The PHILIPS Series 3300 (EP3341/50) aims to elevate the home coffee experience with its intuitive touch interface and range of custom beverages. Whether you enjoy a strong espresso, a creamy cappuccino, or even an iced coffee, this machine caters to diverse tastes. Its standout LatteGo milk system delivers silky milk froth effortlessly—even with plant-based alternatives—while the AquaClean filter reduces maintenance and enhances water purity. Engineered with SilentBrew technology, it’s also notably quieter than most of its competitors, creating a peaceful coffee-making routine.
🔹 Product Highlights & Features
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6 Coffee Recipes at One Touch: Offers espresso, black coffee, cappuccino, latte macchiato, iced coffee, and hot water.
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LatteGo Milk System: Delivers smooth froth with minimal effort and easy cleanup—dishwasher safe and suitable for plant-based milks.
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SilentBrew Technology: Operates up to 40% quieter, using sound shielding for a pleasant brewing experience.
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AquaClean Filter: Delays descaling for up to 5,000 cups while purifying water and improving taste.
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HomeID App Compatibility: Access tutorials, maintenance tips, and recipes via the companion app.
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Touchscreen Interface: User-friendly navigation and control with a sleek display.
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Compact Design: Modern and space-efficient for kitchens of all sizes.
🔹 Technical Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
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| Brand | PHILIPS |
| Model Number | EP3341/50 |
| Color | Glossy Black |
| Dimensions (DxWxH) | 9.68″ x 17.04″ x 14.6″ |
| Weight | 17.63 lbs |
| Capacity | 1.8 Liters |
| Wattage | 1500 Watts |
| Voltage | 120V |
| Material | Plastic, Rubber, Acrylic |
| User Interface | Touchscreen |
| Milk Frother | LatteGo System (removable, easy-clean) |
| Filter System | AquaClean |
| Operation Mode | Fully Automatic |
| Coffee Types | 6 (including iced options and hot water for tea) |
| Grinder Type | Ceramic |
| Country of Origin | Romania |
| Included Accessories | AquaClean filter, LatteGo storage lid, measuring scoop, water hardness test strip, grease tube |
🔹 Final Verdict
The PHILIPS Series 3300 Fully Automatic Espresso Machine is a thoughtfully engineered, stylish, and practical choice for coffee lovers who value convenience without sacrificing quality. Its one-touch beverage selection, reliable frothing system, and noise-reduction technology make it ideal for households, remote workers, and small office settings. While its plastic build may not appeal to purists seeking a more premium finish, its user-friendly features, low maintenance, and versatility more than make up for it.
⭐ Recommended For: Coffee enthusiasts seeking an all-in-one machine that’s easy to use, clean, and capable of brewing both classic and trendy drinks with minimal noise.
VelezVelez –
Versatile machine
I liked how you have multiple options on brewing coffees, but also having the whole bean grounded fresh or pre grounded beans option. Cleaning the machine is kinda though but for an automatic dispenser machine it is not too bad to deal with.
2 people found this helpful
sethro –
Great quality coffee make with excellent steamer.
Expensive and worth every penny. Consistently makes great cappuccinos and lattes. The best part is the milk steamer frother. Super easy to clean. That is what makes this coffee machine one of the best.
David Hardy –
Good machine and good coffee
A small design flaw prevents me from giving it five stars. The coffee bean feeder does not allow for all the coffee beans to move automatically towards the feeder when there are less beans in the feeder. Also there is no way to separately steam milk without actually making (or faking) a cup of capuccino.
AloysiusSF –
Get it now before Trump Tariffs increase the cost for all Americans
Prices on all super-auto espresso machines have significantly increased since my last purchase about 10 years ago. This is now (pre-Trump Tariffs) one of the more moderately priced units. Minimal controls; but more than enough to produce decent lattes, capuccinos, espresso shots and American (ick) coffee. Milk system is very easy to keep clean. Wish I could turn up the heat a bit more on both the coffee and milk production.
AloysiusSF –
Get it now before Trump Tariffs increase the cost for all Americans
Prices on all super-auto espresso machines have significantly increased since my last purchase about 10 years ago. This is now (pre-Trump Tariffs) one of the more moderately priced units. Minimal controls; but more than enough to produce decent lattes, capuccinos, espresso shots and American (ick) coffee. Milk system is very easy to keep clean. Wish I could turn up the heat a bit more on both the coffee and milk production.
unknown –
Good machine
Overall, this is a great espresso machine! It’s super easy to use, and the LatteGo milk system makes creamy, frothy drinks with no hassle. The SilentBrew feature is a nice touch, making it quieter than other machines I’ve used. The ceramic grinder works well, and I love the variety of drink options, both hot and iced.The only downside is that it uses a lot more coffee beans compared to using pre-ground coffee with a filter, which can add up over time. That said, the quality of the drinks is excellent, and everything else functions smoothly. If you’re looking for a user-friendly, fully automatic espresso machine with great features, this one is worth considering!
2 people found this helpful
sethro –
Great quality coffee make with excellent steamer.
Expensive and worth every penny. Consistently makes great cappuccinos and lattes. The best part is the milk steamer frother. Super easy to clean. That is what makes this coffee machine one of the best.
sethro –
Great quality coffee make with excellent steamer.
Expensive and worth every penny. Consistently makes great cappuccinos and lattes. The best part is the milk steamer frother. Super easy to clean. That is what makes this coffee machine one of the best.
CJCJ –
Sticker on front difficult to remove
We bought an older model several years ago and it finally broke. Bought the newer model and the sticker that goes up the front of the water chamber is hard to remove and left behind a mess. Trying different things to remove the residual sticker now.
2 people found this helpful
cbanerjee –
Fancy coffee maker that does everything
This is the second of this machine type we have purchased. Our first lasted 4 years making 4-6 coffee drinks a day. It is great that it steams the milk for you, has multiple types of coffee drink choices, grinds beans and has a water reservoir all in one. The biggest “issue” is the over-ride ground coffee compartment and button. It is on the bottom of the bean strength button that has to be held down to turn on. Often it takes multiple tries to turn on (several people with different size hands have tried) or it turns on but “eats” the grounds and doesn’t make coffee. Because of this, we don’t use it as often as we would like. If you don’t have a decaf and a regular coffee drinker in the house, no problem. Wanting to switch between the two, annoying. A little upfront investment but if it keeps you from the local coffee place at $4-6 a cup, it saves you in the long run.
Jeffreyw –
Makes perfect coffee drinks
We recently purchased this coffee maker, and we are very happy with it. Every type of coffee drink is perfectly brewed.The automatic frother is wonderful. So easy to make cappuccino and lattes without the mess of the traditional frother.If anyone has trouble with the machine, it is important to set it up properly from the start and follow the maintenance instructions. It does need to cycle through five cups of coffee before it is ready to go.I have seen reviews where people mention that the coffee machine leaks water. Every time the machine is turned on and off, it rinses the nozzles into the reservoir which can fill up quickly. I can guarantee that people aren’t paying attention to this, and the reservoir simply overflows.You will not be disappointed with this machine.
2 people found this helpful
Transportation Needs in Cold Weather –
Price protection of a $142 from previous purchase
After I finally set it up, it works very well although in order to get a full cup of coffee, you need to run the machine twice.I also noticed that just after the return date expired that the price of the machine went down from $741 to $599I called Phillips directly and they suggested that Amazon would issue me some sort of credit note or credit to my account.Please advise ASAP as I would consider ordering another machine to my Canadian address
Jeffreyw –
Makes perfect coffee drinks
We recently purchased this coffee maker, and we are very happy with it. Every type of coffee drink is perfectly brewed.The automatic frother is wonderful. So easy to make cappuccino and lattes without the mess of the traditional frother.If anyone has trouble with the machine, it is important to set it up properly from the start and follow the maintenance instructions. It does need to cycle through five cups of coffee before it is ready to go.I have seen reviews where people mention that the coffee machine leaks water. Every time the machine is turned on and off, it rinses the nozzles into the reservoir which can fill up quickly. I can guarantee that people aren’t paying attention to this, and the reservoir simply overflows.You will not be disappointed with this machine.
2 people found this helpful
CJCJ –
Sticker on front difficult to remove
We bought an older model several years ago and it finally broke. Bought the newer model and the sticker that goes up the front of the water chamber is hard to remove and left behind a mess. Trying different things to remove the residual sticker now.
2 people found this helpful
Debbie L. MaxwellDebbie L. Maxwell –
FANTASTIC!
I absolutely LOVE this machine! It makes delicious coffee, I look forward to my morning coffee. It has functions for multiple types of coffee beverages & strengths, all of which are wonderful. This model has the milk frother. I have only 1 complaint for this machine, it is loud. The noise will wake you before the coffee ever does, however, I can deal with that in exchange for my delicious cup of Joe. Buy it, you’ll love it
2 people found this helpful
Jeffreyw –
Makes perfect coffee drinks
We recently purchased this coffee maker, and we are very happy with it. Every type of coffee drink is perfectly brewed.The automatic frother is wonderful. So easy to make cappuccino and lattes without the mess of the traditional frother.If anyone has trouble with the machine, it is important to set it up properly from the start and follow the maintenance instructions. It does need to cycle through five cups of coffee before it is ready to go.I have seen reviews where people mention that the coffee machine leaks water. Every time the machine is turned on and off, it rinses the nozzles into the reservoir which can fill up quickly. I can guarantee that people aren’t paying attention to this, and the reservoir simply overflows.You will not be disappointed with this machine.
2 people found this helpful
sethro –
Great quality coffee make with excellent steamer.
Expensive and worth every penny. Consistently makes great cappuccinos and lattes. The best part is the milk steamer frother. Super easy to clean. That is what makes this coffee machine one of the best.
ClowMaster –
Great machine for the whole family.
Best coffee machine ever. Makes foamed milk perfectly for drinks. I dont have to do anything. It’s not as loud as I had expected which is nice and cleaning it is easy enough. Absolutely worth the price.
One person found this helpful
unknown –
Good machine
Overall, this is a great espresso machine! It’s super easy to use, and the LatteGo milk system makes creamy, frothy drinks with no hassle. The SilentBrew feature is a nice touch, making it quieter than other machines I’ve used. The ceramic grinder works well, and I love the variety of drink options, both hot and iced.The only downside is that it uses a lot more coffee beans compared to using pre-ground coffee with a filter, which can add up over time. That said, the quality of the drinks is excellent, and everything else functions smoothly. If you’re looking for a user-friendly, fully automatic espresso machine with great features, this one is worth considering!
2 people found this helpful
Terrence J. Gold –
Quality machine, great design, super support
Was put off by some of the negitive reviews but happy I bought it. Home run. Espresso tastes great, the design is very good, easy to operate. Super silent.I’ve had two previous Saeco’s over the past 15 years. This are now owned by Philips. Philips borrowed much of the internal design from Saeco. One of the reasons I went with Philips is that being it was similar internally, maintenance would be easier for me. Also, I had few issues with my Saeco machines, so figured why not given other top brands have about the same ratings.What you’ll notice is this machine has the same internal brew system as my old Saeco from 8 years ago. But they changed about everything else …for the better. Drop trey no longer has any wires in it, or se sort, no faulty false sensor events. Also the water is now just a pull out drawer. No more top loading or filling. Easy slick. Love it.I was resistant to get the carafe. After my fordt Saeco that was fully automatic, and every expensive, started to give me problems after a few years, all those issues were with the brother, carafe, pump systems related to it. I wanted to pair down the range of internal components that could go wrong. Well the Latte Go doesn’t really have any additional internal components for this just the carafe using the built in brother pump (smae internals without the Go carafe) so I did it.The machine is super quiet. Espresso comes out HOT (big improvement from last generation). It’s also very good. I don’t know why people say it comes out watery. My first cup sort of did but then I adjusted the grind and the amount of water used per pull and BAM. Spot on. Maybe the very few negitive reviews just haven’t found their sweet spot..and i like mine as strong as it gets…still it’s smooth, strong, not harsh.Here is one negitive thing but also a silver lining. The Latte Go carafe broke on first attempted use. So much for that “fewer things to break” theory. The carafe is a genius concept but the carafe design itself is perhaps some of the worst design execution I’ve seen. Has a frame where you insert the container, the container has a hole at the bottom and will leak unless you clip the container into the frame just right. The hole at the bottom is suppressed by pressure. There is no functional reason to have a hole at the bottom, none. Anyhow, the plastic clip broke right off when slotting it in.I called philips support. Zero wait time, zero hassle, they were super nice and sending me a new one. I’m really hesitant about the carafe design or if it will hold up fkr a week nevermind years. However at least it’s external and support appears to be stellar if it does.
2 people found this helpful
cbanerjee –
Fancy coffee maker that does everything
This is the second of this machine type we have purchased. Our first lasted 4 years making 4-6 coffee drinks a day. It is great that it steams the milk for you, has multiple types of coffee drink choices, grinds beans and has a water reservoir all in one. The biggest “issue” is the over-ride ground coffee compartment and button. It is on the bottom of the bean strength button that has to be held down to turn on. Often it takes multiple tries to turn on (several people with different size hands have tried) or it turns on but “eats” the grounds and doesn’t make coffee. Because of this, we don’t use it as often as we would like. If you don’t have a decaf and a regular coffee drinker in the house, no problem. Wanting to switch between the two, annoying. A little upfront investment but if it keeps you from the local coffee place at $4-6 a cup, it saves you in the long run.
newtexan –
You don’t have to spend $$$ to get a good cup!
This is the fourth “super” espresso machine I have owned over the last 20 years and all were similar regarding features. So, I have some experience to base my review on and I may get a little preachy in the process. I can honestly say that this is by far the best machine I have owned. I roast my own beans and the Philips machine does full justice to the bean I strive to get a good flavor profile from when roasting. My previous machines were all “good” or “good enough”. But, this machine is excellent for producing a very satisfying cup. I say all this with one caveat – any machine, regardless of price, can’t make a bad bean better. Don’t waste your money if you are not going to either home roast or source your beans from a reputable roaster. Find a local roaster or check out Sweet Maria’s, Peet’s, and other online sources. While I usually just do a straight cup or two in the morning, having the frother for Cappuccino or Macchiato is a plus when having guests come by. It’s so simple! The other things I really appreciate about this machine are first, the much improved noise control from the grinder. Second, the very efficient extraction process. I am using 40-50% less beans than my previous machines and getting a vastly better cup. And lastly, I like having the ability to pre-set defaults for water temp, etc. It’s not something you have to do, but it’s there if you want it. If you decide to buy one, do yourself a favor and buy a set of the double walled, clear glass coffee cups. They are great for any drink when using the frother. It really enhances the visual experience, keeps your drink hot, and your guests will appreciate them.
