Product comparison · 2 coffee makers

KitchenAid 5KES6551EBK Semi-auto Espresso machine vs KitchenAid 5KES8556ESX Fully-auto Espresso machine

67specifications compared
29differ
38identical
32known for one product only

Key differences

Water tank capacity
- 5KES6551EBK Semi-auto Espresso machine:2.5 L
- 5KES8556ESX Fully-auto Espresso machine:2.2 L
Coffee maker type
- 5KES6551EBK Semi-auto Espresso machine:Semi-auto
- 5KES8556ESX Fully-auto Espresso machine:Fully-auto
Coffee input type
- 5KES6551EBK Semi-auto Espresso machine:Coffee beans
- 5KES8556ESX Fully-auto Espresso machine:Coffee beans, Ground coffee
Capacity in cups
- 5KES6551EBK Semi-auto Espresso machine:33 cups
- 5KES8556ESX Fully-auto Espresso machine:15 cups
Number of grinder settings
- 5KES6551EBK Semi-auto Espresso machine:15
- 5KES8556ESX Fully-auto Espresso machine:7
Coffee beans capacity
- 5KES6551EBK Semi-auto Espresso machine:225 g
- 5KES8556ESX Fully-auto Espresso machine:270 g
Ground coffee container capacity
- 5KES6551EBK Semi-auto Espresso machine:17 cups
- 5KES8556ESX Fully-auto Espresso machine:22 cups
Adjustable coffee spout height
- 5KES6551EBK Semi-auto Espresso machine:No
- 5KES8556ESX Fully-auto Espresso machine:Yes

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Comparison of 5KES6551EBK, 5KES8556ESX
99 specifications	A KitchenAid 5KES6551EBK Semi-auto Espresso machine Model 5KES6551EBK View product	B KitchenAid 5KES8556ESX Fully-auto Espresso machine Model 5KES8556ESX View product
Performance13 differ
Appliance placement	Countertop	Countertop
Product type	Espresso machine	Espresso machine
Water tank capacityDiffers	2.5 L	2.2 L
Coffee maker typeDiffers	Semi-auto	Fully-auto
Coffee input typeDiffers	Coffee beans	Coffee beans, Ground coffee
Capacity in cupsDiffers	33 cups	15 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 settingsDiffers	15	7
Coffee beans capacityDiffers	225 g	270 g
Ground coffee container capacityDiffers	17 cups	22 cups
Adjustable coffee strength	Yes	Yes
Built-in milk frother	Yes	Yes
Milk tankKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Adjustable coffee spout heightDiffers	No	Yes
Hot water systemKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Heating system	ThermoCoil	ThermoCoil
Double heating system	No	No
Adjustable temperature	Yes	Yes
Number of temperature settings	3	3
Steam pipeDiffers	Yes	No
Fast heat	Yes	Yes
Keep warm function	No	No
Cup warmer	Yes	Yes
Water filterKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Water hardness selector	Yes	Yes
Milk system cleaning programDiffers	No	Yes
Dishwasher-proof partsDiffers	Yes	No
Warm-up timeDiffers	50 s	40 s
Country of originDiffers	China	Switzerland
Reservoir for brewed coffeeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Cup
Number of coffee strength settingsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
Milk adding typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Automatic
ProgrammableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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 makingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Tea makingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Flat White making	Yes	Yes
Ergonomics6 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black, Stainless steel	Stainless steel
Housing materialDiffers	Stainless steel	Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), Stainless steel
Control typeDiffers	Buttons	Touch
Built-in displayDiffers	No	Yes
Visible water levelDiffers	Yes	No
Removable water tank	Yes	Yes
Removable drip tray	Yes	Yes
Adjustable drip tray	No	No
Cordless	No	No
Cord lengthDiffers	0.8 m	1.14 m
Indication lightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Easy to clean	Yes	Yes
Adjustable cup stand heightKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cup holderKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Colour nameKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Stainless Steel
Display diagonalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6.1 cm (2.4")
Colour displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
TouchscreenKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Drip/spout adjustmentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Vertical
Backlight buttonsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Easy to useKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power1 differ
AC input voltage	220 - 240 V	220 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50/60 Hz	50/60 Hz
CurrentDiffers	6.8 A	6.3 A
Auto power off	Yes	Yes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	335 mm	260 mm
DepthDiffers	281 mm	473 mm
HeightDiffers	395 mm	363 mm
WeightDiffers	10.7 kg	12.7 kg
Packaging data2 differ
Quantity per pack	1 pc(s)	1 pc(s)
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	338 x 397 x 508 mm	584 x 381 x 540 mm
Package widthKnown for one	338 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	397 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	508 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightDiffers	14.7 kg	18.1 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Manual	Yes	Yes
Number of coffee capsules includedKnown for one	0 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Milk frother includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical details1 differ
Built-in coffee tamperDiffers	Yes	No
Built-in pressure gaugeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Automatic coffee grindingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Double coffee bean containerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Package volumeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	120152 cm³
Other features2 differ
Fully automaticDiffers	No	Coffee & Milk
Dishwasher proof accessoriesDiffers	Yes	No
Colour	Yes	Yes
Pump pressure	15 bar	15 bar
Type	Coffee/Espresso	Coffee/Espresso
Pre-brewing systemKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Steam nozzleKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Paper packaging weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.1 kg
UK Trade Tariff codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8516710040

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