Melitta Barista T Smart vs Siemens Home Appliances EQ500 iAroma

Technical comparison · Bean-to-cup machines

In brief

Barista T Smart and EQ500 iAroma are two bean-to-cup machines in a similar class. Choose Barista T Smart if pre-ground bypass matters more; choose EQ500 iAroma if user profiles matters more. On the category's technical index, Barista T Smart ranks #26 of 68, EQ500 iAroma #53.

Parameter
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) 25.9 × 46.7 × 37.2 cm 27.2 × 47.2 × 37.8 cm
Weight (kg) 10.4 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 Automatic milk tube 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 18 41
User profiles 4 5
Bean hopper capacity (g) 270 g 300 g
App connectivity Yes Yes

The differences that matter

  • Pre-ground bypass: Barista T Smart yes, EQ500 iAroma no
  • User profiles: Barista T Smart 4 vs EQ500 iAroma 5 — EQ500 iAroma wins (+25%)
  • Integrated grinder burr type: Barista T Smart Conical · EQ500 iAroma Ceramic

Which one to choose

Choose Barista T Smart if…

you value pre-ground bypass.

See the Barista T Smart sheet →

Choose EQ500 iAroma if…

you value user profiles.

See the EQ500 iAroma sheet →

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