Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
Lavazza vs Solis
Lavazza vs Solis: the differences
| Compare |  Lavazza |  Solis |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | Lavazza A Modo Mio Tiny, Lavazza A Modo Mio Jolie Evo, Lavazza Assoluta Bean to Cup, SMEG Manual Espresso Machine | Solis Grind & Infuse Perfetta Black, Solis Barista Perfetta Plus Black, Solis Scala Zero Static |
| Entry price | £89 | €302.95 |
| Flagship price | £849.95 | €492.95 |
| Milk system | Auto frother | Steam wand |
| Capacity (l) | 2.4 | 2.6Higher |
| Power (W) | 1,650 | 2,200 |
| 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 | CH, LI, NL, BE, SG, JP, DE, FR |
| Pod system | Nespresso original | Not confirmed |
| Warranty | Not confirmed | 2 to 5 years |
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.
- Capacity (l) is higher at Solis: 2.6 vs 2.4.
- Founded is lower at Lavazza: 1895 vs 1908.
- Machine types: only Lavazza offers Pod, Bean to cup, Drip.
- Markets: only Lavazza offers AL, DZ, AM.
- Markets: only Solis offers LI, SG, JP.
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.
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 | Lavazza | Solis |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.1HigherEntry price of £89 sits against a site median of €96.46 and the flagship of £849.95 lands mid-range. | 9.0Entry pricing of €302.95 sits above the espresso machine entry median of €150.54, while the flagship price falls under the flagship median. |
| Offer | 9.3The catalogue spans espresso, pod and bean to cup formats, from £89 pods to a £849.95 flagship with an auto-frother. | 9.6HigherThe grinder is built in, milk runs through a steam wand system. |
| Trust | 9.8HigherFounded in 1895 and headquartered in IT, with a spare parts shop and support on phone, email and help centre. | 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. |
How they place
| Ranking | Lavazza | Solis |
|---|---|---|
| Espresso and bean-to-cup machines | 11 of 59 | 8 of 59 |
| Coffee machines | 14 of 82 | 11 of 82 |
Where each is licensed and available
| Country | Lavazza | Solis |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Italy | Switzerland |
A third option
GEVI has capacity (l) at 2.8, against 2.4 for Lavazza and 2.6 for Solis.
GEVI reviewEvery fact side by side
| Fact | Lavazza | Solis |
|---|---|---|
| Machine types | Espresso, Pod, Bean to cup, Drip, GrinderCovers more | Espresso, Grinder |
| Legal entity | LUIGI LAVAZZA SPA | Solis of Switzerland AG |
| Headquarters | Italy | Switzerland |
| Founded | 1895Lower | 1908 |
| Support channels | Phone, Email, Help centre | Email, Phone, Help centre |
Kitchen appliances
| Fact | Lavazza | Solis |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Not confirmed | Air fryer, Blender |
| Price from | Not confirmed | €7.95 |
| Cooking programmes | Not confirmed | 10 |
| Dishwasher-safe parts | Not confirmed | No |
| Mobile app | Not confirmed | No |
Air treatment
| Fact | Lavazza | Solis |
|---|---|---|
| Filter types | Not confirmed | Uv, Ioniser |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Lavazza | Solis | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity (l) | 2.4below the median | 2.6above the median | 2.5 |
| Power (W) | 1,650above the median | 2,200highest quarter | 1,500 |
| Warranty | Not confirmed | 2 to 5 yearshighest quarter | 2 |
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.
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
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.
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.
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 | Solis |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
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.