Melitta CI Touch vs WMF Perfection 680
Technical comparison · Bean-to-cup machines
Melitta CI Touch and WMF Perfection 680 do the same job, bean to cup, and the choice comes down to how much variety a household needs. The size of the drinks menu and the number of people using the machine matter more than anything else.
| Parameter |
CI Touch
Melitta
F2 · Intermediate
|
Perfection 680
WMF
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 649 € | 879 € |
| Price updated on | 09/2026 | 09/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 25.5 × 47 × 34 cm | 25 × 41 × 37.1 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 9.25 kg | 9.3 kg |
| Power (W) | 1400 W | 1550 W |
| Voltage (V) | 220 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 | Conical |
| Pre-ground bypass | Yes | No |
| Programmed drinks | 10 | 21 |
| User profiles | 4 | 8 |
| Bean hopper capacity (g) | 270 g | 250 g |
| App connectivity | No | — |
The differences that matter
- 10 programmed drinks vs 21 → the WMF has more ready-made recipes, the Melitta stays with the basic menu.
- 4 user profiles vs 8 → in a large household the WMF keeps everyone's settings.
- Pre-ground chute only on the Melitta → decaf or a second coffee without touching the beans.
- Depth 47 cm vs 41, height 34 vs 37.1 → the WMF suits a shallow counter, the Melitta a low cabinet.
Which one to choose
Choose CI Touch if…
you mostly drink espresso and long coffee with the odd cappuccino, and now and then want a pre-ground coffee such as decaf: the dedicated chute allows it. The trade-off is a shorter menu and fewer profiles: when tastes at home differ a lot, you end up adjusting settings by hand.
Choose Perfection 680 if…
several people at home drink different things and each should find a ready-made recipe: more programmed drinks and more user profiles allow that. You give up the pre-ground chute, so no decaf powder and no ready-ground coffee.
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