Product comparison · 2 coffee makers

De’Longhi BCO 261.B vs De’Longhi PrimaDonna Class ECAM 550.55.SB

37specifications compared
24differ
13identical
49known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- BCO 261.B:Combi coffee maker
- PrimaDonna Class ECAM 550.55.SB:Espresso machine
Coffee maker type
- BCO 261.B:Semi-auto
- PrimaDonna Class ECAM 550.55.SB:Fully-auto
Coffee input type
- BCO 261.B:Ground coffee
- PrimaDonna Class ECAM 550.55.SB:Coffee beans
Reservoir for brewed coffee
- BCO 261.B:Cup, Jug
- PrimaDonna Class ECAM 550.55.SB:Cup
Maximum operating pressure
- BCO 261.B:15 bar
- PrimaDonna Class ECAM 550.55.SB:19 bar
Built-in grinder
- BCO 261.B:No
- PrimaDonna Class ECAM 550.55.SB:Yes
Milk adding type
- BCO 261.B:Manual
- PrimaDonna Class ECAM 550.55.SB:Automatic
Adjustable coffee spout height
- BCO 261.B:No
- PrimaDonna Class ECAM 550.55.SB:Yes

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Comparison of BCO 261.B, PrimaDonna Class ECAM 550.55.SB
86 specifications	A De’Longhi BCO 261.B View product	B De’Longhi PrimaDonna Class ECAM 550.55.SB View product
Performance10 differ
Appliance placement	Countertop	Countertop
Product typeDiffers	Combi coffee maker	Espresso machine
Water tank capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 L
Coffee maker typeDiffers	Semi-auto	Fully-auto
Coffee input typeDiffers	Ground coffee	Coffee beans
Reservoir for brewed coffeeDiffers	Cup, Jug	Cup
Maximum operating pressureDiffers	15 bar	19 bar
Built-in grinderDiffers	No	Yes
Number of grindersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 pc(s)
Coffee beans capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	400 g
Ground coffee container capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	14 cups
Adjustable coffee strengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of coffee strength settingsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	13
Built-in milk frotherKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Milk adding typeDiffers	Manual	Automatic
Number of spouts	2	2
Adjustable coffee spout heightDiffers	No	Yes
Adjustable coffee spout height rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	84 - 142 mm
Hot water system	Yes	Yes
Adjustable temperatureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cup warmerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Rinsing functionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Water filterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Water hardness selectorDiffers	No	Yes
Adjustable water quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Self-cleaningDiffers	No	Yes
Dishwasher-proof partsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Capacity in cupsKnown for one	10 cups	Unknown — not stated by the source
Adjustable grinder settingsKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Milk tankKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Adjustable water flowKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Automatic flow stopKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
ProgrammableKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Automatic anti-calcKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Anti-drip functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cooking functions & programs1 differ
Multi beverage	Yes	Yes
Coffee making	Yes	Yes
Espresso making	Yes	Yes
Cappuccino making	Yes	Yes
Americano makingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Latte makingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Hot milk makingDiffers	No	Yes
Espresso Macchiato makingKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Latte Macchiato makingKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mocha makingKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lungo makingKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Tea makingKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hot chocolate makingKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Chocolate milk makingKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Orzo makingKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Flat White makingKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ergonomics6 differ
Product colour	Black	Black
Control typeDiffers	Buttons, Rotary	Touch
Built-in displayDiffers	No	Yes
Display typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	TFT
Colour displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Removable water tank	Yes	Yes
Drip tray water level indicatorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Removable drip tray	Yes	Yes
Standby functionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Removable brewing/infusion unitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Smartphone/tablet remote supportDiffers	No	Yes
Wireless readyDiffers	No	Yes
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
SoundingDiffers	No	Yes
Water level indicatorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Adjustable drip trayKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cups lightKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Coffee filterKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Adjustable cup stand heightKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
PowerDiffers	1750 W	1450 W
AC input voltage	220 - 240 V	220 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Auto power offKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Programmable auto power offKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	380 mm	260 mm
DepthDiffers	330 mm	460 mm
HeightDiffers	230 mm	361 mm
WeightDiffers	4.87 kg	10.2 kg
Technical details1 differ
Automatic coffee grindingDiffers	No	Yes
Double coffee bean container	No	No
Number of user profilesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
Other features1 differ
Pump pressureDiffers	15 bar	19 bar
2 cups at the same timeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Mobile operating systems supportedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
On/off switchKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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