Melitta CI Touch vs Saeco Xelsis

Technical comparison · Bean-to-cup machines

In brief

Xelsis is ahead on user profiles; beyond that the two differ in milk system and integrated grinder burr type, which is a design choice rather than a ranking. On the category's technical index, Xelsis ranks #42 of 73, CI Touch #56.

Parameter
Melitta CI Touch CI Touch Melitta F2 · Intermediate
Saeco Xelsis Xelsis Saeco F3 · Advanced
Identity
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F3 — Advanced
Price
Price (€) 649 €
Price updated on 09/2026
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 25.5 × 47 × 34 cm
Weight (kg) 9.25 kg 12.5 kg
Power (W) 1400 W 1500 W
Voltage (V) 220 V
Category specs
Removable brew group Yes
Milk system Automatic milk tube Milk carafe
Dishwasher-safe milk system No
Integrated grinder Yes Yes
Integrated grinder burr type Conical Ceramic
Pre-ground bypass Yes
Programmed drinks 10 22
User profiles 4 8
Bean hopper capacity (g) 270 g 450 g
App connectivity No No

The differences that matter

  • User profiles: CI Touch 4 vs Xelsis 8 — Xelsis wins (+100%)
  • Milk system: CI Touch Automatic milk tube · Xelsis Milk carafe
  • Integrated grinder burr type: CI Touch Conical · Xelsis Ceramic

Which one to choose

Choose Xelsis if…

you value user profiles.

See the Xelsis sheet →

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