Product comparison · 2 coffee makers

De’Longhi EC251.B Espresso machine vs Philips 3100 series HD8831/11 coffee maker Fully-auto Espresso machine

19specifications compared
13differ
6identical
36known for one product only

Key differences

Water tank capacity
- EC251.B Espresso machine:1.1 L
- 3100 series HD8831/11 coffee maker Fully-auto Espresso machine:1.8 L
Coffee input type
- EC251.B Espresso machine:Ground coffee
- 3100 series HD8831/11 coffee maker Fully-auto Espresso machine:Coffee beans, Ground coffee
Hot water system
- EC251.B Espresso machine:Yes
- 3100 series HD8831/11 coffee maker Fully-auto Espresso machine:No
Coffee making
- EC251.B Espresso machine:Yes
- 3100 series HD8831/11 coffee maker Fully-auto Espresso machine:No
Product colour
- EC251.B Espresso machine:Black
- 3100 series HD8831/11 coffee maker Fully-auto Espresso machine:Silver
Built-in display
- EC251.B Espresso machine:No
- 3100 series HD8831/11 coffee maker Fully-auto Espresso machine:Yes
Power
- EC251.B Espresso machine:1100 W
- 3100 series HD8831/11 coffee maker Fully-auto Espresso machine:1850 W
AC input voltage
- EC251.B Espresso machine:220–240
- 3100 series HD8831/11 coffee maker Fully-auto Espresso machine:230 V

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Comparison of EC251.B, HD8831/11
55 specifications	A De’Longhi EC251.B Espresso machine Model EC251.B View product	B Philips 3100 series HD8831/11 coffee maker Fully-auto Espresso machine Model HD8831/11 View product
Performance3 differ
Appliance placement	Countertop	Countertop
Product type	Espresso machine	Espresso machine
Water tank capacityDiffers	1.1 L	1.8 L
Coffee maker typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Fully-auto
Coffee input typeDiffers	Ground coffee	Coffee beans, Ground coffee
Reservoir for brewed coffeeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Cup
Built-in grinderKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Adjustable grinder settingsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of grinder settingsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5
Coffee beans capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	250 g
Adjustable coffee strengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Milk adding typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Number of spoutsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Hot water systemDiffers	Yes	No
Heating system	Boiler	Boiler
Adjustable temperatureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of temperature settingsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
Water filterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Maximum operating pressureKnown for one	15 bar	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cooking functions & programs1 differ
Multi beverage	Yes	Yes
Coffee makingDiffers	Yes	No
Espresso making	Yes	Yes
Cappuccino making	Yes	Yes
Americano makingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Ristretto makingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Latte makingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Latte Macchiato makingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Mocha makingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Lungo makingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Caffe Crema makingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Hot milk makingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Tea makingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Hot chocolate makingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Chocolate milk makingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Orzo makingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Ergonomics2 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	Silver
Housing materialKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Metal, Plastic, Stainless steel
Built-in displayDiffers	No	Yes
Display typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LCD
Removable water tankKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Removable brewing/infusion unitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cord lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.8 m
Removable drip trayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Illuminated on/off switchKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power3 differ
PowerDiffers	1100 W	1850 W
AC input voltageDiffers	220–240	230 V
AC input frequencyDiffers	50 - 60 Hz	50 Hz
Auto power offKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	208 mm	215 mm
DepthDiffers	320 mm	429 mm
HeightDiffers	327 mm	330 mm
WeightDiffers	3 kg	7.2 kg
Other featuresidentical
Country of productionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Romania
On/off switchKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Pump pressureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15 bar

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