Melitta CI Touch vs Siemens Home Appliances EQ700 classic
Technical comparison · Bean-to-cup machines
The two machines share the same kind of milk system, an automatic milk tube, and split on other things: the Melitta has the pre-ground chute, the Siemens a much wider menu and an app. The choice is between ground coffee and variety.
| Parameter |
CI Touch
Melitta
F2 · Intermediate
|
EQ700 classic
Siemens Home Appliances
F3 · Advanced
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 649 € | 999 € |
| Price updated on | 09/2026 | 09/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 25.5 × 47 × 34 cm | 30.9 × 46.7 × 38 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 9.25 kg | 9.5 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 | 35 |
| User profiles | 4 | — |
| Bean hopper capacity (g) | 270 g | 320 g |
| App connectivity | No | Yes |
The differences that matter
- 10 programmed drinks vs 35 → the Siemens has a much wider menu, the Melitta stays with the basic drinks.
- Dishwasher-safe milk system only on the Siemens → on the Melitta the tube is cleaned outside the dishwasher.
- Pre-ground chute only on the Melitta → decaf or a second coffee without touching the beans.
- Width 25.5 cm vs 30.9 → the Melitta takes less counter space.
Which one to choose
Choose CI Touch if…
you want to be able to use decaf or a pre-ground coffee and the basic drinks are enough. The trade-off is that the milk tube does not go in the dishwasher and there is no app.
Choose EQ700 classic if…
you like to vary between many recipes and want a milk tube that can be washed in the dishwasher, with the machine connected to an app. You give up the pre-ground chute, so beans only, and need more counter space.
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