Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
Lavazza vs Tribest
What sets them apart
| Compare |  Lavazza |  Tribest |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | Lavazza A Modo Mio Tiny, Lavazza A Modo Mio Jolie Evo, Lavazza Assoluta Bean to Cup, SMEG Manual Espresso Machine | Shine SCB-100, UNFLTR Bloom, Soyabella SB-130 |
| Entry price | £89 | $12 |
| Flagship price | £849.95 | $129.95 |
| Capacity (l) | 2.4Higher | 1.3 |
| Power (W) | 1,650 | 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 | AM, AU, AT, AZ, BE, BG, CA, HR, CY, CZ, DK, FI, FR, GE, DE, GR, HU, IE, IL, IT, KZ, LT, LU, MT, NL, NG, PL, PT, RU, SK, SI, ES, SE, CH, TR, TM, GB, UZ, US |
| Milk system | Auto frother | Not confirmed |
| Pod system | Nespresso original | Not confirmed |
| Warranty | Not confirmed | 2 years |
Same on both: Built-in grinder (Yes), Spare parts shop (Yes).
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Key differences
- Tribest scores higher overall: 9.5 vs 9.3.
- Capacity (l) is higher at Lavazza: 2.4 vs 1.3.
- Support channels: only Tribest offers Chat.
- Founded is lower at Lavazza: 1895 vs 1988.
- Lavazza is available in 57 more countries.
- Machine types: only Lavazza offers Espresso, Pod, Bean to cup.
- Machine types: only Tribest offers Pour over.
- Markets: only Lavazza offers AL, DZ, BH.
- Markets: only Tribest offers KZ, NG, RU.
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.
Tribest
Tribest suits drinkers who want manual pour-over or a standalone grinder rather than an automatic espresso machine, and its prices follow that route: the UNFLTR Bloom filter sells for $12, the lowest entry price in the field. A spare parts shop lets an older unit keep brewing.
Score breakdown
| Area | Lavazza | Tribest |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.1Entry price of £89 sits against a site median of €96.46 and the flagship of £849.95 lands mid-range. | 10.0Higher$12 for the UNFLTR Bloom filter makes it the lowest entry price here. |
| Offer | 9.3HigherThe catalogue spans espresso, pod and bean to cup formats, from £89 pods to a £849.95 flagship with an auto-frother. | 9.2Machine types of pour over and grinder cover brewing and grinding together, a 2 years warranty covers the Soyabella. |
| Trust | 9.8HigherFounded in 1895 and headquartered in IT, with a spare parts shop and support on phone, email and help centre. | 9.1US base since 1988, support on email, chat and phone, and a spare parts shop for parts after the sale. |
What we checked
Lavazza
- lavazza.co.uk: 10 facts, checked September 30, 2026
- lavazza.com: 5 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Tribest
- tribest.com: 13 facts, checked September 30, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | Lavazza | Tribest |
|---|---|---|
| Coffee machines | 14 of 82 | 10 of 82 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Lavazza | Tribest |
|---|---|---|
| Machine types | Espresso, Pod, Bean to cup, Drip, Grinder | Pour over, Grinder |
| Legal entity | LUIGI LAVAZZA SPA | Not confirmed |
| Headquarters | Italy | United States |
| Founded | 1895Lower | 1988 |
| Support channels | Phone, Email, Help centre | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centreCovers more |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Lavazza | Tribest | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity (l) | 2.4below the median | 1.3lowest quarter | 2.5 |
| Power (W) | 1,650above the median | 200lowest quarter | 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.
Tribest
Pros
- Entry price of $12 for the UNFLTR Bloom filter, the lowest starting price among the 65 brands compared.
- Grinding is built in, and pour over and grinder puts brewing and grinding on the same roster, so fewer separate boxes on the counter.
- A spare parts shop is available, so replacement parts can be ordered after a sale rather than replacing a working machine.
Cons
- The range stops at pour over and grinder, so no espresso or bean-to-cup machine is listed; Philips covers bean to cup and espresso.
- The flagship Shine cold brew maker costs $129.95, which places it 6 of 63 brands rather than at the top of the field.
- Milk drinks are handled by the Soyabella with 1.3 litres of capacity, while pressure brewing is left to GASTROBACK, whose types cover espresso, drip and grinder.
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.
Tribest
Who it suits
- Drinkers who like controlling grind and pour by hand rather than pressing a button for a fixed shot.
- Households wanting a soy milk maker alongside a grinder, since the Soyabella holds 1.3 litres.
- Buyers who keep equipment for years and care about parts, with a spare parts shop and a 2 years warranty behind the range.
Who should look elsewhere
- Espresso drinkers, since Philips covers bean to cup and espresso where Tribest covers pour over and grinder.
- Cappuccino fans, because GASTROBACK lists espresso, drip and grinder and Tribest's pour over and grinder stops short of espresso.
- Shoppers wanting drip and espresso together: Daewoo Electricals offers 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 | Tribest |
|---|---|---|
| Albania | Yes | No |
| Algeria | Yes | No |
| Argentina | Yes | No |
| Aruba | Yes | No |
| Bahamas | Yes | No |
| Bahrain | Yes | No |
| Bangladesh | Yes | No |
| Barbados | Yes | No |
8 of 99 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.
Tribest
What does a Tribest coffee machine cost at each end?+
The UNFLTR Bloom universal cone filter is the entry point at $12, and it is a filter rather than a brewer. The Shine Kitchen Co cold brew maker sits at the top at $129.95, with grinding built in. Both are product prices, so the spend happens at the buy rather than as a renewal.
Does Tribest make espresso machines?+
No. Tribest's machine types are pour over and grinder, which cover manual pour-over brewing and grinding, with no pressure brewing listed. Philips covers bean to cup and espresso, so anyone chasing a pressurised shot or a bean-to-cup routine is better served there. GASTROBACK and Daewoo Electricals both list espresso among their types.