10 best Moulinex filter coffee machines in 2026 (10+ compared)

Moulinex filter coffee machines are made by Groupe SEB, the French small-appliance group that also owns Tefal, Rowenta and Krups. Moulinex started more than 90 years ago when Jean Mantelet invented a hand-cranked vegetable mill, the Moulin-Légumes. The brand became a household name in France but later went bankrupt. Its old rival SEB then bought it.

Within SEB, Moulinex and Tefal share designs. Machines very similar to the Subito are sold under the Tefal badge in some countries. Development runs from France, while factories in Asia, mainly China, build the budget coffee makers. SEB sells in about 150 countries, so replacement jugs and filter holders are easy to find across Europe.

The main Moulinex filter coffee machine series are as follows:

• Principio: This is the entry series, with a glass jug and a single switch. The Principio FG262810 and FG273N10 brew 10 cups at 1000 W. The Principio FG1528 is a 6-cup version with a 0.6-litre tank.
• Subito: Subito is the slightly more styled series. The Subito FG362810 and FG360D brew as much as a Principio, and the Subito FG150813 is the compact model. The Subito FT360811 adds an 8-cup thermal jug.
• Soleil: The Soleil FG381A10 brews up to 15 cups from a 1.25-litre tank. That works out at small cups of about 80 ml. It suits homes that brew one big pot a day.
• FG370D11: The FG370D11 is not part of a named series and also brews up to 15 cups at 1000 W. It is a good choice when you need a large pot rather than an insulated jug.

Moulinex filter coffee machines are simpler and cheaper, while Severin covers a wider spread from basic to premium. Moulinex prices stay in a tight band and top out at about £50. Severin starts at a similar level but climbs to around £90-£100 for models with a grinder or a 1450 W heater. The cheap ends of both brands are close, so the differences show further up.

The two brands overlap on basic models. Both sell 10-cup glass-jug machines with 1000 W heaters and 1.25-litre tanks. Severin goes further, with insulated jugs on cheap models, a 4-cup compact with a 0.5-litre tank and a version with a built-in grinder. Moulinex only has an insulated jug on the Subito FT360811 and has no grinder model.

Moulinex is the better choice if you want a basic pot for under £30 and like the Principio or Subito look. Severin suits you better if you want a cheap insulated jug, a tiny 4-cup machine for one person, or beans ground and brewed by one appliance.

Moulinex filter coffee machines commonly cost about £20-£50, while most models sit close to £30. At the bottom, the Principio FG262810 costs about £20. For that you get a 10-cup glass-jug brewer with one switch, which is all many kitchens need.

At about £20, compact 6-cup models such as the Subito FG150813 suit one or two coffee drinkers. At £30-£30 you get sleeker Principio and Subito designs and sometimes a timer. At about £50, the Subito FT360811 brews into an insulated jug that keeps coffee hot without a hotplate.

The chart below shows the price distribution of Moulinex filter coffee machines.

When choosing a Moulinex filter coffee machine, you should consider the following factors:

• Pot size: A 6-cup machine like the Principio FG1528 suits one or two coffee drinkers. Families and offices are better served by 10-cup models like the Subito FG362810 or the 15-cup Soleil FG381A10.
• Jug type: Glass jugs on models like the Principio FG273N10 rely on a hotplate, and the coffee tastes stewed after half an hour. The insulated jug on the Subito FT360811 holds the heat for hours and lets you carry the pot to the table.
• Timer: Basic models like the Principio FG262810 start only when you press the switch. A display with a clock is the sign of a timer, so check the specs of larger machines such as the FG370D11 before you buy.
• Power: The 1000 W Subito FG360D gets a full pot ready quickly. The 600 W Subito FG150813 takes longer per litre, but it only fills a 0.6-litre tank, so the wait stays short.
• Cleaning: A removable filter holder, as on the Principio FG260811, makes daily emptying easy. Descaling every 1–2 months in hard-water areas keeps brewing hot and quick.