Breville BES980XL vs Philips Saeco HD8930-47 Automatic Espresso Machine

Choosing whether to buy Breville BES980XL or Philips Saeco HD8930-47 Automatic Espresso Machine is likely to be tricky. Here’s a quick snapshot of how the two compare, followed by some more detailed exploration of each point.

Breville BES980XL	Philips Saeco HD8930-47 Automatic Espresso Machine

Spec Comparison of Breville BES980XL and Philips Saeco HD8930-47 Automatic Espresso Machine


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Pump Pressure
Over Pressure Valve (OPV) limits maximum extraction pressure	15 bar
Number of Water Boilers
1	2
Maximum cup height
4 inches	4 inches
Milk Frothing system

Grinder

Heating System
Patent Pending Triple Heat System	Thermoblock
Features
Automatically grinds, doses and tamps the required amount of coffee for mess free, barista-quality espresso Programmable hands-free milk texturing with automatic purge Dual stainless steel boilers and dual Italian pumps with PID One Touch Americano delivers water directly into the cup after extraction, 3 preset and 6 customizable settings Programmable shot temperature from 190 Degree-205 Degree	Double boiler helps keep beverages hotter with no downtime in between frothing milk and dispensing espresso Adjustable coffee temperature, size and strength Ceramic grinders help preserve your coffee’s aroma Make cappuccinos and lattes at the t ouch of a button with the dishwasher-safe cappuccinatore
Warranty
2 Year Repair	1 years
Wattage
1800 W	1400 W
Dimensions
16.2 x 15 x 18 inches	20 x 15.2 x 19.7 inches