Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
ERATEC vs Solis
ERATEC vs Solis: the differences
| Compare |  ERATEC |  Solis |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | ERATEC Heissluftfritteuse AF-60, ERATEC Kuechenmaschine KF-967, ERATEC Pizza-Steinofen PM-27, ERATEC Multigrill MG-2000 | Solis Grind & Infuse Perfetta Black, Solis Barista Perfetta Plus Black, Solis Scala Zero Static |
| Price from | €0.89Lower | €7.95 |
| Capacity (l) | 5.5Higher | 2.6 |
| Power (W) | 1,500 | 2,200 |
| Dishwasher-safe parts | YesHas it | No |
| Mobile app | YesHas it | No |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 to 5 yearsHigher |
| 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, HU | CH, LI, NL, BE, SG, JP, DE, FR |
Same on both: Cooking programmes (10), Spare parts shop (Yes).
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Key differences
- Solis scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 9.3.
- Price from is lower at ERATEC: €0.89 vs €7.95.
- Capacity (l) is higher at ERATEC: 5.5 vs 2.6.
- Dishwasher-safe parts: only ERATEC.
- Mobile app: only ERATEC.
- Warranty is higher at Solis: 2 to 5 years vs 2 years.
- Founded is lower at Solis: 1908 vs 2003.
- Products: only ERATEC offers Stand mixer.
- Products: only Solis offers Blender.
- Markets: only ERATEC offers BG, DK, EE.
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.
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 | ERATEC | Solis |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 10.0Higher€0.89 is the entry price, and €96.46 is the site median for a starting price across the brands measured. | 9.0Entry pricing of €302.95 sits above the espresso machine entry median of €150.54, while the flagship price falls under the flagship median. |
| Offer | 9.1Dishwasher safe parts, a mobile app and a spare parts shop come with 2 years of cover on a 5.5-litre basket. | 9.6HigherThe grinder is built in, milk runs through a steam wand system. |
| Trust | 8.4ERATEC-GERMANY GmbH has traded since 2003 and takes questions by email, phone and help centre. | 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. |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | ERATEC | Solis |
|---|---|---|
| Air fryers and multicookers | 9 of 46 | 7 of 46 |
Sources behind this comparison
ERATEC
- eratec-germany.com: 15 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Solis
- swiss.solis.com: 8 facts, checked September 30, 2026
- solis.ch: 4 facts, checked September 30, 2026
- solis.com: 3 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | ERATEC | Solis |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Air fryer, Stand mixer | Air fryer, Blender |
| Legal entity | ERATEC-GERMANY GmbH | Solis of Switzerland AG |
| Headquarters | Germany | Switzerland |
| Founded | 2003 | 1908Lower |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre | Email, Phone, Help centre |
Air treatment
| Fact | ERATEC | Solis |
|---|---|---|
| Filter types | Not confirmed | Uv, Ioniser |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | ERATEC | Solis | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | €0.89lowest quarter | €7.95lowest quarter | €64.99 |
| Capacity (l) | 5.5below the median | 2.6lowest quarter | 7.1 |
| Power (W) | 1,500below the median | 2,200highest quarter | 1,700 |
| Cooking programmes | 10above the median | 10above the median | 9 |
| Warranty | 2 yearsat the median | 2 to 5 yearshighest quarter | 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.
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
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.
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 | ERATEC | Solis |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | Yes | No |
| Belgium | Yes | No |
| Bulgaria | Yes | No |
| Croatia | Yes | No |
| Czechia | Yes | No |
| Denmark | Yes | No |
| Estonia | Yes | No |
| Finland | 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.
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.