Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
Melitta vs OutIn
Melitta vs OutIn: the differences
| Compare | Melitta ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | OutIn ReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | Solo, Barista TS Smart, Easy | OutIn Nano, OutIn Mino, OutIn Fino, OutIn Nano 2 |
| Entry price | €39.99Lower | €127.49 |
| Flagship price | €950 | €179.99Lower |
| Built-in grinder | YesHas it | No |
| Milk system | Auto frother | None |
| Pod system | None | Nespresso original |
| Capacity (l) | 1.8Higher | 0.085 |
| Power (W) | 1,450 | 120 |
| Warranty | 2 yearsHigher | 1 year |
| Pump pressure (bar) | Not confirmed | 22 |
| Markets | Not confirmed | US, AU, CA, NZ, CH, GB, AT, BE, BG, HR, CY, CZ, DK, EE, FI, FR, DE, GR, HU, IE, IT, LV, LT, LU, NL, PL, PT, RO, SK, SI, ES, SE, HK, ID, JP, MO, MY, PH, SG, KR, TW, TH, VN, BH, JO, KW, QA, OM, SA, AE, MA, BR, CL, CO, MX, PE, UY, PK, IL |
Same on both: Spare parts shop (Yes).
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Key differences
- Melitta scores higher overall: 9.2 vs 9.1.
- Entry price is lower at Melitta: €39.99 vs €127.49.
- Flagship price is lower at OutIn: €179.99 vs €950.
- Built-in grinder: only Melitta.
- Capacity (l) is higher at Melitta: 1.8 vs 0.085.
- Warranty is higher at Melitta: 2 years vs 1 year.
- Support channels: only Melitta offers Chat.
- Support channels: only OutIn offers Email.
- Machine types: only Melitta offers Bean to cup, Drip, Pour over.
- Machine types: only OutIn offers Portable 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.
OutIn
OutIn is the pick for anyone who wants genuine espresso away from a kitchen counter, and the €127.49 OutIn Nano keeps the outlay low. The trade-off is what you give up: no built in grinder, no milk system, and a 1 year warranty rather than a long one.
Score breakdown
| Area | Melitta | OutIn |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.4Entry price of €39.99 sits well below the espresso ranking median of €150.54, giving a strong cost score. | 9.6HigherEntry price of €127.49 on the OutIn Nano sits well under the coffee machine flagship median of €464.35. |
| Offer | 9.1HigherBuilt in grinder, auto frother on the Barista TS Smart and a spare parts shop cover a broad offer for €950 money. | 8.6The lineup spans OutIn Nano, OutIn Mino, OutIn Fino, OutIn Nano 2 with a 1 year warranty and a spare parts shop. |
The numbers side by side
| Fact | Melitta | OutIn |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price | €39.99 | €127.49 |
| Flagship price | €950 | €179.99 |
| Capacity (l) | 1.8 | 0.085 |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year |
Pick Melitta if, pick OutIn if
Pick Melitta if offer, entry price, built-in grinder, and capacity (l) matter most.
Pick OutIn if flagship price matter most.
A third option
Coolblue Belgium has capacity (l) at 2.6, against 1.8 for Melitta and 0.085 for OutIn.
Coolblue Belgium reviewSources behind this comparison
Melitta
- melitta.de: 12 facts, checked September 30, 2026
OutIn
- outin.com: 14 facts, checked September 30, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | Melitta | OutIn |
|---|---|---|
| Espresso and bean-to-cup machines | 15 of 59 | 1 of 59 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Melitta | OutIn |
|---|---|---|
| Machine types | Bean to cup, Drip, Pour over, Grinder | Portable espresso, Grinder |
| Support channels | Phone, Chat, Help centre | Email, Phone, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Melitta | OutIn | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry price | €39.99lowest quarter | €127.49below the median | €149.50 |
| Flagship price | €950above the median | €179.99lowest quarter | €699.99 |
| Pump pressure (bar) | Not confirmed | 22highest quarter | 18.5 |
| Capacity (l) | 1.8lowest quarter | 0.085lowest quarter | 2.5 |
| Power (W) | 1,450below the median | 120lowest quarter | 1,500 |
| Warranty | 2 yearsat the median | 1 yearbelow 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
OutIn
Pros
- The OutIn Mino pulls 22 bar, at the ceiling of the espresso field where the set median is 19 bar.
- Entry cost of €127.49 for the OutIn Nano keeps both machines under the coffee machine entry median of €139.44.
- A spare parts shop is available, which matters once a portable machine starts leaking or losing pump pressure.
Cons
- No built in grinder, so beans have to be ground before every shot, and the Mino pod system of nespresso original narrows what you can use.
- Milk handling on the Mino is none, so lattes need a separate jug or frother.
- A 1 year warranty is thin for a machine bought to last, and buyers wanting a bean to cup route should look at Philips instead.
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
OutIn
Who it suits
- Office and hotel workers who want espresso away from a shared kitchen
- Camper and travel van users weighing a machine that draws only 120 W
- Buyers who value low entry cost over a built in grinder
Who should look elsewhere
- Philips buyers who want a bean to cup machine that grinds and froths on its own
- GASTROBACK buyers who want drip and espresso together in a full size kitchen machine
Country by country
| Country | Melitta | OutIn |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | No | Yes |
| Austria | No | Yes |
| Bahrain | No | Yes |
| Belgium | No | Yes |
| Brazil | No | Yes |
| Bulgaria | No | Yes |
| Canada | No | Yes |
| Chile | No | Yes |
8 of 59 countries where either is available.
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.
OutIn
How much does the cheapest OutIn machine cost?+
The entry machine is the OutIn Nano at €127.49. That is a purchase price rather than a promotion, so nothing needs renewing later and no subscription follows. The OutIn Mino and OutIn Fino sit in the same OutIn Nano, OutIn Mino, OutIn Fino, OutIn Nano 2 range, with the flagship at €179.99.
What is the pressure on the OutIn Mino?+
The Mino delivers 22 bar, which is genuinely high for a portable machine. For comparison, the median pump pressure across coffee machines is 19 bar and the espresso listing median is 19 bar. That headroom is what pulls a proper shot rather than a thin one.