Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
GASTROBACK vs GEVI
Where GASTROBACK and GEVI differ
| Compare |  GASTROBACK |  GEVI |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | Multi-Heissluftfritteuse Heat & Crisp Family 8 L, Multi-Heissluftfritteuse Duo Family 9 L, Design Heissluftfritteuse Air Pro | ECMF0 Dual Boiler, ECMI0, ECMA0 Compact |
| Entry price | €89 | $108 |
| Flagship price | €699.99 | $379.99 |
| Pump pressure (bar) | 15 | 20 |
| Boiler type | Thermoblock | Dual |
| Pod system | None | Nespresso original |
| Capacity (l) | 8Higher | 2.8 |
| Power (W) | 2,000 | 1,350 |
| Markets | DE, AT | US |
| Warranty | Not confirmed | 1 year |
Same on both: Built-in grinder (Yes), Milk system (Steam wand), Spare parts shop (Yes).
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Key differences
- GASTROBACK scores higher overall: 9.6 vs 9.3.
- Capacity (l) is higher at GASTROBACK: 8 vs 2.8.
- GASTROBACK is available in 1 more country.
- Machine types: only GEVI offers Pour over.
- Markets: only GASTROBACK offers DE, AT.
- Markets: only GEVI offers US.
Our verdict on each
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.
GEVI
GEVI suits buyers who want a dual boiler espresso machine with the grinder already inside the body, and who will pay for hardware once rather than for a plan. Entry price is $108 and the flagship is $379.99, with delivery limited to US and support on email, help centre and phone.
Score breakdown
| Area | GASTROBACK | GEVI |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.9HigherEspresso machines start at €89 against a site median of €127.49, and the flagship costs €699.99. | 9.5Entry price $108 and flagship $379.99 rank 25 of 65 and 23 of 63 brands. |
| Offer | 9.2The fryer line pairs 8 litres of capacity with 10 programs, and espresso, drip and grinder widens the range into coffee. | 9.2Dual boiler dual, a 20 bar pump, the grinder built in, a nespresso original pod option and a 2.8-litre tank in one body. |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | GASTROBACK | GEVI |
|---|---|---|
| Espresso and bean-to-cup machines | 6 of 59 | 4 of 59 |
| Coffee machines | 8 of 82 | 6 of 82 |
A third option
Daewoo Electricals has capacity (l) at 17, against 8 for GASTROBACK and 2.8 for GEVI.
Daewoo Electricals reviewSources behind this comparison
GASTROBACK
- gastroback.de: 16 facts, checked September 30, 2026
GEVI
- gevi.com: 16 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | GASTROBACK | GEVI |
|---|---|---|
| Machine types | Espresso, Drip, Grinder | Drip, Espresso, Grinder, Pour overCovers more |
| Legal entity | Gastroback GmbH | Not confirmed |
| Headquarters | Germany | Hong Kong |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre | Email, Help centre, Phone |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | GASTROBACK | GEVI | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pump pressure (bar) | 15below the median | 20above the median | 18.5 |
| Capacity (l) | 8highest quarter | 2.8above the median | 2.5 |
| Power (W) | 2,000highest quarter | 1,350below the median | 1,500 |
| Warranty | Not confirmed | 1 yearbelow the median | 2 years |
Median across 65 listed brands.
Pros and cons
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.
GEVI
Pros
- The grinder is built in, so the espresso machines run without a separate grinder taking up worktop space.
- A spare parts shop is available, and 96.2% of the brands tracked run one too.
- Support covers email, help centre and phone, which is more than a single email route.
Cons
- Delivery reaches US only, so buyers elsewhere have to arrange their own import.
- Warranty cover runs 1 year, which is the limit on parts and labour.
- Milk is handled by steam wand, so there is no automatic frother to do the texturing.
Who each suits
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.
GEVI
Who it suits
- Buyers who want brewing and steaming to run together from a dual boiler dual machine.
- Shoppers who want the grinder in the body and a spare parts shop from the same maker.
- Buyers inside US, where delivery is listed rather than assumed.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone who wants bean to cup, since Philips lists bean to cup and espresso where GEVI's range is drip, espresso and grinder.
- Buyers who need only the drip, espresso and grinder formats, since GASTROBACK and Daewoo Electricals list espresso, drip and grinder and drip, espresso and grinder without the pour-over option.
Country by country
| Country | GASTROBACK | GEVI |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | Yes | No |
| Germany | Yes | No |
| United States | No | Yes |
Questions about each
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.
GEVI
What does a GEVI machine cost at entry and at the top?+
Entry price is $108 and the flagship is $379.99. Both are paid once at purchase, and no renewal figure is listed against either, so the number you see is the number you pay. Spend, not plan tier, decides what arrives: the entry machine is the cheap way in, and the flagship carries the dual boiler.
Which GEVI models are worth looking at?+
The reference models are ECMF0 Dual Boiler, ECMI0, ECMA0 Compact, which covers a compact body and a dual boiler machine from the same maker. The range spans drip, espresso and grinder, so the brand covers espresso, drip, pour-over and standalone grinders alongside the boiler machines. The flagship price attaches to the top of that range, not to every model.