Gaggia Magenta Prestige vs Siemens Home Appliances EQ500 iAroma
Technical comparison · Bean-to-cup machines
Magenta Prestige and EQ500 iAroma are two bean-to-cup machines in a similar class. Choose Magenta Prestige if pre-ground bypass matters more; choose EQ500 iAroma if dishwasher-safe milk system matters more. On the category's technical index, Magenta Prestige ranks #45 of 68, EQ500 iAroma #53.
| Parameter |
Magenta Prestige
Gaggia
F3 · Advanced
|
EQ500 iAroma
Siemens Home Appliances
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F3 — Advanced | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~450–1000 € | 749 € |
| Price updated on | 09/2026 | 09/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 22.5 × 43.5 × 36 cm | 27.2 × 47.2 × 37.8 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 7.7 kg | 8.3 kg |
| Power (W) | 1900 W | 1500 W |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | 220 V |
| Category specs | ||
| Removable brew group | Yes | Yes |
| Milk system | Milk carafe | Automatic milk tube |
| Dishwasher-safe milk system | No | Yes |
| Integrated grinder | Yes | Yes |
| Integrated grinder burr type | Ceramic | Ceramic |
| Pre-ground bypass | Yes | No |
| Programmed drinks | 13 | 41 |
| User profiles | — | 5 |
| Bean hopper capacity (g) | 150 g | 300 g |
| App connectivity | — | Yes |
The differences that matter
- Dishwasher-safe milk system: EQ500 iAroma yes, Magenta Prestige no
- Pre-ground bypass: Magenta Prestige yes, EQ500 iAroma no
- Milk system: Magenta Prestige Milk carafe · EQ500 iAroma Automatic milk tube
Which one to choose
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