Breville Barista Touch
Score: 82/100
Philips 3200 Series
Score: 84/100Rankings
The Philips 3200 Series EP3241/54 is a fully automatic espresso machine featuring a built-in ceramic grinder and the fast-clean LatteGo milk system. Its 12-step grind adjustment and blocky design may limit precision and aesthetic appeal. Ideal for users seeking convenience and low-maintenance operation in compact spaces.
The Breville Barista Touch (BES880BSS) offers a touchscreen-controlled espresso experience with a 3-second heat-up and automatic milk texturing. Its limited bean hopper capacity and lack of an automatic power timer may inconvenience high-usage scenarios. Best suited for busy home baristas who value speed and convenience.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
15 barbest | 15 barbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 3 secondsbest | — |
| ↓ lower better | 9.89 kg | 9.549 kgbest |
2,000 mlbest | 1,800 ml | |
406.4 mmbest | 381 mm | |
227 g | 275 gbest | |
393.7 mm | 432 mmbest | |
322.58 mmbest | 254 mm |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Capacity(2) | ||
Water Tank Capacity (ml) | 2000 ml | 1800 ml |
Bean Hopper Capacity (g) | 227 g | 275 g |
Features(3) | ||
Steam Wand | true | false |
Grinder Type | Conical burr | Ceramic flat burr |
Grind Settings (steps) | 30 steps | 12 steps |
Design & Build(4) | ||
Height (mm) | 406.4 mm | 381 mm |
Width (mm) | 393.7 mm | 432 mm |
Depth (mm) | 322.58 mm | 254 mm |
Weight (kg) | 9.89 kg | 9.549 kg |
Power & Electrical(1) | ||
Power Consumption (W) | 1680 W | 1500 W |
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Everyday users consistently highlight the machine's ease of use, speed, and high-quality milk texture, appreciating the touchscreen presets and integrated grinder. Common complaints revolve around the limited bean hopper capacity, absence of an automatic power timer, and the smaller portafilter size, which some feel restricts espresso performance for more advanced enthusiasts.
Professional reviewers commend the Philips 3200 for its intuitive touch interface, compact aesthetic, and hassle-free maintenance features such as guided descaling and the fast-clean LatteGo system. They acknowledge the machine's solid reliability and ease of use, while noting that the 12-step ceramic grinder does not match the granularity of higher-end competitors and that the overall design appears slightly blocky.
“the fastest to clean milk system ever”
Everyday users appreciate the consistent milk froth from the LatteGo system, the straightforward one-touch operation, and the compact footprint that fits under cabinets. The long-life AquaClean filter and front-access water tank are highlighted as low-maintenance conveniences, though a few users wish for finer grind adjustment.
