Siemens Home Appliances EQ500 iAroma vs WMF Perfection 880L
Technical comparison · Bean-to-cup machines
The deciding factor between these two bean-to-cup machines is the pre-ground compartment: iAroma works with whole beans only, while Perfection 880L also accepts pre-ground or decaffeinated coffee by bypassing its internal grinder. Anyone who occasionally wants a decaf or a specific pre-ground blend looks at Perfection 880L; anyone who always sticks to beans gets a wider drink menu from iAroma.
| Parameter |
EQ500 iAroma
Siemens Home Appliances
F2 · Intermediate
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Perfection 880L
WMF
F3 · Advanced
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 749 € | 1499 € |
| Price updated on | 09/2026 | 09/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 27.2 × 47.2 × 37.8 cm | 28.5 × 48 × 39.5 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 8.3 kg | 14.2 kg |
| Power (W) | 1500 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 | Yes | — |
| Integrated grinder | Yes | Yes |
| Integrated grinder burr type | Ceramic | Conical |
| Pre-ground bypass | No | Yes |
| Programmed drinks | 41 | 18 |
| User profiles | 5 | — |
| Bean hopper capacity (g) | 300 g | 250 g |
| App connectivity | Yes | — |
The differences that matter
- Pre-ground compartment → only Perfection 880L lets you bypass the grinder for decaf or pre-ground blends.
- Milk system → automatic tube on iAroma, dedicated carafe on Perfection 880L.
- Programmed drinks → 41 on iAroma, 18 on Perfection 880L: a wider menu for households that vary recipes often.
- Weight → 8.3 kg on iAroma against 14.2 kg on Perfection 880L: a lighter unit versus a bulkier build.
Which one to choose
Choose EQ500 iAroma if…
iAroma grinds only whole beans, with ceramic burrs and a 300 g hopper that covers several days of use without refills. Its menu counts 41 programmed drinks against the rival's 18, useful for a household that switches between cappuccinos, macchiatos and other recipes. The automatic milk tube draws milk straight from its container, with no separate carafe to fill. The trade-off is that there's no way to load pre-ground coffee: run out of compatible beans and the machine stops.
Choose Perfection 880L if…
Perfection 880L adds a pre-ground compartment that bypasses the internal grinder, useful for a quick decaf or a specific blend without touching the conical burrs' calibration. At 14.2 kg against iAroma's 8.3 kg, it's a heavier, bulkier unit to move around. Its drink menu is shorter, 18 recipes against 41, and milk is poured from a dedicated carafe instead of an automatic tube.
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