Smeg Milk Frother vs Breville Milk Cafe
Based on tests by Reviewed (May 2024). How we score
Skip it. Our pick is the Instant Pot Frother.
Neither is our first choice. See Smeg Milk Frother vs Instant Pot Frother
From 1 tester: Reviewed
From 1 tester: Reviewed
Amazon prices as of Sep 30, 2:51 AM EDT (details)
What the testers found
Reviewed's Best Upgrade, and still cheaper than the Smeg: "This is the Rolls Royce of milk frothers." "On its max setting, the Breville can whip 2 cups of milk, more than any other frother we tested," and like the Smeg it has a dishwasher-safe stainless-steel pitcher. Big batches are slow: "with more milk, it takes more time to froth" (sometimes over six minutes). America's Test Kitchen named it its countertop winner.
Specs side by side
| Spec | Smeg Milk Frother | Breville Milk Cafe |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $249.95 | $199 |
| Cost per year | — | — |
| Warranty | — | 1 year limited |
| Capacity | Froths up to 1 cup (Reviewed) | Froths up to 2 cups (Reviewed) |
| Pitcher | Stainless steel, dishwasher safe | Stainless steel, dishwasher safe |
| Settings | Warm and cold presets plus a manual setting | — |
| Controls | — | Temperature dial, cold stir setting |
Sources: Reviewed: The Best Milk Frothers (updated May 2, 2024), America's Test Kitchen: The Best Milk Frothers (updated July 8, 2025), Manufacturer specs via Amazon listing
