Philips Series 1200 vs Siemens Home Appliances EQ900 iAroma

Technical comparison · Bean-to-cup machines

In brief

Series 1200 and EQ900 iAroma are not direct competitors: different use classes (F1 vs F3). Series 1200 is the entry-level choice; EQ900 iAroma offers more capability in a higher class. Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.

Parameter
Identity
Use tier F1 — Entry F3 — Advanced
Price
Price (€) ~200–450 € 1749 €
Price updated on 09/2026 09/2026
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 24.6 × 43.3 × 37.1 cm 31.5 × 47 × 39.2 cm
Weight (kg) 7.5 kg 11.7 kg
Power (W) 1500 W 1500 W
Voltage (V) 230 V 220 V
Category specs
Removable brew group Yes Yes
Milk system Steam wand Milk carafe
Dishwasher-safe milk system Yes Yes
Integrated grinder Yes Yes
Integrated grinder burr type Ceramic Ceramic
Pre-ground bypass Yes No
Programmed drinks 2 41
User profiles 10
Bean hopper capacity (g) 275 g 375 g
App connectivity Yes

The differences that matter

  • Pre-ground bypass: Series 1200 yes, EQ900 iAroma no
  • Milk system: Series 1200 Steam wand · EQ900 iAroma Milk carafe

Which one to choose

Choose Series 1200 if…

you value pre-ground bypass.

See the Series 1200 sheet →

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