1-on-1 Comparison
Side-by-Side Comparison
DeLonghi PrimaDonna Elite Experience ECAM650.85.MS
DeLonghi PrimaDonna Class ECAM550.55.SB
Highlights
- 4.3" Built-in LCD display
- Double boiler
- Stainless Steel Conical grinder
- 19 Beverages
Highlights
- 3.5" Built-in LCD display
- Double boiler
- Stainless Steel Conical grinder
- 14 Beverages
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Content
Overview
Overview
Here we are comparing DeLonghi PrimaDonna Elite Experience ECAM650.85.MS to DeLonghi PrimaDonna Class ECAM550.55.SB to reveal their common strengths, weaknesses and differences. Based on the features and specifications we have given DeLonghi PrimaDonna Elite Experience ECAM650.85.MS and DeLonghi PrimaDonna Class ECAM550.55.SB overall scores of 88 and 83 out of 100 respectively. You can also view their individual scores per features.
DeLonghi PrimaDonna Elite Experience ECAM650.85.MS
DeLonghi PrimaDonna Class ECAM550.55.SB
Drink Types
DeLonghi PrimaDonna Elite Experience ECAM650.85.MS offers the following coffee drink types: espresso, doppio+, americano, caffe, caffe lungo, cappuccino, cappuccino+, cappuccino mix, caffe latte, latte macchiato, espresso macchiato, flat whiteDeLonghi PrimaDonna Class ECAM550.55.SB offers the following coffee drink types: espresso, doppio+, caffe, caffe lungo, cappuccino, cappuccino+, cappuccino mix, caffe latte, latte macchiato, espresso macchiato, flat whiteWith DeLonghi PrimaDonna Elite Experience ECAM650.85.MS you can also enjoy cold coffee on a hot summer day. Besides variety of coffee drinks DeLonghi PrimaDonna Elite Experience ECAM650.85.MS is also able to make hot chocolate which is offered by a very few top of the line espresso machines.
Two Boilers
Both coffee makers are dual boiler machines. In general, water used for milk steaming has to be hotter than the water used for coffee brewing. In a dual boiler machine while one boiler heats the water for coffee brewing the other boiler heats the water for milk steaming and since these two proccesses require different temperatures dual boiler machines are faster as both boilers work simultaneously whereas the single boiler ones have to wait between steaming and brewing sessions.
Advantage of DeLonghi PrimaDonna Elite Experience ECAM650.85.MS
This section shows the features and specifications which are the reason to choose DeLonghi PrimaDonna Elite Experience ECAM650.85.MS over DeLonghi PrimaDonna Class ECAM550.55.SB.
DeLonghi PrimaDonna Elite Experience ECAM650.85.MS | vs | DeLonghi PrimaDonna Class ECAM550.55.SB | |
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Number of Beverages | 19 Beverages | vs | 14 Beverages |
Larger Display | 4.3" 109 mm |
vs | 3.5" 89 mm |
Americano | vs | ||
Cold Coffee | vs | ||
Hot Chocolate | vs | ||
Cold Milk Foam | vs | ||
Cup Warmer | vs | ||
Chocolate function with dedicated jug | vs | ||
Thermal Milk Jug | vs | ||
Higher Coffee Bean Hopper Capacity | 400 g 14 oz |
vs | 360 g 13 oz |
Advantage of DeLonghi PrimaDonna Class ECAM550.55.SB
This section shows the features and specifications which are the reason to choose DeLonghi PrimaDonna Class ECAM550.55.SB over DeLonghi PrimaDonna Elite Experience ECAM650.85.MS.
DeLonghi PrimaDonna Elite Experience ECAM650.85.MS | vs | DeLonghi PrimaDonna Class ECAM550.55.SB | |
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Lower Minimum Height of Cup | 85 mm 3.3" |
vs | 84 mm 3.3" |
Higher Maximum Height of Cup | 140 mm 5.5" |
vs | 142 mm 6" |
Common Strengths and Weaknesses
Here we list common strengths and weaknesses of both machines.
