Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
Cowsar vs Saeco
What sets them apart
| Compare |  Cowsar |  Saeco |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Xelsis Suprema, Xelsis Deluxe, GranAroma Deluxe, GranAroma |
| Warranty | 1 year | 2 yearsHigher |
| Spare parts shop | No | YesHas it |
| Markets | US | BE, CZ, DE, EE, HR, FR, LV, LT, HU, NL, AT, PL, RO, CH, SI, SK, TR, BG, UA |
| Entry price | $79.99 | Not confirmed |
| Flagship price | $569.99 | Not confirmed |
| Pump pressure (bar) | 20 | Not confirmed |
| Pod system | None | Not confirmed |
| Capacity (l) | 2.1 | Not confirmed |
| Power (W) | 800 | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Built-in grinder (Yes), Milk system (Auto frother).
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Key differences
- Cowsar scores higher overall: 9.1 vs 9.0.
- Warranty is higher at Saeco: 2 years vs 1 year.
- Spare parts shop: only Saeco.
- Support channels: only Cowsar offers Email, Phone.
- Machine types: only Cowsar offers Drip.
- Markets: only Cowsar offers US.
- Markets: only Saeco offers BE, CZ, DE.
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.
Saeco
Saeco fits households wanting grinding, brewing and frothing in a single body, and it carries a 2 years warranty with a spare parts shop behind it. Support runs on help centre only, so buyers who want phone answers should weigh that against the parts and repair side.
Score breakdown
| Area | Cowsar | Saeco |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.5Entry price of $79.99 against a $569.99 flagship gives budget and premium ends in the same lineup. | Not confirmed |
| Offer | 8.8A built in grinder, auto frother milk, a 2.1 litre tank and 1 year cover across the range. | 8.9HigherSite offer score part 8.9 sits with an overall 9, backed by bean-to-cup and espresso types in bean to cup and espresso. |
| Trust | Not confirmed | 9.2Trust score part 9.2 draws on 2 years of cover, a spare parts shop, and Philips Domestic Appliances Nederland B.V. in NL. |
If neither fits
Delonghi has warranty at 3 years, against 1 year for Cowsar and 2 years for Saeco.
Delonghi reviewHow they place
| Ranking | Cowsar | Saeco |
|---|---|---|
| Espresso and bean-to-cup machines | 6 of 63 | 9 of 63 |
| Coffee machines | 8 of 89 | 14 of 89 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Cowsar | Saeco |
|---|---|---|
| Machine types | Espresso, Bean to cup, DripCovers more | Bean to cup, Espresso |
| Legal entity | ROWAN GLOBAL LIFE INC | Philips Domestic Appliances Nederland B.V. |
| Headquarters | United States | Netherlands |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 1981 |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centreCovers more | Help centre |
Home appliances
| Fact | Cowsar | Saeco |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Saeco | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry price | $79.99lowest quarter | Not confirmed | $159 |
| Flagship price | $569.99above the median | Not confirmed | $504.50 |
| Pump pressure (bar) | 20above the median | Not confirmed | 18.5 |
| Capacity (l) | 2.1below the median | Not confirmed | 2.5 |
| Power (W) | 800lowest quarter | Not confirmed | 1,500 |
| Warranty | 1 yearbelow the median | 2 yearsat 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.
Saeco
Pros
- A built-in grinder and an auto-frother mean the bean to cup and espresso range handles whole beans and milk drinks in a single body.
- Warranty cover of 2 years is paired with a spare parts shop, so worn grinders, carafes and frother parts can be ordered rather than pushing a whole new machine.
- The spread from the GranAroma to the Xelsis Suprema in Xelsis Suprema, Xelsis Deluxe, GranAroma Deluxe, GranAroma lets a buyer start low and move up without changing maker.
Cons
- Support runs on help centre only, so phone and email help are not part of the service mix.
- bean to cup and espresso leaves out the drip and grinder options listed in drip, espresso and grinder and espresso, drip and grinder.
- The grinder built in is listed at range level rather than guaranteed on each Xelsis Suprema, Xelsis Deluxe, GranAroma Deluxe, GranAroma machine, so buyers comparing a GranAroma with a Xelsis Suprema have to check the specification.
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.
Saeco
Who it suits
- Households in Belgium, CZ and DE who want bean-to-cup and espresso machines from a single maker.
- Buyers who plan to keep a machine for years and value a spare parts shop alongside 2 years of cover.
- Anyone starting at the GranAroma end of Xelsis Suprema, Xelsis Deluxe, GranAroma Deluxe, GranAroma and moving up to the Xelsis Suprema later.
Who should look elsewhere
- Shoppers after drip or stand-alone grinders: drip, espresso and grinder and espresso, drip and grinder both cover those, and bean to cup and espresso does not.
- Anyone who wants phone or email answers, because support runs on help centre only.
- Readers who prefer to cross-shop Philips first, since Philips reference models such as the LatteGo and Baristina sit in a different line to Xelsis Suprema, Xelsis Deluxe, GranAroma Deluxe, GranAroma.
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
Country by country
| Country | Cowsar | Saeco |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Saeco
Does Saeco make espresso machines as well as bean-to-cup ones?+
Saeco covers both, with bean to cup and espresso spanning bean-to-cup and espresso. Reference models include the Xelsis Suprema and Xelsis Deluxe for the larger end, plus the GranAroma Deluxe and GranAroma lower down. The grinder built in is what distinguishes the bean-to-cup bodies from the espresso-only ones.
Is the grinder built in, or do I need a separate grinder?+
A grinder is built in as part of the range, so beans are ground in the machine rather than through a separate grinder on the counter. It is not a given on every Xelsis Suprema, Xelsis Deluxe, GranAroma Deluxe, GranAroma model, though, so a buyer weighing a GranAroma against a Xelsis Suprema should read the specification for the machine in question.