Brand comparison · 23 machines
Two bean-to-cup ranges built on the same idea and different components. Philips standardises on 100% ceramic burrs, a 1.8 litre tank and the two-part LatteGo carafe across every series; De'Longhi varies grinder, milk system and heating by model, which means more choice and more to check.
Netherlands · founded 1891
Italy · founded 1902
Philips publishes a two-year guarantee on its espresso machine leaflets.
Philips supports the range with AquaClean filters, guided descaling and per-model support pages; AquaClean is rated for up to 5,000 cups between descales.
The removable brew group is the key serviceability feature — it comes out for rinsing without tools. LatteGo has two dishwasher-safe parts and no internal milk tubing to clog.
De'Longhi publishes warranty terms per SKU on its US product pages and operates a US support centre with model-specific manuals.
De'Longhi runs a US support centre with downloadable manuals per SKU and sells first-party descaler, water filters and milk-system cleaner.
The automatic range uses a removable brew group that the owner rinses under the tap — the single biggest serviceability advantage over sealed super-autos. Descaler and AquaClean-style filters are stocked first-party.
Five drinks on a touch display, 12-step ceramic burrs, and up to 5,000 cups between descales with AquaClean.
Eight drinks, five aroma strengths and two user profiles on the same LatteGo platform — the middle of the Philips range.
Twelve drinks, five aroma strengths and four user profiles — the widest menu Philips publishes for the LatteGo range.
A Dedica with an automatic steam wand — milk texturing without the learning curve, still in a compact body.
Two independent heating systems so brewing and steaming do not queue behind each other, with a twin-sensor grinder.
The most capable machine in De'Longhi's portafilter range: dual heating, 15 grind settings and cold extraction.