22 people found this helpful
Terrence J. Gold –
Quality machine, great design, super support
Was put off by some of the negitive reviews but happy I bought it. Home run. Espresso tastes great, the design is very good, easy to operate. Super silent.I’ve had two previous Saeco’s over the past 15 years. This are now owned by Philips. Philips borrowed much of the internal design from Saeco. One of the reasons I went with Philips is that being it was similar internally, maintenance would be easier for me. Also, I had few issues with my Saeco machines, so figured why not given other top brands have about the same ratings.What you’ll notice is this machine has the same internal brew system as my old Saeco from 8 years ago. But they changed about everything else …for the better. Drop trey no longer has any wires in it, or se sort, no faulty false sensor events. Also the water is now just a pull out drawer. No more top loading or filling. Easy slick. Love it.I was resistant to get the carafe. After my fordt Saeco that was fully automatic, and every expensive, started to give me problems after a few years, all those issues were with the brother, carafe, pump systems related to it. I wanted to pair down the range of internal components that could go wrong. Well the Latte Go doesn’t really have any additional internal components for this just the carafe using the built in brother pump (smae internals without the Go carafe) so I did it.The machine is super quiet. Espresso comes out HOT (big improvement from last generation). It’s also very good. I don’t know why people say it comes out watery. My first cup sort of did but then I adjusted the grind and the amount of water used per pull and BAM. Spot on. Maybe the very few negitive reviews just haven’t found their sweet spot..and i like mine as strong as it gets…still it’s smooth, strong, not harsh.Here is one negitive thing but also a silver lining. The Latte Go carafe broke on first attempted use. So much for that “fewer things to break” theory. The carafe is a genius concept but the carafe design itself is perhaps some of the worst design execution I’ve seen. Has a frame where you insert the container, the container has a hole at the bottom and will leak unless you clip the container into the frame just right. The hole at the bottom is suppressed by pressure. There is no functional reason to have a hole at the bottom, none. Anyhow, the plastic clip broke right off when slotting it in.I called philips support. Zero wait time, zero hassle, they were super nice and sending me a new one. I’m really hesitant about the carafe design or if it will hold up fkr a week nevermind years. However at least it’s external and support appears to be stellar if it does.
2 people found this helpful
newtexan –
You don’t have to spend $$$ to get a good cup!
This is the fourth “super” espresso machine I have owned over the last 20 years and all were similar regarding features. So, I have some experience to base my review on and I may get a little preachy in the process. I can honestly say that this is by far the best machine I have owned. I roast my own beans and the Philips machine does full justice to the bean I strive to get a good flavor profile from when roasting. My previous machines were all “good” or “good enough”. But, this machine is excellent for producing a very satisfying cup. I say all this with one caveat – any machine, regardless of price, can’t make a bad bean better. Don’t waste your money if you are not going to either home roast or source your beans from a reputable roaster. Find a local roaster or check out Sweet Maria’s, Peet’s, and other online sources. While I usually just do a straight cup or two in the morning, having the frother for Cappuccino or Macchiato is a plus when having guests come by. It’s so simple! The other things I really appreciate about this machine are first, the much improved noise control from the grinder. Second, the very efficient extraction process. I am using 40-50% less beans than my previous machines and getting a vastly better cup. And lastly, I like having the ability to pre-set defaults for water temp, etc. It’s not something you have to do, but it’s there if you want it. If you decide to buy one, do yourself a favor and buy a set of the double walled, clear glass coffee cups. They are great for any drink when using the frother. It really enhances the visual experience, keeps your drink hot, and your guests will appreciate them.
22 people found this helpful
Terrence J. Gold –
Quality machine, great design, super support
Was put off by some of the negitive reviews but happy I bought it. Home run. Espresso tastes great, the design is very good, easy to operate. Super silent.I’ve had two previous Saeco’s over the past 15 years. This are now owned by Philips. Philips borrowed much of the internal design from Saeco. One of the reasons I went with Philips is that being it was similar internally, maintenance would be easier for me. Also, I had few issues with my Saeco machines, so figured why not given other top brands have about the same ratings.What you’ll notice is this machine has the same internal brew system as my old Saeco from 8 years ago. But they changed about everything else …for the better. Drop trey no longer has any wires in it, or se sort, no faulty false sensor events. Also the water is now just a pull out drawer. No more top loading or filling. Easy slick. Love it.I was resistant to get the carafe. After my fordt Saeco that was fully automatic, and every expensive, started to give me problems after a few years, all those issues were with the brother, carafe, pump systems related to it. I wanted to pair down the range of internal components that could go wrong. Well the Latte Go doesn’t really have any additional internal components for this just the carafe using the built in brother pump (smae internals without the Go carafe) so I did it.The machine is super quiet. Espresso comes out HOT (big improvement from last generation). It’s also very good. I don’t know why people say it comes out watery. My first cup sort of did but then I adjusted the grind and the amount of water used per pull and BAM. Spot on. Maybe the very few negitive reviews just haven’t found their sweet spot..and i like mine as strong as it gets…still it’s smooth, strong, not harsh.Here is one negitive thing but also a silver lining. The Latte Go carafe broke on first attempted use. So much for that “fewer things to break” theory. The carafe is a genius concept but the carafe design itself is perhaps some of the worst design execution I’ve seen. Has a frame where you insert the container, the container has a hole at the bottom and will leak unless you clip the container into the frame just right. The hole at the bottom is suppressed by pressure. There is no functional reason to have a hole at the bottom, none. Anyhow, the plastic clip broke right off when slotting it in.I called philips support. Zero wait time, zero hassle, they were super nice and sending me a new one. I’m really hesitant about the carafe design or if it will hold up fkr a week nevermind years. However at least it’s external and support appears to be stellar if it does.
2 people found this helpful
Debbie L. MaxwellDebbie L. Maxwell –
FANTASTIC!
I absolutely LOVE this machine! It makes delicious coffee, I look forward to my morning coffee. It has functions for multiple types of coffee beverages & strengths, all of which are wonderful. This model has the milk frother. I have only 1 complaint for this machine, it is loud. The noise will wake you before the coffee ever does, however, I can deal with that in exchange for my delicious cup of Joe. Buy it, you’ll love it
2 people found this helpful
Jeffreyw –
Makes perfect coffee drinks
We recently purchased this coffee maker, and we are very happy with it. Every type of coffee drink is perfectly brewed.The automatic frother is wonderful. So easy to make cappuccino and lattes without the mess of the traditional frother.If anyone has trouble with the machine, it is important to set it up properly from the start and follow the maintenance instructions. It does need to cycle through five cups of coffee before it is ready to go.I have seen reviews where people mention that the coffee machine leaks water. Every time the machine is turned on and off, it rinses the nozzles into the reservoir which can fill up quickly. I can guarantee that people aren’t paying attention to this, and the reservoir simply overflows.You will not be disappointed with this machine.
2 people found this helpful
CJCJ –
Sticker on front difficult to remove
We bought an older model several years ago and it finally broke. Bought the newer model and the sticker that goes up the front of the water chamber is hard to remove and left behind a mess. Trying different things to remove the residual sticker now.
2 people found this helpful
AloysiusSF –
Get it now before Trump Tariffs increase the cost for all Americans
Prices on all super-auto espresso machines have significantly increased since my last purchase about 10 years ago. This is now (pre-Trump Tariffs) one of the more moderately priced units. Minimal controls; but more than enough to produce decent lattes, capuccinos, espresso shots and American (ick) coffee. Milk system is very easy to keep clean. Wish I could turn up the heat a bit more on both the coffee and milk production.
Mallory –
Money saver
Love this! Has kept me from buying Starbucks each day, good taste, easy to clean and overall saving me money.
ClowMaster –
Great machine for the whole family.
Best coffee machine ever. Makes foamed milk perfectly for drinks. I dont have to do anything. It’s not as loud as I had expected which is nice and cleaning it is easy enough. Absolutely worth the price.
One person found this helpful
Steven –
Perfect coffee maker!
Phenomenal! Super quiet also, I have one in Europe and it’s too much louder. This ceramic feature makes much quieter, coffee. Very easy to use. Fits very easily on the counter.
AJGB –
Great Espresso and Cappuccino, Ingenious Milk Foamer
Makes great espresso and cappuccino. Quiet grinding and milk container is easy to fill and clean. The coffee foaming action is first rate. Its one weakness over our previous Phillips Intelia is that it doesn’t have a bean sensor. Our old Intelia would sense whether a full puck had been created and display a warning when inadequate beans had been ground. If your beans run low the 3300 might start dispensing brownish hot water instead of espresso. You have to try to keep the bean hopper full and the beans near the grinder entrance.
Debbie L. MaxwellDebbie L. Maxwell –
FANTASTIC!
I absolutely LOVE this machine! It makes delicious coffee, I look forward to my morning coffee. It has functions for multiple types of coffee beverages & strengths, all of which are wonderful. This model has the milk frother. I have only 1 complaint for this machine, it is loud. The noise will wake you before the coffee ever does, however, I can deal with that in exchange for my delicious cup of Joe. Buy it, you’ll love it
2 people found this helpful
Robert/Susan Nute –
watch the pricing …
Coffee maker is fine.. what pisses me off is I bought it for 789.00 and 4 days later it’s 599.00 this doesn’t seem quite fair. It also came missing the cover for the bean compartment, while amazon refunded me 83.00 the cover cost me 22.00 plus 11.00 shipping.. not really too happy with this overall purchase,, the dollars sting but the coffee is good…
Steven –
Perfect coffee maker!
Phenomenal! Super quiet also, I have one in Europe and it’s too much louder. This ceramic feature makes much quieter, coffee. Very easy to use. Fits very easily on the counter.
Jeffreyw –
Makes perfect coffee drinks
We recently purchased this coffee maker, and we are very happy with it. Every type of coffee drink is perfectly brewed.The automatic frother is wonderful. So easy to make cappuccino and lattes without the mess of the traditional frother.If anyone has trouble with the machine, it is important to set it up properly from the start and follow the maintenance instructions. It does need to cycle through five cups of coffee before it is ready to go.I have seen reviews where people mention that the coffee machine leaks water. Every time the machine is turned on and off, it rinses the nozzles into the reservoir which can fill up quickly. I can guarantee that people aren’t paying attention to this, and the reservoir simply overflows.You will not be disappointed with this machine.
2 people found this helpful
MW Shaw –
Great choice for easy lattes and cappuccinos
We have been using a Nespresso machine for years and loved the convenience but frothing/steaming the milk was always a hassle and never seemed to come out right. After using automatic machines in hotels when traveling, we loved the push-button convenience but didn’t really consider it an option for home use until we saw this machine on sale. It was a wise choice! After more than a month of use we are very pleased with the purchase.We like that it uses either ground coffee or whole beans and the ability to adjust strength and volume suits us perfectly since I like it stronger than does my wife. Having the milk steamed and dispensed for you is great when you are not fully awake in the morning.Cleanup is easy though the supplied instructions aren’t very enlightening. A more complete manual is available online along with how-to videos. There are also several YouTube review videos that I found helpful.
unknown –
Good machine
Overall, this is a great espresso machine! It’s super easy to use, and the LatteGo milk system makes creamy, frothy drinks with no hassle. The SilentBrew feature is a nice touch, making it quieter than other machines I’ve used. The ceramic grinder works well, and I love the variety of drink options, both hot and iced.The only downside is that it uses a lot more coffee beans compared to using pre-ground coffee with a filter, which can add up over time. That said, the quality of the drinks is excellent, and everything else functions smoothly. If you’re looking for a user-friendly, fully automatic espresso machine with great features, this one is worth considering!
2 people found this helpful
Debbie L. MaxwellDebbie L. Maxwell –
FANTASTIC!
I absolutely LOVE this machine! It makes delicious coffee, I look forward to my morning coffee. It has functions for multiple types of coffee beverages & strengths, all of which are wonderful. This model has the milk frother. I have only 1 complaint for this machine, it is loud. The noise will wake you before the coffee ever does, however, I can deal with that in exchange for my delicious cup of Joe. Buy it, you’ll love it
2 people found this helpful
AJGB –
Great Espresso and Cappuccino, Ingenious Milk Foamer
Makes great espresso and cappuccino. Quiet grinding and milk container is easy to fill and clean. The coffee foaming action is first rate. Its one weakness over our previous Phillips Intelia is that it doesn’t have a bean sensor. Our old Intelia would sense whether a full puck had been created and display a warning when inadequate beans had been ground. If your beans run low the 3300 might start dispensing brownish hot water instead of espresso. You have to try to keep the bean hopper full and the beans near the grinder entrance.
Mallory –
Money saver
Love this! Has kept me from buying Starbucks each day, good taste, easy to clean and overall saving me money.
sethro –
Great quality coffee make with excellent steamer.
Expensive and worth every penny. Consistently makes great cappuccinos and lattes. The best part is the milk steamer frother. Super easy to clean. That is what makes this coffee machine one of the best.
Mallory –
Money saver
Love this! Has kept me from buying Starbucks each day, good taste, easy to clean and overall saving me money.
newtexan –
You don’t have to spend $$$ to get a good cup!
This is the fourth “super” espresso machine I have owned over the last 20 years and all were similar regarding features. So, I have some experience to base my review on and I may get a little preachy in the process. I can honestly say that this is by far the best machine I have owned. I roast my own beans and the Philips machine does full justice to the bean I strive to get a good flavor profile from when roasting. My previous machines were all “good” or “good enough”. But, this machine is excellent for producing a very satisfying cup. I say all this with one caveat – any machine, regardless of price, can’t make a bad bean better. Don’t waste your money if you are not going to either home roast or source your beans from a reputable roaster. Find a local roaster or check out Sweet Maria’s, Peet’s, and other online sources. While I usually just do a straight cup or two in the morning, having the frother for Cappuccino or Macchiato is a plus when having guests come by. It’s so simple! The other things I really appreciate about this machine are first, the much improved noise control from the grinder. Second, the very efficient extraction process. I am using 40-50% less beans than my previous machines and getting a vastly better cup. And lastly, I like having the ability to pre-set defaults for water temp, etc. It’s not something you have to do, but it’s there if you want it. If you decide to buy one, do yourself a favor and buy a set of the double walled, clear glass coffee cups. They are great for any drink when using the frother. It really enhances the visual experience, keeps your drink hot, and your guests will appreciate them.
