We compared two battery-powered handheld milk frothers: the Zulay Kitchen Milk Boss and the Aerolatte.
What we looked at
Stated speed, what liquids they can be used with, build materials, guarantee, and price.
The verdict
If you want the lower price on a frother backed by a lifetime guarantee against rusting or breaking, the Zulay Milk Boss is the value pick, at £7.99. If you would rather pay £11.58 more for a frother whose listing states it will froth milk in 20 seconds or less and can also be used for soups, sauces and meringues, the Aerolatte is the more established option, at £19.57.
A £7.99 frother with a stand and a lifetime guarantee against rusting or breaking.
A £19.57 frother stated to froth milk in 20 seconds or less, also usable for soups and sauces.
Zulay Kitchen Powerful Milk Frother Wand - Ultra Fast Handheld Drink Mixer, Milk Boss Black — Best Value
Intended for: Marketed as an ultra-fast handheld milk frother and electric whisk for coffee, lattes, cappuccino, matcha and hot chocolate, that works on all types of milk, backed by a lifetime Zulay Guarantee against rusting or breaking.
What we liked
- Cheaper than the Aerolatte on these listings, at £7.99
- Works on all types of milk, including dairy alternatives, per the listing
- Comes with a metal stand for easy storage
- Backed by a lifetime Zulay Guarantee against rusting or breaking
- Also usable for whisking matcha and mixing protein powder drinks, per the listing
Worth knowing
- The listing does not state a frothing time in seconds
- No stated battery-use-count figure
Best for
- Buyers who want the lower price
- Anyone who wants a frother with a stand included
- Everyday coffee, matcha and hot chocolate
Not ideal for
- Anyone who wants a stated frothing-speed figure
- Buyers who want an established long-running brand
Aerolatte Milk Frother in Black, Stainless Steel — Fastest Stated Froth
Intended for: Marketed as a hand-held, battery-operated frother designed to produce frothy milk in 20 seconds or less, usable on soya, rice, almond, coconut, UHT and powdered milk as well as single cream, with a spiral whisking head made from 18/8 stainless steel, and roughly 150 uses per set of 2 AA batteries.
What we liked
- Stated to froth milk in 20 seconds or less
- Works on soya, rice, almond, coconut, UHT and powdered milk plus single cream, per the listing
- Spiral whisking head and shaft made from food-approved 18/8 stainless steel
- Includes 2 pre-installed AA batteries good for about 150 uses, per the listing
- Also usable for soups, sauces, dressings, omelettes, meringues and custard, per the listing
Worth knowing
- Costs £11.58 more than the Zulay on these listings
- No storage stand included, per the listing
Best for
- Anyone who wants a stated 20-second frothing time
- Buyers who want to use it beyond drinks (soups, sauces, meringues)
- A long-running, well-known brand
Not ideal for
- Budget-conscious buyers
- Anyone who wants a storage stand included
