Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
ERATEC vs GASTROBACK
ERATEC vs GASTROBACK: the differences
| Compare |  ERATEC |  GASTROBACK |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | ERATEC Heissluftfritteuse AF-60, ERATEC Kuechenmaschine KF-967, ERATEC Pizza-Steinofen PM-27, ERATEC Multigrill MG-2000 | Multi-Heissluftfritteuse Heat & Crisp Family 8 L, Multi-Heissluftfritteuse Duo Family 9 L, Design Heissluftfritteuse Air Pro |
| Price from | €0.89Lower | €3.99 |
| Capacity (l) | 5.5 | 8Higher |
| Power (W) | 1,500 | 2,000 |
| Markets | DE, BE, BG, DK, EE, FI, FR, GR, IE, IT, HR, LV, LT, LU, MT, NL, AT, PL, PT, RO, SE, SK, SI, ES, CZ, HUCovers more | DE, AT |
| Dishwasher-safe parts | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Mobile app | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Warranty | 2 years | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Cooking programmes (10), Spare parts shop (Yes).
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Key differences
- GASTROBACK scores higher overall: 9.6 vs 9.3.
- Price from is lower at ERATEC: €0.89 vs €3.99.
- Capacity (l) is higher at GASTROBACK: 8 vs 5.5.
- ERATEC is available in 24 more countries.
- Products: only GASTROBACK offers Multicooker, Blender, Food processor.
- Markets: only ERATEC offers BE, BG, DK.
Our verdict on each
ERATEC
ERATEC suits buyers who want a straightforward air fryer and a stand mixer from the same maker, at the lowest entry point in this ranking. The €0.89 starting price is the draw, paired with 10 programs in a 5.5-litre basket and a 2 years warranty, though capacity sits mid-table among the brands measured.
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.
Score breakdown
| Area | ERATEC | GASTROBACK |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 10.0Higher€0.89 is the entry price, and €96.46 is the site median for a starting price across the brands measured. | 9.9Espresso machines start at €89 against a site median of €127.49, and the flagship costs €699.99. |
| Offer | 9.1Dishwasher safe parts, a mobile app and a spare parts shop come with 2 years of cover on a 5.5-litre basket. | 9.2HigherThe fryer line pairs 8 litres of capacity with 10 programs, and espresso, drip and grinder widens the range into coffee. |
| Trust | 8.4ERATEC-GERMANY GmbH has traded since 2003 and takes questions by email, phone and help centre. | Not confirmed |
Where each is licensed and available
| Country | ERATEC | GASTROBACK |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Germany | Germany |
Available in 2 countries for both. Additional countries for ERATEC: 24.
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | ERATEC | GASTROBACK |
|---|---|---|
| Air fryers and multicookers | 9 of 46 | 5 of 46 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | ERATEC | GASTROBACK |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Air fryer, Stand mixer | Air fryer, Multicooker, Blender, Stand mixer, Food processorCovers more |
| Legal entity | ERATEC-GERMANY GmbH | Gastroback GmbH |
| Headquarters | Germany | Germany |
| Founded | 2003 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre | Email, Phone, Help centre |
Coffee machines
| Fact | ERATEC | GASTROBACK |
|---|---|---|
| Machine types | Not confirmed | Espresso, Drip, Grinder |
| Entry price | Not confirmed | €89 |
| Flagship price | Not confirmed | €699.99 |
| Pump pressure (bar) | Not confirmed | 15 |
| Built-in grinder | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Milk system | Not confirmed | Steam wand |
| Boiler type | Not confirmed | Thermoblock |
| Pod system | Not confirmed | None |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | ERATEC | GASTROBACK | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | €0.89lowest quarter | €3.99lowest quarter | €64.99 |
| Capacity (l) | 5.5below the median | 8above the median | 7.1 |
| Power (W) | 1,500below the median | 2,000highest quarter | 1,700 |
| Cooking programmes | 10above the median | 10above the median | 9 |
| Warranty | 2 yearsat the median | Not confirmed | 2 years |
Median across 58 listed brands.
Pros and cons
ERATEC
Pros
- Lowest starting price of the brands measured: €0.89, ranking 1 of 87.
- air fryer and stand mixer puts an air fryer and a stand mixer under one maker, so the fryer and the mixer come from the same support desk.
- 10 programs, a 1,500 W heating element and dishwasher safe parts cover a normal weeknight with little handling.
Cons
- Capacity is the trade-off: 5.5-litre ranks 45 of 69 brands measured, which suits a household rather than a party.
- The range stops at air fryer and stand mixer, while GASTROBACK covers air fryer, multicooker and blender, so multicooker, blender and processor work sits elsewhere.
- Delivery is limited to DE, BE and BG, so buyers outside those markets need another source.
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
ERATEC
Who it suits
- Shoppers in Germany, BE and BG who want an air fryer and a stand mixer from the same maker.
- Households cooking in small batches, given a 5.5-litre basket and 10 programs.
- Buyers who want a spare parts shop and 2 years of cover rather than a long feature list.
Who should look elsewhere
- Cooks after a multicooker, blender or food processor: GASTROBACK lists air fryer, multicooker and blender, a wider set than ERATEC's air fryer and stand mixer.
- Shoppers buying only a multicooker: Chef iQ's range is multicooker, so its focus matches that single appliance better.
- Buyers who want blending and processing alongside air frying: Daewoo Electricals lists air fryer, blender and stand mixer.
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
| Country | ERATEC | GASTROBACK |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | Yes | No |
| Bulgaria | Yes | No |
| Croatia | Yes | No |
| Czechia | Yes | No |
| Denmark | Yes | No |
| Estonia | Yes | No |
| Finland | Yes | No |
| France | Yes | No |
8 of 26 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
ERATEC
What does ERATEC cost?+
Prices start at €0.89, the lowest starting price among the 87 brands measured in this ranking, against a site median of €96.46. An appliance like this is bought outright rather than on a plan, so there is nothing to renew, and the only later outlay is a spare part or a repair once the 2 years of cover runs out.
Is the basket big enough for a family?+
The basket holds 5.5 litres, which suits a household of a few rather than a full table. Capacity ranks 45 of 69 brands measured, so this is where the low entry price is spent. If you batch cook for many, a larger basket from a wider range is the better buy.
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.