Philips 3200 LatteGo vs Gaggia Magenta Plus
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Quick take: The Gaggia Magenta Plus costs $50 less.
| Spec | Philips 3200 LatteGo | Gaggia Magenta Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $799 | $749 |
| Rating | 4.3★ (5,100) | 4.3★ (250) |
| Type | Super-Automatic | Super-Automatic |
| Boiler | Thermoblock | Single Boiler |
| Built-in grinder | Yes | Yes |
| Pump pressure | 15 bar | 15 bar |
| Water capacity | 60 oz | 60.8 oz |
| Warm-up time | 45 seconds | 45 seconds |
| Steam wand | Auto (LatteGo) | Commercial Manual |
| Basket type | — | — |
| Best for | Milk Drinks | Compact Kitchens |
| Dimensions | 9.4 x 14.6 x 17.3 in | 9.9 x 17 x 13.6 in |
| Weight | 17 lbs | 20 lbs |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year |
Pros & cons
Philips 3200 LatteGo
- ✓LatteGo is very easy to clean
- ✓Good espresso quality for super-auto
- ✓Intuitive interface
- ✓Quiet operation
- ✗Milk texture not latte-art quality
- ✗Ceramic grinder can chip
- ✗Brew group not removable
- ✗Limited customization
Gaggia Magenta Plus
- ✓1-hole commercial wand steams some of the best milk of any superauto
- ✓Slim sub-10-inch body with 6 inches of spout clearance for travel mugs
- ✓Color icon display makes on-the-fly strength and volume tweaks easy
- ✓One-touch Americano is rare at this price
- ✗No one-touch milk drinks - see the Magenta Prestige for the carafe
- ✗Five coffee presets is fewer than the Cadorna line
- ✗Manual steaming has a learning curve for superauto shoppers
- ✗1.8L tank loads from the rear, awkward under cabinets