Melitta CI Touch vs Saeco Xelsis
Technical comparison · Bean-to-cup machines
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 |
CI Touch
Melitta
F2 · Intermediate
|
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
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