22 people found this helpful
ClowMaster –
Great machine for the whole family.
Best coffee machine ever. Makes foamed milk perfectly for drinks. I dont have to do anything. It’s not as loud as I had expected which is nice and cleaning it is easy enough. Absolutely worth the price.
One person found this helpful
Box –
Good coffee
I like this device. The lack of clear instructions is very annoying. You have to install the app to learn anything. It’s not that quiet at all. It’s quite loud.
One person found this helpful
VelezVelez –
Versatile machine
I liked how you have multiple options on brewing coffees, but also having the whole bean grounded fresh or pre grounded beans option. Cleaning the machine is kinda though but for an automatic dispenser machine it is not too bad to deal with.
2 people found this helpful
Box –
Good coffee
I like this device. The lack of clear instructions is very annoying. You have to install the app to learn anything. It’s not that quiet at all. It’s quite loud.
One person found this helpful
VelezVelez –
Versatile machine
I liked how you have multiple options on brewing coffees, but also having the whole bean grounded fresh or pre grounded beans option. Cleaning the machine is kinda though but for an automatic dispenser machine it is not too bad to deal with.
2 people found this helpful
Robert/Susan Nute –
watch the pricing …
Coffee maker is fine.. what pisses me off is I bought it for 789.00 and 4 days later it’s 599.00 this doesn’t seem quite fair. It also came missing the cover for the bean compartment, while amazon refunded me 83.00 the cover cost me 22.00 plus 11.00 shipping.. not really too happy with this overall purchase,, the dollars sting but the coffee is good…
cbanerjee –
Fancy coffee maker that does everything
This is the second of this machine type we have purchased. Our first lasted 4 years making 4-6 coffee drinks a day. It is great that it steams the milk for you, has multiple types of coffee drink choices, grinds beans and has a water reservoir all in one. The biggest “issue” is the over-ride ground coffee compartment and button. It is on the bottom of the bean strength button that has to be held down to turn on. Often it takes multiple tries to turn on (several people with different size hands have tried) or it turns on but “eats” the grounds and doesn’t make coffee. Because of this, we don’t use it as often as we would like. If you don’t have a decaf and a regular coffee drinker in the house, no problem. Wanting to switch between the two, annoying. A little upfront investment but if it keeps you from the local coffee place at $4-6 a cup, it saves you in the long run.
Mallory –
Money saver
Love this! Has kept me from buying Starbucks each day, good taste, easy to clean and overall saving me money.
CJCJ –
Sticker on front difficult to remove
We bought an older model several years ago and it finally broke. Bought the newer model and the sticker that goes up the front of the water chamber is hard to remove and left behind a mess. Trying different things to remove the residual sticker now.
2 people found this helpful
Debbie L. MaxwellDebbie L. Maxwell –
FANTASTIC!
I absolutely LOVE this machine! It makes delicious coffee, I look forward to my morning coffee. It has functions for multiple types of coffee beverages & strengths, all of which are wonderful. This model has the milk frother. I have only 1 complaint for this machine, it is loud. The noise will wake you before the coffee ever does, however, I can deal with that in exchange for my delicious cup of Joe. Buy it, you’ll love it
2 people found this helpful
Terrence J. Gold –
Quality machine, great design, super support
Was put off by some of the negitive reviews but happy I bought it. Home run. Espresso tastes great, the design is very good, easy to operate. Super silent.I’ve had two previous Saeco’s over the past 15 years. This are now owned by Philips. Philips borrowed much of the internal design from Saeco. One of the reasons I went with Philips is that being it was similar internally, maintenance would be easier for me. Also, I had few issues with my Saeco machines, so figured why not given other top brands have about the same ratings.What you’ll notice is this machine has the same internal brew system as my old Saeco from 8 years ago. But they changed about everything else …for the better. Drop trey no longer has any wires in it, or se sort, no faulty false sensor events. Also the water is now just a pull out drawer. No more top loading or filling. Easy slick. Love it.I was resistant to get the carafe. After my fordt Saeco that was fully automatic, and every expensive, started to give me problems after a few years, all those issues were with the brother, carafe, pump systems related to it. I wanted to pair down the range of internal components that could go wrong. Well the Latte Go doesn’t really have any additional internal components for this just the carafe using the built in brother pump (smae internals without the Go carafe) so I did it.The machine is super quiet. Espresso comes out HOT (big improvement from last generation). It’s also very good. I don’t know why people say it comes out watery. My first cup sort of did but then I adjusted the grind and the amount of water used per pull and BAM. Spot on. Maybe the very few negitive reviews just haven’t found their sweet spot..and i like mine as strong as it gets…still it’s smooth, strong, not harsh.Here is one negitive thing but also a silver lining. The Latte Go carafe broke on first attempted use. So much for that “fewer things to break” theory. The carafe is a genius concept but the carafe design itself is perhaps some of the worst design execution I’ve seen. Has a frame where you insert the container, the container has a hole at the bottom and will leak unless you clip the container into the frame just right. The hole at the bottom is suppressed by pressure. There is no functional reason to have a hole at the bottom, none. Anyhow, the plastic clip broke right off when slotting it in.I called philips support. Zero wait time, zero hassle, they were super nice and sending me a new one. I’m really hesitant about the carafe design or if it will hold up fkr a week nevermind years. However at least it’s external and support appears to be stellar if it does.
2 people found this helpful
Transportation Needs in Cold Weather –
Price protection of a $142 from previous purchase
After I finally set it up, it works very well although in order to get a full cup of coffee, you need to run the machine twice.I also noticed that just after the return date expired that the price of the machine went down from $741 to $599I called Phillips directly and they suggested that Amazon would issue me some sort of credit note or credit to my account.Please advise ASAP as I would consider ordering another machine to my Canadian address
ClowMaster –
Great machine for the whole family.
Best coffee machine ever. Makes foamed milk perfectly for drinks. I dont have to do anything. It’s not as loud as I had expected which is nice and cleaning it is easy enough. Absolutely worth the price.
One person found this helpful
Steven –
Perfect coffee maker!
Phenomenal! Super quiet also, I have one in Europe and it’s too much louder. This ceramic feature makes much quieter, coffee. Very easy to use. Fits very easily on the counter.
Box –
Good coffee
I like this device. The lack of clear instructions is very annoying. You have to install the app to learn anything. It’s not that quiet at all. It’s quite loud.
One person found this helpful
Debbie L. MaxwellDebbie L. Maxwell –
FANTASTIC!
I absolutely LOVE this machine! It makes delicious coffee, I look forward to my morning coffee. It has functions for multiple types of coffee beverages & strengths, all of which are wonderful. This model has the milk frother. I have only 1 complaint for this machine, it is loud. The noise will wake you before the coffee ever does, however, I can deal with that in exchange for my delicious cup of Joe. Buy it, you’ll love it
2 people found this helpful
David Hardy –
Good machine and good coffee
A small design flaw prevents me from giving it five stars. The coffee bean feeder does not allow for all the coffee beans to move automatically towards the feeder when there are less beans in the feeder. Also there is no way to separately steam milk without actually making (or faking) a cup of capuccino.
survivalofthesahm –
Versatile Cafe Machine
This machine is able to help us make so many great drinks. It can even do hot water for tea which is awesome. Makes a great cup of coffee. We are having trouble getting it to make larger portions, and the adjustment settings are a little tricky/we haven’t nailed it yet but I think we will. Honestly though it’s good, I’m familiar with the level up machine too, the 3400 (where this is the 3300) which has an added digital screen that guides you through all the things. If you can swing it, I’d recommend going with that one over this one as I feel it’s a bit more user friendly. But this is a good machine. Factory settings create small portions.
3 people found this helpful
ClowMaster –
Great machine for the whole family.
Best coffee machine ever. Makes foamed milk perfectly for drinks. I dont have to do anything. It’s not as loud as I had expected which is nice and cleaning it is easy enough. Absolutely worth the price.
One person found this helpful
David Hardy –
Good machine and good coffee
A small design flaw prevents me from giving it five stars. The coffee bean feeder does not allow for all the coffee beans to move automatically towards the feeder when there are less beans in the feeder. Also there is no way to separately steam milk without actually making (or faking) a cup of capuccino.
AloysiusSF –
Get it now before Trump Tariffs increase the cost for all Americans
Prices on all super-auto espresso machines have significantly increased since my last purchase about 10 years ago. This is now (pre-Trump Tariffs) one of the more moderately priced units. Minimal controls; but more than enough to produce decent lattes, capuccinos, espresso shots and American (ick) coffee. Milk system is very easy to keep clean. Wish I could turn up the heat a bit more on both the coffee and milk production.
Terrence J. Gold –
Quality machine, great design, super support
Was put off by some of the negitive reviews but happy I bought it. Home run. Espresso tastes great, the design is very good, easy to operate. Super silent.I’ve had two previous Saeco’s over the past 15 years. This are now owned by Philips. Philips borrowed much of the internal design from Saeco. One of the reasons I went with Philips is that being it was similar internally, maintenance would be easier for me. Also, I had few issues with my Saeco machines, so figured why not given other top brands have about the same ratings.What you’ll notice is this machine has the same internal brew system as my old Saeco from 8 years ago. But they changed about everything else …for the better. Drop trey no longer has any wires in it, or se sort, no faulty false sensor events. Also the water is now just a pull out drawer. No more top loading or filling. Easy slick. Love it.I was resistant to get the carafe. After my fordt Saeco that was fully automatic, and every expensive, started to give me problems after a few years, all those issues were with the brother, carafe, pump systems related to it. I wanted to pair down the range of internal components that could go wrong. Well the Latte Go doesn’t really have any additional internal components for this just the carafe using the built in brother pump (smae internals without the Go carafe) so I did it.The machine is super quiet. Espresso comes out HOT (big improvement from last generation). It’s also very good. I don’t know why people say it comes out watery. My first cup sort of did but then I adjusted the grind and the amount of water used per pull and BAM. Spot on. Maybe the very few negitive reviews just haven’t found their sweet spot..and i like mine as strong as it gets…still it’s smooth, strong, not harsh.Here is one negitive thing but also a silver lining. The Latte Go carafe broke on first attempted use. So much for that “fewer things to break” theory. The carafe is a genius concept but the carafe design itself is perhaps some of the worst design execution I’ve seen. Has a frame where you insert the container, the container has a hole at the bottom and will leak unless you clip the container into the frame just right. The hole at the bottom is suppressed by pressure. There is no functional reason to have a hole at the bottom, none. Anyhow, the plastic clip broke right off when slotting it in.I called philips support. Zero wait time, zero hassle, they were super nice and sending me a new one. I’m really hesitant about the carafe design or if it will hold up fkr a week nevermind years. However at least it’s external and support appears to be stellar if it does.
2 people found this helpful
Transportation Needs in Cold Weather –
Price protection of a $142 from previous purchase
After I finally set it up, it works very well although in order to get a full cup of coffee, you need to run the machine twice.I also noticed that just after the return date expired that the price of the machine went down from $741 to $599I called Phillips directly and they suggested that Amazon would issue me some sort of credit note or credit to my account.Please advise ASAP as I would consider ordering another machine to my Canadian address
sethro –
Great quality coffee make with excellent steamer.
Expensive and worth every penny. Consistently makes great cappuccinos and lattes. The best part is the milk steamer frother. Super easy to clean. That is what makes this coffee machine one of the best.
Robert/Susan Nute –
watch the pricing …
Coffee maker is fine.. what pisses me off is I bought it for 789.00 and 4 days later it’s 599.00 this doesn’t seem quite fair. It also came missing the cover for the bean compartment, while amazon refunded me 83.00 the cover cost me 22.00 plus 11.00 shipping.. not really too happy with this overall purchase,, the dollars sting but the coffee is good…
Debbie L. MaxwellDebbie L. Maxwell –
FANTASTIC!
I absolutely LOVE this machine! It makes delicious coffee, I look forward to my morning coffee. It has functions for multiple types of coffee beverages & strengths, all of which are wonderful. This model has the milk frother. I have only 1 complaint for this machine, it is loud. The noise will wake you before the coffee ever does, however, I can deal with that in exchange for my delicious cup of Joe. Buy it, you’ll love it
2 people found this helpful
Steven –
Perfect coffee maker!
Phenomenal! Super quiet also, I have one in Europe and it’s too much louder. This ceramic feature makes much quieter, coffee. Very easy to use. Fits very easily on the counter.
AJGB –
Great Espresso and Cappuccino, Ingenious Milk Foamer
Makes great espresso and cappuccino. Quiet grinding and milk container is easy to fill and clean. The coffee foaming action is first rate. Its one weakness over our previous Phillips Intelia is that it doesn’t have a bean sensor. Our old Intelia would sense whether a full puck had been created and display a warning when inadequate beans had been ground. If your beans run low the 3300 might start dispensing brownish hot water instead of espresso. You have to try to keep the bean hopper full and the beans near the grinder entrance.
unknown –
Good machine
Overall, this is a great espresso machine! It’s super easy to use, and the LatteGo milk system makes creamy, frothy drinks with no hassle. The SilentBrew feature is a nice touch, making it quieter than other machines I’ve used. The ceramic grinder works well, and I love the variety of drink options, both hot and iced.The only downside is that it uses a lot more coffee beans compared to using pre-ground coffee with a filter, which can add up over time. That said, the quality of the drinks is excellent, and everything else functions smoothly. If you’re looking for a user-friendly, fully automatic espresso machine with great features, this one is worth considering!
2 people found this helpful
newtexan –
You don’t have to spend $$$ to get a good cup!
