Solis review
Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026
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Our verdict
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.
Key facts
- Best for
- A grinder built in espresso setup with a steam wand, priced below the category flagship median.
- Reference models
- Solis Grind & Infuse Perfetta Black, Solis Barista Perfetta Plus Black, Solis Scala Zero Static (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Entry price
- €302.95 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Flagship price
- €492.95 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Built-in grinder
- Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Milk system
- Steam wand (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Capacity (l)
- 2.6 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Power (W)
- 2,200 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Warranty
- 2 to 5 years (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Spare parts shop
- Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Markets
- CH, LI, NL, BE, SG, JP, DE, FR (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Legal entity
- Solis of Switzerland AG (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Headquarters
- Switzerland (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Founded
- 1908 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Support channels
- Email, Phone, Help-centre (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Machine types
- Espresso, Grinder
- Official website
- solis.com
Kitchen appliances
- Reference models
- Solis Grind & Infuse Perfetta Black, Solis Barista Perfetta Plus Black, Solis Scala Zero Static (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Price from
- €7.95 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Capacity (l)
- 2.6 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Power (W)
- 2,200 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Cooking programmes
- 10 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Dishwasher-safe parts
- No (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Mobile app
- No (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Warranty
- 2 to 5 years (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Spare parts shop
- Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Markets
- CH, LI, NL, BE, SG, JP, DE, FR (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Legal entity
- Solis of Switzerland AG (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Headquarters
- Switzerland (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Founded
- 1908 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Support channels
- Email, Phone, Help-centre (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Products
- Air fryer, Blender
Air treatment
- Reference models
- Solis Grind & Infuse Perfetta Black, Solis Barista Perfetta Plus Black, Solis Scala Zero Static (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Price from
- €7.95 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Mobile app
- No (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Warranty
- 2 to 5 years (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Markets
- CH, LI, NL, BE, SG, JP, DE, FR (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Legal entity
- Solis of Switzerland AG (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Headquarters
- Switzerland (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Founded
- 1908 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Support channels
- Email, Phone, Help-centre (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Products
- Air fryer, Blender
- Filter types
- Uv, Ioniser
Pros and cons
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.
- Warranty cover of 2 to 5 years comes from a brand that has traded since 1908.
- A 2.6-litre water tank on the flagship suits a kitchen running several coffees a day, and the flagship price of €492.95 keeps the top of the range in reach.
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.
- Support runs on email, phone and help centre, and a community forum is not among those channels, so answers come from the brand's own team.
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.
What it does well
The grinder is built in, so beans are ground inside the machine and the whole setup stays a single box on the counter. The flagship carries a 2.6-litre water tank, which suits a kitchen pulling several coffees a day. Warranty cover runs for 2 to 5 years, and a spare parts shop is available, so wear parts can come straight from the brand rather than a third party.
Pricing
Entry pricing of €302.95 is where most buyers meet the range, and the top of the line sits at €492.95. Both figures are purchase prices, so the outlay lands at the point of sale rather than as a recurring charge, which keeps budgeting simple. The distance between the two numbers is the upgrade decision in front of a household, and it is settled at purchase.
Where it sits among rivals
On entry price, Solis ranks at 47 of 65 brands tracked, which places the entry machine toward the dearer end of that field. The flagship reads differently: 34 of 63 brands, so the top end sits below the middle of the tracked range. In short, Solis is priced near the centre of the espresso field on the machine most buyers start with, and lower down on the machine at the top.
Who runs it
The brand is run by Solis of Switzerland AG, headquartered in Switzerland and trading since 1908, so there is a long operating record behind the machines. Support is provided through email, phone and help centre, which puts a phone line, email and a help centre side by side. Buyers who keep a machine for years can weigh that record and those channels against a newer name.
How Solis compares
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Frequently asked questions
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.
How does Solis make milk drinks?+
Milk is textured with a steam wand, which means the jug and a short learning curve rather than a push button. Drinkers who like to control foam by hand suit this, while anyone wanting a set and forget routine would look at a bean to cup route such as the one Philips lists under bean to cup and espresso.
What warranty does Solis give on its machines?+
Warranty cover runs for 2 to 5 years on machines in the range, and a spare parts shop is available for the wear parts that come with age. Support is offered through email, phone and help centre, so a claim can go to a phone line, email or a help centre.
Where can I buy a Solis machine?+
Solis sells in the markets listed under CH, LI and NL, and the brand is run by Solis of Switzerland AG with its base in Switzerland. Buying in one of those markets keeps the parts shop and the 2 to 5 years warranty inside the same system as the machine.
How do I get help if a Solis machine breaks down?+
Support runs on email, phone and help centre, covering email, phone and a help centre, and a spare parts shop is available for common replacements. The brand has traded since 1908, which matters for a machine that gets kept for years.
How big is the water tank on the top Solis machine?+
The flagship carries a 2.6-litre water tank, which suits a kitchen pulling several coffees a day and refilling between rushes rather than twice in a morning. Grinder built in machines run at a steady pace, so tank size decides how often the machine gets paused.
How does Solis price against other espresso brands?+
Solis ranks at 47 of 65 brands on entry price and at 34 of 63 on flagship price, so the range sits toward the dearer end on entry and below the middle at the top. The espresso machine entry median of €150.54 and flagship median of €691.91 give the reference points.
Sources
- solis.ch checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Markets, Products, Spare parts shop, Support channels
“Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Netherlands, Belgium, Singapore, Japan, Germany, France”
- solis.com/collections/all checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Machine types, Price from, Reference models
“Solis Barista Perfetta Plus Black, Solis Grind & Infuse Perfetta BLACK, Solis Scala Zero Static”
- solis.com/products/solis-barista-perfetta-plus-black checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Entry price
“Regular price EUR 302,95 - Solis Barista Perfetta Plus Black”
- solis.com/products/solis-grind-infuse-perfetta-black checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Capacity (l), Built-in grinder, Milk system, Flagship price
“2.6-litre water tank - Solis Grind & Infuse Perfetta BLACK”
- solis.com/products/solis-ultrasonic-pure checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Filter types
“invisible UV light ... integrated air ioniser and multi-stage filter system”
- swiss.solis.com/pages/uber-solis checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Founded, Headquarters, Legal entity, Warranty
“1908: Gruendung - gruendete er in Zuerich das Unternehmen Solis”
- swiss.solis.com/products/solis-air-fryer-duo checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Mobile app, Dishwasher-safe parts, Cooking programmes, Power (W)
“10 Voreinstellungen - Solis Air Fryer Duo”
Compiled from 7 source pages, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.
Not confirmed yet: Pump pressure (bar).
Solis
A grinder built in espresso setup with a steam wand, priced below the category flagship median.