I compared 6 milk frothers
Based on material, speed, and ease of use. Below is my ranking, plus the pros and cons for each model.
The six milk frothers I put side by side
When I started looking for a new milk frother, I noticed something. Almost all models under €50 have a coating on the inside. A smooth, dark layer that hot milk swirls 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 for each model.
6 milk frothers, my opinion
- Glass jug, no coating (no PTFE or Teflon)
- Works with all types of milk and always gives 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 suitable for plant-based milk
- Highest price in this comparison
- Digital interface takes a bit of 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 warm
- Large capacity (160 ml froth, 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 pick
Four of the six have a coating on the inside. Some manufacturers call it “non-stick,” others “non-stick,” and others don’t say anything about it. But it comes down to the same thing: a layer between your milk and the device. A layer that wears out.
The Milk Frother Crystal and the Digital version don’t have that layer. Just glass and stainless steel. Between those 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, then the Digital is a logical upgrade.
No objective test. But an honest ranking.
5% extra discount with code DIANA5
Nice that you read this far. For my readers, I arranged my own discount code. Enter DIANA5 at checkout for an extra 5% off the Milk Frother Crystal. I hope you’ll be just as happy with it as I am.
Valid on the Milk Frother Crystal. Not combinable with other bundle discounts.
- 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: June 2026.