Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
KRUPS vs Solis
Where KRUPS and Solis differ
| Compare | KRUPS ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |  Solis |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | Intuition Experience Hot&Cold EA879NE0, Sensation Milk M50 EA9129, Evidence Plus EA894T | Solis Grind & Infuse Perfetta Black, Solis Barista Perfetta Plus Black, Solis Scala Zero Static |
| Entry price | €277.99Lower | €302.95 |
| Flagship price | €899.99 | €492.95Lower |
| Milk system | Auto frother | Steam wand |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 to 5 yearsHigher |
| Markets | AT | CH, LI, NL, BE, SG, JP, DE, FR |
| Pump pressure (bar) | 15 | Not confirmed |
| Pod system | Nespresso original | Not confirmed |
| Capacity (l) | Not confirmed | 2.6 |
| Power (W) | Not confirmed | 2,200 |
Same on both: Built-in grinder (Yes), Spare parts shop (Yes).
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Key differences
- Solis scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 9.3.
- Entry price is lower at KRUPS: €277.99 vs €302.95.
- Flagship price is lower at Solis: €492.95 vs €899.99.
- Warranty is higher at Solis: 2 to 5 years vs 2 years.
- Support channels: only KRUPS offers Chat.
- Founded is lower at KRUPS: 1846 vs 1908.
- Machine types: only KRUPS offers Bean to cup, Pod, Drip.
- Markets: only KRUPS offers AT.
- Markets: only Solis offers CH, LI, NL.
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.
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 | KRUPS | Solis |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.8€277.99 and €899.99 both sit above the coffee machine medians, and entry rank is 46 of 65. | 9.0HigherEntry pricing of €302.95 sits above the espresso machine entry median of €150.54, while the flagship price falls under the flagship median. |
| Offer | 9.3bean to cup, espresso and pod covers beans, espresso, pods, drip and grinders, with the grinder built in and auto frother on the flagship. | 9.6HigherThe grinder is built in, milk runs through a steam wand system. |
| Trust | 10.0Higher2 years warranty, a spare parts shop and support on email, chat and phone from SEB ÖSTERREICH HANDELS GmbH. | 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. |
Availability and regulation
| Country | KRUPS | Solis |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Germany | Switzerland |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | KRUPS | Solis |
|---|---|---|
| Espresso and bean-to-cup machines | 10 of 59 | 8 of 59 |
| Coffee machines | 13 of 82 | 11 of 82 |
| Air fryers and multicookers | 10 of 46 | 7 of 46 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | KRUPS | Solis |
|---|---|---|
| Machine types | Bean to cup, Espresso, Pod, Drip, GrinderCovers more | Espresso, Grinder |
| Legal entity | SEB ÖSTERREICH HANDELS GmbH | Solis of Switzerland AG |
| Headquarters | Germany | Switzerland |
| Founded | 1846Lower | 1908 |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centreCovers more | Email, Phone, Help centre |
Kitchen appliances
| Fact | KRUPS | Solis |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Multicooker, Food processor | Air fryer, Blender |
| Price from | €68.99 | €7.95Lower |
| Cooking programmes | Not confirmed | 10 |
| Dishwasher-safe parts | Not confirmed | No |
| Mobile app | YesHas it | No |
Air treatment
| Fact | KRUPS | Solis |
|---|---|---|
| Filter types | Not confirmed | Uv, Ioniser |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | KRUPS | Solis | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry price | €277.99above the median | €302.95highest quarter | €149.50 |
| Flagship price | €899.99above the median | €492.95below the median | €699.99 |
| Pump pressure (bar) | 15below the median | Not confirmed | 18.5 |
| Capacity (l) | Not confirmed | 2.6above the median | 2.5 |
| Power (W) | Not confirmed | 2,200highest quarter | 1,500 |
| Warranty | 2 yearsat the median | 2 to 5 yearshighest quarter | 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.
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
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.
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 | KRUPS | Solis |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
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.