Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
KRUPS vs Philips
What sets them apart
| Compare | KRUPS ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | Philips ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | Intuition Experience Hot&Cold EA879NE0, Sensation Milk M50 EA9129, Evidence Plus EA894T | Philips LatteGo 5400, Philips Baristina Latte, Philips Cafe Aromis |
| Entry price | €277.99 | £99.99 |
| Flagship price | €899.99 | £799.99 |
| Markets | AT | GB |
| Pump pressure (bar) | 15 | Not confirmed |
| Pod system | Nespresso original | 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
- Philips scores higher overall: 9.5 vs 9.3.
- Support channels: only KRUPS offers Email, Chat, Phone.
- Founded is lower at KRUPS: 1846 vs 1891.
- Machine types: only KRUPS offers Pod, Drip, Grinder.
- Markets: only KRUPS offers AT.
- Markets: only Philips offers GB.
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.
Philips
Philips suits buyers who want a machine that grinds beans and froths milk, with the grinder built in and a 2 year warranty behind it. The trade-off is breadth of range and support, since the listed types cover bean-to-cup and espresso only, with support on help centre.
Score breakdown
| Area | KRUPS | Philips |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.8€277.99 and €899.99 both sit above the coffee machine medians, and entry rank is 46 of 65. | Not confirmed |
| Offer | 9.3bean to cup, espresso and pod covers beans, espresso, pods, drip and grinders, with the grinder built in and auto frother on the flagship. | 9.3Entry at £99.99 sits well under the £799.99 top price, with grinder built in and auto-frother milk as standard. |
| Trust | 10.0Higher2 years warranty, a spare parts shop and support on email, chat and phone from SEB ÖSTERREICH HANDELS GmbH. | 9.9A spare parts shop, a 2 year warranty and the Koninklijke Philips N.V. name, with support on help centre. |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | KRUPS | Philips |
|---|---|---|
| Espresso and bean-to-cup machines | 10 of 59 | 7 of 59 |
| Coffee machines | 13 of 82 | 9 of 82 |
Availability and regulation
| Country | KRUPS | Philips |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Germany | Netherlands |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | KRUPS | Philips |
|---|---|---|
| Machine types | Bean to cup, Espresso, Pod, Drip, GrinderCovers more | Bean to cup, Espresso |
| Legal entity | SEB ÖSTERREICH HANDELS GmbH | Koninklijke Philips N.V. |
| Headquarters | Germany | Netherlands |
| Founded | 1846Lower | 1891 |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centreCovers more | Help centre |
Kitchen appliances
| Fact | KRUPS | Philips |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Multicooker, Food processor | Robot vacuum, Wet dry |
| Price from | €68.99 | Not confirmed |
| Mobile app | Yes | Not confirmed |
Floor care
| Fact | KRUPS | Philips |
|---|---|---|
| Top suction (Pa) | Not confirmed | 5,000 |
| Self-empty dock | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Mop type | Not confirmed | Pad |
| Obstacle avoidance | Not confirmed | Structured light |
| LiDAR navigation | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Runtime | Not confirmed | 180 |
| Dust bin capacity (ml) | Not confirmed | 260 |
| Height (cm) | Not confirmed | 9.7 |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | KRUPS | Philips | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pump pressure (bar) | 15below the median | Not confirmed | 18.5 |
| 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.
Philips
Pros
- Grinder built in, so beans go in and coffee comes out of the same machine with no separate grinder on the counter
- A spare parts shop is listed and 96.2% of ranked brands run one, so consumables stay easy to reorder
- Warranty runs 2 years, so a daily driver is covered well past its first year
Cons
- Support is limited to a help centre, so anyone hoping for a phone line or a direct email will not find one listed.
- The spread from a £99.99 entry point to a £799.99 flagship price is wide, and the top figure belongs to the premium end of the range rather than to an everyday machine.
- Drip and pod formats are not among its bean to cup and espresso, so buyers who brew a pot at a time or use capsules have no listed Philips machine.
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.
Philips
Who it suits
- Buyers who want beans ground and brewed in the same machine, since the grinder is built in
- Households that drink lattes and cappuccinos daily and would rather not work a steam wand, given the auto-frother
- Owners planning to keep a machine for years, with a spare parts shop listed and warranty running 2 years
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone after drip or standalone grinders, since GASTROBACK and Daewoo Electricals list espresso, drip and grinder and drip, espresso and grinder
- Pod buyers, since Arno lists espresso, bean to cup and pod while Philips lists bean to cup and espresso
- Buyers who want phone or email support, since Philips support runs on help centre
Country by country
| Country | KRUPS | Philips |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Philips
How much is a Philips coffee machine?+
The entry price is £99.99 and the top of the range is listed at £799.99. Both are purchase prices rather than ongoing fees, so the whole cost sits up front instead of being spread across a contract. Buyers replacing a filter machine can plan around the entry figure, while the top price belongs to the flagship models and the premium floor care units sold under the same name.
What types of coffee machine does Philips make?+
The listed types are bean to cup and espresso, covering bean-to-cup and espresso. Bean-to-cup grinds and brews from whole beans, while espresso covers the manual style. The range is anchored on LatteGo, Baristina and Cafe Aromis name lines, so there is a specific model to look up rather than a vague series name.
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