Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
Lavazza vs Melitta
Where Lavazza and Melitta differ
| Compare |  Lavazza | Melitta ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | Lavazza A Modo Mio Tiny, Lavazza A Modo Mio Jolie Evo, Lavazza Assoluta Bean to Cup, SMEG Manual Espresso Machine | Solo, Barista TS Smart, Easy |
| Entry price | £89 | €39.99 |
| Flagship price | £849.95 | €950 |
| Pod system | Nespresso original | None |
| Capacity (l) | 2.4Higher | 1.8 |
| Power (W) | 1,650 | 1,450 |
| Warranty | Not confirmed | 2 years |
| Markets | AL, DZ, AM, AT, AZ, BH, BY, BE, BA, BG, HR, CY, CZ, DK, EG, EE, FI, FR, GA, GE, DE, GR, HU, IS, IQ, IE, IL, IT, JO, KW, LV, LB, LT, LU, MK, MG, MT, MU, MD, ME, MA, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, SA, SN, RS, SC, SK, SI, ZA, ES, SE, CH, TZ, TN, TR, UA, AE, GB, BS, BB, BM, CA, KY, DO, MX, PA, PR, LC, TC, US, AR, AW, BO, BR, CL, CO, CR, CW, EC, GT, PY, PE, SR, TT, UY, AU, BD, BN, KH, CN, GU, HK | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Built-in grinder (Yes), Milk system (Auto frother), Spare parts shop (Yes).
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Key differences
- Lavazza scores higher overall: 9.3 vs 9.2.
- Capacity (l) is higher at Lavazza: 2.4 vs 1.8.
- Support channels: only Lavazza offers Email.
- Support channels: only Melitta offers Chat.
- Machine types: only Lavazza offers Espresso, Pod.
- Machine types: only Melitta offers Pour over.
Our verdict on each
Lavazza
Lavazza suits households that want one coffee name to cover several formats, from a cheap pod machine to a grinder-equipped espresso flagship. It scores 9.3 overall, and the range opens at £89 for anyone buying a first machine.
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 | Lavazza | Melitta |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.1Entry price of £89 sits against a site median of €96.46 and the flagship of £849.95 lands mid-range. | 9.4HigherEntry price of €39.99 sits well below the espresso ranking median of €150.54, giving a strong cost score. |
| Offer | 9.3HigherThe catalogue spans espresso, pod and bean to cup formats, from £89 pods to a £849.95 flagship with an auto-frother. | 9.1Built in grinder, auto frother on the Barista TS Smart and a spare parts shop cover a broad offer for €950 money. |
| Trust | 9.8Founded in 1895 and headquartered in IT, with a spare parts shop and support on phone, email and help centre. | Not confirmed |
Choosing between them
Pick Lavazza if capacity (l) matter most.
Pick Melitta if cost matter most.
Where each is licensed and available
| Country | Lavazza | Melitta |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Italy | Not confirmed |
Also worth a look
Coolblue Belgium has capacity (l) at 2.6, against 2.4 for Lavazza and 1.8 for Melitta.
Coolblue Belgium reviewWhere these facts come from
Lavazza
- lavazza.co.uk: 10 facts, checked September 30, 2026
- lavazza.com: 5 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Melitta
- melitta.de: 12 facts, checked September 30, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | Lavazza | Melitta |
|---|---|---|
| Espresso and bean-to-cup machines | 11 of 59 | 15 of 59 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Lavazza | Melitta |
|---|---|---|
| Machine types | Espresso, Pod, Bean to cup, Drip, Grinder | Bean to cup, Drip, Pour over, Grinder |
| Legal entity | LUIGI LAVAZZA SPA | Not confirmed |
| Headquarters | Italy | Not confirmed |
| Founded | 1895 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Phone, Email, Help centre | Phone, Chat, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Lavazza | Melitta | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity (l) | 2.4below the median | 1.8lowest quarter | 2.5 |
| Power (W) | 1,650above the median | 1,450below the median | 1,500 |
| Warranty | Not confirmed | 2 yearsat the median | 2 years |
Median across 65 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Lavazza
Pros
- Covers espresso, pod and bean to cup formats under one roof, so pods, beans and ground coffee stay in the same basket.
- Entry price of £89 sits below the site median of €96.46, which keeps the first purchase cheap.
- A grinder is built in on the range, and the flagship pairs that with an auto-frother over a 2.4-litre tank.
Cons
- The flagship price of £849.95 puts Lavazza at position 49 on that measure, mid-field rather than cheap.
- Support runs on phone, email and help centre, and a live chat line is not among them.
- The flagship machine draws 1,650 W, so it needs a dedicated socket and counts up electricity use.
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
Lavazza
Who it suits
- Households switching from an old pod machine who want beans, pods and ground coffee under one brand.
- First-time buyers starting at the £89 end and stepping up to a grinder-equipped model later.
- Office and shared kitchens that need a machine with a grinder built in and an auto-frother.
Who should look elsewhere
- Shoppers who want a chat-based support line, since support runs on phone, email and help centre.
- Anyone who will only buy open bags of beans, because pods run on the nespresso original system.
- Buyers on a tight ceiling, since the flagship sits at £849.95.
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
Current offers
Lavazza
Current offer
Bonus
75% off Tabli machine with coffee subscription: 75% off machine, up to 25% off Tabli coffee tabs
Requires a Tabli machine and coffee subscription; described as a limited time launch offer; machine list price GBP 199.00, subscription price GBP 49.75
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Bonus
50% off A Modo Mio machine with subscription: 50% off machine, up to 35% off capsules
Requires an A Modo Mio machine and capsule subscription
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Bonus
50% off Assoluta Bean to Cup machine with subscription: 50% off machine
Requires the Assoluta bean machine and coffee subscription; machine list price GBP 699.95
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Lavazza | Melitta |
|---|---|---|
| Albania | Yes | No |
| Algeria | Yes | No |
| Argentina | Yes | No |
| Armenia | Yes | No |
| Aruba | Yes | No |
| Australia | Yes | No |
| Austria | Yes | No |
| Azerbaijan | Yes | No |
8 of 95 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
Lavazza
What does the cheapest Lavazza machine cost?+
The entry machine is £89, which sits below the site median entry price of €96.46. That is a one-off price for the machine itself, with no renewal fee attached to ownership. Buyers who want a wider spread of drinks should look further up the same range.
What is the most expensive machine in the range?+
The SMEG Manual Espresso Machine tops out at £849.95. It carries a built-in grinder and an auto-frother, so the higher price buys both bean grinding and milk texturing in one body. On flagship price Lavazza ranks at 49 of 63.
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.