Product comparison · 2 coffee makers

Saeco Xelsis SM7581/00 coffee maker Fully-auto Espresso machine vs Saeco Xelsis SM7685/00 coffee maker Fully-auto Espresso machine

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  • 68specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 57identical
  • 6known for one product only

Key differences

  • Heating system
    • Xelsis SM7581/00 coffee maker Fully-auto Espresso machine:Thermoblock
    • Xelsis SM7685/00 coffee maker Fully-auto Espresso machine:Boiler
  • Product colour
    • Xelsis SM7581/00 coffee maker Fully-auto Espresso machine:Black, Silver
    • Xelsis SM7685/00 coffee maker Fully-auto Espresso machine:Stainless steel
  • Control type
    • Xelsis SM7581/00 coffee maker Fully-auto Espresso machine:Buttons, Touch
    • Xelsis SM7685/00 coffee maker Fully-auto Espresso machine:Touch
  • Display type
    • Xelsis SM7581/00 coffee maker Fully-auto Espresso machine:LCD
    • Xelsis SM7685/00 coffee maker Fully-auto Espresso machine:TFT
  • Number of users
    • Xelsis SM7581/00 coffee maker Fully-auto Espresso machine:6 user(s)
    • Xelsis SM7685/00 coffee maker Fully-auto Espresso machine:8 user(s)
  • Carafe type
    • Xelsis SM7581/00 coffee maker Fully-auto Espresso machine:Milk container
    • Xelsis SM7685/00 coffee maker Fully-auto Espresso machine:Milk container metal lid
  • Number of user profiles
    • Xelsis SM7581/00 coffee maker Fully-auto Espresso machine:6
    • Xelsis SM7685/00 coffee maker Fully-auto Espresso machine:8
  • Handle material
    • Xelsis SM7581/00 coffee maker Fully-auto Espresso machine:ABS synthetics
    • Xelsis SM7685/00 coffee maker Fully-auto Espresso machine:Stainless steel

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Comparison of SM7581/00, SM7685/00
74 specifications
Performance1 differ
Appliance placementCountertopCountertop
Product typeEspresso machineEspresso machine
Water tank capacity1.7 L1.7 L
Coffee maker typeFully-autoFully-auto
Coffee input typeCoffee beans, Ground coffeeCoffee beans, Ground coffee
Reservoir for brewed coffeeCupCup
Capacity in cupsKnown for one14 cupsUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in grinderYesYes
Adjustable grinder settingsYesYes
Number of grinder settings1212
Coffee beans capacity450 g450 g
Adjustable coffee strengthYesYes
Number of coffee strength settings55
Milk tankYesYes
Milk tank capacity0.6 L0.6 L
Adjustable milk quantityYesYes
Number of spouts22
Adjustable coffee spout heightYesYes
Adjustable coffee spout height range75 - 148 mm75 - 148 mm
Hot water systemKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Heating systemDiffersThermoblockBoiler
Adjustable temperatureYesYes
Number of temperature settings33
Steam pipeNoNo
Fast heatYesYes
Keep warm functionYesYes
Water filterYesYes
Adjustable water quantityYesYes
Automatic anti-calcYesYes
Filter compatibilityAquaCleanAquaClean
Pre brew aroma controlYesYes
Country of originItalyItaly
Cooking functions & programsidentical
Multi beverageYesYes
Coffee makingYesYes
Espresso makingYesYes
Cappuccino makingYesYes
Americano makingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ristretto makingYesYes
Latte makingYesYes
Latte Macchiato makingYesYes
Ergonomics4 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverStainless steel
Housing materialDiffersAcrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS)Stainless steel
Control typeDiffersButtons, TouchTouch
Built-in displayYesYes
Display typeDiffersLCDTFT
Colour displayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Used capsules container capacity14 pc(s)14 pc(s)
Drip tray capacity500 ml500 ml
Removable brewing/infusion unitYesYes
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Drip/spout lightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Poweridentical
Energy efficiency classAA
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W0.5 W
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Width283 mm283 mm
Depth489 mm489 mm
Height393 mm393 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Packaging contentDiffersMeasuring scoop; Water hardness test strip; Cleaning brush; Brew group grease; Milk container; AquaClean filterMeasuring scoop; Water hardness test strip; Cleaning brush; Brew group grease; Milk container with metal lid; AquaClean filter
Features1 differ
Number of usersDiffers6 user(s)8 user(s)
Technical details3 differ
Dangerous goodsNoNo
Removable brewing groupYesYes
Adjustable coffee & milk lengthYesYes
Auto-rinse & guided descalingYesYes
Carafe typeDiffersMilk containerMilk container metal lid
Coffee strength settings55
Customise each drinkDiffersAdjustable coffee strength; Adjustable cup volume; Adjustable temperature; User profiles; Adjustable coffee tasteAdjustable milk foam amount; Adjustable coffee strength; Adjustable cup volume; Adjustable temperature; User profiles; Adjustable milk/coffee order; Adjustable coffee taste
Number of user profilesDiffers68
Quick heat boilerYesYes
Warranty period2 year(s)2 year(s)
Waste container capacity (servings)1414
Water tank featuresFrontal accessFrontal access
Other features1 differ
Boiler materialStainless steelStainless steel
Country of productionItalyItaly
Handle materialDiffersABS syntheticsStainless steel
On/off switchYesYes

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