Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
Morphy Richards vs Philips
Morphy Richards vs Philips: the differences
| Compare | Morphy Richards ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | Philips ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | Manual 3L, Dual 7.2L, Shadow 9L | Philips LatteGo 5400, Philips Baristina Latte, Philips Cafe Aromis |
| Entry price | £34.99Lower | £99.99 |
| Flagship price | £199.99Lower | £799.99 |
| Markets | GB, GG, JE, IMCovers more | GB |
| Pump pressure (bar) | 15 | Not confirmed |
| Pod system | None | Not confirmed |
| Capacity (l) | 7.2 | Not confirmed |
| Power (W) | 1,250 to 1,450 | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Built-in grinder (Yes), Milk system (Auto frother), Warranty (2 years), Spare parts shop (Yes).
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Key differences
- Philips scores higher overall: 9.5 vs 9.3.
- Entry price is lower at Morphy Richards: £34.99 vs £99.99.
- Flagship price is lower at Morphy Richards: £199.99 vs £799.99.
- Support channels: only Morphy Richards offers Email.
- Founded is lower at Philips: 1891 vs 1936.
- Machine types: only Morphy Richards offers Drip, Grinder.
- Markets: only Morphy Richards offers GG, JE, IM.
Our verdict on each
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.
Philips
Philips suits buyers who want a machine that grinds beans and froths milk, with the grinder built in and a 2 year warranty behind it. The trade-off is breadth of range and support, since the listed types cover bean-to-cup and espresso only, with support on help centre.
Score breakdown
| Area | Morphy Richards | Philips |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.4Blenders start at £34.99 and coffee machines at £34.99, with the flagship pump espresso at £199.99. | Not confirmed |
| Offer | 9.0Air fryers span 7.2 litres of capacity, 14 programs, dishwasher safe parts and a 2 year warranty. | 9.3HigherEntry at £99.99 sits well under the £799.99 top price, with grinder built in and auto-frother milk as standard. |
| Trust | 9.5Backed by Consumer Brands Limited in GB, founded 1936, with email and help centre and a spare parts shop. | 9.9HigherA spare parts shop, a 2 year warranty and the Koninklijke Philips N.V. name, with support on help centre. |
Availability and regulation
| Country | Morphy Richards | Philips |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | Netherlands |
A third option
Daewoo Electricals has flagship price at £179.99, against £199.99 for Morphy Richards and £799.99 for Philips.
Daewoo Electricals reviewSources behind this comparison
Morphy Richards
- morphyrichards.co.uk: 16 facts, checked September 30, 2026
- support.morphyrichards.co.uk: 1 fact, checked September 30, 2026
Philips
- home-appliances.philips: 6 facts, checked September 30, 2026
- versuni.com: 4 facts, checked September 30, 2026
- en.wikipedia.org: 3 facts, checked September 30, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | Morphy Richards | Philips |
|---|---|---|
| Espresso and bean-to-cup machines | 12 of 59 | 7 of 59 |
| Coffee machines | 15 of 82 | 9 of 82 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Morphy Richards | Philips |
|---|---|---|
| Machine types | Espresso, Bean to cup, Drip, GrinderCovers more | Bean to cup, Espresso |
| Legal entity | Consumer Brands Limited | Koninklijke Philips N.V. |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | Netherlands |
| Founded | 1936 | 1891Lower |
| Support channels | Email, Help centreCovers more | Help centre |
Air treatment
| Fact | Morphy Richards | Philips |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Air fryer, Blender, Stand mixer | Robot vacuum, Wet dry |
| Price from | £34.99 | Not confirmed |
| Room size (m²) | 60 | Not confirmed |
| Filter types | Carbon, Uv, Ioniser | Not confirmed |
| Extraction per day (l/day) | 30 | Not confirmed |
| Water tank (l) | 5 | Not confirmed |
| Power use (W) | 48 | Not confirmed |
| Mobile app | No | Not confirmed |
Floor care
| Fact | Morphy Richards | Philips |
|---|---|---|
| Top suction (Pa) | Not confirmed | 5,000 |
| Self-empty dock | Yes | Yes |
| Mop type | Not confirmed | Pad |
| Obstacle avoidance | Not confirmed | Structured light |
| LiDAR navigation | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Runtime | 60 | 180Higher |
| Dust bin capacity (ml) | 2,000Higher | 260 |
| Height (cm) | Not confirmed | 9.7 |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Morphy Richards | Philips | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry price | £34.99lowest quarter | £99.99above the median | £99 |
| Flagship price | £199.99lowest quarter | £799.99above the median | £449.99 |
| Pump pressure (bar) | 15below the median | Not confirmed | 18.5 |
| Capacity (l) | 7.2above the median | Not confirmed | 2.5 |
| Power (W) | 1,250 to 1,450lowest quarter | Not confirmed | 1,500 |
| Warranty | 2 yearsat the median | 2 yearsat the median | 2 years |
Median across 65 listed brands.
Pros and cons
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
Philips
Pros
- Grinder built in, so beans go in and coffee comes out of the same machine with no separate grinder on the counter
- A spare parts shop is listed and 96.2% of ranked brands run one, so consumables stay easy to reorder
- Warranty runs 2 years, so a daily driver is covered well past its first year
Cons
- Support is limited to a help centre, so anyone hoping for a phone line or a direct email will not find one listed.
- The spread from a £99.99 entry point to a £799.99 flagship price is wide, and the top figure belongs to the premium end of the range rather than to an everyday machine.
- Drip and pod formats are not among its bean to cup and espresso, so buyers who brew a pot at a time or use capsules have no listed Philips machine.
Who each suits
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
Philips
Who it suits
- Buyers who want beans ground and brewed in the same machine, since the grinder is built in
- Households that drink lattes and cappuccinos daily and would rather not work a steam wand, given the auto-frother
- Owners planning to keep a machine for years, with a spare parts shop listed and warranty running 2 years
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone after drip or standalone grinders, since GASTROBACK and Daewoo Electricals list espresso, drip and grinder and drip, espresso and grinder
- Pod buyers, since Arno lists espresso, bean to cup and pod while Philips lists bean to cup and espresso
- Buyers who want phone or email support, since Philips support runs on help centre
Country by country
| Country | Morphy Richards | Philips |
|---|---|---|
| Guernsey | Yes | No |
| Isle of Man | Yes | No |
| Jersey | Yes | No |
| United Kingdom | Yes | No |
Questions about each
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.
Philips
How much is a Philips coffee machine?+
The entry price is £99.99 and the top of the range is listed at £799.99. Both are purchase prices rather than ongoing fees, so the whole cost sits up front instead of being spread across a contract. Buyers replacing a filter machine can plan around the entry figure, while the top price belongs to the flagship models and the premium floor care units sold under the same name.
What types of coffee machine does Philips make?+
The listed types are bean to cup and espresso, covering bean-to-cup and espresso. Bean-to-cup grinds and brews from whole beans, while espresso covers the manual style. The range is anchored on LatteGo, Baristina and Cafe Aromis name lines, so there is a specific model to look up rather than a vague series name.
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