Philips Series 800 vs Siemens Home Appliances EQ500 iAroma

Technical comparison · Bean-to-cup machines

In brief

Series 800 is ahead on pre-ground bypass; beyond that the two differ in milk system, which is a design choice rather than a ranking. On the category's technical index, Series 800 ranks #40 of 68, EQ500 iAroma #53.

Parameter
Identity
Use tier F1 — Entry F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) ~200–450 € 749 €
Price updated on 09/2026 09/2026
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 24.6 × 43.3 × 37.1 cm 27.2 × 47.2 × 37.8 cm
Weight (kg) 7.5 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 Steam wand 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 2 41
User profiles 0 5
Bean hopper capacity (g) 275 g 300 g
App connectivity No Yes

The differences that matter

  • Pre-ground bypass: Series 800 yes, EQ500 iAroma no
  • Milk system: Series 800 Steam wand · EQ500 iAroma Automatic milk tube

Which one to choose

Choose Series 800 if…

you value pre-ground bypass.

See the Series 800 sheet →

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