STRENGTHS |
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Built-in Display |
Water Filter |
Cappuccino Maker |
2 Boilers |
Built-in Coffee Grinder |
Use Ground Coffee |
Drip tray water level indicator |
Water Level Indicator |
Espresso |
Doppio+ |
Caffe |
Caffe Lungo |
Cappuccino |
Cappuccino+ |
Cappuccino Mix |
Caffe Latte |
Latte Macchiato |
Espresso Macchiato |
Flat White |
Hot Water |
Hot Milk |
Milk Froth |
Remote Control by App |
Selection for Double Cup |
Selection of Grinding Level |
Selection of Coffee Strength |
Selection of Coffee Temperature |
Selection of Hot Water Temperature |
Self-cleaning Function |
WEAKNESSES |
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No Double Portion of Milk Drink |
No Espresso Lungo |
No Double Espresso (Doppio) |
No Americano Extra Shot |
No Double Caffe |
No Morning Coffee |
No Long Black |
No Caffe Barista |
No Lungo Barista |
No Ristretto |
No Double Ristretto |
No Special Coffee |
No Red Eye |
No Black Eye |
No Dead Eye |
No Pot of Coffee |
No Mug To Go |
No Baby Cappuccino |
No Cappuccino XL |
No Italian Cappuccino |
No Latte Macchiato XL |
No Latte Macchiato Triple Shot |
No Latte Caldo |
No Macchiato |
No Caffe Crema |
No Double Caffe Crema |
No Café Au Lait |
No Melange |
No Cortado |
No Galao |
No Verlangerter |
No Kleiner Brauner |
No Milchkaffee |
No White Coffee |
Specifications
And in the end we display side by side all the specifications which are present for both models.
Note: The following table shows only those details which are applicable for both models and excludes the ones that are applicable for only one model. If you want to see a full list of specs for each model please visit their individual pages here - DeLonghi PrimaDonna Elite Experience ECAM650.85.MS and here - DeLonghi PrimaDonna Class ECAM550.55.SB.
BASICS | DeLonghi PrimaDonna Elite Experience ECAM650.85.MS | DeLonghi PrimaDonna Class ECAM550.55.SB |
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Brand | DeLonghi | DeLonghi |
Model | PrimaDonna Elite Experience ECAM650.85.MS | PrimaDonna Class ECAM550.55.SB |
Type | Super-Automatic Coffee Machine | Super-Automatic Coffee Machine |
Type of Control | Touchscreen Display | Touchscreen Display |
Release Year | 2017 | 2018 |
Body Material | Stainless Steel | Plastic |
Color | Metal Silver | Glossy Silver |
Country of Manufacture | Italy | Italy |
FEATURES | DeLonghi PrimaDonna Elite Experience ECAM650.85.MS | DeLonghi PrimaDonna Class ECAM550.55.SB |
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Number of Beverages | 19 Beverages | 14 Beverages |
Display | Built-in | Built-in |
Display Type | LCD | LCD |
Display Size | 4.3" 109 mm | 3.5" 89 mm |
Water Filter | ||
Cappuccino Maker | DeLonghi LatteCrema System | DeLonghi LatteCrema System |
Double Portion of Milk Drink | ||
Heating System | Boiler | Boiler |
Number of Boilers | Double | Double |
Material of Boiler (s) | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
Pump Pressure | 19 Bar | 19 Bar |
Built-in Coffee Grinder | ||
Material of Grinders | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
Grinder Type | Conical | Conical |
Use Ground Coffee | ||
Number of Coffee Bean Hoppers | Single | Single |
Drip tray water level indicator | ||
Water Level Indicator |
DRINKS | DeLonghi PrimaDonna Elite Experience ECAM650.85.MS | DeLonghi PrimaDonna Class ECAM550.55.SB |
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Espresso | ||
