Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
GASTROBACK vs Lavazza
Where GASTROBACK and Lavazza differ
| Compare |  GASTROBACK |  Lavazza |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | Multi-Heissluftfritteuse Heat & Crisp Family 8 L, Multi-Heissluftfritteuse Duo Family 9 L, Design Heissluftfritteuse Air Pro | Lavazza A Modo Mio Tiny, Lavazza A Modo Mio Jolie Evo, Lavazza Assoluta Bean to Cup, SMEG Manual Espresso Machine |
| Entry price | €89 | £89 |
| Flagship price | €699.99 | £849.95 |
| Milk system | Steam wand | Auto frother |
| Pod system | None | Nespresso original |
| Capacity (l) | 8Higher | 2.4 |
| Power (W) | 2,000 | 1,650 |
| Markets | DE, AT | AL, DZ, AM, AT, AZ, BH, BY, BE, BA, BG, HR, CY, CZ, DK, EG, EE, FI, FR, GA, GE, DE, GR, HU, IS, IQ, IE, IL, IT, JO, KW, LV, LB, LT, LU, MK, MG, MT, MU, MD, ME, MA, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, SA, SN, RS, SC, SK, SI, ZA, ES, SE, CH, TZ, TN, TR, UA, AE, GB, BS, BB, BM, CA, KY, DO, MX, PA, PR, LC, TC, US, AR, AW, BO, BR, CL, CO, CR, CW, EC, GT, PY, PE, SR, TT, UY, AU, BD, BN, KH, CN, GU, HKCovers more |
| Pump pressure (bar) | 15 | Not confirmed |
| Boiler type | Thermoblock | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Built-in grinder (Yes), 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 2.4.
- Lavazza is available in 93 more countries.
- Machine types: only Lavazza offers Pod, Bean to cup.
- Markets: only Lavazza offers AL, DZ, AM.
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.
Lavazza
Lavazza suits households that want one coffee name to cover several formats, from a cheap pod machine to a grinder-equipped espresso flagship. It scores 9.3 overall, and the range opens at £89 for anyone buying a first machine.
Score breakdown
| Area | GASTROBACK | Lavazza |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.9HigherEspresso machines start at €89 against a site median of €127.49, and the flagship costs €699.99. | 9.1Entry price of £89 sits against a site median of €96.46 and the flagship of £849.95 lands mid-range. |
| Offer | 9.2The fryer line pairs 8 litres of capacity with 10 programs, and espresso, drip and grinder widens the range into coffee. | 9.3HigherThe catalogue spans espresso, pod and bean to cup formats, from £89 pods to a £849.95 flagship with an auto-frother. |
| Trust | Not confirmed | 9.8Founded in 1895 and headquartered in IT, with a spare parts shop and support on phone, email and help centre. |
What we checked
GASTROBACK
- gastroback.de: 16 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Lavazza
- lavazza.co.uk: 10 facts, checked September 30, 2026
- lavazza.com: 5 facts, checked September 30, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | GASTROBACK | Lavazza |
|---|---|---|
| Espresso and bean-to-cup machines | 6 of 59 | 11 of 59 |
| Coffee machines | 8 of 82 | 14 of 82 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | GASTROBACK | Lavazza |
|---|---|---|
| Machine types | Espresso, Drip, Grinder | Espresso, Pod, Bean to cup, Drip, GrinderCovers more |
| Legal entity | Gastroback GmbH | LUIGI LAVAZZA SPA |
| Headquarters | Germany | Italy |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 1895 |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre | Phone, Email, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | GASTROBACK | Lavazza | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pump pressure (bar) | 15below the median | Not confirmed | 18.5 |
| Capacity (l) | 8highest quarter | 2.4below the median | 2.5 |
| Power (W) | 2,000highest quarter | 1,650above the median | 1,500 |
Median across 63 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.
Lavazza
Pros
- Covers espresso, pod and bean to cup formats under one roof, so pods, beans and ground coffee stay in the same basket.
- Entry price of £89 sits below the site median of €96.46, which keeps the first purchase cheap.
- A grinder is built in on the range, and the flagship pairs that with an auto-frother over a 2.4-litre tank.
Cons
- The flagship price of £849.95 puts Lavazza at position 49 on that measure, mid-field rather than cheap.
- Support runs on phone, email and help centre, and a live chat line is not among them.
- The flagship machine draws 1,650 W, so it needs a dedicated socket and counts up electricity use.
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.
Lavazza
Who it suits
- Households switching from an old pod machine who want beans, pods and ground coffee under one brand.
- First-time buyers starting at the £89 end and stepping up to a grinder-equipped model later.
- Office and shared kitchens that need a machine with a grinder built in and an auto-frother.
Who should look elsewhere
- Shoppers who want a chat-based support line, since support runs on phone, email and help centre.
- Anyone who will only buy open bags of beans, because pods run on the nespresso original system.
- Buyers on a tight ceiling, since the flagship sits at £849.95.
Current offers
Lavazza
Current offer
Bonus
75% off Tabli machine with coffee subscription: 75% off machine, up to 25% off Tabli coffee tabs
Requires a Tabli machine and coffee subscription; described as a limited time launch offer; machine list price GBP 199.00, subscription price GBP 49.75
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Bonus
50% off A Modo Mio machine with subscription: 50% off machine, up to 35% off capsules
Requires an A Modo Mio machine and capsule subscription
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Bonus
50% off Assoluta Bean to Cup machine with subscription: 50% off machine
Requires the Assoluta bean machine and coffee subscription; machine list price GBP 699.95
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | GASTROBACK | Lavazza |
|---|---|---|
| Albania | No | Yes |
| Algeria | No | Yes |
| Argentina | No | Yes |
| Armenia | No | Yes |
| Aruba | No | Yes |
| Australia | No | Yes |
| Azerbaijan | No | Yes |
| Bahamas | No | Yes |
8 of 95 countries where either is available.
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.
Lavazza
What does the cheapest Lavazza machine cost?+
The entry machine is £89, which sits below the site median entry price of €96.46. That is a one-off price for the machine itself, with no renewal fee attached to ownership. Buyers who want a wider spread of drinks should look further up the same range.
What is the most expensive machine in the range?+
The SMEG Manual Espresso Machine tops out at £849.95. It carries a built-in grinder and an auto-frother, so the higher price buys both bean grinding and milk texturing in one body. On flagship price Lavazza ranks at 49 of 63.
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