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Campingaz Camp’Bistro DLX vs Melko gas stove
Prices in euros from Amazon.de, as of 11 June 2026. Prices and availability may differ on Amazon.co.uk.
By Seydhan Cakmak · Editor-in-chief · Last checked: · AI-translated from the German original
Two 1-burner camping stoves with very different depth of information: the Campingaz Camp’Bistro DLX comes with a Stopgaz safety cut-off, piezo ignition and a case, while the Melko is a very cheap basic stove with sparse data. We compare safety, cartridge system, ignition, features and price.
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Who wins in which category?
| Category | Winner | Reasoning |
|---|---|---|
| Safety | Campingaz Camp’Bistro DLX | Stopgaz stops the gas flow automatically as soon as the flame goes out; no such function is stated for the Melko. |
| Cartridge system | Campingaz Camp’Bistro DLX | patented Easy Clic Plus with widely available valve cartridges; Melko names no cartridge type. |
| Ignition | Campingaz Camp’Bistro DLX | integrated piezo ignition at the push of a button against no ignition stated for the Melko. |
| What is in the box | Campingaz Camp’Bistro DLX | Carry case included against no stated accessories for the Melko. |
| Price | Melko gas stove | from €19 against from €45 for the Campingaz. |
Which one is right for you?
If you want safety (Stopgaz), an established cartridge system and piezo ignition with a case → Campingaz Camp’Bistro DLX. If you only want a very cheap, portable second stove for occasional use → Melko gas stove. The Campingaz clearly offers more documented features and safety, while the Melko wins on price alone, and it lacks precise figures.
Campingaz Camp’Bistro DLX or Melko gas stove? Short answer.
Which is better: Campingaz Camp’Bistro DLX or Melko gas stove?
That depends on your priority. Safety: Campingaz Camp’Bistro DLX (Stopgaz stops the gas flow automatically as soon as the flame goes out; no such function is stated for the Melko); cartridge system: Campingaz Camp’Bistro DLX (patented Easy Clic Plus with widely available valve cartridges; Melko names no cartridge type); ignition: Campingaz Camp’Bistro DLX (integrated piezo ignition at the push of a button against no ignition stated for the Melko). Which model suits which type of user is covered in the conclusion of this comparison.
How do the Campingaz Camp’Bistro and Melko 1-burner differ?
The Campingaz Camp’Bistro and Melko 1-burner differ mainly in these points: safety (advantage Campingaz Camp’Bistro DLX), cartridge system (advantage Campingaz Camp’Bistro DLX), ignition (advantage Campingaz Camp’Bistro DLX), items supplied (advantage Campingaz Camp’Bistro DLX), price (advantage Melko gas stove).
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