Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
GEVI vs Zelmer
GEVI vs Zelmer: the differences
| Compare |  GEVI |  Zelmer |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | ECMF0 Dual Boiler, ECMI0, ECMA0 Compact | ZVC351 Antek, ZSVC912BF PET Pawel, ZSVC510D Piotr |
| Entry price | $108 | PLN 349 |
| Flagship price | $379.99 | PLN 1,199 |
| Boiler type | Dual | Thermoblock |
| Pod system | Nespresso original | None |
| Capacity (l) | 2.8 | 9Higher |
| Power (W) | 1,350 | 1,700 |
| Warranty | 1 year | 2 yearsHigher |
| Markets | US | PL |
Same on both: Pump pressure (bar) (20), Built-in grinder (Yes), Milk system (Steam wand), Spare parts shop (Yes).
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Key differences
- GEVI scores higher overall: 9.3 vs 9.2.
- Capacity (l) is higher at Zelmer: 9 vs 2.8.
- Warranty is higher at Zelmer: 2 years vs 1 year.
- Machine types: only GEVI offers Pour over.
- Machine types: only Zelmer offers Bean to cup.
- Markets: only GEVI offers US.
- Markets: only Zelmer offers PL.
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.
Zelmer
Zelmer is a fair pick for Polish households who want plain cordless floor care at an entry price of PLN 349 and a flagship of PLN 1,199. It suits buyers who mop separately and empty the bin by hand, and less suits anyone chasing dock automation or Matter.
Score breakdown
| Area | GEVI | Zelmer |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.5Entry price $108 and flagship $379.99 rank 25 of 65 and 23 of 63 brands. | 9.6HigherEntry price ranks 16 out of 65 brands, and the cost score reads 9.6. |
| 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. | 8.7The offer score reads 8.7, with cordless pricing from PLN 349 to a PLN 1,199 flagship. |
| Trust | Not confirmed | 9.4Trust score reads 9.4, backed by Eurogama Sp. z o.o. in PL trading since 1951. |
Availability and regulation
| Country | GEVI | Zelmer |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Hong Kong | Poland |
Additional countries for GEVI: 1. Additional countries for Zelmer: 1.
How they place
| Ranking | GEVI | Zelmer |
|---|---|---|
| Espresso and bean-to-cup machines | 4 of 63 | 5 of 63 |
| Coffee machines | 6 of 89 | 7 of 89 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | GEVI | Zelmer |
|---|---|---|
| Machine types | Drip, Espresso, Grinder, Pour over | Espresso, Bean to cup, Drip, Grinder |
| Legal entity | Not confirmed | Eurogama Sp. z o.o. |
| Headquarters | Hong Kong | Poland |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 1951 |
| Support channels | Email, Help centre, Phone | Email, Phone, Help centre |
Air treatment
| Fact | GEVI | Zelmer |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Not confirmed | Stick, Upright, Wet dry, Handheld |
| Price from | Not confirmed | PLN 149 |
| Clean air delivery rate (m³/h) | Not confirmed | 140 |
| Room size (m²) | Not confirmed | 10 to 15 |
| Filter types | Not confirmed | Hepa h13, Carbon, Ioniser |
| Quietest noise level (dB) | Not confirmed | 30 |
| Power use (W) | Not confirmed | 35 |
Kitchen appliances
| Fact | GEVI | Zelmer |
|---|---|---|
| Cooking programmes | Not confirmed | 11 |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | GEVI | Zelmer | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pump pressure (bar) | 20above the median | 20above the median | 18.5 |
| Capacity (l) | 2.8above the median | 9highest quarter | 2.5 |
| Power (W) | 1,350below the median | 1,700above 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.
Zelmer
Pros
- The flagship cordless stick runs for 55 minutes on a charge, and the Piotr cordless model holds 800 ml of debris between empties.
- A 2 years warranty covers the flagship cordless vacuum, giving buyers a defined period for repairs and replacements.
- A spare parts shop is available, so filters, brushes and bins can be ordered from the brand for the working life of a machine.
Cons
- Self empty dock is not offered in the vacuum range, so the bin is still emptied by hand after each use.
- Lidar is not used on the cordless sticks, which leaves mapping and route detail basic next to robot-first ranges.
- Matter is not supported, so the vacuums cannot join a Matter setup alongside other connected devices.
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.
Zelmer
Who it suits
- Polish households buying a cordless stick or upright who expect phone and email support plus a spare parts shop after the sale.
- Shoppers who mop with a separate appliance, since mopping is listed as none on the cordless line.
- Homes that want long runtime per charge, given the 55-minute rating on the flagship cordless stick.
Who should look elsewhere
- Readers who want a robot vacuum in the same basket, since Hoover covers robot vacuum, stick and upright while the Zelmer range has no robot type.
- Buyers building a one-brand floor-care set that includes a robot, since Daewoo Electricals covers robot vacuum, stick and upright including that type.
- Shoppers who want mopping built into the cordless machine, since Zelmer lists none for mopping and Ewbank at robot vacuum, stick and upright is the nearer match for wet-dry work.
Country by country
| Country | GEVI | Zelmer |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | No | Yes |
| 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.
Zelmer
How much does a Zelmer cordless vacuum cost?+
The cordless vacuum range has an entry price of PLN 349, and the flagship cordless stick is listed at PLN 1,199. Those figures mark the low and high ends of what the brand asks for a vacuum. Both are single product prices, so a shopper is weighing the purchase cost rather than a plan that renews.
Which cordless models does Zelmer list?+
The cordless range names ZVC351 Antek, ZSVC912BF PET Pawel, ZSVC510D Piotr as its reference models, covering an upright, a stick aimed at pet hair and a compact stick for smaller spaces. The list is short, so narrowing the choice is easy. Buyers should match the model to floor type and to pet hair rather than to runtime alone, since runtimes differ across the line.