This is the fourth “super” espresso machine I have owned over the last 20 years and all were similar regarding features. So, I have some experience to base my review on and I may get a little preachy in the process. I can honestly say that this is by far the best machine I have owned. I roast my own beans and the Philips machine does full justice to the bean I strive to get a good flavor profile from when roasting. My previous machines were all “good” or “good enough”. But, this machine is excellent for producing a very satisfying cup. I say all this with one caveat – any machine, regardless of price, can’t make a bad bean better. Don’t waste your money if you are not going to either home roast or source your beans from a reputable roaster. Find a local roaster or check out Sweet Maria’s, Peet’s, and other online sources. While I usually just do a straight cup or two in the morning, having the frother for Cappuccino or Macchiato is a plus when having guests come by. It’s so simple! The other things I really appreciate about this machine are first, the much improved noise control from the grinder. Second, the very efficient extraction process. I am using 40-50% less beans than my previous machines and getting a vastly better cup. And lastly, I like having the ability to pre-set defaults for water temp, etc. It’s not something you have to do, but it’s there if you want it. If you decide to buy one, do yourself a favor and buy a set of the double walled, clear glass coffee cups. They are great for any drink when using the frother. It really enhances the visual experience, keeps your drink hot, and your guests will appreciate them.
22 people found this helpful
sethro –
Great quality coffee make with excellent steamer.
Expensive and worth every penny. Consistently makes great cappuccinos and lattes. The best part is the milk steamer frother. Super easy to clean. That is what makes this coffee machine one of the best.
MW Shaw –
Great choice for easy lattes and cappuccinos
We have been using a Nespresso machine for years and loved the convenience but frothing/steaming the milk was always a hassle and never seemed to come out right. After using automatic machines in hotels when traveling, we loved the push-button convenience but didn’t really consider it an option for home use until we saw this machine on sale. It was a wise choice! After more than a month of use we are very pleased with the purchase.We like that it uses either ground coffee or whole beans and the ability to adjust strength and volume suits us perfectly since I like it stronger than does my wife. Having the milk steamed and dispensed for you is great when you are not fully awake in the morning.Cleanup is easy though the supplied instructions aren’t very enlightening. A more complete manual is available online along with how-to videos. There are also several YouTube review videos that I found helpful.
CJCJ –
Sticker on front difficult to remove
We bought an older model several years ago and it finally broke. Bought the newer model and the sticker that goes up the front of the water chamber is hard to remove and left behind a mess. Trying different things to remove the residual sticker now.
2 people found this helpful
Mallory –
Money saver
Love this! Has kept me from buying Starbucks each day, good taste, easy to clean and overall saving me money.
AloysiusSF –
Get it now before Trump Tariffs increase the cost for all Americans
Prices on all super-auto espresso machines have significantly increased since my last purchase about 10 years ago. This is now (pre-Trump Tariffs) one of the more moderately priced units. Minimal controls; but more than enough to produce decent lattes, capuccinos, espresso shots and American (ick) coffee. Milk system is very easy to keep clean. Wish I could turn up the heat a bit more on both the coffee and milk production.
Robert/Susan Nute –
watch the pricing …
Coffee maker is fine.. what pisses me off is I bought it for 789.00 and 4 days later it’s 599.00 this doesn’t seem quite fair. It also came missing the cover for the bean compartment, while amazon refunded me 83.00 the cover cost me 22.00 plus 11.00 shipping.. not really too happy with this overall purchase,, the dollars sting but the coffee is good…
MW Shaw –
Great choice for easy lattes and cappuccinos
We have been using a Nespresso machine for years and loved the convenience but frothing/steaming the milk was always a hassle and never seemed to come out right. After using automatic machines in hotels when traveling, we loved the push-button convenience but didn’t really consider it an option for home use until we saw this machine on sale. It was a wise choice! After more than a month of use we are very pleased with the purchase.We like that it uses either ground coffee or whole beans and the ability to adjust strength and volume suits us perfectly since I like it stronger than does my wife. Having the milk steamed and dispensed for you is great when you are not fully awake in the morning.Cleanup is easy though the supplied instructions aren’t very enlightening. A more complete manual is available online along with how-to videos. There are also several YouTube review videos that I found helpful.
Box –
Good coffee
I like this device. The lack of clear instructions is very annoying. You have to install the app to learn anything. It’s not that quiet at all. It’s quite loud.
One person found this helpful
David Hardy –
Good machine and good coffee
A small design flaw prevents me from giving it five stars. The coffee bean feeder does not allow for all the coffee beans to move automatically towards the feeder when there are less beans in the feeder. Also there is no way to separately steam milk without actually making (or faking) a cup of capuccino.
Mallory –
Money saver
Love this! Has kept me from buying Starbucks each day, good taste, easy to clean and overall saving me money.
newtexan –
You don’t have to spend $$$ to get a good cup!
This is the fourth “super” espresso machine I have owned over the last 20 years and all were similar regarding features. So, I have some experience to base my review on and I may get a little preachy in the process. I can honestly say that this is by far the best machine I have owned. I roast my own beans and the Philips machine does full justice to the bean I strive to get a good flavor profile from when roasting. My previous machines were all “good” or “good enough”. But, this machine is excellent for producing a very satisfying cup. I say all this with one caveat – any machine, regardless of price, can’t make a bad bean better. Don’t waste your money if you are not going to either home roast or source your beans from a reputable roaster. Find a local roaster or check out Sweet Maria’s, Peet’s, and other online sources. While I usually just do a straight cup or two in the morning, having the frother for Cappuccino or Macchiato is a plus when having guests come by. It’s so simple! The other things I really appreciate about this machine are first, the much improved noise control from the grinder. Second, the very efficient extraction process. I am using 40-50% less beans than my previous machines and getting a vastly better cup. And lastly, I like having the ability to pre-set defaults for water temp, etc. It’s not something you have to do, but it’s there if you want it. If you decide to buy one, do yourself a favor and buy a set of the double walled, clear glass coffee cups. They are great for any drink when using the frother. It really enhances the visual experience, keeps your drink hot, and your guests will appreciate them.
22 people found this helpful
AloysiusSF –
Get it now before Trump Tariffs increase the cost for all Americans
Prices on all super-auto espresso machines have significantly increased since my last purchase about 10 years ago. This is now (pre-Trump Tariffs) one of the more moderately priced units. Minimal controls; but more than enough to produce decent lattes, capuccinos, espresso shots and American (ick) coffee. Milk system is very easy to keep clean. Wish I could turn up the heat a bit more on both the coffee and milk production.
Debbie L. MaxwellDebbie L. Maxwell –
FANTASTIC!
I absolutely LOVE this machine! It makes delicious coffee, I look forward to my morning coffee. It has functions for multiple types of coffee beverages & strengths, all of which are wonderful. This model has the milk frother. I have only 1 complaint for this machine, it is loud. The noise will wake you before the coffee ever does, however, I can deal with that in exchange for my delicious cup of Joe. Buy it, you’ll love it
2 people found this helpful
Debbie L. MaxwellDebbie L. Maxwell –
FANTASTIC!
I absolutely LOVE this machine! It makes delicious coffee, I look forward to my morning coffee. It has functions for multiple types of coffee beverages & strengths, all of which are wonderful. This model has the milk frother. I have only 1 complaint for this machine, it is loud. The noise will wake you before the coffee ever does, however, I can deal with that in exchange for my delicious cup of Joe. Buy it, you’ll love it
2 people found this helpful
ClowMaster –
Great machine for the whole family.
Best coffee machine ever. Makes foamed milk perfectly for drinks. I dont have to do anything. It’s not as loud as I had expected which is nice and cleaning it is easy enough. Absolutely worth the price.
One person found this helpful
Robert/Susan Nute –
watch the pricing …
Coffee maker is fine.. what pisses me off is I bought it for 789.00 and 4 days later it’s 599.00 this doesn’t seem quite fair. It also came missing the cover for the bean compartment, while amazon refunded me 83.00 the cover cost me 22.00 plus 11.00 shipping.. not really too happy with this overall purchase,, the dollars sting but the coffee is good…
Terrence J. Gold –
Quality machine, great design, super support
Was put off by some of the negitive reviews but happy I bought it. Home run. Espresso tastes great, the design is very good, easy to operate. Super silent.I’ve had two previous Saeco’s over the past 15 years. This are now owned by Philips. Philips borrowed much of the internal design from Saeco. One of the reasons I went with Philips is that being it was similar internally, maintenance would be easier for me. Also, I had few issues with my Saeco machines, so figured why not given other top brands have about the same ratings.What you’ll notice is this machine has the same internal brew system as my old Saeco from 8 years ago. But they changed about everything else …for the better. Drop trey no longer has any wires in it, or se sort, no faulty false sensor events. Also the water is now just a pull out drawer. No more top loading or filling. Easy slick. Love it.I was resistant to get the carafe. After my fordt Saeco that was fully automatic, and every expensive, started to give me problems after a few years, all those issues were with the brother, carafe, pump systems related to it. I wanted to pair down the range of internal components that could go wrong. Well the Latte Go doesn’t really have any additional internal components for this just the carafe using the built in brother pump (smae internals without the Go carafe) so I did it.The machine is super quiet. Espresso comes out HOT (big improvement from last generation). It’s also very good. I don’t know why people say it comes out watery. My first cup sort of did but then I adjusted the grind and the amount of water used per pull and BAM. Spot on. Maybe the very few negitive reviews just haven’t found their sweet spot..and i like mine as strong as it gets…still it’s smooth, strong, not harsh.Here is one negitive thing but also a silver lining. The Latte Go carafe broke on first attempted use. So much for that “fewer things to break” theory. The carafe is a genius concept but the carafe design itself is perhaps some of the worst design execution I’ve seen. Has a frame where you insert the container, the container has a hole at the bottom and will leak unless you clip the container into the frame just right. The hole at the bottom is suppressed by pressure. There is no functional reason to have a hole at the bottom, none. Anyhow, the plastic clip broke right off when slotting it in.I called philips support. Zero wait time, zero hassle, they were super nice and sending me a new one. I’m really hesitant about the carafe design or if it will hold up fkr a week nevermind years. However at least it’s external and support appears to be stellar if it does.
2 people found this helpful
ClowMaster –
Great machine for the whole family.
Best coffee machine ever. Makes foamed milk perfectly for drinks. I dont have to do anything. It’s not as loud as I had expected which is nice and cleaning it is easy enough. Absolutely worth the price.
One person found this helpful
David Hardy –
Good machine and good coffee
A small design flaw prevents me from giving it five stars. The coffee bean feeder does not allow for all the coffee beans to move automatically towards the feeder when there are less beans in the feeder. Also there is no way to separately steam milk without actually making (or faking) a cup of capuccino.
cbanerjee –
Fancy coffee maker that does everything
This is the second of this machine type we have purchased. Our first lasted 4 years making 4-6 coffee drinks a day. It is great that it steams the milk for you, has multiple types of coffee drink choices, grinds beans and has a water reservoir all in one. The biggest “issue” is the over-ride ground coffee compartment and button. It is on the bottom of the bean strength button that has to be held down to turn on. Often it takes multiple tries to turn on (several people with different size hands have tried) or it turns on but “eats” the grounds and doesn’t make coffee. Because of this, we don’t use it as often as we would like. If you don’t have a decaf and a regular coffee drinker in the house, no problem. Wanting to switch between the two, annoying. A little upfront investment but if it keeps you from the local coffee place at $4-6 a cup, it saves you in the long run.
Terrence J. Gold –
Quality machine, great design, super support
Was put off by some of the negitive reviews but happy I bought it. Home run. Espresso tastes great, the design is very good, easy to operate. Super silent.I’ve had two previous Saeco’s over the past 15 years. This are now owned by Philips. Philips borrowed much of the internal design from Saeco. One of the reasons I went with Philips is that being it was similar internally, maintenance would be easier for me. Also, I had few issues with my Saeco machines, so figured why not given other top brands have about the same ratings.What you’ll notice is this machine has the same internal brew system as my old Saeco from 8 years ago. But they changed about everything else …for the better. Drop trey no longer has any wires in it, or se sort, no faulty false sensor events. Also the water is now just a pull out drawer. No more top loading or filling. Easy slick. Love it.I was resistant to get the carafe. After my fordt Saeco that was fully automatic, and every expensive, started to give me problems after a few years, all those issues were with the brother, carafe, pump systems related to it. I wanted to pair down the range of internal components that could go wrong. Well the Latte Go doesn’t really have any additional internal components for this just the carafe using the built in brother pump (smae internals without the Go carafe) so I did it.The machine is super quiet. Espresso comes out HOT (big improvement from last generation). It’s also very good. I don’t know why people say it comes out watery. My first cup sort of did but then I adjusted the grind and the amount of water used per pull and BAM. Spot on. Maybe the very few negitive reviews just haven’t found their sweet spot..and i like mine as strong as it gets…still it’s smooth, strong, not harsh.Here is one negitive thing but also a silver lining. The Latte Go carafe broke on first attempted use. So much for that “fewer things to break” theory. The carafe is a genius concept but the carafe design itself is perhaps some of the worst design execution I’ve seen. Has a frame where you insert the container, the container has a hole at the bottom and will leak unless you clip the container into the frame just right. The hole at the bottom is suppressed by pressure. There is no functional reason to have a hole at the bottom, none. Anyhow, the plastic clip broke right off when slotting it in.I called philips support. Zero wait time, zero hassle, they were super nice and sending me a new one. I’m really hesitant about the carafe design or if it will hold up fkr a week nevermind years. However at least it’s external and support appears to be stellar if it does.
2 people found this helpful
survivalofthesahm –
Versatile Cafe Machine
This machine is able to help us make so many great drinks. It can even do hot water for tea which is awesome. Makes a great cup of coffee. We are having trouble getting it to make larger portions, and the adjustment settings are a little tricky/we haven’t nailed it yet but I think we will. Honestly though it’s good, I’m familiar with the level up machine too, the 3400 (where this is the 3300) which has an added digital screen that guides you through all the things. If you can swing it, I’d recommend going with that one over this one as I feel it’s a bit more user friendly. But this is a good machine. Factory settings create small portions.
3 people found this helpful
Transportation Needs in Cold Weather –
Price protection of a $142 from previous purchase
After I finally set it up, it works very well although in order to get a full cup of coffee, you need to run the machine twice.I also noticed that just after the return date expired that the price of the machine went down from $741 to $599I called Phillips directly and they suggested that Amazon would issue me some sort of credit note or credit to my account.Please advise ASAP as I would consider ordering another machine to my Canadian address
Robert/Susan Nute –
watch the pricing …
Coffee maker is fine.. what pisses me off is I bought it for 789.00 and 4 days later it’s 599.00 this doesn’t seem quite fair. It also came missing the cover for the bean compartment, while amazon refunded me 83.00 the cover cost me 22.00 plus 11.00 shipping.. not really too happy with this overall purchase,, the dollars sting but the coffee is good…
Mallory –
Money saver
Love this! Has kept me from buying Starbucks each day, good taste, easy to clean and overall saving me money.
