Melitta Avanza vs Saeco Xelsis
Technical comparison · Bean-to-cup machines
Avanza and Xelsis are not direct competitors: different use classes (F1 vs F3). Avanza is the entry-level choice; Xelsis offers more capability in a higher class. Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Avanza
Melitta
F1 · Entry
|
Xelsis
Saeco
F3 · Advanced
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 469 € | — |
| Price updated on | 09/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 20 × 46 × 35.3 cm | — |
| Weight (kg) | 8.1 kg | 12.5 kg |
| Power (W) | 1450 W | 1500 W |
| Voltage (V) | 220 V | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Removable brew group | Yes | — |
| Milk system | Steam wand | Milk carafe |
| Integrated grinder | Yes | Yes |
| Integrated grinder burr type | Conical | Ceramic |
| Pre-ground bypass | No | — |
| Programmed drinks | 1 | 22 |
| User profiles | — | 8 |
| Bean hopper capacity (g) | 250 g | 450 g |
| App connectivity | Yes | No |
The differences that matter
- Milk system: Avanza Steam wand · Xelsis Milk carafe
- Integrated grinder burr type: Avanza Conical · Xelsis Ceramic
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