Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
KRUPS vs Melitta
What sets them apart
| Compare | KRUPS ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | Melitta ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | Intuition Experience Hot&Cold EA879NE0, Sensation Milk M50 EA9129, Evidence Plus EA894T | Solo, Barista TS Smart, Easy |
| Entry price | €277.99 | €39.99Lower |
| Flagship price | €899.99Lower | €950 |
| Pod system | Nespresso original | None |
| Pump pressure (bar) | 15 | Not confirmed |
| Capacity (l) | Not confirmed | 1.8 |
| Power (W) | Not confirmed | 1,450 |
| Markets | AT | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Built-in grinder (Yes), Milk system (Auto frother), Warranty (2 years), Spare parts shop (Yes).
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Key differences
- KRUPS scores higher overall: 9.3 vs 9.2.
- Entry price is lower at Melitta: €39.99 vs €277.99.
- Flagship price is lower at KRUPS: €899.99 vs €950.
- Support channels: only KRUPS offers Email.
- Machine types: only KRUPS offers Espresso, Pod.
- Machine types: only Melitta offers Pour over.
Our verdict on each
KRUPS
KRUPS suits households that want one brand across bean-to-cup, espresso, pod, drip and grinder, with the grinder built in and a 2 years warranty behind it. The trade-off sits at the entry price, where €277.99 for the cheapest bean-to-cup machine is above the coffee machine median of €139.44.
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 | KRUPS | Melitta |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.8€277.99 and €899.99 both sit above the coffee machine medians, and entry rank is 46 of 65. | 9.4HigherEntry price of €39.99 sits well below the espresso ranking median of €150.54, giving a strong cost score. |
| Offer | 9.3Higherbean to cup, espresso and pod covers beans, espresso, pods, drip and grinders, with the grinder built in and auto frother on the flagship. | 9.1Built in grinder, auto frother on the Barista TS Smart and a spare parts shop cover a broad offer for €950 money. |
| Trust | 10.02 years warranty, a spare parts shop and support on email, chat and phone from SEB ÖSTERREICH HANDELS GmbH. | Not confirmed |
Availability and regulation
| Country | KRUPS | Melitta |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Germany | Not confirmed |
Choosing between them
Pick KRUPS if flagship price matter most.
Pick Melitta if cost and entry price matter most.
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | KRUPS | Melitta |
|---|---|---|
| Espresso and bean-to-cup machines | 10 of 59 | 15 of 59 |
Also worth a look
Moulinex has entry price at €29.99, against €277.99 for KRUPS and €39.99 for Melitta.
Moulinex reviewEvery fact side by side
| Fact | KRUPS | Melitta |
|---|---|---|
| Machine types | Bean to cup, Espresso, Pod, Drip, Grinder | Bean to cup, Drip, Pour over, Grinder |
| Legal entity | SEB ÖSTERREICH HANDELS GmbH | Not confirmed |
| Headquarters | Germany | Not confirmed |
| Founded | 1846 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centreCovers more | Phone, Chat, Help centre |
Kitchen appliances
| Fact | KRUPS | Melitta |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Multicooker, Food processor | Not confirmed |
| Price from | €68.99 | Not confirmed |
| Mobile app | Yes | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | KRUPS | Melitta | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry price | €277.99above the median | €39.99lowest quarter | €149.50 |
| Flagship price | €899.99above the median | €950above the median | €699.99 |
| Pump pressure (bar) | 15below the median | Not confirmed | 18.5 |
| Capacity (l) | Not confirmed | 1.8lowest quarter | 2.5 |
| Power (W) | Not confirmed | 1,450below the median | 1,500 |
| Warranty | 2 yearsat the median | 2 yearsat the median | 2 years |
Median across 65 listed brands.
Pros and cons
KRUPS
Pros
- One brand covers bean to cup, espresso and pod, so a grinder, a pod machine and a drip brewer can be matched without changing maker.
- The grinder is built into the bean-to-cup machines, which removes the need to pair a separate grinder.
- A spare parts shop is part of the setup, so replacement parts come from the maker rather than a third party.
Cons
- €277.99 for the entry bean-to-cup machine is above the coffee machine median of €139.44, so the cheapest KRUPS is not a budget buy.
- Espresso brewing is listed at 15 bar, under the coffee machine median of 19 bar.
- The range is published for AT, so buyers elsewhere shop through cross-border sellers and arrange their own support.
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
KRUPS
Who it suits
- Households that want a grinder, espresso, pod and drip range from one maker, since bean to cup, espresso and pod covers all of it.
- Buyers in AT who want a 2 years warranty and a spare parts shop handled by the same company.
- Anyone content with an auto frother for milk drinks and a built-in grinder in the automatic range.
Who should look elsewhere
- Budget buyers, because €277.99 is above the coffee machine median of €139.44.
- Shoppers who want a short list rather than a full spread of types, since Philips covers only bean to cup and espresso.
- Buyers who want more pod choice than nespresso original capsules, or an espresso-led setup, which GASTROBACK covers with espresso, drip and grinder.
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 | KRUPS | Melitta |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | Yes | No |
Questions about each
KRUPS
How much does a KRUPS coffee machine cost?+
The entry bean-to-cup machine is €277.99 and the flagship is €899.99, the Intuition Experience Hot&Cold. Both are single hardware prices rather than a subscription, so the entry figure is the whole outlay at purchase. Buyers aiming at the middle of the range have to judge the gap between the two published prices themselves.
Which KRUPS models are worth comparing?+
The reference models are the Intuition Experience Hot&Cold, the Sensation Milk and the Evidence Plus, spread across bean to cup, espresso and pod. The Hot&Cold is the flagship with an auto frother, the Sensation Milk sits in the middle of the range, and the Evidence Plus anchors the entry end. All three are sold in Austria.
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.