Gaggia Accademia vs Siemens Home Appliances EQ900 iAroma

Technical comparison · Bean-to-cup machines

In brief

Accademia and EQ900 iAroma are two bean-to-cup machines in a similar class. Choose Accademia if pre-ground bypass matters more; choose EQ900 iAroma if user profiles matters more. On the category's technical index, Accademia ranks #35 of 68, EQ900 iAroma #40.

Parameter
Gaggia Accademia Accademia Gaggia F3 · Advanced
Identity
Use tier F3 — Advanced F3 — Advanced
Price
Price (€) ~1000–2200 € 1749 €
Price updated on 09/2026 09/2026
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 28.2 × 42.8 × 38.5 cm 31.5 × 47 × 39.2 cm
Weight (kg) 13.8 kg 11.7 kg
Power (W) 1500 W
Voltage (V) 220 V
Category specs
Removable brew group Yes Yes
Milk system Milk carafe Milk carafe
Dishwasher-safe milk system Yes
Integrated grinder Yes Yes
Integrated grinder burr type Ceramic Ceramic
Pre-ground bypass Yes No
Programmed drinks 19 41
User profiles 4 10
Bean hopper capacity (g) 350 g 375 g
App connectivity Yes

The differences that matter

  • User profiles: Accademia 4 vs EQ900 iAroma 10 — EQ900 iAroma wins (+150%)
  • Pre-ground bypass: Accademia yes, EQ900 iAroma no

Which one to choose

Choose Accademia if…

you value pre-ground bypass.

See the Accademia sheet →

Choose EQ900 iAroma if…

you value user profiles.

See the EQ900 iAroma sheet →

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