Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
GASTROBACK vs Philips
What sets them apart
| Compare |  GASTROBACK | Philips ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | Multi-Heissluftfritteuse Heat & Crisp Family 8 L, Multi-Heissluftfritteuse Duo Family 9 L, Design Heissluftfritteuse Air Pro | Philips LatteGo 5400, Philips Baristina Latte, Philips Cafe Aromis |
| Entry price | €89 | £99.99 |
| Flagship price | €699.99 | £799.99 |
| Milk system | Steam wand | Auto frother |
| Markets | DE, AT | GB |
| Pump pressure (bar) | 15 | Not confirmed |
| Boiler type | Thermoblock | Not confirmed |
| Pod system | None | Not confirmed |
| Capacity (l) | 8 | Not confirmed |
| Power (W) | 2,000 | Not confirmed |
| Warranty | Not confirmed | 2 years |
Same on both: Built-in grinder (Yes), Spare parts shop (Yes).
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Key differences
- GASTROBACK scores higher overall: 9.6 vs 9.5.
- Support channels: only GASTROBACK offers Email, Phone.
- Machine types: only GASTROBACK offers Drip, Grinder.
- Machine types: only Philips offers Bean to cup.
- Markets: only GASTROBACK offers DE, AT.
- Markets: only Philips offers GB.
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.
Philips
Philips suits buyers who want a machine that grinds beans and froths milk, with the grinder built in and a 2 year warranty behind it. The trade-off is breadth of range and support, since the listed types cover bean-to-cup and espresso only, with support on help centre.
Score breakdown
| Area | GASTROBACK | Philips |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.9Espresso machines start at €89 against a site median of €127.49, and the flagship costs €699.99. | Not confirmed |
| Offer | 9.2The fryer line pairs 8 litres of capacity with 10 programs, and espresso, drip and grinder widens the range into coffee. | 9.3HigherEntry at £99.99 sits well under the £799.99 top price, with grinder built in and auto-frother milk as standard. |
| Trust | Not confirmed | 9.9A spare parts shop, a 2 year warranty and the Koninklijke Philips N.V. name, with support on help centre. |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | GASTROBACK | Philips |
|---|---|---|
| Espresso and bean-to-cup machines | 6 of 59 | 7 of 59 |
| Coffee machines | 8 of 82 | 9 of 82 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | GASTROBACK | Philips |
|---|---|---|
| Machine types | Espresso, Drip, Grinder | Bean to cup, Espresso |
| Legal entity | Gastroback GmbH | Koninklijke Philips N.V. |
| Headquarters | Germany | Netherlands |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 1891 |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centreCovers more | Help centre |
Floor care
| Fact | GASTROBACK | Philips |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Air fryer, Multicooker, Blender, Stand mixer, Food processor | Robot vacuum, Wet dry |
| Top suction (Pa) | Not confirmed | 5,000 |
| Self-empty dock | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Mop type | Not confirmed | Pad |
| Obstacle avoidance | Not confirmed | Structured light |
| LiDAR navigation | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Runtime | Not confirmed | 180 |
| Dust bin capacity (ml) | Not confirmed | 260 |
| Height (cm) | Not confirmed | 9.7 |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | GASTROBACK | Philips | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pump pressure (bar) | 15below the median | Not confirmed | 18.5 |
| Capacity (l) | 8highest quarter | Not confirmed | 2.5 |
| Power (W) | 2,000highest quarter | Not confirmed | 1,500 |
| Warranty | Not confirmed | 2 yearsat 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.
Philips
Pros
- Grinder built in, so beans go in and coffee comes out of the same machine with no separate grinder on the counter
- A spare parts shop is listed and 96.2% of ranked brands run one, so consumables stay easy to reorder
- Warranty runs 2 years, so a daily driver is covered well past its first year
Cons
- Support is limited to a help centre, so anyone hoping for a phone line or a direct email will not find one listed.
- The spread from a £99.99 entry point to a £799.99 flagship price is wide, and the top figure belongs to the premium end of the range rather than to an everyday machine.
- Drip and pod formats are not among its bean to cup and espresso, so buyers who brew a pot at a time or use capsules have no listed Philips machine.
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.
Philips
Who it suits
- Buyers who want beans ground and brewed in the same machine, since the grinder is built in
- Households that drink lattes and cappuccinos daily and would rather not work a steam wand, given the auto-frother
- Owners planning to keep a machine for years, with a spare parts shop listed and warranty running 2 years
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone after drip or standalone grinders, since GASTROBACK and Daewoo Electricals list espresso, drip and grinder and drip, espresso and grinder
- Pod buyers, since Arno lists espresso, bean to cup and pod while Philips lists bean to cup and espresso
- Buyers who want phone or email support, since Philips support runs on help centre
Country by country
| Country | GASTROBACK | Philips |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | Yes | No |
| Germany | Yes | No |
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.
Philips
How much is a Philips coffee machine?+
The entry price is £99.99 and the top of the range is listed at £799.99. Both are purchase prices rather than ongoing fees, so the whole cost sits up front instead of being spread across a contract. Buyers replacing a filter machine can plan around the entry figure, while the top price belongs to the flagship models and the premium floor care units sold under the same name.
What types of coffee machine does Philips make?+
The listed types are bean to cup and espresso, covering bean-to-cup and espresso. Bean-to-cup grinds and brews from whole beans, while espresso covers the manual style. The range is anchored on LatteGo, Baristina and Cafe Aromis name lines, so there is a specific model to look up rather than a vague series name.
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