Product comparison · 2 coffee makers

De’Longhi EC5 Manual Espresso machine vs Saeco Xelsis HD8944/18 Super-automatic espresso machine

14specifications compared
11differ
3identical
21known for one product only

Key differences

Coffee maker type
- EC5 Manual Espresso machine:Manual
- Xelsis HD8944/18 Super-automatic espresso machine:Fully-auto
Coffee input type
- EC5 Manual Espresso machine:Coffee pod, Ground coffee
- Xelsis HD8944/18 Super-automatic espresso machine:Coffee beans
Maximum operating pressure
- EC5 Manual Espresso machine:3.5 bar
- Xelsis HD8944/18 Super-automatic espresso machine:15 bar
Built-in grinder
- EC5 Manual Espresso machine:No
- Xelsis HD8944/18 Super-automatic espresso machine:Yes
Multi beverage
- EC5 Manual Espresso machine:No
- Xelsis HD8944/18 Super-automatic espresso machine:Yes
Product colour
- EC5 Manual Espresso machine:Black
- Xelsis HD8944/18 Super-automatic espresso machine:Stainless steel
Built-in display
- EC5 Manual Espresso machine:No
- Xelsis HD8944/18 Super-automatic espresso machine:Yes
Power
- EC5 Manual Espresso machine:800 W
- Xelsis HD8944/18 Super-automatic espresso machine:1500 W

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Comparison of EC5, HD8944/18
35 specifications	A De’Longhi EC5 Manual Espresso machine Model EC5 View product	B Saeco Xelsis HD8944/18 Super-automatic espresso machine Model HD8944/18 View product
Performance4 differ
Appliance placement	Countertop	Countertop
Product type	Espresso machine	Espresso machine
Water tank capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.6 L
Coffee maker typeDiffers	Manual	Fully-auto
Coffee input typeDiffers	Coffee pod, Ground coffee	Coffee beans
Maximum operating pressureDiffers	3.5 bar	15 bar
Built-in grinderDiffers	No	Yes
Coffee beans capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	350 g
Adjustable coffee strengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Milk tank capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.5 L
Adjustable milk quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Milk adding typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Automatic
Cup warmerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Automatic anti-calcKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Self-cleaningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Capacity in cupsKnown for one	4 cups	Unknown — not stated by the source
Milk tankKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cooking functions & programs1 differ
Multi beverageDiffers	No	Yes
Coffee makingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cappuccino making	Yes	Yes
Ergonomics2 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	Stainless steel
Housing materialKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Stainless steel
Built-in displayDiffers	No	Yes
Display typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	TFT
Removable water tankKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Illuminated on/off switchKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power3 differ
PowerDiffers	800 W	1500 W
AC input voltageDiffers	220–240	240 V
AC input frequencyDiffers	50 - 60 Hz	50 Hz
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	1.6 kg	16.1 kg
WidthKnown for one	30.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	25.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	30 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Fully automaticKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Coffee & Milk
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	280 x 370 x 420 mm

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