
PHILIPS 5500 Series Fully Automatic Espresso Machine, LatteGo Milk System
- Machine type
- Super-automatic
- Pump pressure
- 15 bar
- Power
- 1500 W
- Water tank
- 1.8 L
Review
The PHILIPS PHILIPS 5500 Series Fully Automatic Espresso Machine, LatteGo Milk System is a super-automatic espresso machine, with 15.0-bar pump pressure, 1500W of power, a built-in grinder. It holds a 4.3/5 rating on Amazon from 383 reviews.
Among its everyday strengths: Grinds whole beans fresh right before each cup; manual steam wand so you can practice your latte-art technique. Of the 13 reviews shown on the listing, 10 are 4-5 stars and 1 are 1-2 stars.
Pros
- Grinds whole beans fresh right before each cup
- Manual steam wand so you can practice your latte-art technique
- Generous 1.8 L water tank, fewer refills
- Programmable display/controls for one-touch brewing
- Stainless-steel finish, more durable than plastic
Cons
- The advertised 15.0 bar is more marketing than real extraction pressure (~9 bar is ideal)
- One of the pricier picks in this roundup
Editor's rating
Full specifications
Pump & heating
| Pump pressure | 15 bar |
|---|---|
| Power | 1500 W |
| Boiler type | — |
Coffee & grinding
| Machine type | Super-automatic |
|---|---|
| Built-in grinder | Yes |
| Capsule compatibility | — |
Milk & steam
| Milk frother | Manual |
|---|
Tanks
| Water tank | 1.8 L |
|---|---|
| Grounds container | — |
Design & controls
| Material | Stainless steel |
|---|---|
| Programmable display/controls | Yes |
| Auto shut-off | No |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | 37x25x43 cm |
| Weight | 1.63 kg |
Other manufacturer details
| Other Special Features of the Product | LatteGo |
|---|---|
| Coffee Maker Type | Espresso Machine |
| Specific Uses For Product | Espresso |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Cappuccino, Coffee, Espresso, latte, macchiato |
| Operation Mode | Fully Automatic |
| Wattage | 1500 watts |
| Voltage | 230 volts |
| Human Interface Input | Touchscreen |
| Output Pressure | 15 bar |
| Coffee Input Type | Ground, Whole Bean |
| Power Source | AC Adapter |
| Filter Type | Metal |
Review summary
Of the 13 reviews shown on the listing, 10 are 4-5 stars and 1 are 1-2 stars.
What Amazon buyers say
We absolutely love our Philips 5500 Series. The user profiles are one of our favorite features. Everyone can save their own settings, so there’s no daily negotiation over strength, amount of coffee, milk, temperature, etc. You pick your profile, hit your drink, and it remembers how you like it. Very easy. We also really like how much you can customize each individual drink. Espresso, coffee, cappuccino, latte, americano — you can adjust everything until you get it exactly where you want it. It makes you feel slightly more sophisticated than you really are. The whole-bean setup is great too. Fr…
I bought an espresso machine, and I love it. But for my office, I want something that I can get up and just make a cup of coffee and go back to my desk and not to have sit there and do everything you do with an espresso machine This has been a life changer. I no longer have to go to Starbucks every day and get that cup of coffee I want. I get a cup of coffee that I want to taste that I want and the strength that I want I will even allow my husband to use it because he can’t mess it up So this product has been a really good product so far I’ve had it for over a month and it still runs really go…
Wow, I'm really happy with the Philips 5500 for our home. The taste of the coffee drinks are far above the pods we were using. I recommend watching some videos to see how to adjust the machine so that the coffee is to your taste and not too bitter or too watery, etc. I love the customization options because all of us have different preferences. Everything is really easy to clean and take care of. This has replaced four separate machines for my coffee drinking family - a Nespresso, a Keurig, a plain coffee machine, and a separate milk frother. It takes up a lot less space, and it's quiet. It's …
First of all the actual box arrived opened (unsealed , inside other box), Milk container was missing!! This meant to be a brand new, sealed unit, so ended up returning it back, waste of time & efforts! Busted a fired later to found he just got the same exact machine, even same color (luckily no missing parts) so we ended up putting in good test, but truly ended up packing his and return it as well :). NOW, As for the machine itself, if you like coffee taste, this is not yours, brewing group and dosing size in grams is VERY shy for adequate coffee taste/aroma/crema, Off course, with less grindi…
Very impressed still learning my grind size but very intuitive. Yes I would buy again


