Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
Melitta vs Russell Hobbs
What sets them apart
| Compare | Melitta ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |  Russell Hobbs |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | Solo, Barista TS Smart, Easy | Satisfry Dual Basket Air Fryer 9L, Satisfry Air Fryer 4.3L, Satisfry Air Fryer 8.3L |
| Entry price | €39.99 | £72.99 |
| Flagship price | €950 | £229.99 |
| Pod system | None | Nespresso original |
| Capacity (l) | 1.8 | 9Higher |
| Power (W) | 1,450 | 3,040 |
| Warranty | 2 yearsHigher | 1 year |
| Pump pressure (bar) | Not confirmed | 20 |
| Markets | Not confirmed | GB, DE, AT, BE, BG, CH, CZ, EE, ES, FI, FR, HR, HU, IT, LV, MT, NL, PL, PT, RO, SE, SI, SK, TR, UA, LT, CY, RS, BA, IE, DK, GR, NO, ZA, AU, NZ |
Same on both: Built-in grinder (Yes), Milk system (Auto frother), Spare parts shop (Yes).
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Key differences
- Russell Hobbs scores higher overall: 9.3 vs 9.2.
- Capacity (l) is higher at Russell Hobbs: 9 vs 1.8.
- Warranty is higher at Melitta: 2 years vs 1 year.
- Support channels: only Melitta offers Phone, Chat.
- Machine types: only Melitta offers Pour over.
- Machine types: only Russell Hobbs 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.
Russell Hobbs
Russell Hobbs suits households buying several small kitchen appliances from one maker, with the coffee range starting at a price entry of £72.99 for the Buckingham coffee maker and peaking at a price flagship of £229.99 for the Cafe Genie. Support runs on help centre only, so buyers wanting phone help should look elsewhere.
Score breakdown
| Area | Melitta | Russell Hobbs |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.4Entry price of €39.99 sits well below the espresso ranking median of €150.54, giving a strong cost score. | 9.6HigherMixers and blenders start at a price from of £15.49, and the Buckingham coffee maker sits at a price entry of £72.99. |
| Offer | 9.1HigherBuilt in grinder, auto frother on the Barista TS Smart and a spare parts shop cover a broad offer for €950 money. | 8.8Product types span air fryer, multicooker and blender, the air fryer holds 9 litres with 9 programs, and a spare parts shop is available. |
| Trust | Not confirmed | 9.4Registered as Spectrum Brands (UK) Limited in GB, founded in 1952, with 1 year of warranty and a help centre. |
The numbers side by side
| Fact | Melitta | Russell Hobbs |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (l) | 1.8 | 9 |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year |
How they place
| Ranking | Melitta | Russell Hobbs |
|---|---|---|
| Espresso and bean-to-cup machines | 15 of 59 | 13 of 59 |
Which one suits you
Pick Melitta if offer and warranty matter most.
Pick Russell Hobbs if capacity (l) matter most.
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Melitta | Russell Hobbs |
|---|---|---|
| Machine types | Bean to cup, Drip, Pour over, Grinder | Espresso, Bean to cup, Drip, Grinder |
| Legal entity | Not confirmed | Spectrum Brands (UK) Limited |
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | United Kingdom |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 1952 |
| Support channels | Phone, Chat, Help centreCovers more | Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Melitta | Russell Hobbs | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pump pressure (bar) | Not confirmed | 20above the median | 18.5 |
| Capacity (l) | 1.8lowest quarter | 9highest quarter | 2.5 |
| Power (W) | 1,450below the median | 3,040highest 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
Russell Hobbs
Pros
- Product types cover air fryer, multicooker and blender, so a blender, stand mixer or food processor comes from the same maker as the air fryer.
- Coffee options are wide: machine types include espresso, bean to cup and drip, a grinder built in appears on the Chester Grind and Brew, and the Cafe Genie pairs a 20 bar pump with an auto frother and a nespresso original system.
- A spare parts shop is available, and 96.2% of the brands covered list one.
Cons
- Support runs on help centre only, so a caller with a fault has no listed phone route.
- The warranty lasts 1 year, which is short next to longer cover offered elsewhere in the small appliance market.
- Machine types stop at espresso, bean to cup and drip, with no pour-over or portable espresso option named in the range.
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
Russell Hobbs
Who it suits
- Households in the United Kingdom, DE and AT replacing an air fryer, multicooker, blender, stand mixer and food processor in one buying cycle.
- Buyers who want drip and espresso from the same maker, since machine types include espresso, bean to cup and drip.
- Owners of older Satisfry models who want to keep a unit running, since a spare parts shop is available.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone who wants a standalone multicooker only, since Chef iQ is listed with a multicooker as its sole product type.
- Buyers who only want air fryers, where GASTROBACK reference models list Heat and Crisp Family, Duo Family and Air Pro designs.
- Shoppers who want a kitchen lineup without a multicooker entry, which matches Daewoo Electricals product types of air fryers, blenders, stand mixers and food processors.
Country by country
| Country | Melitta | Russell Hobbs |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Russell Hobbs
How much does a Russell Hobbs kitchen appliance cost?+
Prices start low. Mixers and blenders come in at a price from of £15.49, and the Buckingham coffee maker sits at a price entry of £72.99. The Cafe Genie espresso machine sits at a price flagship of £229.99 at the upper end of the coffee range, so the coffee side spans a wide band.
Which coffee machine types does Russell Hobbs make?+
The listed machine types are espresso, bean to cup and drip, which covers espresso, bean to cup, drip and grinder options in one maker. The Chester Grind and Brew has a grinder built in, and the Cafe Genie adds an auto frother with a 20 bar pump.