Melitta Barista TS Smart vs Philips Series 1200
Technical comparison · Bean-to-cup machines
Barista TS Smart and Series 1200 are not direct competitors: different use classes (F3 vs F1). Series 1200 is the entry-level choice; Barista TS Smart offers more capability in a higher class. Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Barista TS Smart
Melitta
F3 · Advanced
|
Series 1200
Philips
F1 · Entry
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2021 | — |
| Use tier | F3 — Advanced | F1 — Entry |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~450–1000 € | ~200–450 € |
| Price updated on | 09/2026 | 09/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 25.9 × 46.7 × 37.2 cm | 24.6 × 43.3 × 37.1 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 10.6 kg | 7.5 kg |
| Power (W) | 1450 W | 1500 W |
| Voltage (V) | 220 V | 230 V |
| Category specs | ||
| Removable brew group | Yes | Yes |
| Milk system | Automatic milk tube | Steam wand |
| Dishwasher-safe milk system | Yes | Yes |
| Integrated grinder | Yes | Yes |
| Integrated grinder burr type | Conical | Ceramic |
| Pre-ground bypass | Yes | Yes |
| Programmed drinks | 21 | 2 |
| User profiles | 8 | — |
| Bean hopper capacity (g) | 270 g | 275 g |
| App connectivity | Yes | — |
The differences that matter
- Milk system: Barista TS Smart Automatic milk tube · Series 1200 Steam wand
- Integrated grinder burr type: Barista TS Smart Conical · Series 1200 Ceramic
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