Melitta CI Touch vs Siemens Home Appliances EQ500 iAroma
Technical comparison · Bean-to-cup machines
CI Touch and EQ500 iAroma are two bean-to-cup machines in a similar class. Choose CI Touch if pre-ground bypass matters more; choose EQ500 iAroma if dishwasher-safe milk system matters more. On the category's technical index, EQ500 iAroma ranks #55 of 73, CI Touch #56.
| Parameter |
CI Touch
Melitta
F2 · Intermediate
|
EQ500 iAroma
Siemens Home Appliances
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 649 € | 749 € |
| Price updated on | 09/2026 | 09/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 25.5 × 47 × 34 cm | 27.2 × 47.2 × 37.8 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 9.25 kg | 8.3 kg |
| Power (W) | 1400 W | 1500 W |
| Voltage (V) | 220 V | 220 V |
| Category specs | ||
| Removable brew group | Yes | Yes |
| Milk system | Automatic milk tube | Automatic milk tube |
| Dishwasher-safe milk system | No | Yes |
| Integrated grinder | Yes | Yes |
| Integrated grinder burr type | Conical | Ceramic |
| Pre-ground bypass | Yes | No |
| Programmed drinks | 10 | 41 |
| User profiles | 4 | 5 |
| Bean hopper capacity (g) | 270 g | 300 g |
| App connectivity | No | Yes |
The differences that matter
- Dishwasher-safe milk system: EQ500 iAroma yes, CI Touch no
- Pre-ground bypass: CI Touch yes, EQ500 iAroma no
- User profiles: CI Touch 4 vs EQ500 iAroma 5 — EQ500 iAroma wins (+25%)
- Integrated grinder burr type: CI Touch Conical · EQ500 iAroma Ceramic
Which one to choose
Choose EQ500 iAroma if…
you value dishwasher-safe milk system and user profiles.
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