KitchenAid KF8 Espresso Machine vs Philips 5500 LatteGo EP5544/90

The Philips 5500 LatteGo is the easier machine to live with: 20 recipes, a LatteGo milk carafe that rinses in under 10 seconds, a removable brew group, and 5,000 cups between descaling. The KitchenAid KF8 is the bigger, more flexible brewer: 40+ recipes, two specialty drinks at once, 6 profiles, a 5-inch touchscreen, metal-clad body, Quiet Mark certification and a 3-year guarantee. Owners rate both highly; the Philips edges it on ratings and simplicity, the KitchenAid wins on capacity, build and drink range.

• Choose the KitchenAid KF8 if you regularly make two milk drinks at once, want 40+ recipes and six saved profiles, and value a metal-clad body with a 3-year guarantee.
• Choose the Philips 5500 LatteGo if you want fast daily use, near-silent brewing, a milk carafe that cleans in seconds and a brew group you can rinse under the tap.