Melitta Barista T Smart vs Siemens Home Appliances EQ900 iAroma
Technical comparison · Bean-to-cup machines
Between these two advanced bean-to-cup machines, the comparison turns on two points: the grinder bypass and how many people can save their own settings. The Barista T Smart adds a pre-ground bypass and milk drawn from an external container, the EQ900 iAroma offers more profiles and a wider drink menu.
| Parameter |
Barista T Smart
Melitta
F3 · Advanced
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EQ900 iAroma
Siemens Home Appliances
F3 · Advanced
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F3 — Advanced | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~450–1000 € | 1749 € |
| Price updated on | 09/2026 | 09/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 25.9 × 46.7 × 37.2 cm | 31.5 × 47 × 39.2 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 10.4 kg | 11.7 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 | Milk carafe |
| 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 | 10 |
| Bean hopper capacity (g) | 270 g | 375 g |
| App connectivity | Yes | Yes |
The differences that matter
- Pre-ground bypass: present on the Barista T Smart, absent on the EQ900 iAroma → only the first can skip the grinder with ready-made or decaf coffee.
- Milk system: automatic tube on the Barista T Smart, a carafe to fill on the EQ900 iAroma.
- User profiles: 4 on the Barista T Smart, 10 on the EQ900 iAroma → more people can save their own settings on the second.
- Programmed drinks: 18 on the Barista T Smart, 41 on the EQ900 iAroma.
Which one to choose
Choose Barista T Smart if…
Pick the Barista T Smart if the household also needs decaf or pre-ground coffee without going through the grinder: the dedicated bypass allows it, and milk is drawn from an external container with no carafe to wash. In exchange only 4 profiles can be saved and the menu stops at 18 drinks.
Choose EQ900 iAroma if…
Pick the EQ900 iAroma if several people in the family want their own settings saved: the 10 profiles cover a large group, and the menu reaches 41 ready-made drinks. In exchange there's no pre-ground bypass — every cup goes through the grinder — and milk goes into a carafe that needs filling and washing.
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