De'Longhi PrimaDonna Class ECAM550.65.SB vs Siemens Home Appliances EQ700 classic
Technical comparison · Bean-to-cup machines
Anyone choosing between these two bean-to-cup machines needs to decide whether they'll occasionally want to brew a cup from pre-ground coffee (decaf, flavored) without touching the bean stock: only the PrimaDonna Class ECAM550.65.SB allows that, at a €100 higher price.
| Parameter |
PrimaDonna Class ECAM550.65.SB
De'Longhi
F2 · Intermediate
|
EQ700 classic
Siemens Home Appliances
F3 · Advanced
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 1099.90 € | 999 € |
| Price updated on | 09/2026 | 09/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 26 × 47 × 36 cm | 30.9 × 46.7 × 38 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 11 kg | 9.5 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 | Conical | Ceramic |
| Pre-ground bypass | Yes | No |
| Programmed drinks | — | 35 |
| User profiles | 3 | — |
| Bean hopper capacity (g) | — | 320 g |
| App connectivity | Yes | Yes |
The differences that matter
- Price: €1,099.90 vs €999 — a €100 gap in favor of the EQ700 classic.
- Pre-ground bypass: only on the PrimaDonna Class ECAM550.65.SB — allows an occasional cup from pre-ground coffee (decaf, flavored) without going through the beans.
- Milk system: PrimaDonna Class ECAM550.65.SB uses a carafe you fill and wash separately; EQ700 classic draws automatically from a container.
Which one to choose
Choose PrimaDonna Class ECAM550.65.SB if…
Makes sense for anyone who wants to occasionally brew a decaf or flavored coffee without touching the bean supply: the pre-ground bypass makes it possible. The trade-off: it costs €100 more, and milk is handled with a carafe you fill and wash, not a tube that draws automatically.
Choose EQ700 classic if…
Makes sense for anyone who wants to save €100 and handle milk with a tube that draws automatically from a container, with no separate carafe to fill. The trade-off: every cup goes through the bean hopper, with no option to use pre-ground coffee for an occasional decaf.
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