Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
GEVI vs Solis
GEVI vs Solis: the differences
| Compare |  GEVI |  Solis |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | ECMF0 Dual Boiler, ECMI0, ECMA0 Compact | Solis Grind & Infuse Perfetta Black, Solis Barista Perfetta Plus Black, Solis Scala Zero Static |
| Entry price | $108 | €302.95 |
| Flagship price | $379.99 | €492.95 |
| Capacity (l) | 2.8Higher | 2.6 |
| Power (W) | 1,350 | 2,200 |
| Warranty | 1 year | 2 to 5 yearsHigher |
| Markets | US | CH, LI, NL, BE, SG, JP, DE, FR |
| Pump pressure (bar) | 20 | Not confirmed |
| Boiler type | Dual | Not confirmed |
| Pod system | Nespresso original | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Built-in grinder (Yes), Milk system (Steam wand), Spare parts shop (Yes).
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Key differences
- Solis scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 9.3.
- Capacity (l) is higher at GEVI: 2.8 vs 2.6.
- Warranty is higher at Solis: 2 to 5 years vs 1 year.
- Machine types: only GEVI offers Drip, Pour over.
- Markets: only GEVI offers US.
- Markets: only Solis offers CH, LI, NL.
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.
Solis
Solis suits drinkers who pull shots by hand and want the grinder inside the machine, with milk textured at the jug rather than by an automatic frother. Entry pricing of €302.95 and flagship pricing of €492.95 put the range below the coffee machine flagship median of €464.35.
Score breakdown
| Area | GEVI | Solis |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.5HigherEntry price $108 and flagship $379.99 rank 25 of 65 and 23 of 63 brands. | 9.0Entry pricing of €302.95 sits above the espresso machine entry median of €150.54, while the flagship price falls under the flagship median. |
| 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. | 9.6HigherThe grinder is built in, milk runs through a steam wand system. |
| Trust | Not confirmed | 9.7The brand is run by Solis of Switzerland AG, headquartered in CH and trading since 1908, with support on email, phone and help centre. |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | GEVI | Solis |
|---|---|---|
| Espresso and bean-to-cup machines | 4 of 59 | 8 of 59 |
| Coffee machines | 6 of 82 | 11 of 82 |
Choosing between them
Pick GEVI if cost and capacity (l) matter most.
Pick Solis if offer and warranty matter most.
Every fact side by side
| Fact | GEVI | Solis |
|---|---|---|
| Machine types | Drip, Espresso, Grinder, Pour overCovers more | Espresso, Grinder |
| Legal entity | Not confirmed | Solis of Switzerland AG |
| Headquarters | Hong Kong | Switzerland |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 1908 |
| Support channels | Email, Help centre, Phone | Email, Phone, Help centre |
Kitchen appliances
| Fact | GEVI | Solis |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Not confirmed | Air fryer, Blender |
| Price from | Not confirmed | €7.95 |
| Cooking programmes | Not confirmed | 10 |
| Dishwasher-safe parts | Not confirmed | No |
| Mobile app | Not confirmed | No |
Air treatment
| Fact | GEVI | Solis |
|---|---|---|
| Filter types | Not confirmed | Uv, Ioniser |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | GEVI | Solis | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pump pressure (bar) | 20above the median | Not confirmed | 18.5 |
| Capacity (l) | 2.8above the median | 2.6above the median | 2.5 |
| Power (W) | 1,350below the median | 2,200highest quarter | 1,500 |
| Warranty | 1 yearbelow the median | 2 to 5 yearshighest quarter | 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.
Solis
Pros
- The grinder is built in, which keeps the setup to a single box and puts fresh grinding next to the group head.
- Milk runs through a steam wand system, which suits drinkers who want control over jug texture.
- A spare parts shop is available, so wear parts such as seals and baskets can be ordered from the brand.
Cons
- Machine types cover espresso and grinder under espresso and grinder, so bean to cup is not among them, unlike Philips at bean to cup and espresso.
- Price entry ranks at 47 of 65, so the entry machine sits toward the dearer end of the brands tracked on that measure.
- Milk is a steam wand system, so every milk drink takes work at the jug while Philips pairs espresso with a bean to cup route under bean to cup and espresso.
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.
Solis
Who it suits
- Drinkers who pull espresso by hand and want the grinder in the machine rather than beside it.
- Households buying a first setup around the coffee machine entry median of €139.44.
- Buyers in the markets listed under CH, LI and NL who want Swiss parts backup from Solis of Switzerland AG.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone after bean to cup convenience, where Philips lists bean to cup and espresso.
- Drinkers who want drip next to espresso, since GASTROBACK lists espresso, drip and grinder.
- Shoppers looking for a brand listed across drip as well as espresso and grinder, since Daewoo Electricals lists drip, espresso and grinder.
Country by country
| Country | GEVI | Solis |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Solis
What does a Solis espresso machine cost at the entry point?+
Entry pricing of €302.95 is the figure most buyers see first, with the top of the range at €492.95. Both are purchase prices rather than subscriptions, so the budget is set once at the point of sale and stays predictable.
Does the Solis range keep the grinder in the machine?+
The grinder is built in, so beans are ground inside the machine and the setup stays a single box on the counter. Milk on the flagship comes through a steam wand system, and the tank on the top model holds 2.6 litres.