Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
Melitta vs Morphy Richards
Melitta vs Morphy Richards: the differences
| Compare | Melitta ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | Morphy Richards ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | Solo, Barista TS Smart, Easy | Manual 3L, Dual 7.2L, Shadow 9L |
| Entry price | €39.99 | £34.99 |
| Flagship price | €950 | £199.99 |
| Capacity (l) | 1.8 | 7.2Higher |
| Power (W) | 1,450 | 1,250 to 1,450 |
| Pump pressure (bar) | Not confirmed | 15 |
| Markets | Not confirmed | GB, GG, JE, IM |
Same on both: Built-in grinder (Yes), Milk system (Auto frother), Pod system (None), Warranty (2 years), Spare parts shop (Yes).
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Key differences
- Morphy Richards scores higher overall: 9.3 vs 9.2.
- Capacity (l) is higher at Morphy Richards: 7.2 vs 1.8.
- Support channels: only Melitta offers Phone, Chat.
- Support channels: only Morphy Richards offers Email.
- Machine types: only Melitta offers Pour over.
- Machine types: only Morphy Richards offers Espresso.
Our verdict on each
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.
Morphy Richards
Morphy Richards suits UK buyers who want everyday small appliances at a low entry price and want parts and help after the sale. The blender collection starts at £34.99 and the espresso range runs to £199.99, with a 2 year warranty on the range.
Score breakdown
| Area | Melitta | Morphy Richards |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.4Entry price of €39.99 sits well below the espresso ranking median of €150.54, giving a strong cost score. | 9.4Blenders start at £34.99 and coffee machines at £34.99, with the flagship pump espresso at £199.99. |
| Offer | 9.1HigherBuilt in grinder, auto frother on the Barista TS Smart and a spare parts shop cover a broad offer for €950 money. | 9.0Air fryers span 7.2 litres of capacity, 14 programs, dishwasher safe parts and a 2 year warranty. |
| Trust | Not confirmed | 9.5Backed by Consumer Brands Limited in GB, founded 1936, with email and help centre and a spare parts shop. |
Where each is licensed and available
| Country | Melitta | Morphy Richards |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | United Kingdom |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | Melitta | Morphy Richards |
|---|---|---|
| Espresso and bean-to-cup machines | 15 of 59 | 12 of 59 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Melitta | Morphy Richards |
|---|---|---|
| Machine types | Bean to cup, Drip, Pour over, Grinder | Espresso, Bean to cup, Drip, Grinder |
| Legal entity | Not confirmed | Consumer Brands Limited |
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | United Kingdom |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 1936 |
| Support channels | Phone, Chat, Help centre | Email, Help centre |
Air treatment
| Fact | Melitta | Morphy Richards |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Not confirmed | Air fryer, Blender, Stand mixer |
| Price from | Not confirmed | £34.99 |
| Room size (m²) | Not confirmed | 60 |
| Filter types | Not confirmed | Carbon, Uv, Ioniser |
| Extraction per day (l/day) | Not confirmed | 30 |
| Water tank (l) | Not confirmed | 5 |
| Power use (W) | Not confirmed | 48 |
| Mobile app | Not confirmed | No |
Floor care
| Fact | Melitta | Morphy Richards |
|---|---|---|
| Self-empty dock | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Runtime | Not confirmed | 60 |
| Dust bin capacity (ml) | Not confirmed | 2,000 |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Melitta | Morphy Richards | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pump pressure (bar) | Not confirmed | 15below the median | 18.5 |
| Capacity (l) | 1.8lowest quarter | 7.2above the median | 2.5 |
| Power (W) | 1,450below the median | 1,250 to 1,450lowest quarter | 1,500 |
| Warranty | 2 yearsat the median | 2 yearsat the median | 2 years |
Median across 65 listed brands.
Pros and cons
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
Morphy Richards
Pros
- Coffee machines start at £34.99, well below the £199.99 flagship pump machine
- Four machine types covered, espresso, bean to cup and drip, so espresso, bean to cup and drip all sit in one place
- The digital dual basket air fryer offers 7.2 litres of capacity with 14 programs and dishwasher safe parts
Cons
- The air fryer has no mobile app, so cooking is controlled from the unit rather than a phone
- Espresso pump pressure is 15 bar against a 19 bar site median, so pressure is at the lower end of the field
- Support runs on email and help centre only, with no phone line in the listed channels
Who each suits
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
Morphy Richards
Who it suits
- UK households replacing a blender, air fryer or coffee machine without a big budget
- Shoppers who want a single brand for several small kitchen appliances
- People who plan to keep an appliance for years and value a spare parts shop and a 2 year warranty
Who should look elsewhere
- Shoppers who want a connected appliance, since the air fryer has no mobile app
- Capsule drinkers, as the pod system is none
- Anyone seeking high espresso pressure, since 15 bar sits at the 15 bar mark
Country by country
| Country | Melitta | Morphy Richards |
|---|---|---|
| Guernsey | No | Yes |
| Isle of Man | No | Yes |
| Jersey | No | Yes |
| United Kingdom | No | Yes |
Questions about each
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.
Morphy Richards
What does a Morphy Richards air fryer cost?+
The blender collection is where the entry price sits, at £34.99. Air fryers in the range are listed by capacity, with the dual basket model holding 7.2 litres and offering 14 programs. Coffee machines run from £34.99 up to the £199.99 flagship pump espresso.
Is there an app for the Morphy Richards air fryer?+
No. The dual basket digital air fryer has no mobile app, so cooking is set and started on the unit itself. That is a limitation against brands where most appliances connect to a phone, but it also means the fryer works without an app account or a connection.