Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
ERATEC vs ZWILLING
What sets them apart
| Compare |  ERATEC |  ZWILLING |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | ERATEC Heissluftfritteuse AF-60, ERATEC Kuechenmaschine KF-967, ERATEC Pizza-Steinofen PM-27, ERATEC Multigrill MG-2000 | Heissluftfritteuse 4 l, Enfinigy Standmixer AC Motor, Enfinigy Hochleistungsstandmixer AC Motor |
| Price from | €0.89Lower | €9.95 |
| Capacity (l) | 5.5Higher | 4 |
| Power (W) | 1,500 | 1,400 |
| Cooking programmes | 10Higher | 6 |
| 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 | BR, CA, MX, US, AE, AU, CN, JP, KR, TW, BE, DK, FR, DE, IT, NL, PL, PT, ES, SE, TR, GB |
| Mobile app | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Warranty | 2 years | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Dishwasher-safe parts (Yes), Spare parts shop (Yes).
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Key differences
- ZWILLING scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 9.3.
- Price from is lower at ERATEC: €0.89 vs €9.95.
- Capacity (l) is higher at ERATEC: 5.5 vs 4.
- Cooking programmes is higher at ERATEC: 10 vs 6.
- Founded is lower at ZWILLING: 1731 vs 2003.
- Products: only ERATEC offers Stand mixer.
- Products: only ZWILLING offers Blender.
- Markets: only ERATEC offers BG, EE, FI.
- Markets: only ZWILLING offers BR, CA, MX.
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.
ZWILLING
ZWILLING suits cooks who want a single well-known kitchen name to cover both an air-fryer and a blender, without chasing a multicooker line. Pricing starts at €9.95 and support runs on email, phone and help centre, with a spare parts shop open. Buyers wanting preset-heavy, app-linked cooking should look elsewhere.
Score breakdown
| Area | ERATEC | ZWILLING |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 10.0Higher€0.89 is the entry price, and €96.46 is the site median for a starting price across the brands measured. | 9.8Price from €9.95 ranks high for entry price, and parts are listed in the spare parts shop. |
| Offer | 9.1HigherDishwasher safe parts, a mobile app and a spare parts shop come with 2 years of cover on a 5.5-litre basket. | 8.8The catalogue covers air-fryer and blender types with 4 litres of basket space and 6 programs. |
| Trust | 8.4ERATEC-GERMANY GmbH has traded since 2003 and takes questions by email, phone and help centre. | 10.0HigherZWILLING J.A. Henckels Europa GmbH has run since 1731 and supports email, phone and help centre. |
By the numbers
| Fact | ERATEC | ZWILLING |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €0.89 | €9.95 |
| Capacity (l) | 5.5 | 4 |
| Cooking programmes | 10 | 6 |
Sources behind this comparison
ERATEC
- eratec-germany.com: 15 facts, checked September 30, 2026
ZWILLING
- zwilling.com: 13 facts, checked September 30, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | ERATEC | ZWILLING |
|---|---|---|
| Air fryers and multicookers | 9 of 46 | 8 of 46 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | ERATEC | ZWILLING |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Air fryer, Stand mixer | Air fryer, Blender |
| Legal entity | ERATEC-GERMANY GmbH | ZWILLING J.A. Henckels Europa GmbH |
| Headquarters | Germany | Germany |
| Founded | 2003 | 1731Lower |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre | Email, Phone, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | ERATEC | ZWILLING | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | €0.89lowest quarter | €9.95lowest quarter | €64.99 |
| Capacity (l) | 5.5below the median | 4lowest quarter | 7.1 |
| Power (W) | 1,500below the median | 1,400lowest quarter | 1,700 |
| Cooking programmes | 10above the median | 6lowest quarter | 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.
ZWILLING
Pros
- Entry pricing sits at €9.95, which ranks well for price from in the air-fryer and multicooker group.
- Dishwasher safe parts are listed as yes, so cleanup does not depend on hand washing.
- Support runs on email, phone and help centre, so a question can go to a person as well as a self-service page.
Cons
- The air-fryer offers 4 litres of basket space, ranking 52 of 69 brands on capacity.
- Programs number 6, short of the group median of 9.5, so preset-led cooks get a thin list.
- A multicooker is not among the listed air fryer and blender, where GASTROBACK and Chef iQ both offer it.
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.
ZWILLING
Who it suits
- Home cooks who want a household name for air-frying and blending under one brand.
- Readers who prefer buying outright and value a spare parts shop, which ZWILLING lists as yes.
- People who want a dishwasher safe basket, listed as yes, to cut down on hand washing.
Who should look elsewhere
- Cooks who want a multicooker, since the range covers air fryer and blender only, and GASTROBACK and Chef iQ list it.
- Buyers chasing a deep preset list, because programs number 6 against a higher group median.
- Readers who need a large basket, since capacity is 4 litres and ranks well down the capacity table.
Country by country
| Country | ERATEC | ZWILLING |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
ZWILLING
What does ZWILLING charge for its kitchen appliances?+
The listed entry price is €9.95, and that figure covers the whole kitchen appliance range rather than the air-fryer basket alone. Buyers shopping only for a fryer should treat it as the floor of the range, not the fryer price. Higher-end stand mixers in the range sit well above it.
How big is the ZWILLING air-fryer basket?+
The listed air-fryer holds 4 litres, which is a compact basket rather than a family-sized one. On capacity it ranks 52 of 69 brands in this group. Cooks feeding larger households will be looking further up the same table.