Product comparison · 2 coffee makers

KitchenAid 5KES6551BBK Semi Automatic Espresso Machine with Burr Grinder - Cast iron black vs KitchenAid 5KES6551BSX Semi Automatic Espresso Machine with Burr Grinder - Stainless Steel

86specifications compared
2differ
84identical
3known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- 5KES6551BBK Semi Automatic Espresso Machine with Burr Grinder - Cast iron black:Black
- 5KES6551BSX Semi Automatic Espresso Machine with Burr Grinder - Stainless Steel:Stainless steel
Colour name
- 5KES6551BBK Semi Automatic Espresso Machine with Burr Grinder - Cast iron black:Cast Iron Black
- 5KES6551BSX Semi Automatic Espresso Machine with Burr Grinder - Stainless Steel:Stainless Steel

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Comparison of 5KES6551BBK, 5KES6551BSX
89 specifications	A KitchenAid 5KES6551BBK Semi Automatic Espresso Machine with Burr Grinder - Cast iron black Model 5KES6551BBK View product	B KitchenAid 5KES6551BSX Semi Automatic Espresso Machine with Burr Grinder - Stainless Steel Model 5KES6551BSX View product
Performanceidentical
Appliance placement	Countertop	Countertop
Product type	Espresso machine	Espresso machine
Water tank capacity	2.5 L	2.5 L
Coffee maker type	Semi-auto	Semi-auto
Coffee input type	Coffee beans	Coffee beans
Capacity in cups	33 cups	33 cups
Maximum operating pressure	15 bar	15 bar
Built-in grinder	Yes	Yes
Grinder type	Metal grinder	Metal grinder
Adjustable grinder settings	Yes	Yes
Number of grinder settings	15	15
Coffee beans capacity	225 g	225 g
Ground coffee container capacity	17 cups	17 cups
Adjustable coffee strength	Yes	Yes
Built-in milk frother	Yes	Yes
Milk tank	No	No
Adjustable coffee spout height	No	No
Hot water system	Yes	Yes
Heating system	ThermoCoil	ThermoCoil
Double heating system	No	No
Adjustable temperature	Yes	Yes
Number of temperature settings	3	3
Steam pipe	Yes	Yes
Fast heat	Yes	Yes
Keep warm function	No	No
Cup warmer	Yes	Yes
Water filter	No	No
Water hardness selector	Yes	Yes
Milk system cleaning program	No	No
Dishwasher-proof parts	Yes	Yes
Warm-up time	50 s	50 s
Country of origin	China	China
Cooking functions & programsidentical
Number of programs	2	2
Coffee making	Yes	Yes
Espresso making	Yes	Yes
Cappuccino making	Yes	Yes
Americano making	Yes	Yes
Latte making	Yes	Yes
Espresso Macchiato making	Yes	Yes
Latte Macchiato making	Yes	Yes
Mocha making	Yes	Yes
Tea making	Yes	Yes
Flat White making	Yes	Yes
Ergonomics2 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	Stainless steel
Colour nameDiffers	Cast Iron Black	Stainless Steel
Housing material	Stainless steel	Stainless steel
Control type	Buttons	Buttons
Built-in displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Visible water level	Yes	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
Adjustable drip tray	No	No
Cordless	No	No
Cord length	0.8 m	0.8 m
Indication light	Yes	Yes
Easy to clean	Yes	Yes
Adjustable cup stand height	No	No
Cup holder	Yes	Yes
Poweridentical
Power	1500 W	1500 W
AC input voltage	220 - 240 V	220 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50/60 Hz	50/60 Hz
Current	6.8 A	6.8 A
Auto power off	Yes	Yes
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Width	335 mm	335 mm
Depth	281 mm	281 mm
Height	395 mm	395 mm
Weight	10.7 kg	10.7 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per pack	1 pc(s)	1 pc(s)
Package dimensions (WxDxH)	338 x 397 x 508 mm	338 x 397 x 508 mm
Package width	338 mm	338 mm
Package depth	397 mm	397 mm
Package height	508 mm	508 mm
Package weight	12.3 kg	12.3 kg
Package type	Box	Box
Packaging contentidentical
Manual	Yes	Yes
Number of coffee capsules included	0 pc(s)	0 pc(s)
Technical detailsidentical
Built-in coffee tamper	Yes	Yes
Built-in pressure gauge	Yes	Yes
Package volume	68166 cm³	68166 cm³
Logistics dataidentical
Paper packaging weight	1.6 kg	1.6 kg
UK Trade Tariff code	8516710040	8516710040
Other featuresidentical
Fully automatic	No	No
Dishwasher proof accessories	Yes	Yes
Colour	Yes	Yes
Type	Coffee/Espresso	Coffee/Espresso
Pre-brewing system	Yes	Yes
Steam nozzle	Yes	Yes
Pump pressureKnown for one	15 bar	Unknown — not stated by the source

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