Melitta CI Touch vs Saeco GranAroma Deluxe
Technical comparison · Bean-to-cup machines
Melitta CI Touch and Saeco GranAroma Deluxe do the same job, and the GranAroma has more memory and a dishwasher-safe milk carafe. The question is whether the household really needs more profiles and drinks or a basic menu is enough.
| Parameter |
CI Touch
Melitta
F2 · Intermediate
|
GranAroma Deluxe
Saeco
F3 · Advanced
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 649 € | ~450–1000 € |
| Price updated on | 09/2026 | 09/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 25.5 × 47 × 34 cm | 26.2 × 44.8 × 38.3 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 9.25 kg | 8.5 kg |
| Power (W) | 1400 W | 1500 W |
| Voltage (V) | 220 V | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Removable brew group | Yes | Yes |
| Milk system | Automatic milk tube | Milk carafe |
| Dishwasher-safe milk system | No | Yes |
| Integrated grinder | Yes | Yes |
| Integrated grinder burr type | Conical | Ceramic |
| Pre-ground bypass | Yes | Yes |
| Programmed drinks | 10 | 18 |
| User profiles | 4 | 6 |
| Bean hopper capacity (g) | 270 g | 300 g |
| App connectivity | No | No |
The differences that matter
- 4 user profiles vs 6 → the GranAroma stores the settings of two more people.
- Dishwasher-safe milk system only on the GranAroma → the Melitta's tube stays out of the dishwasher.
- Height 34 cm vs 38.3 → the Melitta fits under a lower cabinet.
Which one to choose
Choose CI Touch if…
espresso, long coffee and the odd cappuccino are enough, and there are two or three of you: the profiles available cover it. Milk comes through a tube that does not go in the dishwasher, and the menu stops at ten recipes.
Choose GranAroma Deluxe if…
in a large family cappuccino is frequent: more profiles, a menu of 18 drinks and a carafe that goes in the dishwasher cut the work. You choose a taller machine that wants more room above.
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