Philips Series 5400 LatteGo vs Siemens Home Appliances EQ500 iAroma
Technical comparison · Bean-to-cup machines
The choice between these two bean-to-cup machines comes down to the milk system and the drink menu: the EQ500 iAroma draws milk from an external container and offers 41 programmed recipes with app control, while the Series 5400 LatteGo works with a dedicated carafe and stops at 12 recipes but also accepts pre-ground coffee. It's a trade between variety and app control on one side, simplicity and grind flexibility on the other.
| Parameter |
Series 5400 LatteGo
Philips
F3 · Advanced
|
EQ500 iAroma
Siemens Home Appliances
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2021 | — |
| Use tier | F3 — Advanced | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 669.99 € | 749 € |
| Price updated on | 09/2026 | 09/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 24.6 × 43.3 × 37.2 cm | 27.2 × 47.2 × 37.8 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 8 kg | 8.3 kg |
| Power (W) | 1500 W | 1500 W |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | 220 V |
| Category specs | ||
| Removable brew group | Yes | Yes |
| Milk system | Milk carafe | Automatic milk tube |
| Dishwasher-safe milk system | Yes | Yes |
| Integrated grinder | Yes | Yes |
| Integrated grinder burr type | Ceramic | Ceramic |
| Pre-ground bypass | Yes | No |
| Programmed drinks | 12 | 41 |
| User profiles | 4 | 5 |
| Bean hopper capacity (g) | 275 g | 300 g |
| App connectivity | — | Yes |
The differences that matter
- Programmed drinks: 12 on the Series 5400 LatteGo, 41 on the EQ500 iAroma → anyone after menu variety finds the more elaborate recipes only on the EQ500 iAroma.
- Milk system: carafe on the Series 5400 LatteGo, automatic pescant tube on the EQ500 iAroma → the carafe needs filling and emptying each time, the tube draws from an external container.
- Pre-ground compartment: only on the Series 5400 LatteGo → the only one of the two that takes a decaf or a different blend without swapping the beans.
- App connectivity: only on the EQ500 iAroma → the only one you can start from a smartphone.
Which one to choose
Choose Series 5400 LatteGo if…
The Series 5400 LatteGo suits someone who mostly makes the classics — espresso, cappuccino, latte macchiato — and wants the option to pour in pre-ground coffee for an occasional decaf or a different blend than the beans in the hopper. The milk carafe needs filling and emptying with every use, though it's dishwasher-safe; the menu stays at 12 recipes and there's no app control.
Choose EQ500 iAroma if…
The EQ500 iAroma suits someone who likes to vary drinks often — the menu covers 41 — and start them from a phone. The automatic milk tube draws straight from a container, with no separate carafe to fill; in exchange the machine only runs on whole beans, with no pre-ground bypass, and takes up a bit more counter space.
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