Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
Solis vs Tribest
Where Solis and Tribest differ
| Compare |  Solis |  Tribest |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | Solis Grind & Infuse Perfetta Black, Solis Barista Perfetta Plus Black, Solis Scala Zero Static | Shine SCB-100, UNFLTR Bloom, Soyabella SB-130 |
| Entry price | €302.95 | $12 |
| Flagship price | €492.95 | $129.95 |
| Capacity (l) | 2.6Higher | 1.3 |
| Power (W) | 2,200 | 200 |
| Warranty | 2 to 5 yearsHigher | 2 years |
| Markets | CH, LI, NL, BE, SG, JP, DE, FR | AM, AU, AT, AZ, BE, BG, CA, HR, CY, CZ, DK, FI, FR, GE, DE, GR, HU, IE, IL, IT, KZ, LT, LU, MT, NL, NG, PL, PT, RU, SK, SI, ES, SE, CH, TR, TM, GB, UZ, US |
| Milk system | Steam wand | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Built-in grinder (Yes), Spare parts shop (Yes).
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Key differences
- Tribest scores higher overall: 9.5 vs 9.4.
- Capacity (l) is higher at Solis: 2.6 vs 1.3.
- Warranty is higher at Solis: 2 to 5 years vs 2 years.
- Support channels: only Tribest offers Chat.
- Founded is lower at Solis: 1908 vs 1988.
- Machine types: only Solis offers Espresso.
- Machine types: only Tribest offers Pour over.
- Markets: only Solis offers LI, SG, JP.
- Markets: only Tribest offers AM, AU, AT.
Our verdict on each
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.
Tribest
Tribest suits drinkers who want manual pour-over or a standalone grinder rather than an automatic espresso machine, and its prices follow that route: the UNFLTR Bloom filter sells for $12, the lowest entry price in the field. A spare parts shop lets an older unit keep brewing.
Score breakdown
| Area | Solis | Tribest |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 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. | 10.0Higher$12 for the UNFLTR Bloom filter makes it the lowest entry price here. |
| Offer | 9.6HigherThe grinder is built in, milk runs through a steam wand system. | 9.2Machine types of pour over and grinder cover brewing and grinding together, a 2 years warranty covers the Soyabella. |
| Trust | 9.7HigherThe brand is run by Solis of Switzerland AG, headquartered in CH and trading since 1908, with support on email, phone and help centre. | 9.1US base since 1988, support on email, chat and phone, and a spare parts shop for parts after the sale. |
What we checked
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
Tribest
- tribest.com: 13 facts, checked September 30, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | Solis | Tribest |
|---|---|---|
| Coffee machines | 11 of 82 | 10 of 82 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Solis | Tribest |
|---|---|---|
| Machine types | Espresso, Grinder | Pour over, Grinder |
| Legal entity | Solis of Switzerland AG | Not confirmed |
| Headquarters | Switzerland | United States |
| Founded | 1908Lower | 1988 |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centreCovers more |
Kitchen appliances
| Fact | Solis | Tribest |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Air fryer, Blender | Not confirmed |
| Price from | €7.95 | Not confirmed |
| Cooking programmes | 10 | Not confirmed |
| Dishwasher-safe parts | No | Not confirmed |
| Mobile app | No | Not confirmed |
Air treatment
| Fact | Solis | Tribest |
|---|---|---|
| Filter types | Uv, Ioniser | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Solis | Tribest | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity (l) | 2.6above the median | 1.3lowest quarter | 2.5 |
| Power (W) | 2,200highest quarter | 200lowest quarter | 1,500 |
| Warranty | 2 to 5 yearshighest quarter | 2 yearsat the median | 2 |
Median across 65 listed brands.
Pros and cons
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.
Tribest
Pros
- Entry price of $12 for the UNFLTR Bloom filter, the lowest starting price among the 65 brands compared.
- Grinding is built in, and pour over and grinder puts brewing and grinding on the same roster, so fewer separate boxes on the counter.
- A spare parts shop is available, so replacement parts can be ordered after a sale rather than replacing a working machine.
Cons
- The range stops at pour over and grinder, so no espresso or bean-to-cup machine is listed; Philips covers bean to cup and espresso.
- The flagship Shine cold brew maker costs $129.95, which places it 6 of 63 brands rather than at the top of the field.
- Milk drinks are handled by the Soyabella with 1.3 litres of capacity, while pressure brewing is left to GASTROBACK, whose types cover espresso, drip and grinder.
Who each suits
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.
Tribest
Who it suits
- Drinkers who like controlling grind and pour by hand rather than pressing a button for a fixed shot.
- Households wanting a soy milk maker alongside a grinder, since the Soyabella holds 1.3 litres.
- Buyers who keep equipment for years and care about parts, with a spare parts shop and a 2 years warranty behind the range.
Who should look elsewhere
- Espresso drinkers, since Philips covers bean to cup and espresso where Tribest covers pour over and grinder.
- Cappuccino fans, because GASTROBACK lists espresso, drip and grinder and Tribest's pour over and grinder stops short of espresso.
- Shoppers wanting drip and espresso together: Daewoo Electricals offers drip, espresso and grinder.
Country by country
| Country | Solis | Tribest |
|---|---|---|
| Armenia | No | Yes |
| Australia | No | Yes |
| Austria | No | Yes |
| Azerbaijan | No | Yes |
| Belgium | No | Yes |
| Bulgaria | No | Yes |
| Canada | No | Yes |
| Croatia | No | Yes |
8 of 38 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
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.
Tribest
What does a Tribest coffee machine cost at each end?+
The UNFLTR Bloom universal cone filter is the entry point at $12, and it is a filter rather than a brewer. The Shine Kitchen Co cold brew maker sits at the top at $129.95, with grinding built in. Both are product prices, so the spend happens at the buy rather than as a renewal.
Does Tribest make espresso machines?+
No. Tribest's machine types are pour over and grinder, which cover manual pour-over brewing and grinding, with no pressure brewing listed. Philips covers bean to cup and espresso, so anyone chasing a pressurised shot or a bean-to-cup routine is better served there. GASTROBACK and Daewoo Electricals both list espresso among their types.