We compared two homemade yoghurt makers: the Lakeland Multi Yoghurt and Soft Cheese Maker and the Ultimate Yoghurt Maker Pro.
What we looked at
Temperature control, what else it can make, and price.
The verdict
If you want the lower price on a simple maker that also makes soft cheese, the Lakeland is the value pick at £24.99. If you would rather pay £35.00 more for digital adjustable time and temperature control with a lifetime warranty, the Ultimate Pro is the alternative, at £59.99.
A £24.99 yoghurt maker that also makes soft cheese.
A £59.99 yoghurt maker with adjustable 20-55°C temperature control and a lifetime warranty.
Lakeland Multi Yoghurt and Soft Cheese Maker — Best Value
Intended for: Marketed as a multi-function maker that produces plain or Greek-style yoghurt and soft cheese in around 8 hours, easy to use by following the included instructions and suggested recipes, compact for easy storage, and including 1.8 and 1.6 litre containers, a strainer, recipes and instructions. Backed by a 3-year Lakeland return policy with proof of purchase.
What we liked
- Cheaper than the Ultimate Pro on these listings, at £24.99
- Can also make soft cheese, not just yoghurt, per the listing
- Compact design for easy storage
- Backed by a 3-year Lakeland return policy
Worth knowing
- No stated digital temperature control, unlike the Ultimate Pro
- No stated lifetime warranty
Best for
- Buyers who want the lower price
- Anyone who wants to make soft cheese as well as yoghurt
- Those who want a simple, no-dial appliance
Not ideal for
- Anyone who wants precise digital temperature control
- Buyers who want the longest stated warranty
Ultimate Yoghurt Maker Pro — Most Precise Control
Intended for: Marketed as a yoghurt maker with adjustable temperature settings from 20-55°C and a run time of up to 48 hours to produce live bio cultures, a 100% BPA-free build with two large glass containers and BPA-free lids, a free lifetime manufacturer's warranty, and an included video setup guide plus a free recipe guide with 32 yoghurt recipes.
What we liked
- Adjustable digital temperature control from 20-55°C, per the listing
- Can run for up to 48 hours for different culture types
- Free lifetime manufacturer's warranty
- Comes with a 32-recipe guide and video setup guide
Worth knowing
- Costs £35.00 more than the Lakeland on these listings
- No stated soft cheese function, unlike the Lakeland
Best for
- Buyers who want precise temperature control
- Anyone who wants the longest stated warranty
- Those experimenting with different bacterial cultures
Not ideal for
- Budget-conscious buyers
- Anyone who wants to make soft cheese in the same device
