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Philips 5500 Series LatteGo or Saeco GranAroma?

What actually differs between the Philips 5500 Series LatteGo and the Saeco GranAroma, and what that means for who you are.

What differs

  • The GranAroma is €53.00 cheaper.
  • Both are the same kind of machine, a bean-to-cup, so they work the same way.
  • Both have a built-in grinder, so you do not need to buy one.
  • Milk: the 5500 Series LatteGo does it with a LatteGo jug, no tubes; the GranAroma with a tube into a carton or container.
  • Cleaning the 5500 Series LatteGo's milk system: after every use, take it off and rinse it under the tap or put it in the dishwasher.
  • Cleaning the GranAroma's milk system: an automatic burst of steam after every milk drink, the HygieSteam programme every day, the frother and the milk jug apart every week and a deep clean with Philips milk cleaner every month.
  • The 5500 Series LatteGo has 6 more recipes on the menu.

Specifications side by side

Philips 5500 Series LatteGoSaeco GranAroma
TypeBean-to-cupBean-to-cup
GrinderBuilt inBuilt in
Milk systemLatteGo milk jug, no tubesMilk tube into a carton or container
Drinks20 recipes14 recipes
BurrsCeramic burrsCeramic burrs
Grind settings1212
Water tank1.8 litres1.8 litres
Bean hopper275 g300 g
Grounds container12 servings12 servings
Width24.6 cm26.2 cm
Depth x height43.4 x 37.7 cm44.8 x 38.3 cm
Weight7.5–8 kgNot stated
Spout height88–145 mm87–147 mm
Cord length80–120 cm120 cm
Pump pressure15 bar15 bar
Power1500 watt1500 watt
Energy classAB
Standby power0.2 watt0.3 watt
MaterialPlasticPlastic
Warranty2 years2 years
Made inChinaRomania
Model numberEP5541/50SM6580/00

Who for

Philips 5500 Series LatteGo

Households where everyone drinks something different.

Saeco GranAroma

Anyone who often makes two cappuccinos at once and has no need for flat white.

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