Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
Melitta vs Solis
What sets them apart
| Compare | Melitta ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |  Solis |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | Solo, Barista TS Smart, Easy | Solis Grind & Infuse Perfetta Black, Solis Barista Perfetta Plus Black, Solis Scala Zero Static |
| Entry price | €39.99Lower | €302.95 |
| Flagship price | €950 | €492.95Lower |
| Milk system | Auto frother | Steam wand |
| Capacity (l) | 1.8 | 2.6Higher |
| Power (W) | 1,450 | 2,200 |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 to 5 yearsHigher |
| Pod system | None | Not confirmed |
| Markets | Not confirmed | CH, LI, NL, BE, SG, JP, DE, FR |
Same on both: Built-in grinder (Yes), Spare parts shop (Yes).
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Key differences
- Solis scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 9.2.
- Entry price is lower at Melitta: €39.99 vs €302.95.
- Flagship price is lower at Solis: €492.95 vs €950.
- Capacity (l) is higher at Solis: 2.6 vs 1.8.
- Warranty is higher at Solis: 2 to 5 years vs 2 years.
- Support channels: only Melitta offers Chat.
- Support channels: only Solis offers Email.
- Machine types: only Melitta offers Bean to cup, Drip, Pour over.
- Machine types: only Solis 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.
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 | Melitta | Solis |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.4HigherEntry price of €39.99 sits well below the espresso ranking median of €150.54, giving a strong cost score. | 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 | 9.1Built in grinder, auto frother on the Barista TS Smart and a spare parts shop cover a broad offer for €950 money. | 9.6HigherThe grinder is built in, milk runs through a steam wand system. |
| Trust | Not confirmed | 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. |
Which one suits you
Pick Melitta if cost and entry price matter most.
Pick Solis if offer, flagship price, capacity (l), and warranty matter most.
Where each is licensed and available
| Country | Melitta | Solis |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | Switzerland |
How the counts compare
| Fact | Melitta | Solis |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price | €39.99 | €302.95 |
| Flagship price | €950 | €492.95 |
| Capacity (l) | 1.8 | 2.6 |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 to 5 years |
If neither fits
Moulinex has entry price at €29.99, against €39.99 for Melitta and €302.95 for Solis.
Moulinex reviewHow they place
| Ranking | Melitta | Solis |
|---|---|---|
| Espresso and bean-to-cup machines | 15 of 59 | 8 of 59 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Melitta | Solis |
|---|---|---|
| Machine types | Bean to cup, Drip, Pour over, Grinder | Espresso, Grinder |
| Legal entity | Not confirmed | Solis of Switzerland AG |
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | Switzerland |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 1908 |
| Support channels | Phone, Chat, Help centre | Email, Phone, Help centre |
Kitchen appliances
| Fact | Melitta | 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 | Melitta | Solis |
|---|---|---|
| Filter types | Not confirmed | Uv, Ioniser |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Melitta | Solis | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry price | €39.99lowest quarter | €302.95highest quarter | €149.50 |
| Flagship price | €950above the median | €492.95below the median | €699.99 |
| Capacity (l) | 1.8lowest quarter | 2.6above the median | 2.5 |
| Power (W) | 1,450below the median | 2,200highest quarter | 1,500 |
| Warranty | 2 yearsat the median | 2 to 5 yearshighest quarter | 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
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
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
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.
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.
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.