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.
Russell Hobbs
Russell Hobbs suits households buying several small kitchen appliances from one maker, with the coffee range starting at a price entry of £72.99 for the Buckingham coffee maker and peaking at a price flagship of £229.99 for the Cafe Genie. Support runs on help centre only, so buyers wanting phone help should look elsewhere.
Score breakdown
| Area | Cowsar | Russell Hobbs |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.5Entry price of $79.99 against a $569.99 flagship gives budget and premium ends in the same lineup. | 9.6HigherMixers and blenders start at a price from of £15.49, and the Buckingham coffee maker sits at a price entry of £72.99. |
| Offer | 8.8A built in grinder, auto frother milk, a 2.1 litre tank and 1 year cover across the range. | 8.8Product types span air fryer, multicooker and blender, the air fryer holds 9 litres with 9 programs, and a spare parts shop is available. |
| Trust | Not confirmed | 9.4Registered as Spectrum Brands (UK) Limited in GB, founded in 1952, with 1 year of warranty and a help centre. |
By the numbers
| Fact | Cowsar | Russell Hobbs |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (l) | 2.1 | 9 |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
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Daewoo Electricals has capacity (l) at 17, against 2.1 for Cowsar and 9 for Russell Hobbs.
Daewoo Electricals reviewHow they place
| Ranking | Cowsar | Russell Hobbs |
|---|---|---|
| Espresso and bean-to-cup machines | 5 of 59 | 13 of 59 |
| Coffee machines | 7 of 82 | 16 of 82 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Cowsar | Russell Hobbs |
|---|---|---|
| Machine types | Espresso, Bean to cup, Drip | Espresso, Bean to cup, Drip, GrinderCovers more |
| Legal entity | ROWAN GLOBAL LIFE INC | Spectrum Brands (UK) Limited |
| Headquarters | United States | United Kingdom |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 1952 |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centreCovers more | Help centre |
Home appliances
| Fact | Cowsar | Russell Hobbs |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Fridge | Air fryer, Multicooker, Blender, Stand mixer, Food processor |
| Price from | $249.99 | £15.49 |
| Capacity | 4.4 Cu.Ft | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Cowsar | Russell Hobbs | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pump pressure (bar) | 20above the median | 20above the median | 18.5 |
| Capacity (l) | 2.1below the median | 9highest quarter | 2.5 |
| Power (W) | 800lowest quarter | 3,040highest quarter | 1,500 |
| Warranty | 1 yearbelow the median | 1 yearbelow the median | 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.
Russell Hobbs
Pros
- Product types cover air fryer, multicooker and blender, so a blender, stand mixer or food processor comes from the same maker as the air fryer.
- Coffee options are wide: machine types include espresso, bean to cup and drip, a grinder built in appears on the Chester Grind and Brew, and the Cafe Genie pairs a 20 bar pump with an auto frother and a nespresso original system.
- A spare parts shop is available, and 96.2% of the brands covered list one.
Cons
- Support runs on help centre only, so a caller with a fault has no listed phone route.
- The warranty lasts 1 year, which is short next to longer cover offered elsewhere in the small appliance market.
- Machine types stop at espresso, bean to cup and drip, with no pour-over or portable espresso option named in the range.
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.
Russell Hobbs
Who it suits
- Households in the United Kingdom, DE and AT replacing an air fryer, multicooker, blender, stand mixer and food processor in one buying cycle.
- Buyers who want drip and espresso from the same maker, since machine types include espresso, bean to cup and drip.
- Owners of older Satisfry models who want to keep a unit running, since a spare parts shop is available.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone who wants a standalone multicooker only, since Chef iQ is listed with a multicooker as its sole product type.
- Buyers who only want air fryers, where GASTROBACK reference models list Heat and Crisp Family, Duo Family and Air Pro designs.
- Shoppers who want a kitchen lineup without a multicooker entry, which matches Daewoo Electricals product types of air fryers, blenders, stand mixers and food processors.
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
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Country by country
| Country | Cowsar | Russell Hobbs |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | No | Yes |
| United States | Yes | No |
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.
Russell Hobbs
How much does a Russell Hobbs kitchen appliance cost?+
Prices start low. Mixers and blenders come in at a price from of £15.49, and the Buckingham coffee maker sits at a price entry of £72.99. The Cafe Genie espresso machine sits at a price flagship of £229.99 at the upper end of the coffee range, so the coffee side spans a wide band.
Which coffee machine types does Russell Hobbs make?+
The listed machine types are espresso, bean to cup and drip, which covers espresso, bean to cup, drip and grinder options in one maker. The Chester Grind and Brew has a grinder built in, and the Cafe Genie adds an auto frother with a 20 bar pump.