AloysiusSF –
Get it now before Trump Tariffs increase the cost for all Americans
Prices on all super-auto espresso machines have significantly increased since my last purchase about 10 years ago. This is now (pre-Trump Tariffs) one of the more moderately priced units. Minimal controls; but more than enough to produce decent lattes, capuccinos, espresso shots and American (ick) coffee. Milk system is very easy to keep clean. Wish I could turn up the heat a bit more on both the coffee and milk production.
Mallory –
Money saver
Love this! Has kept me from buying Starbucks each day, good taste, easy to clean and overall saving me money.
David Hardy –
Good machine and good coffee
A small design flaw prevents me from giving it five stars. The coffee bean feeder does not allow for all the coffee beans to move automatically towards the feeder when there are less beans in the feeder. Also there is no way to separately steam milk without actually making (or faking) a cup of capuccino.
MW Shaw –
Great choice for easy lattes and cappuccinos
We have been using a Nespresso machine for years and loved the convenience but frothing/steaming the milk was always a hassle and never seemed to come out right. After using automatic machines in hotels when traveling, we loved the push-button convenience but didn’t really consider it an option for home use until we saw this machine on sale. It was a wise choice! After more than a month of use we are very pleased with the purchase.We like that it uses either ground coffee or whole beans and the ability to adjust strength and volume suits us perfectly since I like it stronger than does my wife. Having the milk steamed and dispensed for you is great when you are not fully awake in the morning.Cleanup is easy though the supplied instructions aren’t very enlightening. A more complete manual is available online along with how-to videos. There are also several YouTube review videos that I found helpful.
CJCJ –
Sticker on front difficult to remove
We bought an older model several years ago and it finally broke. Bought the newer model and the sticker that goes up the front of the water chamber is hard to remove and left behind a mess. Trying different things to remove the residual sticker now.
2 people found this helpful
AloysiusSF –
Get it now before Trump Tariffs increase the cost for all Americans
Prices on all super-auto espresso machines have significantly increased since my last purchase about 10 years ago. This is now (pre-Trump Tariffs) one of the more moderately priced units. Minimal controls; but more than enough to produce decent lattes, capuccinos, espresso shots and American (ick) coffee. Milk system is very easy to keep clean. Wish I could turn up the heat a bit more on both the coffee and milk production.
Box –
Good coffee
I like this device. The lack of clear instructions is very annoying. You have to install the app to learn anything. It’s not that quiet at all. It’s quite loud.
One person found this helpful
Box –
Good coffee
I like this device. The lack of clear instructions is very annoying. You have to install the app to learn anything. It’s not that quiet at all. It’s quite loud.
One person found this helpful
Steven –
Perfect coffee maker!
Phenomenal! Super quiet also, I have one in Europe and it’s too much louder. This ceramic feature makes much quieter, coffee. Very easy to use. Fits very easily on the counter.
VelezVelez –
Versatile machine
I liked how you have multiple options on brewing coffees, but also having the whole bean grounded fresh or pre grounded beans option. Cleaning the machine is kinda though but for an automatic dispenser machine it is not too bad to deal with.
2 people found this helpful
Terrence J. Gold –
Quality machine, great design, super support
Was put off by some of the negitive reviews but happy I bought it. Home run. Espresso tastes great, the design is very good, easy to operate. Super silent.I’ve had two previous Saeco’s over the past 15 years. This are now owned by Philips. Philips borrowed much of the internal design from Saeco. One of the reasons I went with Philips is that being it was similar internally, maintenance would be easier for me. Also, I had few issues with my Saeco machines, so figured why not given other top brands have about the same ratings.What you’ll notice is this machine has the same internal brew system as my old Saeco from 8 years ago. But they changed about everything else …for the better. Drop trey no longer has any wires in it, or se sort, no faulty false sensor events. Also the water is now just a pull out drawer. No more top loading or filling. Easy slick. Love it.I was resistant to get the carafe. After my fordt Saeco that was fully automatic, and every expensive, started to give me problems after a few years, all those issues were with the brother, carafe, pump systems related to it. I wanted to pair down the range of internal components that could go wrong. Well the Latte Go doesn’t really have any additional internal components for this just the carafe using the built in brother pump (smae internals without the Go carafe) so I did it.The machine is super quiet. Espresso comes out HOT (big improvement from last generation). It’s also very good. I don’t know why people say it comes out watery. My first cup sort of did but then I adjusted the grind and the amount of water used per pull and BAM. Spot on. Maybe the very few negitive reviews just haven’t found their sweet spot..and i like mine as strong as it gets…still it’s smooth, strong, not harsh.Here is one negitive thing but also a silver lining. The Latte Go carafe broke on first attempted use. So much for that “fewer things to break” theory. The carafe is a genius concept but the carafe design itself is perhaps some of the worst design execution I’ve seen. Has a frame where you insert the container, the container has a hole at the bottom and will leak unless you clip the container into the frame just right. The hole at the bottom is suppressed by pressure. There is no functional reason to have a hole at the bottom, none. Anyhow, the plastic clip broke right off when slotting it in.I called philips support. Zero wait time, zero hassle, they were super nice and sending me a new one. I’m really hesitant about the carafe design or if it will hold up fkr a week nevermind years. However at least it’s external and support appears to be stellar if it does.
2 people found this helpful
AJGB –
Great Espresso and Cappuccino, Ingenious Milk Foamer
Makes great espresso and cappuccino. Quiet grinding and milk container is easy to fill and clean. The coffee foaming action is first rate. Its one weakness over our previous Phillips Intelia is that it doesn’t have a bean sensor. Our old Intelia would sense whether a full puck had been created and display a warning when inadequate beans had been ground. If your beans run low the 3300 might start dispensing brownish hot water instead of espresso. You have to try to keep the bean hopper full and the beans near the grinder entrance.
Terrence J. Gold –
Quality machine, great design, super support
Was put off by some of the negitive reviews but happy I bought it. Home run. Espresso tastes great, the design is very good, easy to operate. Super silent.I’ve had two previous Saeco’s over the past 15 years. This are now owned by Philips. Philips borrowed much of the internal design from Saeco. One of the reasons I went with Philips is that being it was similar internally, maintenance would be easier for me. Also, I had few issues with my Saeco machines, so figured why not given other top brands have about the same ratings.What you’ll notice is this machine has the same internal brew system as my old Saeco from 8 years ago. But they changed about everything else …for the better. Drop trey no longer has any wires in it, or se sort, no faulty false sensor events. Also the water is now just a pull out drawer. No more top loading or filling. Easy slick. Love it.I was resistant to get the carafe. After my fordt Saeco that was fully automatic, and every expensive, started to give me problems after a few years, all those issues were with the brother, carafe, pump systems related to it. I wanted to pair down the range of internal components that could go wrong. Well the Latte Go doesn’t really have any additional internal components for this just the carafe using the built in brother pump (smae internals without the Go carafe) so I did it.The machine is super quiet. Espresso comes out HOT (big improvement from last generation). It’s also very good. I don’t know why people say it comes out watery. My first cup sort of did but then I adjusted the grind and the amount of water used per pull and BAM. Spot on. Maybe the very few negitive reviews just haven’t found their sweet spot..and i like mine as strong as it gets…still it’s smooth, strong, not harsh.Here is one negitive thing but also a silver lining. The Latte Go carafe broke on first attempted use. So much for that “fewer things to break” theory. The carafe is a genius concept but the carafe design itself is perhaps some of the worst design execution I’ve seen. Has a frame where you insert the container, the container has a hole at the bottom and will leak unless you clip the container into the frame just right. The hole at the bottom is suppressed by pressure. There is no functional reason to have a hole at the bottom, none. Anyhow, the plastic clip broke right off when slotting it in.I called philips support. Zero wait time, zero hassle, they were super nice and sending me a new one. I’m really hesitant about the carafe design or if it will hold up fkr a week nevermind years. However at least it’s external and support appears to be stellar if it does.
2 people found this helpful
survivalofthesahm –
Versatile Cafe Machine
This machine is able to help us make so many great drinks. It can even do hot water for tea which is awesome. Makes a great cup of coffee. We are having trouble getting it to make larger portions, and the adjustment settings are a little tricky/we haven’t nailed it yet but I think we will. Honestly though it’s good, I’m familiar with the level up machine too, the 3400 (where this is the 3300) which has an added digital screen that guides you through all the things. If you can swing it, I’d recommend going with that one over this one as I feel it’s a bit more user friendly. But this is a good machine. Factory settings create small portions.
3 people found this helpful
Jeffreyw –
Makes perfect coffee drinks
We recently purchased this coffee maker, and we are very happy with it. Every type of coffee drink is perfectly brewed.The automatic frother is wonderful. So easy to make cappuccino and lattes without the mess of the traditional frother.If anyone has trouble with the machine, it is important to set it up properly from the start and follow the maintenance instructions. It does need to cycle through five cups of coffee before it is ready to go.I have seen reviews where people mention that the coffee machine leaks water. Every time the machine is turned on and off, it rinses the nozzles into the reservoir which can fill up quickly. I can guarantee that people aren’t paying attention to this, and the reservoir simply overflows.You will not be disappointed with this machine.
2 people found this helpful
ClowMaster –
Great machine for the whole family.
Best coffee machine ever. Makes foamed milk perfectly for drinks. I dont have to do anything. It’s not as loud as I had expected which is nice and cleaning it is easy enough. Absolutely worth the price.
One person found this helpful
Jeffreyw –
Makes perfect coffee drinks
We recently purchased this coffee maker, and we are very happy with it. Every type of coffee drink is perfectly brewed.The automatic frother is wonderful. So easy to make cappuccino and lattes without the mess of the traditional frother.If anyone has trouble with the machine, it is important to set it up properly from the start and follow the maintenance instructions. It does need to cycle through five cups of coffee before it is ready to go.I have seen reviews where people mention that the coffee machine leaks water. Every time the machine is turned on and off, it rinses the nozzles into the reservoir which can fill up quickly. I can guarantee that people aren’t paying attention to this, and the reservoir simply overflows.You will not be disappointed with this machine.
2 people found this helpful
MW Shaw –
Great choice for easy lattes and cappuccinos
We have been using a Nespresso machine for years and loved the convenience but frothing/steaming the milk was always a hassle and never seemed to come out right. After using automatic machines in hotels when traveling, we loved the push-button convenience but didn’t really consider it an option for home use until we saw this machine on sale. It was a wise choice! After more than a month of use we are very pleased with the purchase.We like that it uses either ground coffee or whole beans and the ability to adjust strength and volume suits us perfectly since I like it stronger than does my wife. Having the milk steamed and dispensed for you is great when you are not fully awake in the morning.Cleanup is easy though the supplied instructions aren’t very enlightening. A more complete manual is available online along with how-to videos. There are also several YouTube review videos that I found helpful.
Mallory –
Money saver
Love this! Has kept me from buying Starbucks each day, good taste, easy to clean and overall saving me money.
newtexan –
You don’t have to spend $$$ to get a good cup!
This is the fourth “super” espresso machine I have owned over the last 20 years and all were similar regarding features. So, I have some experience to base my review on and I may get a little preachy in the process. I can honestly say that this is by far the best machine I have owned. I roast my own beans and the Philips machine does full justice to the bean I strive to get a good flavor profile from when roasting. My previous machines were all “good” or “good enough”. But, this machine is excellent for producing a very satisfying cup. I say all this with one caveat – any machine, regardless of price, can’t make a bad bean better. Don’t waste your money if you are not going to either home roast or source your beans from a reputable roaster. Find a local roaster or check out Sweet Maria’s, Peet’s, and other online sources. While I usually just do a straight cup or two in the morning, having the frother for Cappuccino or Macchiato is a plus when having guests come by. It’s so simple! The other things I really appreciate about this machine are first, the much improved noise control from the grinder. Second, the very efficient extraction process. I am using 40-50% less beans than my previous machines and getting a vastly better cup. And lastly, I like having the ability to pre-set defaults for water temp, etc. It’s not something you have to do, but it’s there if you want it. If you decide to buy one, do yourself a favor and buy a set of the double walled, clear glass coffee cups. They are great for any drink when using the frother. It really enhances the visual experience, keeps your drink hot, and your guests will appreciate them.
22 people found this helpful
Transportation Needs in Cold Weather –
Price protection of a $142 from previous purchase
After I finally set it up, it works very well although in order to get a full cup of coffee, you need to run the machine twice.I also noticed that just after the return date expired that the price of the machine went down from $741 to $599I called Phillips directly and they suggested that Amazon would issue me some sort of credit note or credit to my account.Please advise ASAP as I would consider ordering another machine to my Canadian address
Steven –
Perfect coffee maker!
Phenomenal! Super quiet also, I have one in Europe and it’s too much louder. This ceramic feature makes much quieter, coffee. Very easy to use. Fits very easily on the counter.
Jeffreyw –
Makes perfect coffee drinks
We recently purchased this coffee maker, and we are very happy with it. Every type of coffee drink is perfectly brewed.The automatic frother is wonderful. So easy to make cappuccino and lattes without the mess of the traditional frother.If anyone has trouble with the machine, it is important to set it up properly from the start and follow the maintenance instructions. It does need to cycle through five cups of coffee before it is ready to go.I have seen reviews where people mention that the coffee machine leaks water. Every time the machine is turned on and off, it rinses the nozzles into the reservoir which can fill up quickly. I can guarantee that people aren’t paying attention to this, and the reservoir simply overflows.You will not be disappointed with this machine.
