Melitta Barista T Smart vs WMF Perfection 680

Technical comparison · Bean-to-cup machines

In brief

Barista T Smart and Perfection 680 are two bean-to-cup machines in a similar class. Choose Barista T Smart if pre-ground bypass matters more; choose Perfection 680 if user profiles matters more. On the category's technical index, Barista T Smart ranks #26 of 68, Perfection 680 #64.

Parameter
WMF Perfection 680 Perfection 680 WMF F2 · Intermediate
Identity
Use tier F3 — Advanced F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) ~450–1000 € 879 €
Price updated on 09/2026 09/2026
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 25.9 × 46.7 × 37.2 cm 25 × 41 × 37.1 cm
Weight (kg) 10.4 kg 9.3 kg
Power (W) 1450 W 1550 W
Voltage (V) 220 V 220 V
Category specs
Removable brew group Yes
Milk system Automatic milk tube Milk carafe
Dishwasher-safe milk system Yes
Integrated grinder Yes Yes
Integrated grinder burr type Conical Conical
Pre-ground bypass Yes No
Programmed drinks 18 21
User profiles 4 8
Bean hopper capacity (g) 270 g 250 g
App connectivity Yes

The differences that matter

  • User profiles: Barista T Smart 4 vs Perfection 680 8 — Perfection 680 wins (+100%)
  • Pre-ground bypass: Barista T Smart yes, Perfection 680 no
  • Milk system: Barista T Smart Automatic milk tube · Perfection 680 Milk carafe

Which one to choose

Choose Barista T Smart if…

you value pre-ground bypass.

See the Barista T Smart sheet →

Choose Perfection 680 if…

you value user profiles.

See the Perfection 680 sheet →

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