I compared 6 milk frothers
On material, speed, and ease of use. Below is my ranking, plus the pros and cons per model. So you don’t have to figure out what I’ve already figured out.
The six milk frothers I put side by side
When I started looking for a new milk frother, something stood out to me. Almost all models under €50 have a coating on the inside. A smooth, dark layer that hot milk spins against every day. And that layer wears down.
So I approached it differently. First I looked at the material, and only then at price and features. Below is my ranking, with the pros and cons per model.
6 milk frothers, my take
- Glass jug, no coating (no PTFE or Teflon)
- Works with all types of milk and always makes thick, creamy foam
- Dishwasher-safe jug, so cleaning is genuinely super easy
- Pricier than budget models under €40
- 5 programs (the Digital version has 7)
- Glass and stainless steel, no coating
- 7 programs with separate temperatures (37°C baby milk, 65°C standard, 75°C hot chocolate)
- Capacity to heat up to 400 ml, also works with plant-based milk
- Highest price in this comparison
- Digital interface takes a little getting used to
- Well-known brand with reliable service and warranty
- Compact and stylish design (milky white)
- Whisk and lid are dishwasher-safe
- According to Philips themselves: "non-stick surfaces" (coating)
- Limited capacity (120 ml)
- No "PFAS-free" claim from the manufacturer
- Only 2 froth settings, cold and hot
- Large capacity (160 ml foam, 350 ml heating)
- 4 settings for different drinks
- Attractive price
- Non-stick layer (coating) on the inside
- No "PFAS-free" claim from the manufacturer
- Not dishwasher-safe
- 4 settings for different drinks
- Bestseller on Bol.com with lots of reviews
- Compact design
- Non-stick layer (coating) on the inside
- No "PFAS-free" claim from the manufacturer
- Not dishwasher-safe, frothing time approx. 2 minutes
- Lowest price in this comparison
- Nice size, fits in any kitchen
- Available at all major retailers
- Non-stick coating on the inside
- Only 2 settings, no temperature control
- Not dishwasher-safe
Why the Milk Frother Crystal is my #1
Four of the six have a coating on the inside. Some manufacturers call it "non-stick," others "non-stick," and others don’t mention it at all. But it comes down to the same thing: a layer between your milk and the device. A layer that wears down.
The Milk Frother Crystal and the Digital version don’t have that layer. Just glass and stainless steel—that’s it. Between the two, I chose the Crystal version because I don’t need 7 programs. I just want thick foam every day, fast, without a coating. If you do want those extra programs and temperature control, the Digital is a logical upgrade.
Not an objective test. But an honest ranking.
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- Milk Frother Crystal · safecourtkitchen.com
- Digital Glass Milk Frother Onyx · safecourtkitchen.com
- Philips Baristina BAR311 · bol.com
- Vivid Green 4-in-1 · bol.com
- KitchenBrothers 4-in-1 · bol.com
- Inventum MK350 · bol.com
- RIVM · PFAS: what is it and what does it do?
- Personal comparison based on publicly available product pages. Updated: July 2026.