Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
KRUPS vs Russell Hobbs
Where KRUPS and Russell Hobbs differ
| Compare | KRUPS ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |  Russell Hobbs |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | Intuition Experience Hot&Cold EA879NE0, Sensation Milk M50 EA9129, Evidence Plus EA894T | Satisfry Dual Basket Air Fryer 9L, Satisfry Air Fryer 4.3L, Satisfry Air Fryer 8.3L |
| Entry price | €277.99 | £72.99 |
| Flagship price | €899.99 | £229.99 |
| Pump pressure (bar) | 15 | 20 |
| Warranty | 2 yearsHigher | 1 year |
| Markets | AT | GB, DE, AT, BE, BG, CH, CZ, EE, ES, FI, FR, HR, HU, IT, LV, MT, NL, PL, PT, RO, SE, SI, SK, TR, UA, LT, CY, RS, BA, IE, DK, GR, NO, ZA, AU, NZCovers more |
| Capacity (l) | Not confirmed | 9 |
| Power (W) | Not confirmed | 3,040 |
Same on both: Built-in grinder (Yes), Milk system (Auto frother), Pod system (Nespresso original), Spare parts shop (Yes).
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Key differences
- Warranty is higher at KRUPS: 2 years vs 1 year.
- Support channels: only KRUPS offers Email, Chat, Phone.
- Founded is lower at KRUPS: 1846 vs 1952.
- Machine types: only KRUPS offers Pod.
- Markets: only Russell Hobbs offers GB, DE, BE.
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.
Russell Hobbs
Russell Hobbs suits households buying several small kitchen appliances from one maker, with the coffee range starting at a price entry of £72.99 for the Buckingham coffee maker and peaking at a price flagship of £229.99 for the Cafe Genie. Support runs on help centre only, so buyers wanting phone help should look elsewhere.
Score breakdown
| Area | KRUPS | Russell Hobbs |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.8€277.99 and €899.99 both sit above the coffee machine medians, and entry rank is 46 of 65. | 9.6HigherMixers and blenders start at a price from of £15.49, and the Buckingham coffee maker sits at a price entry of £72.99. |
| 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. | 8.8Product types span air fryer, multicooker and blender, the air fryer holds 9 litres with 9 programs, and a spare parts shop is available. |
| Trust | 10.0Higher2 years warranty, a spare parts shop and support on email, chat and phone from SEB ÖSTERREICH HANDELS GmbH. | 9.4Registered as Spectrum Brands (UK) Limited in GB, founded in 1952, with 1 year of warranty and a help centre. |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | KRUPS | Russell Hobbs |
|---|---|---|
| Espresso and bean-to-cup machines | 10 of 59 | 13 of 59 |
| Coffee machines | 13 of 82 | 16 of 82 |
| Air fryers and multicookers | 10 of 46 | 13 of 46 |
If neither fits
Daewoo Electricals has warranty at 3 years, against 2 years for KRUPS and 1 year for Russell Hobbs.
Daewoo Electricals reviewWhere these facts come from
KRUPS
- krups.at: 15 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Russell Hobbs
- uk.russellhobbs.com: 16 facts, checked September 30, 2026
- russellhobbs.com: 1 fact, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | KRUPS | Russell Hobbs |
|---|---|---|
| Machine types | Bean to cup, Espresso, Pod, Drip, GrinderCovers more | Espresso, Bean to cup, Drip, Grinder |
| Legal entity | SEB ÖSTERREICH HANDELS GmbH | Spectrum Brands (UK) Limited |
| Headquarters | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Founded | 1846Lower | 1952 |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centreCovers more | Help centre |
Kitchen appliances
| Fact | KRUPS | Russell Hobbs |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Multicooker, Food processor | Air fryer, Multicooker, Blender, Stand mixer, Food processorCovers more |
| Price from | €68.99 | £15.49 |
| Cooking programmes | Not confirmed | 9 |
| Dishwasher-safe parts | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Mobile app | Yes | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | KRUPS | Russell Hobbs | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pump pressure (bar) | 15below the median | 20above the median | 18.5 |
| Capacity (l) | Not confirmed | 9highest quarter | 2.5 |
| Power (W) | Not confirmed | 3,040highest quarter | 1,500 |
| Warranty | 2 yearsat the median | 1 yearbelow 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.
Russell Hobbs
Pros
- Product types cover air fryer, multicooker and blender, so a blender, stand mixer or food processor comes from the same maker as the air fryer.
- Coffee options are wide: machine types include espresso, bean to cup and drip, a grinder built in appears on the Chester Grind and Brew, and the Cafe Genie pairs a 20 bar pump with an auto frother and a nespresso original system.
- A spare parts shop is available, and 96.2% of the brands covered list one.
Cons
- Support runs on help centre only, so a caller with a fault has no listed phone route.
- The warranty lasts 1 year, which is short next to longer cover offered elsewhere in the small appliance market.
- Machine types stop at espresso, bean to cup and drip, with no pour-over or portable espresso option named in the range.
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.
Russell Hobbs
Who it suits
- Households in the United Kingdom, DE and AT replacing an air fryer, multicooker, blender, stand mixer and food processor in one buying cycle.
- Buyers who want drip and espresso from the same maker, since machine types include espresso, bean to cup and drip.
- Owners of older Satisfry models who want to keep a unit running, since a spare parts shop is available.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone who wants a standalone multicooker only, since Chef iQ is listed with a multicooker as its sole product type.
- Buyers who only want air fryers, where GASTROBACK reference models list Heat and Crisp Family, Duo Family and Air Pro designs.
- Shoppers who want a kitchen lineup without a multicooker entry, which matches Daewoo Electricals product types of air fryers, blenders, stand mixers and food processors.
Country by country
| Country | KRUPS | Russell Hobbs |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | Yes | No |
| United Kingdom | No | Yes |
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.
Russell Hobbs
How much does a Russell Hobbs kitchen appliance cost?+
Prices start low. Mixers and blenders come in at a price from of £15.49, and the Buckingham coffee maker sits at a price entry of £72.99. The Cafe Genie espresso machine sits at a price flagship of £229.99 at the upper end of the coffee range, so the coffee side spans a wide band.
Which coffee machine types does Russell Hobbs make?+
The listed machine types are espresso, bean to cup and drip, which covers espresso, bean to cup, drip and grinder options in one maker. The Chester Grind and Brew has a grinder built in, and the Cafe Genie adds an auto frother with a 20 bar pump.