Melitta Barista TS Smart vs Siemens Home Appliances EQ900 iAroma
Technical comparison · Bean-to-cup machines
Choose Melitta Barista TS Smart if you prefer a more compact machine with conical burrs and a pre-ground coffee chute. Choose Siemens Home Appliances EQ900 iAroma if you need a wider recipe selection (41 drinks), ceramic burrs, and a 375 g bean hopper.
| Parameter |
Barista TS Smart
Melitta
F3 · Advanced
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EQ900 iAroma
Siemens Home Appliances
F3 · Advanced
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2021 | — |
| 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) | 10.6 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 | 21 | 41 |
| User profiles | 8 | 10 |
| Bean hopper capacity (g) | 270 g | 375 g |
| App connectivity | Yes | Yes |
The differences that matter
- Drink variety and profiles: Siemens offers 41 programmed drinks and 10 user profiles, compared to Melitta's 21 drinks and 8 profiles.
- Milk system: Melitta uses an automatic suction tube, while Siemens is equipped with a milk carafe; both systems are dishwasher safe.
- Grinder and powder chute: Melitta's integrated grinder features conical burrs and includes a ground coffee chute; Siemens uses ceramic burrs and lacks a pre-ground coffee compartment.
- Capacity and dimensions: Siemens has a 375 g bean hopper (versus Melitta's 270 g) but requires more space, with a width of 31.5 cm and a weight of 11.7 kg compared to Melitta's 25.9 cm and 10.6 kg.
Which one to choose
Choose Barista TS Smart if…
Choose Melitta Barista TS Smart if counter space is limited, as it measures 25.9 cm in width and weighs 10.6 kg. It is ideal if you want to occasionally use decaffeinated coffee via the dedicated ground coffee chute, and if you prefer an automatic suction tube milk system over an integrated carafe.
Choose EQ900 iAroma if…
Choose Siemens Home Appliances EQ900 iAroma if you want greater recipe flexibility thanks to 41 programmed drinks and 10 user profiles. It is the suitable choice if you prefer ceramic burrs for the integrated grinder, a milk system with a dedicated carafe, and a large 375 g bean hopper capacity for less frequent refills.
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