Philips 3200 LatteGo vs Philips 5500 LatteGo
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Quick take: The Philips 5500 LatteGo costs $105 less; the Philips 5500 LatteGo heats up faster (3 seconds).
| Spec | Philips 3200 LatteGo | Philips 5500 LatteGo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $799 | $694 |
| Rating | 4.3★ (5,100) | 4.5★ (600) |
| Type | Super-Automatic | Super-Automatic |
| Boiler | Thermoblock | Thermoblock |
| Built-in grinder | Yes | Yes |
| Pump pressure | 15 bar | 15 bar |
| Water capacity | 60 oz | 60 oz |
| Warm-up time | 45 seconds | 3 seconds |
| Steam wand | Auto (LatteGo) | Auto (LatteGo) |
| Basket type | — | — |
| Best for | Milk Drinks | Brew Variety |
| Dimensions | 9.4 x 14.6 x 17.3 in | 9.6 x 17 x 14.6 in |
| Weight | 17 lbs | 17.6 lbs |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
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
Philips 5500 LatteGo
- ✓20 presets span espresso to iced lattes without menu diving
- ✓Modern touchscreen finally replaces Philips' membrane buttons
- ✓Quiet Mark-certified grinding and 3-second QuickStart
- ✓AquaClean filter stretches descaling to 5,000 cups
- ✗Premium price for what is still a thermoblock superauto
- ✗Fewer profiles than the old 5400's four-user memory
- ✗LatteGo foam is uniform but not microfoam-fine
- ✗Frequent sales suggest the list price is aspirational