Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
Philips vs Solis
What sets them apart
| Compare | Philips ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |  Solis |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | Philips LatteGo 5400, Philips Baristina Latte, Philips Cafe Aromis | Solis Grind & Infuse Perfetta Black, Solis Barista Perfetta Plus Black, Solis Scala Zero Static |
| Entry price | £99.99 | €302.95 |
| Flagship price | £799.99 | €492.95 |
| Milk system | Auto frother | Steam wand |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 to 5 yearsHigher |
| Markets | GB | CH, LI, NL, BE, SG, JP, DE, FR |
| Capacity (l) | Not confirmed | 2.6 |
| Power (W) | Not confirmed | 2,200 |
Same on both: Built-in grinder (Yes), Spare parts shop (Yes).
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Key differences
- Philips scores higher overall: 9.5 vs 9.4.
- Warranty is higher at Solis: 2 to 5 years vs 2 years.
- Support channels: only Solis offers Email, Phone.
- Founded is lower at Philips: 1891 vs 1908.
- Machine types: only Philips offers Bean to cup.
- Machine types: only Solis offers Grinder.
- Markets: only Philips offers GB.
- Markets: only Solis offers CH, LI, NL.
Our verdict on each
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.
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 | Philips | Solis |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Not confirmed | 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 | 9.3Entry at £99.99 sits well under the £799.99 top price, with grinder built in and auto-frother milk as standard. | 9.6HigherThe grinder is built in, milk runs through a steam wand system. |
| Trust | 9.9HigherA spare parts shop, a 2 year warranty and the Koninklijke Philips N.V. name, with support on help centre. | 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. |
If neither fits
Presso has warranty at 10 years, against 2 years for Philips and 2 to 5 years for Solis.
Presso reviewWhat we checked
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
Solis
- solis.com: 7 facts, checked September 30, 2026
- swiss.solis.com: 5 facts, checked September 30, 2026
- solis.ch: 3 facts, checked September 30, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | Philips | Solis |
|---|---|---|
| Espresso and bean-to-cup machines | 7 of 59 | 8 of 59 |
| Coffee machines | 9 of 82 | 11 of 82 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Philips | Solis |
|---|---|---|
| Machine types | Bean to cup, Espresso | Espresso, Grinder |
| Legal entity | Koninklijke Philips N.V. | Solis of Switzerland AG |
| Headquarters | Netherlands | Switzerland |
| Founded | 1891Lower | 1908 |
| Support channels | Help centre | Email, Phone, Help centreCovers more |
Floor care
| Fact | Philips | Solis |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Robot vacuum, Wet dry | Air fryer, Blender |
| Top suction (Pa) | 5,000 | Not confirmed |
| Self-empty dock | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Mop type | Pad | Not confirmed |
| Obstacle avoidance | Structured light | Not confirmed |
| LiDAR navigation | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Runtime | 180 | Not confirmed |
| Dust bin capacity (ml) | 260 | Not confirmed |
| Height (cm) | 9.7 | Not confirmed |
Kitchen appliances
| Fact | Philips | Solis |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Philips | Solis |
|---|---|---|
| Filter types | Not confirmed | Uv, Ioniser |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Philips | Solis | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity (l) | Not confirmed | 2.6above the median | 2.5 |
| Power (W) | Not confirmed | 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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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.
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