Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
GEVI vs Lavazza
What sets them apart
| Compare |  GEVI |  Lavazza |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | ECMF0 Dual Boiler, ECMI0, ECMA0 Compact | Lavazza A Modo Mio Tiny, Lavazza A Modo Mio Jolie Evo, Lavazza Assoluta Bean to Cup, SMEG Manual Espresso Machine |
| Entry price | $108 | £89 |
| Flagship price | $379.99 | £849.95 |
| Milk system | Steam wand | Auto frother |
| Capacity (l) | 2.8Higher | 2.4 |
| Power (W) | 1,350 | 1,650 |
| Markets | US | 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) | 20 | Not confirmed |
| Boiler type | Dual | Not confirmed |
| Warranty | 1 year | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Built-in grinder (Yes), Pod system (Nespresso original), Spare parts shop (Yes).
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Key differences
- Capacity (l) is higher at GEVI: 2.8 vs 2.4.
- Lavazza is available in 94 more countries.
- Machine types: only GEVI offers Pour over.
- Machine types: only Lavazza offers Pod, Bean to cup.
- Markets: only Lavazza offers AL, DZ, AM.
Our verdict on each
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.
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 | GEVI | Lavazza |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.5HigherEntry price $108 and flagship $379.99 rank 25 of 65 and 23 of 63 brands. | 9.1Entry price of £89 sits against a site median of €96.46 and the flagship of £849.95 lands mid-range. |
| Offer | 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. | 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. |
Licences and countries
| Country | GEVI | Lavazza |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Hong Kong | Italy |
Available in 1 country for both. Additional countries for Lavazza: 94.
Also worth a look
Daewoo Electricals has capacity (l) at 17, against 2.8 for GEVI and 2.4 for Lavazza.
Daewoo Electricals reviewHow they place
| Ranking | GEVI | Lavazza |
|---|---|---|
| Espresso and bean-to-cup machines | 4 of 59 | 11 of 59 |
| Coffee machines | 6 of 82 | 14 of 82 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | GEVI | Lavazza |
|---|---|---|
| Machine types | Drip, Espresso, Grinder, Pour over | Espresso, Pod, Bean to cup, Drip, Grinder |
| Legal entity | Not confirmed | LUIGI LAVAZZA SPA |
| Headquarters | Hong Kong | Italy |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 1895 |
| Support channels | Email, Help centre, Phone | Phone, Email, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | GEVI | Lavazza | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pump pressure (bar) | 20above the median | Not confirmed | 18.5 |
| Capacity (l) | 2.8above the median | 2.4below the median | 2.5 |
| Power (W) | 1,350below the median | 1,650above the median | 1,500 |
| Warranty | 1 yearbelow the median | Not confirmed | 2 years |
Median across 65 listed brands.
Pros and cons
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.
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
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.
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 | GEVI | Lavazza |
|---|---|---|
| Albania | No | Yes |
| Algeria | No | Yes |
| Argentina | No | Yes |
| Armenia | No | Yes |
| Aruba | No | Yes |
| Australia | No | Yes |
| Austria | No | Yes |
| Azerbaijan | No | Yes |
8 of 95 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
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.
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.