De'Longhi Eletta Explore ECAM450.65.S vs Siemens Home Appliances EQ500 iAroma

Technical comparison · Bean-to-cup machines

In brief

Eletta Explore ECAM450.65.S and EQ500 iAroma are two bean-to-cup machines in a similar class. Choose Eletta Explore ECAM450.65.S if pre-ground bypass matters more; choose EQ500 iAroma if user profiles matters more. On the category's technical index, Eletta Explore ECAM450.65.S ranks #26 of 68, EQ500 iAroma #53.

Parameter
Identity
Use tier F3 — Advanced F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) 1149.90 € 749 €
Price updated on 09/2026 09/2026
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 26 × 45 × 38.5 cm 27.2 × 47.2 × 37.8 cm
Weight (kg) 11.2 kg 8.3 kg
Power (W) 1450 W 1500 W
Voltage (V) 220 V 220 V
Category specs
Removable brew group Yes Yes
Milk system Milk carafe Automatic milk tube
Dishwasher-safe milk system Yes Yes
Integrated grinder Yes Yes
Integrated grinder burr type Ceramic
Pre-ground bypass Yes No
Programmed drinks 50 41
User profiles 4 5
Bean hopper capacity (g) 300 g 300 g
App connectivity Yes Yes

The differences that matter

  • Pre-ground bypass: Eletta Explore ECAM450.65.S yes, EQ500 iAroma no
  • User profiles: Eletta Explore ECAM450.65.S 4 vs EQ500 iAroma 5 — EQ500 iAroma wins (+25%)
  • Milk system: Eletta Explore ECAM450.65.S Milk carafe · EQ500 iAroma Automatic milk tube

Which one to choose

Choose Eletta Explore ECAM450.65.S if…

you value pre-ground bypass.

See the Eletta Explore ECAM450.65.S sheet →

Choose EQ500 iAroma if…

you value user profiles.

See the EQ500 iAroma sheet →

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