2 people found this helpful
Robert/Susan Nute –
watch the pricing …
Coffee maker is fine.. what pisses me off is I bought it for 789.00 and 4 days later it’s 599.00 this doesn’t seem quite fair. It also came missing the cover for the bean compartment, while amazon refunded me 83.00 the cover cost me 22.00 plus 11.00 shipping.. not really too happy with this overall purchase,, the dollars sting but the coffee is good…
unknown –
Good machine
Overall, this is a great espresso machine! It’s super easy to use, and the LatteGo milk system makes creamy, frothy drinks with no hassle. The SilentBrew feature is a nice touch, making it quieter than other machines I’ve used. The ceramic grinder works well, and I love the variety of drink options, both hot and iced.The only downside is that it uses a lot more coffee beans compared to using pre-ground coffee with a filter, which can add up over time. That said, the quality of the drinks is excellent, and everything else functions smoothly. If you’re looking for a user-friendly, fully automatic espresso machine with great features, this one is worth considering!
2 people found this helpful
cbanerjee –
Fancy coffee maker that does everything
This is the second of this machine type we have purchased. Our first lasted 4 years making 4-6 coffee drinks a day. It is great that it steams the milk for you, has multiple types of coffee drink choices, grinds beans and has a water reservoir all in one. The biggest “issue” is the over-ride ground coffee compartment and button. It is on the bottom of the bean strength button that has to be held down to turn on. Often it takes multiple tries to turn on (several people with different size hands have tried) or it turns on but “eats” the grounds and doesn’t make coffee. Because of this, we don’t use it as often as we would like. If you don’t have a decaf and a regular coffee drinker in the house, no problem. Wanting to switch between the two, annoying. A little upfront investment but if it keeps you from the local coffee place at $4-6 a cup, it saves you in the long run.
Robert/Susan Nute –
watch the pricing …
Coffee maker is fine.. what pisses me off is I bought it for 789.00 and 4 days later it’s 599.00 this doesn’t seem quite fair. It also came missing the cover for the bean compartment, while amazon refunded me 83.00 the cover cost me 22.00 plus 11.00 shipping.. not really too happy with this overall purchase,, the dollars sting but the coffee is good…
ClowMaster –
Great machine for the whole family.
Best coffee machine ever. Makes foamed milk perfectly for drinks. I dont have to do anything. It’s not as loud as I had expected which is nice and cleaning it is easy enough. Absolutely worth the price.
One person found this helpful
Steven –
Perfect coffee maker!
Phenomenal! Super quiet also, I have one in Europe and it’s too much louder. This ceramic feature makes much quieter, coffee. Very easy to use. Fits very easily on the counter.
Robert/Susan Nute –
watch the pricing …
Coffee maker is fine.. what pisses me off is I bought it for 789.00 and 4 days later it’s 599.00 this doesn’t seem quite fair. It also came missing the cover for the bean compartment, while amazon refunded me 83.00 the cover cost me 22.00 plus 11.00 shipping.. not really too happy with this overall purchase,, the dollars sting but the coffee is good…
newtexan –
You don’t have to spend $$$ to get a good cup!
This is the fourth “super” espresso machine I have owned over the last 20 years and all were similar regarding features. So, I have some experience to base my review on and I may get a little preachy in the process. I can honestly say that this is by far the best machine I have owned. I roast my own beans and the Philips machine does full justice to the bean I strive to get a good flavor profile from when roasting. My previous machines were all “good” or “good enough”. But, this machine is excellent for producing a very satisfying cup. I say all this with one caveat – any machine, regardless of price, can’t make a bad bean better. Don’t waste your money if you are not going to either home roast or source your beans from a reputable roaster. Find a local roaster or check out Sweet Maria’s, Peet’s, and other online sources. While I usually just do a straight cup or two in the morning, having the frother for Cappuccino or Macchiato is a plus when having guests come by. It’s so simple! The other things I really appreciate about this machine are first, the much improved noise control from the grinder. Second, the very efficient extraction process. I am using 40-50% less beans than my previous machines and getting a vastly better cup. And lastly, I like having the ability to pre-set defaults for water temp, etc. It’s not something you have to do, but it’s there if you want it. If you decide to buy one, do yourself a favor and buy a set of the double walled, clear glass coffee cups. They are great for any drink when using the frother. It really enhances the visual experience, keeps your drink hot, and your guests will appreciate them.
22 people found this helpful
sethro –
Great quality coffee make with excellent steamer.
Expensive and worth every penny. Consistently makes great cappuccinos and lattes. The best part is the milk steamer frother. Super easy to clean. That is what makes this coffee machine one of the best.
Robert/Susan Nute –
watch the pricing …
Coffee maker is fine.. what pisses me off is I bought it for 789.00 and 4 days later it’s 599.00 this doesn’t seem quite fair. It also came missing the cover for the bean compartment, while amazon refunded me 83.00 the cover cost me 22.00 plus 11.00 shipping.. not really too happy with this overall purchase,, the dollars sting but the coffee is good…
survivalofthesahm –
Versatile Cafe Machine
This machine is able to help us make so many great drinks. It can even do hot water for tea which is awesome. Makes a great cup of coffee. We are having trouble getting it to make larger portions, and the adjustment settings are a little tricky/we haven’t nailed it yet but I think we will. Honestly though it’s good, I’m familiar with the level up machine too, the 3400 (where this is the 3300) which has an added digital screen that guides you through all the things. If you can swing it, I’d recommend going with that one over this one as I feel it’s a bit more user friendly. But this is a good machine. Factory settings create small portions.
3 people found this helpful
survivalofthesahm –
Versatile Cafe Machine
This machine is able to help us make so many great drinks. It can even do hot water for tea which is awesome. Makes a great cup of coffee. We are having trouble getting it to make larger portions, and the adjustment settings are a little tricky/we haven’t nailed it yet but I think we will. Honestly though it’s good, I’m familiar with the level up machine too, the 3400 (where this is the 3300) which has an added digital screen that guides you through all the things. If you can swing it, I’d recommend going with that one over this one as I feel it’s a bit more user friendly. But this is a good machine. Factory settings create small portions.
3 people found this helpful
cbanerjee –
Fancy coffee maker that does everything
This is the second of this machine type we have purchased. Our first lasted 4 years making 4-6 coffee drinks a day. It is great that it steams the milk for you, has multiple types of coffee drink choices, grinds beans and has a water reservoir all in one. The biggest “issue” is the over-ride ground coffee compartment and button. It is on the bottom of the bean strength button that has to be held down to turn on. Often it takes multiple tries to turn on (several people with different size hands have tried) or it turns on but “eats” the grounds and doesn’t make coffee. Because of this, we don’t use it as often as we would like. If you don’t have a decaf and a regular coffee drinker in the house, no problem. Wanting to switch between the two, annoying. A little upfront investment but if it keeps you from the local coffee place at $4-6 a cup, it saves you in the long run.
AJGB –
Great Espresso and Cappuccino, Ingenious Milk Foamer
Makes great espresso and cappuccino. Quiet grinding and milk container is easy to fill and clean. The coffee foaming action is first rate. Its one weakness over our previous Phillips Intelia is that it doesn’t have a bean sensor. Our old Intelia would sense whether a full puck had been created and display a warning when inadequate beans had been ground. If your beans run low the 3300 might start dispensing brownish hot water instead of espresso. You have to try to keep the bean hopper full and the beans near the grinder entrance.
VelezVelez –
Versatile machine
I liked how you have multiple options on brewing coffees, but also having the whole bean grounded fresh or pre grounded beans option. Cleaning the machine is kinda though but for an automatic dispenser machine it is not too bad to deal with.
2 people found this helpful
newtexan –
You don’t have to spend $$$ to get a good cup!
This is the fourth “super” espresso machine I have owned over the last 20 years and all were similar regarding features. So, I have some experience to base my review on and I may get a little preachy in the process. I can honestly say that this is by far the best machine I have owned. I roast my own beans and the Philips machine does full justice to the bean I strive to get a good flavor profile from when roasting. My previous machines were all “good” or “good enough”. But, this machine is excellent for producing a very satisfying cup. I say all this with one caveat – any machine, regardless of price, can’t make a bad bean better. Don’t waste your money if you are not going to either home roast or source your beans from a reputable roaster. Find a local roaster or check out Sweet Maria’s, Peet’s, and other online sources. While I usually just do a straight cup or two in the morning, having the frother for Cappuccino or Macchiato is a plus when having guests come by. It’s so simple! The other things I really appreciate about this machine are first, the much improved noise control from the grinder. Second, the very efficient extraction process. I am using 40-50% less beans than my previous machines and getting a vastly better cup. And lastly, I like having the ability to pre-set defaults for water temp, etc. It’s not something you have to do, but it’s there if you want it. If you decide to buy one, do yourself a favor and buy a set of the double walled, clear glass coffee cups. They are great for any drink when using the frother. It really enhances the visual experience, keeps your drink hot, and your guests will appreciate them.
22 people found this helpful
AJGB –
Great Espresso and Cappuccino, Ingenious Milk Foamer
Makes great espresso and cappuccino. Quiet grinding and milk container is easy to fill and clean. The coffee foaming action is first rate. Its one weakness over our previous Phillips Intelia is that it doesn’t have a bean sensor. Our old Intelia would sense whether a full puck had been created and display a warning when inadequate beans had been ground. If your beans run low the 3300 might start dispensing brownish hot water instead of espresso. You have to try to keep the bean hopper full and the beans near the grinder entrance.
Robert/Susan Nute –
watch the pricing …
Coffee maker is fine.. what pisses me off is I bought it for 789.00 and 4 days later it’s 599.00 this doesn’t seem quite fair. It also came missing the cover for the bean compartment, while amazon refunded me 83.00 the cover cost me 22.00 plus 11.00 shipping.. not really too happy with this overall purchase,, the dollars sting but the coffee is good…
VelezVelez –
Versatile machine
I liked how you have multiple options on brewing coffees, but also having the whole bean grounded fresh or pre grounded beans option. Cleaning the machine is kinda though but for an automatic dispenser machine it is not too bad to deal with.
2 people found this helpful
cbanerjee –
Fancy coffee maker that does everything
This is the second of this machine type we have purchased. Our first lasted 4 years making 4-6 coffee drinks a day. It is great that it steams the milk for you, has multiple types of coffee drink choices, grinds beans and has a water reservoir all in one. The biggest “issue” is the over-ride ground coffee compartment and button. It is on the bottom of the bean strength button that has to be held down to turn on. Often it takes multiple tries to turn on (several people with different size hands have tried) or it turns on but “eats” the grounds and doesn’t make coffee. Because of this, we don’t use it as often as we would like. If you don’t have a decaf and a regular coffee drinker in the house, no problem. Wanting to switch between the two, annoying. A little upfront investment but if it keeps you from the local coffee place at $4-6 a cup, it saves you in the long run.
unknown –
Good machine
Overall, this is a great espresso machine! It’s super easy to use, and the LatteGo milk system makes creamy, frothy drinks with no hassle. The SilentBrew feature is a nice touch, making it quieter than other machines I’ve used. The ceramic grinder works well, and I love the variety of drink options, both hot and iced.The only downside is that it uses a lot more coffee beans compared to using pre-ground coffee with a filter, which can add up over time. That said, the quality of the drinks is excellent, and everything else functions smoothly. If you’re looking for a user-friendly, fully automatic espresso machine with great features, this one is worth considering!
2 people found this helpful
Terrence J. Gold –
Quality machine, great design, super support
Was put off by some of the negitive reviews but happy I bought it. Home run. Espresso tastes great, the design is very good, easy to operate. Super silent.I’ve had two previous Saeco’s over the past 15 years. This are now owned by Philips. Philips borrowed much of the internal design from Saeco. One of the reasons I went with Philips is that being it was similar internally, maintenance would be easier for me. Also, I had few issues with my Saeco machines, so figured why not given other top brands have about the same ratings.What you’ll notice is this machine has the same internal brew system as my old Saeco from 8 years ago. But they changed about everything else …for the better. Drop trey no longer has any wires in it, or se sort, no faulty false sensor events. Also the water is now just a pull out drawer. No more top loading or filling. Easy slick. Love it.I was resistant to get the carafe. After my fordt Saeco that was fully automatic, and every expensive, started to give me problems after a few years, all those issues were with the brother, carafe, pump systems related to it. I wanted to pair down the range of internal components that could go wrong. Well the Latte Go doesn’t really have any additional internal components for this just the carafe using the built in brother pump (smae internals without the Go carafe) so I did it.The machine is super quiet. Espresso comes out HOT (big improvement from last generation). It’s also very good. I don’t know why people say it comes out watery. My first cup sort of did but then I adjusted the grind and the amount of water used per pull and BAM. Spot on. Maybe the very few negitive reviews just haven’t found their sweet spot..and i like mine as strong as it gets…still it’s smooth, strong, not harsh.Here is one negitive thing but also a silver lining. The Latte Go carafe broke on first attempted use. So much for that “fewer things to break” theory. The carafe is a genius concept but the carafe design itself is perhaps some of the worst design execution I’ve seen. Has a frame where you insert the container, the container has a hole at the bottom and will leak unless you clip the container into the frame just right. The hole at the bottom is suppressed by pressure. There is no functional reason to have a hole at the bottom, none. Anyhow, the plastic clip broke right off when slotting it in.I called philips support. Zero wait time, zero hassle, they were super nice and sending me a new one. I’m really hesitant about the carafe design or if it will hold up fkr a week nevermind years. However at least it’s external and support appears to be stellar if it does.
2 people found this helpful
David Hardy –
Good machine and good coffee
A small design flaw prevents me from giving it five stars. The coffee bean feeder does not allow for all the coffee beans to move automatically towards the feeder when there are less beans in the feeder. Also there is no way to separately steam milk without actually making (or faking) a cup of capuccino.
Transportation Needs in Cold Weather –
Price protection of a $142 from previous purchase
After I finally set it up, it works very well although in order to get a full cup of coffee, you need to run the machine twice.I also noticed that just after the return date expired that the price of the machine went down from $741 to $599I called Phillips directly and they suggested that Amazon would issue me some sort of credit note or credit to my account.Please advise ASAP as I would consider ordering another machine to my Canadian address
Steven –
Perfect coffee maker!
Phenomenal! Super quiet also, I have one in Europe and it’s too much louder. This ceramic feature makes much quieter, coffee. Very easy to use. Fits very easily on the counter.
sethro –
Great quality coffee make with excellent steamer.
Expensive and worth every penny. Consistently makes great cappuccinos and lattes. The best part is the milk steamer frother. Super easy to clean. That is what makes this coffee machine one of the best.
