Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
Solis vs ZWILLING
What sets them apart
| Compare |  Solis |  ZWILLING |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | Solis Grind & Infuse Perfetta Black, Solis Barista Perfetta Plus Black, Solis Scala Zero Static | Heissluftfritteuse 4 l, Enfinigy Standmixer AC Motor, Enfinigy Hochleistungsstandmixer AC Motor |
| Price from | €7.95Lower | €9.95 |
| Capacity (l) | 2.6 | 4Higher |
| Power (W) | 2,200 | 1,400 |
| Cooking programmes | 10Higher | 6 |
| Dishwasher-safe parts | No | YesHas it |
| Markets | CH, LI, NL, BE, SG, JP, DE, FR | BR, CA, MX, US, AE, AU, CN, JP, KR, TW, BE, DK, FR, DE, IT, NL, PL, PT, ES, SE, TR, GB |
| Mobile app | No | Not confirmed |
| Warranty | 2 to 5 years | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Spare parts shop (Yes).
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Key differences
- Price from is lower at Solis: €7.95 vs €9.95.
- Capacity (l) is higher at ZWILLING: 4 vs 2.6.
- Cooking programmes is higher at Solis: 10 vs 6.
- Dishwasher-safe parts: only ZWILLING.
- Founded is lower at ZWILLING: 1731 vs 1908.
- Markets: only Solis offers CH, LI, SG.
- Markets: only ZWILLING offers BR, CA, MX.
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.
ZWILLING
ZWILLING suits cooks who want a single well-known kitchen name to cover both an air-fryer and a blender, without chasing a multicooker line. Pricing starts at €9.95 and support runs on email, phone and help centre, with a spare parts shop open. Buyers wanting preset-heavy, app-linked cooking should look elsewhere.
Score breakdown
| Area | Solis | ZWILLING |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | 9.8HigherPrice from €9.95 ranks high for entry price, and parts are listed in the spare parts shop. |
| Offer | 9.6HigherThe grinder is built in, milk runs through a steam wand system. | 8.8The catalogue covers air-fryer and blender types with 4 litres of basket space and 6 programs. |
| Trust | 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. | 10.0HigherZWILLING J.A. Henckels Europa GmbH has run since 1731 and supports email, phone and help centre. |
How the counts compare
| Fact | Solis | ZWILLING |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €7.95 | €9.95 |
| Capacity (l) | 2.6 | 4 |
| Cooking programmes | 10 | 6 |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | Solis | ZWILLING |
|---|---|---|
| Air fryers and multicookers | 7 of 46 | 8 of 46 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Solis | ZWILLING |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Air fryer, Blender | Air fryer, Blender |
| Legal entity | Solis of Switzerland AG | ZWILLING J.A. Henckels Europa GmbH |
| Headquarters | Switzerland | Germany |
| Founded | 1908 | 1731Lower |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre | Email, Phone, Help centre |
Air treatment
| Fact | Solis | ZWILLING |
|---|---|---|
| Filter types | Uv, Ioniser | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Solis | ZWILLING | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | €7.95lowest quarter | €9.95lowest quarter | €64.99 |
| Capacity (l) | 2.6lowest quarter | 4lowest quarter | 7.1 |
| Power (W) | 2,200highest quarter | 1,400lowest quarter | 1,700 |
| Cooking programmes | 10above the median | 6lowest quarter | 9 |
| Warranty | 2 to 5 yearshighest quarter | Not confirmed | 2 |
Median across 58 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.
ZWILLING
Pros
- Entry pricing sits at €9.95, which ranks well for price from in the air-fryer and multicooker group.
- Dishwasher safe parts are listed as yes, so cleanup does not depend on hand washing.
- Support runs on email, phone and help centre, so a question can go to a person as well as a self-service page.
Cons
- The air-fryer offers 4 litres of basket space, ranking 52 of 69 brands on capacity.
- Programs number 6, short of the group median of 9.5, so preset-led cooks get a thin list.
- A multicooker is not among the listed air fryer and blender, where GASTROBACK and Chef iQ both offer it.
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.
ZWILLING
Who it suits
- Home cooks who want a household name for air-frying and blending under one brand.
- Readers who prefer buying outright and value a spare parts shop, which ZWILLING lists as yes.
- People who want a dishwasher safe basket, listed as yes, to cut down on hand washing.
Who should look elsewhere
- Cooks who want a multicooker, since the range covers air fryer and blender only, and GASTROBACK and Chef iQ list it.
- Buyers chasing a deep preset list, because programs number 6 against a higher group median.
- Readers who need a large basket, since capacity is 4 litres and ranks well down the capacity table.
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.
ZWILLING
What does ZWILLING charge for its kitchen appliances?+
The listed entry price is €9.95, and that figure covers the whole kitchen appliance range rather than the air-fryer basket alone. Buyers shopping only for a fryer should treat it as the floor of the range, not the fryer price. Higher-end stand mixers in the range sit well above it.
How big is the ZWILLING air-fryer basket?+
The listed air-fryer holds 4 litres, which is a compact basket rather than a family-sized one. On capacity it ranks 52 of 69 brands in this group. Cooks feeding larger households will be looking further up the same table.