Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
GEVI vs Melitta
What sets them apart
| Compare |  GEVI | Melitta ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | ECMF0 Dual Boiler, ECMI0, ECMA0 Compact | Solo, Barista TS Smart, Easy |
| Entry price | $108 | €39.99 |
| Flagship price | $379.99 | €950 |
| Milk system | Steam wand | Auto frother |
| Pod system | Nespresso original | None |
| Capacity (l) | 2.8Higher | 1.8 |
| Power (W) | 1,350 | 1,450 |
| Warranty | 1 year | 2 yearsHigher |
| Pump pressure (bar) | 20 | Not confirmed |
| Boiler type | Dual | Not confirmed |
| Markets | US | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Built-in grinder (Yes), Spare parts shop (Yes).
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Key differences
- GEVI scores higher overall: 9.3 vs 9.2.
- Capacity (l) is higher at GEVI: 2.8 vs 1.8.
- Warranty is higher at Melitta: 2 years vs 1 year.
- Support channels: only GEVI offers Email.
- Support channels: only Melitta offers Chat.
- Machine types: only GEVI offers Espresso.
- Machine types: only Melitta offers Bean to cup.
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.
Melitta
Melitta suits buyers who want a filter machine or bean-to-cup machine from one name, and the entry price of €39.99 makes it easy to start small. The Barista TS Smart adds a grinder and an auto-frother, so a single brand can cover cheap filter coffee and a full espresso setup.
Score breakdown
| Area | GEVI | Melitta |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.5HigherEntry price $108 and flagship $379.99 rank 25 of 65 and 23 of 63 brands. | 9.4Entry price of €39.99 sits well below the espresso ranking median of €150.54, giving a strong cost score. |
| Offer | 9.2HigherDual boiler dual, a 20 bar pump, the grinder built in, a nespresso original pod option and a 2.8-litre tank in one body. | 9.1Built in grinder, auto frother on the Barista TS Smart and a spare parts shop cover a broad offer for €950 money. |
Pick GEVI if, pick Melitta if
Pick GEVI if capacity (l) matter most.
Pick Melitta if warranty matter most.
By the numbers
| Fact | GEVI | Melitta |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (l) | 2.8 | 1.8 |
| Warranty | 1 year | 2 years |
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Daewoo Electricals reviewWhere these facts come from
GEVI
- gevi.com: 16 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Melitta
- melitta.de: 12 facts, checked September 30, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | GEVI | Melitta |
|---|---|---|
| Espresso and bean-to-cup machines | 4 of 59 | 15 of 59 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | GEVI | Melitta |
|---|---|---|
| Machine types | Drip, Espresso, Grinder, Pour over | Bean to cup, Drip, Pour over, Grinder |
| Headquarters | Hong Kong | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Help centre, Phone | Phone, Chat, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | GEVI | Melitta | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pump pressure (bar) | 20above the median | Not confirmed | 18.5 |
| Capacity (l) | 2.8above the median | 1.8lowest quarter | 2.5 |
| Power (W) | 1,350below the median | 1,450below the median | 1,500 |
| Warranty | 1 yearbelow the median | 2 yearsat the median | 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.
Melitta
Pros
- Entry price of €39.99 makes the cheapest machines a small outlay
- The Barista TS Smart has a grinder built in and a auto frother for milk drinks
- Spare parts shop keeps servicing simple, and support runs on phone, chat and help centre
Cons
- The range has no pod system, so none rules out capsule drinkers and their quick single-cup routine
- Espresso is not among its machine types (bean to cup, drip and pour over), while espresso, drip and grinder and bean to cup and espresso both cover espresso
- The flagship price of €950 leaves it outside the espresso machines most buyers in the ranking pick
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.
Melitta
Who it suits
- Households that want a cheap filter machine and, later, a grinder-equipped espresso machine from the same brand
- Drinkers who prefer ground coffee and beans over capsules, since the range uses none pod system
- Owners who like buying replacement parts themselves, as a spare parts shop is available
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers set on espresso hardware, since espresso is not among bean to cup, drip and pour over and GASTROBACK covers that
- Capsule users, as the pod system is none and Philips centres on bean-to-cup and espresso
- Anyone chasing the highest spec at the lowest price, since the flagship costs €950
Country by country
| Country | GEVI | Melitta |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Yes | No |
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.
Melitta
What is the cheapest Melitta coffee machine?+
The cheapest machines start at €39.99. That entry price covers the filter end of the range, which is where bean to cup, drip and pour over comes in, and it sits below the espresso ranking's median entry price of €150.54.
How much does the most expensive Melitta machine cost?+
The top of the range is priced at €950. The espresso ranking puts its flagship median at €691.91, so a Melitta flagship lands in a mid-priced bracket rather than at the top of the espresso field.