Jeffreyw –
Makes perfect coffee drinks
We recently purchased this coffee maker, and we are very happy with it. Every type of coffee drink is perfectly brewed.The automatic frother is wonderful. So easy to make cappuccino and lattes without the mess of the traditional frother.If anyone has trouble with the machine, it is important to set it up properly from the start and follow the maintenance instructions. It does need to cycle through five cups of coffee before it is ready to go.I have seen reviews where people mention that the coffee machine leaks water. Every time the machine is turned on and off, it rinses the nozzles into the reservoir which can fill up quickly. I can guarantee that people aren’t paying attention to this, and the reservoir simply overflows.You will not be disappointed with this machine.
2 people found this helpful
newtexan –
You don’t have to spend $$$ to get a good cup!
This is the fourth “super” espresso machine I have owned over the last 20 years and all were similar regarding features. So, I have some experience to base my review on and I may get a little preachy in the process. I can honestly say that this is by far the best machine I have owned. I roast my own beans and the Philips machine does full justice to the bean I strive to get a good flavor profile from when roasting. My previous machines were all “good” or “good enough”. But, this machine is excellent for producing a very satisfying cup. I say all this with one caveat – any machine, regardless of price, can’t make a bad bean better. Don’t waste your money if you are not going to either home roast or source your beans from a reputable roaster. Find a local roaster or check out Sweet Maria’s, Peet’s, and other online sources. While I usually just do a straight cup or two in the morning, having the frother for Cappuccino or Macchiato is a plus when having guests come by. It’s so simple! The other things I really appreciate about this machine are first, the much improved noise control from the grinder. Second, the very efficient extraction process. I am using 40-50% less beans than my previous machines and getting a vastly better cup. And lastly, I like having the ability to pre-set defaults for water temp, etc. It’s not something you have to do, but it’s there if you want it. If you decide to buy one, do yourself a favor and buy a set of the double walled, clear glass coffee cups. They are great for any drink when using the frother. It really enhances the visual experience, keeps your drink hot, and your guests will appreciate them.
22 people found this helpful
AJGB –
Great Espresso and Cappuccino, Ingenious Milk Foamer
Makes great espresso and cappuccino. Quiet grinding and milk container is easy to fill and clean. The coffee foaming action is first rate. Its one weakness over our previous Phillips Intelia is that it doesn’t have a bean sensor. Our old Intelia would sense whether a full puck had been created and display a warning when inadequate beans had been ground. If your beans run low the 3300 might start dispensing brownish hot water instead of espresso. You have to try to keep the bean hopper full and the beans near the grinder entrance.
CJCJ –
Sticker on front difficult to remove
We bought an older model several years ago and it finally broke. Bought the newer model and the sticker that goes up the front of the water chamber is hard to remove and left behind a mess. Trying different things to remove the residual sticker now.
2 people found this helpful
Box –
Good coffee
I like this device. The lack of clear instructions is very annoying. You have to install the app to learn anything. It’s not that quiet at all. It’s quite loud.
One person found this helpful
sethro –
Great quality coffee make with excellent steamer.
Expensive and worth every penny. Consistently makes great cappuccinos and lattes. The best part is the milk steamer frother. Super easy to clean. That is what makes this coffee machine one of the best.
Steven –
Perfect coffee maker!
Phenomenal! Super quiet also, I have one in Europe and it’s too much louder. This ceramic feature makes much quieter, coffee. Very easy to use. Fits very easily on the counter.
ClowMaster –
Great machine for the whole family.
Best coffee machine ever. Makes foamed milk perfectly for drinks. I dont have to do anything. It’s not as loud as I had expected which is nice and cleaning it is easy enough. Absolutely worth the price.
One person found this helpful
Debbie L. MaxwellDebbie L. Maxwell –
FANTASTIC!
I absolutely LOVE this machine! It makes delicious coffee, I look forward to my morning coffee. It has functions for multiple types of coffee beverages & strengths, all of which are wonderful. This model has the milk frother. I have only 1 complaint for this machine, it is loud. The noise will wake you before the coffee ever does, however, I can deal with that in exchange for my delicious cup of Joe. Buy it, you’ll love it
2 people found this helpful
unknown –
Good machine
Overall, this is a great espresso machine! It’s super easy to use, and the LatteGo milk system makes creamy, frothy drinks with no hassle. The SilentBrew feature is a nice touch, making it quieter than other machines I’ve used. The ceramic grinder works well, and I love the variety of drink options, both hot and iced.The only downside is that it uses a lot more coffee beans compared to using pre-ground coffee with a filter, which can add up over time. That said, the quality of the drinks is excellent, and everything else functions smoothly. If you’re looking for a user-friendly, fully automatic espresso machine with great features, this one is worth considering!
2 people found this helpful
unknown –
Good machine
Overall, this is a great espresso machine! It’s super easy to use, and the LatteGo milk system makes creamy, frothy drinks with no hassle. The SilentBrew feature is a nice touch, making it quieter than other machines I’ve used. The ceramic grinder works well, and I love the variety of drink options, both hot and iced.The only downside is that it uses a lot more coffee beans compared to using pre-ground coffee with a filter, which can add up over time. That said, the quality of the drinks is excellent, and everything else functions smoothly. If you’re looking for a user-friendly, fully automatic espresso machine with great features, this one is worth considering!
2 people found this helpful
CJCJ –
Sticker on front difficult to remove
We bought an older model several years ago and it finally broke. Bought the newer model and the sticker that goes up the front of the water chamber is hard to remove and left behind a mess. Trying different things to remove the residual sticker now.
2 people found this helpful
Robert/Susan Nute –
watch the pricing …
Coffee maker is fine.. what pisses me off is I bought it for 789.00 and 4 days later it’s 599.00 this doesn’t seem quite fair. It also came missing the cover for the bean compartment, while amazon refunded me 83.00 the cover cost me 22.00 plus 11.00 shipping.. not really too happy with this overall purchase,, the dollars sting but the coffee is good…
David Hardy –
Good machine and good coffee
A small design flaw prevents me from giving it five stars. The coffee bean feeder does not allow for all the coffee beans to move automatically towards the feeder when there are less beans in the feeder. Also there is no way to separately steam milk without actually making (or faking) a cup of capuccino.
Mallory –
Money saver
Love this! Has kept me from buying Starbucks each day, good taste, easy to clean and overall saving me money.
newtexan –
You don’t have to spend $$$ to get a good cup!
This is the fourth “super” espresso machine I have owned over the last 20 years and all were similar regarding features. So, I have some experience to base my review on and I may get a little preachy in the process. I can honestly say that this is by far the best machine I have owned. I roast my own beans and the Philips machine does full justice to the bean I strive to get a good flavor profile from when roasting. My previous machines were all “good” or “good enough”. But, this machine is excellent for producing a very satisfying cup. I say all this with one caveat – any machine, regardless of price, can’t make a bad bean better. Don’t waste your money if you are not going to either home roast or source your beans from a reputable roaster. Find a local roaster or check out Sweet Maria’s, Peet’s, and other online sources. While I usually just do a straight cup or two in the morning, having the frother for Cappuccino or Macchiato is a plus when having guests come by. It’s so simple! The other things I really appreciate about this machine are first, the much improved noise control from the grinder. Second, the very efficient extraction process. I am using 40-50% less beans than my previous machines and getting a vastly better cup. And lastly, I like having the ability to pre-set defaults for water temp, etc. It’s not something you have to do, but it’s there if you want it. If you decide to buy one, do yourself a favor and buy a set of the double walled, clear glass coffee cups. They are great for any drink when using the frother. It really enhances the visual experience, keeps your drink hot, and your guests will appreciate them.
22 people found this helpful
Jeffreyw –
Makes perfect coffee drinks
We recently purchased this coffee maker, and we are very happy with it. Every type of coffee drink is perfectly brewed.The automatic frother is wonderful. So easy to make cappuccino and lattes without the mess of the traditional frother.If anyone has trouble with the machine, it is important to set it up properly from the start and follow the maintenance instructions. It does need to cycle through five cups of coffee before it is ready to go.I have seen reviews where people mention that the coffee machine leaks water. Every time the machine is turned on and off, it rinses the nozzles into the reservoir which can fill up quickly. I can guarantee that people aren’t paying attention to this, and the reservoir simply overflows.You will not be disappointed with this machine.
2 people found this helpful
Mallory –
Money saver
Love this! Has kept me from buying Starbucks each day, good taste, easy to clean and overall saving me money.
MW Shaw –
Great choice for easy lattes and cappuccinos
We have been using a Nespresso machine for years and loved the convenience but frothing/steaming the milk was always a hassle and never seemed to come out right. After using automatic machines in hotels when traveling, we loved the push-button convenience but didn’t really consider it an option for home use until we saw this machine on sale. It was a wise choice! After more than a month of use we are very pleased with the purchase.We like that it uses either ground coffee or whole beans and the ability to adjust strength and volume suits us perfectly since I like it stronger than does my wife. Having the milk steamed and dispensed for you is great when you are not fully awake in the morning.Cleanup is easy though the supplied instructions aren’t very enlightening. A more complete manual is available online along with how-to videos. There are also several YouTube review videos that I found helpful.
survivalofthesahm –
Versatile Cafe Machine
This machine is able to help us make so many great drinks. It can even do hot water for tea which is awesome. Makes a great cup of coffee. We are having trouble getting it to make larger portions, and the adjustment settings are a little tricky/we haven’t nailed it yet but I think we will. Honestly though it’s good, I’m familiar with the level up machine too, the 3400 (where this is the 3300) which has an added digital screen that guides you through all the things. If you can swing it, I’d recommend going with that one over this one as I feel it’s a bit more user friendly. But this is a good machine. Factory settings create small portions.
3 people found this helpful
Transportation Needs in Cold Weather –
Price protection of a $142 from previous purchase
After I finally set it up, it works very well although in order to get a full cup of coffee, you need to run the machine twice.I also noticed that just after the return date expired that the price of the machine went down from $741 to $599I called Phillips directly and they suggested that Amazon would issue me some sort of credit note or credit to my account.Please advise ASAP as I would consider ordering another machine to my Canadian address
Steven –
Perfect coffee maker!
Phenomenal! Super quiet also, I have one in Europe and it’s too much louder. This ceramic feature makes much quieter, coffee. Very easy to use. Fits very easily on the counter.
Jeffreyw –
Makes perfect coffee drinks
We recently purchased this coffee maker, and we are very happy with it. Every type of coffee drink is perfectly brewed.The automatic frother is wonderful. So easy to make cappuccino and lattes without the mess of the traditional frother.If anyone has trouble with the machine, it is important to set it up properly from the start and follow the maintenance instructions. It does need to cycle through five cups of coffee before it is ready to go.I have seen reviews where people mention that the coffee machine leaks water. Every time the machine is turned on and off, it rinses the nozzles into the reservoir which can fill up quickly. I can guarantee that people aren’t paying attention to this, and the reservoir simply overflows.You will not be disappointed with this machine.
2 people found this helpful
VelezVelez –
Versatile machine
I liked how you have multiple options on brewing coffees, but also having the whole bean grounded fresh or pre grounded beans option. Cleaning the machine is kinda though but for an automatic dispenser machine it is not too bad to deal with.
2 people found this helpful
survivalofthesahm –
Versatile Cafe Machine
This machine is able to help us make so many great drinks. It can even do hot water for tea which is awesome. Makes a great cup of coffee. We are having trouble getting it to make larger portions, and the adjustment settings are a little tricky/we haven’t nailed it yet but I think we will. Honestly though it’s good, I’m familiar with the level up machine too, the 3400 (where this is the 3300) which has an added digital screen that guides you through all the things. If you can swing it, I’d recommend going with that one over this one as I feel it’s a bit more user friendly. But this is a good machine. Factory settings create small portions.
3 people found this helpful
MW Shaw –
Great choice for easy lattes and cappuccinos
We have been using a Nespresso machine for years and loved the convenience but frothing/steaming the milk was always a hassle and never seemed to come out right. After using automatic machines in hotels when traveling, we loved the push-button convenience but didn’t really consider it an option for home use until we saw this machine on sale. It was a wise choice! After more than a month of use we are very pleased with the purchase.We like that it uses either ground coffee or whole beans and the ability to adjust strength and volume suits us perfectly since I like it stronger than does my wife. Having the milk steamed and dispensed for you is great when you are not fully awake in the morning.Cleanup is easy though the supplied instructions aren’t very enlightening. A more complete manual is available online along with how-to videos. There are also several YouTube review videos that I found helpful.
Terrence J. Gold –
Quality machine, great design, super support
Was put off by some of the negitive reviews but happy I bought it. Home run. Espresso tastes great, the design is very good, easy to operate. Super silent.I’ve had two previous Saeco’s over the past 15 years. This are now owned by Philips. Philips borrowed much of the internal design from Saeco. One of the reasons I went with Philips is that being it was similar internally, maintenance would be easier for me. Also, I had few issues with my Saeco machines, so figured why not given other top brands have about the same ratings.What you’ll notice is this machine has the same internal brew system as my old Saeco from 8 years ago. But they changed about everything else …for the better. Drop trey no longer has any wires in it, or se sort, no faulty false sensor events. Also the water is now just a pull out drawer. No more top loading or filling. Easy slick. Love it.I was resistant to get the carafe. After my fordt Saeco that was fully automatic, and every expensive, started to give me problems after a few years, all those issues were with the brother, carafe, pump systems related to it. I wanted to pair down the range of internal components that could go wrong. Well the Latte Go doesn’t really have any additional internal components for this just the carafe using the built in brother pump (smae internals without the Go carafe) so I did it.The machine is super quiet. Espresso comes out HOT (big improvement from last generation). It’s also very good. I don’t know why people say it comes out watery. My first cup sort of did but then I adjusted the grind and the amount of water used per pull and BAM. Spot on. Maybe the very few negitive reviews just haven’t found their sweet spot..and i like mine as strong as it gets…still it’s smooth, strong, not harsh.Here is one negitive thing but also a silver lining. The Latte Go carafe broke on first attempted use. So much for that “fewer things to break” theory. The carafe is a genius concept but the carafe design itself is perhaps some of the worst design execution I’ve seen. Has a frame where you insert the container, the container has a hole at the bottom and will leak unless you clip the container into the frame just right. The hole at the bottom is suppressed by pressure. There is no functional reason to have a hole at the bottom, none. Anyhow, the plastic clip broke right off when slotting it in.I called philips support. Zero wait time, zero hassle, they were super nice and sending me a new one. I’m really hesitant about the carafe design or if it will hold up fkr a week nevermind years. However at least it’s external and support appears to be stellar if it does.
