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Milk frothers: is the expensive one worth it?

2 verdicts, 3 products judged.

Everything we judged, cheapest first

  1. $29.99Instant Pot FrotherOur pick over Breville Milk Cafe, Smeg Milk Frother
  2. $199Breville Milk CafeDepends
  3. $249.95Smeg Milk FrotherSkip it

Amazon prices as of Sep 30, 2:51 AM EDT (details)

The verdicts

Smeg 50's Retro Style Milk Frother, Cream (MFF01CRUS)
Smeg Milk Frother
$249.95
Our pickInstant Pot 4-in-1 Milk Frother, Black (140-6001-01)Save $220
Instant Pot Frother
$29.99

Amazon prices as of Sep 30, 2:51 AM EDT (details)

milk frothers

Is the Smeg Milk Frother worth $250?

Skip it. Get the Instant Pot Frother.

Instant Pot Frother vs the Smeg Milk Frother
Performance
10/10 Matches
Durability
7/10 Behind
Also scoredBreville Milk CafeFull verdict
Breville Milk Cafe Frother (BMF600XL)
Breville Milk Cafe
$199
Our pickInstant Pot 4-in-1 Milk Frother, Black (140-6001-01)Save $169
Instant Pot Frother
$29.99

Amazon prices as of Sep 30, 2:51 AM EDT (details)

milk frothers

Is the Breville Milk Cafe worth $199?

Depends. Instant Pot Frother for most people.

Splurge if you froth for several drinks at once or want a dishwasher-safe pitcher.

Instant Pot Frother vs the Breville Milk Cafe
Performance
10/10 Matches
Durability
10/10 Matches
Only alternativeFull verdict

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