Product comparison · 2 coffee makers

KitchenAid KCM0812OB coffee maker Manual Drip coffee maker vs Saeco Xelsis SM7686/00 coffee maker Fully-auto Espresso machine

17specifications compared
14differ
3identical
79known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- KCM0812OB coffee maker Manual Drip coffee maker:Drip coffee maker
- Xelsis SM7686/00 coffee maker Fully-auto Espresso machine:Espresso machine
Water tank capacity
- KCM0812OB coffee maker Manual Drip coffee maker:1.18 L
- Xelsis SM7686/00 coffee maker Fully-auto Espresso machine:1.7 L
Coffee maker type
- KCM0812OB coffee maker Manual Drip coffee maker:Manual
- Xelsis SM7686/00 coffee maker Fully-auto Espresso machine:Fully-auto
Coffee input type
- KCM0812OB coffee maker Manual Drip coffee maker:Ground coffee
- Xelsis SM7686/00 coffee maker Fully-auto Espresso machine:Coffee beans, Ground coffee
Reservoir for brewed coffee
- KCM0812OB coffee maker Manual Drip coffee maker:Jug
- Xelsis SM7686/00 coffee maker Fully-auto Espresso machine:Cup
Capacity in cups
- KCM0812OB coffee maker Manual Drip coffee maker:8 cups
- Xelsis SM7686/00 coffee maker Fully-auto Espresso machine:14 cups
Built-in grinder
- KCM0812OB coffee maker Manual Drip coffee maker:No
- Xelsis SM7686/00 coffee maker Fully-auto Espresso machine:Yes
Number of spouts
- KCM0812OB coffee maker Manual Drip coffee maker:1
- Xelsis SM7686/00 coffee maker Fully-auto Espresso machine:2

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Comparison of KCM0812OB, SM7686/00
96 specifications	A KitchenAid KCM0812OB coffee maker Manual Drip coffee maker Model KCM0812OB View product	B Saeco Xelsis SM7686/00 coffee maker Fully-auto Espresso machine Model SM7686/00 View product
Performance8 differ
Product typeDiffers	Drip coffee maker	Espresso machine
Water tank capacityDiffers	1.18 L	1.7 L
Coffee maker typeDiffers	Manual	Fully-auto
Coffee input typeDiffers	Ground coffee	Coffee beans, Ground coffee
Reservoir for brewed coffeeDiffers	Jug	Cup
Capacity in cupsDiffers	8 cups	14 cups
Built-in grinderDiffers	No	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	12
Coffee beans capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	450 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	5
Milk tankKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Milk tank capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.6 L
Adjustable milk quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of spoutsDiffers	1	2
Adjustable coffee spout heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Adjustable coffee spout height rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	75 - 148 mm
Heating systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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
Steam pipeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Fast heatKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Water filterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Adjustable water quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Automatic anti-calcKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Filter compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AquaClean
Pre brew aroma controlKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Italy
Hot water systemKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cooking functions & programs5 differ
Espresso makingDiffers	No	Yes
Cappuccino makingDiffers	No	Yes
Americano makingDiffers	No	Yes
Latte makingDiffers	No	Yes
Latte Macchiato makingDiffers	No	Yes
Ristretto 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
Caffe Crema makingKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hot milk makingKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Tea makingKnown for one	Yes	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
Ergonomics1 differ
Housing materialKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Stainless steel
Control typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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
TouchscreenKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Used capsules container capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	14 pc(s)
Removable drip trayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Drip tray capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500 ml
Removable brewing/infusion unitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Drip/spout lightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Indication lightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Product colourKnown for one	Black, Transparent	Unknown — not stated by the source
Water level indicatorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Removable water tankKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Easy to cleanKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Easy to useKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Coffee filterKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Energy efficiency classKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	A
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.5 W
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	283 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	489 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	393 mm
WeightKnown for one	9 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	595 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	368 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	520 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	14.2 kg
Quantity per packKnown for one	1 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Packaging contentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Measuring scoop; Water hardness test strip; Cleaning brush; Brew group grease; Milk container with metal lid; AquaClean filter
Featuresidentical
Number of usersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 user(s)
Technical detailsidentical
Dangerous goodsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Removable brewing groupKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Adjustable coffee & milk lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Auto-rinse & guided descalingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Carafe typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Milk container metal lid
Coffee strength settingsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5
Customise each drinkKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Adjustable milk foam amount; Adjustable coffee strength; Adjustable cup volume; Adjustable temperature; User profiles; Adjustable milk/coffee order; Adjustable coffee taste
Number of user profilesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8
Quick heat boilerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Warranty periodKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 year(s)
Waste container capacity (servings)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	14
Water tank featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Frontal access
Other featuresidentical
Boiler materialKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Stainless steel
Country of productionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Italy
Handle materialKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Stainless steel
On/off switchKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Water tank materialKnown for one	Glass	Unknown — not stated by the source

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