2 people found this helpful
ClowMaster –
Great machine for the whole family.
Best coffee machine ever. Makes foamed milk perfectly for drinks. I dont have to do anything. It’s not as loud as I had expected which is nice and cleaning it is easy enough. Absolutely worth the price.
One person found this helpful
MW Shaw –
Great choice for easy lattes and cappuccinos
We have been using a Nespresso machine for years and loved the convenience but frothing/steaming the milk was always a hassle and never seemed to come out right. After using automatic machines in hotels when traveling, we loved the push-button convenience but didn’t really consider it an option for home use until we saw this machine on sale. It was a wise choice! After more than a month of use we are very pleased with the purchase.We like that it uses either ground coffee or whole beans and the ability to adjust strength and volume suits us perfectly since I like it stronger than does my wife. Having the milk steamed and dispensed for you is great when you are not fully awake in the morning.Cleanup is easy though the supplied instructions aren’t very enlightening. A more complete manual is available online along with how-to videos. There are also several YouTube review videos that I found helpful.
MW Shaw –
Great choice for easy lattes and cappuccinos
We have been using a Nespresso machine for years and loved the convenience but frothing/steaming the milk was always a hassle and never seemed to come out right. After using automatic machines in hotels when traveling, we loved the push-button convenience but didn’t really consider it an option for home use until we saw this machine on sale. It was a wise choice! After more than a month of use we are very pleased with the purchase.We like that it uses either ground coffee or whole beans and the ability to adjust strength and volume suits us perfectly since I like it stronger than does my wife. Having the milk steamed and dispensed for you is great when you are not fully awake in the morning.Cleanup is easy though the supplied instructions aren’t very enlightening. A more complete manual is available online along with how-to videos. There are also several YouTube review videos that I found helpful.
newtexan –
You don’t have to spend $$$ to get a good cup!
This is the fourth “super” espresso machine I have owned over the last 20 years and all were similar regarding features. So, I have some experience to base my review on and I may get a little preachy in the process. I can honestly say that this is by far the best machine I have owned. I roast my own beans and the Philips machine does full justice to the bean I strive to get a good flavor profile from when roasting. My previous machines were all “good” or “good enough”. But, this machine is excellent for producing a very satisfying cup. I say all this with one caveat – any machine, regardless of price, can’t make a bad bean better. Don’t waste your money if you are not going to either home roast or source your beans from a reputable roaster. Find a local roaster or check out Sweet Maria’s, Peet’s, and other online sources. While I usually just do a straight cup or two in the morning, having the frother for Cappuccino or Macchiato is a plus when having guests come by. It’s so simple! The other things I really appreciate about this machine are first, the much improved noise control from the grinder. Second, the very efficient extraction process. I am using 40-50% less beans than my previous machines and getting a vastly better cup. And lastly, I like having the ability to pre-set defaults for water temp, etc. It’s not something you have to do, but it’s there if you want it. If you decide to buy one, do yourself a favor and buy a set of the double walled, clear glass coffee cups. They are great for any drink when using the frother. It really enhances the visual experience, keeps your drink hot, and your guests will appreciate them.
22 people found this helpful
VelezVelez –
Versatile machine
I liked how you have multiple options on brewing coffees, but also having the whole bean grounded fresh or pre grounded beans option. Cleaning the machine is kinda though but for an automatic dispenser machine it is not too bad to deal with.
2 people found this helpful
Steven –
Perfect coffee maker!
Phenomenal! Super quiet also, I have one in Europe and it’s too much louder. This ceramic feature makes much quieter, coffee. Very easy to use. Fits very easily on the counter.
Mallory –
Money saver
Love this! Has kept me from buying Starbucks each day, good taste, easy to clean and overall saving me money.
newtexan –
You don’t have to spend $$$ to get a good cup!
This is the fourth “super” espresso machine I have owned over the last 20 years and all were similar regarding features. So, I have some experience to base my review on and I may get a little preachy in the process. I can honestly say that this is by far the best machine I have owned. I roast my own beans and the Philips machine does full justice to the bean I strive to get a good flavor profile from when roasting. My previous machines were all “good” or “good enough”. But, this machine is excellent for producing a very satisfying cup. I say all this with one caveat – any machine, regardless of price, can’t make a bad bean better. Don’t waste your money if you are not going to either home roast or source your beans from a reputable roaster. Find a local roaster or check out Sweet Maria’s, Peet’s, and other online sources. While I usually just do a straight cup or two in the morning, having the frother for Cappuccino or Macchiato is a plus when having guests come by. It’s so simple! The other things I really appreciate about this machine are first, the much improved noise control from the grinder. Second, the very efficient extraction process. I am using 40-50% less beans than my previous machines and getting a vastly better cup. And lastly, I like having the ability to pre-set defaults for water temp, etc. It’s not something you have to do, but it’s there if you want it. If you decide to buy one, do yourself a favor and buy a set of the double walled, clear glass coffee cups. They are great for any drink when using the frother. It really enhances the visual experience, keeps your drink hot, and your guests will appreciate them.
22 people found this helpful
MW Shaw –
Great choice for easy lattes and cappuccinos
We have been using a Nespresso machine for years and loved the convenience but frothing/steaming the milk was always a hassle and never seemed to come out right. After using automatic machines in hotels when traveling, we loved the push-button convenience but didn’t really consider it an option for home use until we saw this machine on sale. It was a wise choice! After more than a month of use we are very pleased with the purchase.We like that it uses either ground coffee or whole beans and the ability to adjust strength and volume suits us perfectly since I like it stronger than does my wife. Having the milk steamed and dispensed for you is great when you are not fully awake in the morning.Cleanup is easy though the supplied instructions aren’t very enlightening. A more complete manual is available online along with how-to videos. There are also several YouTube review videos that I found helpful.
sethro –
Great quality coffee make with excellent steamer.
Expensive and worth every penny. Consistently makes great cappuccinos and lattes. The best part is the milk steamer frother. Super easy to clean. That is what makes this coffee machine one of the best.
MW Shaw –
Great choice for easy lattes and cappuccinos
We have been using a Nespresso machine for years and loved the convenience but frothing/steaming the milk was always a hassle and never seemed to come out right. After using automatic machines in hotels when traveling, we loved the push-button convenience but didn’t really consider it an option for home use until we saw this machine on sale. It was a wise choice! After more than a month of use we are very pleased with the purchase.We like that it uses either ground coffee or whole beans and the ability to adjust strength and volume suits us perfectly since I like it stronger than does my wife. Having the milk steamed and dispensed for you is great when you are not fully awake in the morning.Cleanup is easy though the supplied instructions aren’t very enlightening. A more complete manual is available online along with how-to videos. There are also several YouTube review videos that I found helpful.
survivalofthesahm –
Versatile Cafe Machine
This machine is able to help us make so many great drinks. It can even do hot water for tea which is awesome. Makes a great cup of coffee. We are having trouble getting it to make larger portions, and the adjustment settings are a little tricky/we haven’t nailed it yet but I think we will. Honestly though it’s good, I’m familiar with the level up machine too, the 3400 (where this is the 3300) which has an added digital screen that guides you through all the things. If you can swing it, I’d recommend going with that one over this one as I feel it’s a bit more user friendly. But this is a good machine. Factory settings create small portions.
3 people found this helpful
ClowMaster –
Great machine for the whole family.
Best coffee machine ever. Makes foamed milk perfectly for drinks. I dont have to do anything. It’s not as loud as I had expected which is nice and cleaning it is easy enough. Absolutely worth the price.
One person found this helpful
AJGB –
Great Espresso and Cappuccino, Ingenious Milk Foamer
Makes great espresso and cappuccino. Quiet grinding and milk container is easy to fill and clean. The coffee foaming action is first rate. Its one weakness over our previous Phillips Intelia is that it doesn’t have a bean sensor. Our old Intelia would sense whether a full puck had been created and display a warning when inadequate beans had been ground. If your beans run low the 3300 might start dispensing brownish hot water instead of espresso. You have to try to keep the bean hopper full and the beans near the grinder entrance.
Box –
Good coffee
I like this device. The lack of clear instructions is very annoying. You have to install the app to learn anything. It’s not that quiet at all. It’s quite loud.
One person found this helpful
Jeffreyw –
Makes perfect coffee drinks
We recently purchased this coffee maker, and we are very happy with it. Every type of coffee drink is perfectly brewed.The automatic frother is wonderful. So easy to make cappuccino and lattes without the mess of the traditional frother.If anyone has trouble with the machine, it is important to set it up properly from the start and follow the maintenance instructions. It does need to cycle through five cups of coffee before it is ready to go.I have seen reviews where people mention that the coffee machine leaks water. Every time the machine is turned on and off, it rinses the nozzles into the reservoir which can fill up quickly. I can guarantee that people aren’t paying attention to this, and the reservoir simply overflows.You will not be disappointed with this machine.
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Steven –
Perfect coffee maker!
Phenomenal! Super quiet also, I have one in Europe and it’s too much louder. This ceramic feature makes much quieter, coffee. Very easy to use. Fits very easily on the counter.
cbanerjee –
Fancy coffee maker that does everything
This is the second of this machine type we have purchased. Our first lasted 4 years making 4-6 coffee drinks a day. It is great that it steams the milk for you, has multiple types of coffee drink choices, grinds beans and has a water reservoir all in one. The biggest “issue” is the over-ride ground coffee compartment and button. It is on the bottom of the bean strength button that has to be held down to turn on. Often it takes multiple tries to turn on (several people with different size hands have tried) or it turns on but “eats” the grounds and doesn’t make coffee. Because of this, we don’t use it as often as we would like. If you don’t have a decaf and a regular coffee drinker in the house, no problem. Wanting to switch between the two, annoying. A little upfront investment but if it keeps you from the local coffee place at $4-6 a cup, it saves you in the long run.
MW Shaw –
Great choice for easy lattes and cappuccinos
We have been using a Nespresso machine for years and loved the convenience but frothing/steaming the milk was always a hassle and never seemed to come out right. After using automatic machines in hotels when traveling, we loved the push-button convenience but didn’t really consider it an option for home use until we saw this machine on sale. It was a wise choice! After more than a month of use we are very pleased with the purchase.We like that it uses either ground coffee or whole beans and the ability to adjust strength and volume suits us perfectly since I like it stronger than does my wife. Having the milk steamed and dispensed for you is great when you are not fully awake in the morning.Cleanup is easy though the supplied instructions aren’t very enlightening. A more complete manual is available online along with how-to videos. There are also several YouTube review videos that I found helpful.
sethro –
Great quality coffee make with excellent steamer.
Expensive and worth every penny. Consistently makes great cappuccinos and lattes. The best part is the milk steamer frother. Super easy to clean. That is what makes this coffee machine one of the best.
Transportation Needs in Cold Weather –
Price protection of a $142 from previous purchase
After I finally set it up, it works very well although in order to get a full cup of coffee, you need to run the machine twice.I also noticed that just after the return date expired that the price of the machine went down from $741 to $599I called Phillips directly and they suggested that Amazon would issue me some sort of credit note or credit to my account.Please advise ASAP as I would consider ordering another machine to my Canadian address
Terrence J. Gold –
Quality machine, great design, super support
Was put off by some of the negitive reviews but happy I bought it. Home run. Espresso tastes great, the design is very good, easy to operate. Super silent.I’ve had two previous Saeco’s over the past 15 years. This are now owned by Philips. Philips borrowed much of the internal design from Saeco. One of the reasons I went with Philips is that being it was similar internally, maintenance would be easier for me. Also, I had few issues with my Saeco machines, so figured why not given other top brands have about the same ratings.What you’ll notice is this machine has the same internal brew system as my old Saeco from 8 years ago. But they changed about everything else …for the better. Drop trey no longer has any wires in it, or se sort, no faulty false sensor events. Also the water is now just a pull out drawer. No more top loading or filling. Easy slick. Love it.I was resistant to get the carafe. After my fordt Saeco that was fully automatic, and every expensive, started to give me problems after a few years, all those issues were with the brother, carafe, pump systems related to it. I wanted to pair down the range of internal components that could go wrong. Well the Latte Go doesn’t really have any additional internal components for this just the carafe using the built in brother pump (smae internals without the Go carafe) so I did it.The machine is super quiet. Espresso comes out HOT (big improvement from last generation). It’s also very good. I don’t know why people say it comes out watery. My first cup sort of did but then I adjusted the grind and the amount of water used per pull and BAM. Spot on. Maybe the very few negitive reviews just haven’t found their sweet spot..and i like mine as strong as it gets…still it’s smooth, strong, not harsh.Here is one negitive thing but also a silver lining. The Latte Go carafe broke on first attempted use. So much for that “fewer things to break” theory. The carafe is a genius concept but the carafe design itself is perhaps some of the worst design execution I’ve seen. Has a frame where you insert the container, the container has a hole at the bottom and will leak unless you clip the container into the frame just right. The hole at the bottom is suppressed by pressure. There is no functional reason to have a hole at the bottom, none. Anyhow, the plastic clip broke right off when slotting it in.I called philips support. Zero wait time, zero hassle, they were super nice and sending me a new one. I’m really hesitant about the carafe design or if it will hold up fkr a week nevermind years. However at least it’s external and support appears to be stellar if it does.
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Debbie L. MaxwellDebbie L. Maxwell –
FANTASTIC!
I absolutely LOVE this machine! It makes delicious coffee, I look forward to my morning coffee. It has functions for multiple types of coffee beverages & strengths, all of which are wonderful. This model has the milk frother. I have only 1 complaint for this machine, it is loud. The noise will wake you before the coffee ever does, however, I can deal with that in exchange for my delicious cup of Joe. Buy it, you’ll love it
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Debbie L. MaxwellDebbie L. Maxwell –
FANTASTIC!
I absolutely LOVE this machine! It makes delicious coffee, I look forward to my morning coffee. It has functions for multiple types of coffee beverages & strengths, all of which are wonderful. This model has the milk frother. I have only 1 complaint for this machine, it is loud. The noise will wake you before the coffee ever does, however, I can deal with that in exchange for my delicious cup of Joe. Buy it, you’ll love it
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