Philips
Philips 5500 Series LatteGo Fully Automatic Espresso Machine
The easiest to clean fully automatic — LatteGo system has only 2 parts to rinse, vs 8+ for competitors.
Our Review
The Philips 5500 LatteGo's killer feature is cleaning simplicity. The LatteGo milk system has just 2 parts that rinse under the faucet in 15 seconds — competitors require disassembling 8+ components. The machine brews 20 hot and iced drinks with one touch, and the ceramic burr grinder preserves bean flavor better than steel grinders. The intuitive touchscreen makes drink selection easy, and the SilentBrew technology reduces noise significantly. At $900, it slots between the budget CASABREWS and the premium Rivelia — offering fully automatic convenience with the easiest maintenance.
✅ What We Like
- Easiest to clean fully automatic machine
- Ceramic grinder preserves bean flavor
- SilentBrew is noticeably quieter
- 20 drink recipes cover everything
⚠️ Worth Noting
- $900 is mid-premium pricing
- LatteGo foam is good but not cafe-level
- Bean hopper is small
- Fewer customization options than Rivelia
Key Features
- LatteGo: 2-part milk system — 15 second cleanup
- 20 hot and iced drink recipes
- Ceramic burr grinder — preserves flavor
- SilentBrew technology
- Intuitive color touchscreen
Specifications
| boiler | Thermoblock |
|---|---|
| cup_warmer | False |
| grinder | Built-in ceramic burr |
| portafilter_mm | N/A (internal) |
| pump_bars | 15 |
| steam_wand | Automatic LatteGo |
| warranty_years | 2 |
| water_tank_oz | 60 |
Best For
- Automatic
- Easy Clean
- One Touch