Espresso Lungo | ||
Double Espresso (Doppio) | ||
Doppio+ | ||
Americano | ||
Americano Extra Shot | ||
Caffe | ||
Double Caffe | ||
Caffe Lungo | ||
Morning Coffee | ||
Long Black | ||
Caffe Barista | ||
Lungo Barista | ||
Ristretto | ||
Double Ristretto | ||
Special Coffee | ||
Red Eye | ||
Black Eye | ||
Dead Eye | ||
Pot of Coffee | ||
Mug To Go |
MILK DRINKS | DeLonghi PrimaDonna Elite Experience ECAM650.85.MS | DeLonghi PrimaDonna Class ECAM550.55.SB |
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Cappuccino | ||
Baby Cappuccino | ||
Cappuccino XL | ||
Cappuccino+ | ||
Cappuccino Mix | ||
Italian Cappuccino | ||
Caffe Latte | ||
Latte Macchiato | ||
Latte Macchiato XL | ||
Latte Macchiato Triple Shot | ||
Latte Caldo | ||
Macchiato | ||
Espresso Macchiato | ||
Caffe Crema | ||
Double Caffe Crema | ||
Café Au Lait | ||
Flat White | ||
Melange | ||
Cortado | ||
Galao | ||
Verlangerter | ||
Kleiner Brauner | ||
Milchkaffee | ||
White Coffee |
OTHER DRINKS | DeLonghi PrimaDonna Elite Experience ECAM650.85.MS | DeLonghi PrimaDonna Class ECAM550.55.SB |
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Cold Coffee | ||
Hot Water | ||
Hot Milk | ||
Cold Milk | ||
Hot Chocolate | ||
Cold Milk Foam | ||
Brew Over Ice | ||
Milk Froth |
OTHER FEATURES | DeLonghi PrimaDonna Elite Experience ECAM650.85.MS | DeLonghi PrimaDonna Class ECAM550.55.SB |
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Create an Individual Profile | 6 profile | 6 profile |
Create a guest | ||
Memory Function | ||
Remote Control by App | ||
Cup Warmer | ||
Aroma Control | ||
Twin Shot | ||
Selection for Single Cup | ||
Selection for Double Cup | ||
Selection of Grinding Level | 13 level | 13 level |
Selection of Coffee Strength | 3 level | 5 level |
Selection of Coffee Temperature | ||
Selection of Hot Water Temperature | ||
Selection of Amount of Water | ||
Self-cleaning Function | ||
Auto Off | ||
Chocolate function with dedicated jug | ||
Thermal Milk Jug |
PHYSICAL & ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES | DeLonghi PrimaDonna Elite Experience ECAM650.85.MS | DeLonghi PrimaDonna Class ECAM550.55.SB |
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Dimensions (W x H x D) | 260 mm x 375 mm x 480 mm 10" x 15" x 19" | 260 mm x 361 mm x 469 mm 10" x 14" x 19" |
Weight | 12.5 kg (27.5 lbs) | 11.9 kg (26.2 lbs) |
Minimum Height of Cup | 85 mm 3.3" | 84 mm 3.3" |
Maximum Height of Cup | 140 mm 5.5" | 142 mm 6" |
Drip Tray Cover Material | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
Water Reservoir Features | Removable | Removable |
Water Reservoir Material | Plastic | Plastic |
Milk Tank Capacity | 0.3 Liter 10.1 fl-oz | 0.3 Liter 10.1 fl-oz |
Water Tank Capacity | 2 Liter 68 fl-oz | 2 Liter 68 fl-oz |
Coffee Bean Hopper Capacity | 400 g 14 oz | 360 g 13 oz |
Dreg Drawer Capacity | 14 Portions | 14 Portions |
Power Supply | European: 230 V/50 Hz North American: 110 V/60 Hz | European: 230 V/50 Hz North American: 110 V/60 Hz |
Power Consumption | 1450 W | 1450 W |
Power Cord Length | 0.7 m | 0.7 m |
WARRANTY & ACCESSORIES | DeLonghi PrimaDonna Elite Experience ECAM650.85.MS | DeLonghi PrimaDonna Class ECAM550.55.SB |
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Warranty Period | 24 Months | 24 Months |
Accessories | Cleaning brush, Measuring spoon for ground coffee | Cleaning brush, Measuring spoon for ground coffee |