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Tefal Inicio Classic vs Severin KG 2394
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
The Tefal Inicio Classic is a 2,000 W family grill with 750 cm² of surface, the Severin KG 2394 a slim 800 W sandwich maker for a small budget. We compare power, grill surface, fat drainage, storability and price.
Editorial rating based on manufacturer specs and Amazon catalogue data. We do not trial products ourselves. How we rate
Who wins in which category?
| Category | Winner | Reasoning |
|---|---|---|
| Power | Tefal Inicio Classic | 2,000 W vs 800 W for the Severin, heats the large surface up much faster |
| Grill surface | Tefal Inicio Classic | 750 cm² for 4 to 6 people; the Severin is designed as a sandwich maker for the smaller format |
| Cleaning | Tefal Inicio Classic | dishwasher-safe juice tray; on the Severin only a removable drip tray, not dishwasher safe |
| Design / space required | Severin KG 2394 | slim design for mini kitchens; with 750 cm² the Tefal needs noticeably more space |
| Temperature control | draw | both without adjustable temperature, fixed output |
| Price | Severin KG 2394 | from €25 vs from €53 for the Tefal |
Which one is right for you?
If you grill for 4 to 6 people and want fast heat-up with a dishwasher-safe tray → Tefal Inicio Classic. If you only prepare sandwiches and portions for two in a mini kitchen and want to spend little → Severin KG 2394. The Tefal offers more surface and power, while the Severin scores with half the price and a slim design.
Tefal Inicio Classic or Severin KG 2394? Short answer.
Which is better: Tefal Inicio Classic or Severin KG 2394?
It depends on your priority. Power: Tefal Inicio Classic (2,000 W vs 800 W for the Severin, heats the large surface up much faster); grill surface: Tefal Inicio Classic (750 cm² for 4 to 6 people; the Severin is designed as a sandwich maker for the smaller format); cleaning: Tefal Inicio Classic (dishwasher-safe juice tray; on the Severin only a removable drip tray, not dishwasher safe). The verdict of this comparison explains which model suits which type of user.
How do the Tefal Inicio and the Severin KG differ?
The Tefal Inicio and the Severin KG differ mainly in these points: power (advantage Tefal Inicio Classic), grill surface (advantage Tefal Inicio Classic), cleaning (advantage Tefal Inicio Classic), design / space required (advantage Severin KG 2394), temperature control (advantage draw), price (advantage Severin KG 2394).
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