Overall Score 5.4
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Category | Features | Breville Barista Express Impress | Philips Saeco GranAroma |
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COMMONLY ASKED FOR FEATURES | water tank capacity | 2L | 1.8L |
has a removable water tank | ✓ | ✓ | |
has an integrated water filter | ✓ | ✓ | |
has a cleaning alert | ✓ | ✓ | |
operating power consumption | 1,850W | 1,500W | |
DESIGN FEATURES | weight | 6.5kg | 9kg |
width | 378mm | 262mm | |
height | 408mm | 383mm | |
dump bin capacity | ✗ | 12ounces | |
has an integrated milk frother | ✓ | ✗ | |
bean hopper capacity | 250g | 300g | |
has a steam wand | ✓ | ✗ | |
has an integrated grinder | ✓ | ✓ | |
has a pressure gauge | ✓ | ✗ | |
EASE OF USE AND MAINTENANCE FEATURES | has pid controller | ✓ | ✗ |
has a transparent water tank | ✓ | ✓ | |
has a sleep mode | ✗ | ✓ | |
prevents overheating | ✓ | ✓ | |
has an automatic coffee circuit rinse | ✗ | ✓ | |
OTHER FEATURES | number of grind settings | 25only | 1only |
capsules are widely available | ✓ | ✓ | |
number of drinks | ✗ | 17only | |
uses ground coffee | ✓ | ✗ | |
has dry puck feature | ✓ | ✗ | |
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Philips Saeco GranAroma's tank capacity is 1.8L, water tank capacity in coffee machines refers to the quatity of water that the coffee machine's tank can contain. This water is used to brew espresso. The Breville Barista Express Impress's tank, at 2L has more capacity than the Philips Saeco GranAroma with a difference of 0.2L The Philips Saeco GranAroma has a removable water reservoir, which means the tank can be easily detached from the machine for filling and cleaning.
Breville Barista Express Impress's water tank is also removable, this especially is beneficial to you who values simplicity in filling, and cleaning the coffee equipment. Philips Saeco GranAroma has an integrated water filter, which filters the water used for brewing coffee directly within the coffee machine. This improves water quality and extends the machine's lifespan by preventing mineral build-ups Breville Barista Express Impress also has an integrated water filter, it's important to note that the effectiveness of the integrated water filter varies depending on the quality of the filter itself.
The Philips Saeco GranAroma has a cleaning alert feature, this feature on a coffee machine is helpful in that it alerts you when it's time to clean or perform maintenance on the machine. The Breville Barista Express Impress has a cleaning alert as well, to best utilize this feature, it's better to follow the manufacturer's recommendations for cleaning and maintenance and to promptly respond to cleaning alerts when they appear. The Philips Saeco GranAroma has a power consumption of 1,500W, the operating power consumption of a pressure cooker refers to the amount of electrical power it uses while in operation.
It is commonly measured in watts (W) and is an important consideration before purchase. Breville Barista Express Impress, at 1,850W consumes more power than the Philips Saeco GranAroma with a difference of W. Philips Saeco GranAroma's weight is 9kg, the significance of the weight of a machine will base on your particular needs and wants.
Some people prioritize portability and opt for lightweight machines, while others like stability and durability, even if it means a heavy coffee machine. The Breville Barista Express Impress, at 6.5kg is lighter than the Philips Saeco GranAroma with a difference of 2.5kg. The Philips Saeco GranAroma's width is 262mm, the width is the horizontal dimension of the product.
When selecting a coffee machine, it's important to measure the space available in your kitchen and compare with the machine's dimensions. Breville Barista Express Impress, at 378mm measures more in width than the Philips Saeco GranAroma by 116mm. Knowing the coffee machines' width helps ensure that the machine fits perfectly in your kitchen.
The Philips Saeco GranAroma has a height of 383mm. As the vertical dimension of the coffee machine, it is important to consider when selecting a coffee machine. Breville Barista Express Impress, at 408mm measures more in height than the Philips Saeco GranAroma by 25mm.
Therefore it's essential to measure the vertical space in your kitchen and ensure that the machine's height is compatible with your countertop design and storage options. A dump bin's capacity, a.k.a the coffee grounds container capacity, is the volume of bi-product that the container can hold before it needs to be emptied. Philips Saeco GranAroma's bin capacity measures at 12, typically, dump bin capacities in coffee machines can range from 6 ounces (approximately 177 milliliters) to several ounces.
Philips Saeco GranAroma has a bean hopper capacity of 300g, this refers to the quantity of whole coffee beans which the hopper can hold when full. Breville Barista Express Impress's bean hopper capacity, at 250g accomodates less than the Philips Saeco GranAroma with a difference 50g If you prefer freshly ground beans for each cup, a smaller hopper may be sufficient, however, if you frequently make cups of coffee or intend to use in an office, you may need a coffee machine with a larger bean hopper capacity to reduce the frequency of refilling. Philips Saeco GranAroma comes with an integrated grinder, which refers to a built-in coffee bean grinder that is part of the coffee machine's design.
Also, the Breville Barista Express Impress has an integrated grinder, this feature allows you to grind whole coffee beans directly before brewing, ensuring maximum freshness and flavor in your coffee. Philips Saeco GranAroma has a water container that is made of translucent material, enabling you to observe the water level inside without opening the tank. The Breville Barista Express Impress too has a transparent water tank, if having a clear view of the water level is important to you, you may want to look for coffee machines such as the Breville Barista Express Impress Philips Saeco GranAroma has a sleep mode, which refers to a power-saving feature that automatically puts the machine into a standby state after a period of inactivity.
The Philips Saeco GranAroma comes with a prevent overheating feature, which is especially key for electrical devices like coffee machines as it is meant to ensure that the machine does not get excessively hot during use. Also, the Breville Barista Express Impress comes with this feature, which prevents the overheating of a coffee machine which can be a safety concern and potentially lead to malfunction. The Philips Saeco GranAroma has an automatic coffee circuit rinse, found in many coffee machines that serves to clean and rinse the internal coffee-making components.
Philips Saeco GranAroma has 1 grind settings, this refers to the ability to change the coarseness or fineness of the coffee grounds produced by a coffee grinder. Breville Barista Express Impress, at 25 only has more grind settings than the Philips Saeco GranAroma with a difference of 24. This feature is loved by coffee enthusiasts who want to customize their coffee brewing process to match their preferred brewing method.
This feature is key for single-serve machines that use capsules as their coffee delivery system. Philips Saeco GranAroma has widely available coffee capsules meaning it's easy to find and purchase compatible coffee capsules. Breville Barista Express Impress's capsules are also widely available, when getting a coffee machine that uses capsules or pods, it's important to check the variety of compatible pods.
Philips Saeco GranAroma can make 17, the number of drinks means to the quantity of coffee beverages that a coffee machine is capable of making in a single brewing cycle.