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⌗ Head-to-head · Milk frothers · 2026

SIMPLETASTE 4-in-1 vs CIRCLE JOY USB-C

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 very different approaches to frothing: the SIMPLETASTE 4-in-1 is an electric jug frother with a heating function and four programmes, while the CIRCLE JOY is a battery-powered handheld wand that makes cold froth in around 20 seconds.

Editorial rating based on manufacturer specs and Amazon catalogue data. We do not trial products ourselves. How we rate

SIMPLETASTE 4-in-1 (500 W) SIMPLETASTE

4-in-1 (500 W)

8.3/10 from €32
CIRCLE Hand Frother (USB-C) CIRCLE

Handheld frother (USB-C)

7.6/10 from €14
⌗ Head-to-head

Who wins in which category?

CategoryWinnerReasoning
Heating functionSIMPLETASTE 4-in-1warms and froths in one step vs. cold froth only, without heating, for the CIRCLE JOY
ProgrammesSIMPLETASTE 4-in-14 programmes (hot froth, cold froth, warm milk, cocoa) vs. one-button operation for the CIRCLE JOY
SpeedCIRCLE JOYapprox. 20 seconds vs. approx. 2 minutes for the SIMPLETASTE 4-in-1
QuantitySIMPLETASTE 4-in-1240 ml warm milk / 115 ml froth per run vs. handheld wand without container volume for the CIRCLE JOY
Travel suitabilityCIRCLE JOYcompact battery wand with USB-C charging and protective tube vs. mains-powered 500 W jug for the SIMPLETASTE 4-in-1
PriceCIRCLE JOYfrom €14 vs. from €32 for the SIMPLETASTE 4-in-1
⌗ Editorial recommendation

Which one is right for you?

If you want hot froth, warm milk and cocoa at the push of a button with auto stop, take the SIMPLETASTE 4-in-1. If you only need quick cold froth on the go, cheap and battery-powered, the CIRCLE JOY USB-C is right, provided the milk is warmed separately.

⌗ Frequently asked questions

SIMPLETASTE 4-in-1 or CIRCLE JOY USB-C? Short answer.

Which is better: SIMPLETASTE 4-in-1 or CIRCLE JOY USB-C?

It depends on your priority. Heating function: SIMPLETASTE 4-in-1 (warms and froths in one step vs. cold froth only, without heating, for the CIRCLE JOY); programmes: SIMPLETASTE 4-in-1 (4 programmes (hot froth, cold froth, warm milk, cocoa) vs. one-button operation for the CIRCLE JOY); speed: CIRCLE JOY (approx. 20 seconds vs. approx. 2 minutes for the SIMPLETASTE 4-in-1). The verdict of this comparison explains which model suits which type of user.

How do the SIMPLETASTE 4-in-1 and the CIRCLE handheld frother differ?

The SIMPLETASTE 4-in-1 and the CIRCLE handheld frother differ mainly in these points: heating function (advantage SIMPLETASTE 4-in-1), programmes (advantage SIMPLETASTE 4-in-1), speed (advantage CIRCLE JOY), quantity (advantage SIMPLETASTE 4-in-1), suitability for travel (advantage CIRCLE JOY), price (advantage CIRCLE JOY).

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