1-on-1 Comparison

Side-by-Side Comparison

Philips 3100 Series HD3558/00

Gaggia Babila

SCORE:
71
SCORE:
81

Highlights

  • Built-in display
  • Single boiler
  • Ceramic Disc grinder
  • 5 Beverages

Highlights

  • Built-in LCD (Monochromatic) display
  • Double boiler
  • Ceramic Flat grinder
  • 11 Beverages

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Content

Overview

Overview

Here we are comparing Philips 3100 Series HD3558/00 to Gaggia Babila to reveal their common strengths, weaknesses and differences. Based on the features and specifications we have given Philips 3100 Series HD3558/00 and Gaggia Babila overall scores of 71 and 81 out of 100 respectively. You can also view their individual scores per features.

Philips 3100 Series HD3558/00

Gaggia Babila

PHYSICAL
92
COFFEE DRINK TYPES
43
FEATURES
88
OVERALL
71
PHYSICAL
93
COFFEE DRINK TYPES
64
FEATURES
92
OVERALL
81


Drink Types

Philips 3100 Series HD3558/00 offers the following coffee drink types: espresso, caffe, cappuccinoGaggia Babila offers the following coffee drink types: espresso, espresso lungo, caffe, ristretto, cappuccino, latte macchiato, espresso macchiato, flat white


Two Boilers

Gaggia Babila is a dual boiler machine. In general, water used for milk steaming has to be hotter than the water used for coffee brewing. In dual boiler machines 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 such machines are faster as both boilers work simultaneously as opposed to the single boiler ones, like Philips 3100 Series HD3558/00, which have to wait between steaming and brewing sessions.

Advantage of Philips 3100 Series HD3558/00

This section shows the features and specifications which are the reason to choose Philips 3100 Series HD3558/00 over Gaggia Babila.

Philips 3100 Series HD3558/00 vs Gaggia Babila
Memory Function vs
Higher Maximum Height of Cup 145 mm
5.7"
vs 140 mm
5.5"
Larger Water Tank 1.8 Liter
61 fl-oz
vs 1.5 Liter
51 fl-oz
Larger Dreg Drawer 15 Portions vs 11 Portions

Advantage of Gaggia Babila

This section shows the features and specifications which are the reason to choose Gaggia Babila over Philips 3100 Series HD3558/00.

Philips 3100 Series HD3558/00 vs Gaggia Babila
Number of Beverages 5 Beverages vs 11 Beverages
More Boilers Single vs Double
Espresso Lungo vs
Ristretto vs
Latte Macchiato vs
Espresso Macchiato vs
Flat White vs
Hot Milk vs
Milk Froth vs
Higher Coffee Bean Hopper Capacity 250 g
8.8 oz
vs 300 g
10.6 oz

Common Strengths and Weaknesses

Here we list common strengths and weaknesses of both machines.

STRENGTHS
  Built-in Display
  Water Filter
  Cappuccino Maker
  Built-in Coffee Grinder
  Ceramic Grinder
  Use Ground Coffee
  Drip tray water level indicator
  Water Level Indicator
  Espresso
  Caffe
  Cappuccino
  Hot Water
  Selection for Double Cup
  Selection of Grinding Level
  Selection of Coffee Strength
  Selection of Coffee Temperature
  Self-cleaning Function
WEAKNESSES
  No Double Portion of Milk Drink
  No Double Espresso (Doppio)
  No Doppio+
  No Americano
  No Americano Extra Shot
  No Double Caffe
  No Caffe Lungo
  No Morning Coffee
  No Long Black
  No Caffe Barista
  No Lungo Barista
  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 Cappuccino+
  No Cappuccino Mix
  No Italian Cappuccino
  No Caffe Latte
  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
  No Cold Coffee
  No Hot Chocolate
  No Cold Milk Foam
  No Remote Control by App
  No Cup Warmer

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 - Philips 3100 Series HD3558/00 and here - Gaggia Babila.

BASICS Philips 3100 Series HD3558/00 Gaggia Babila
BrandPhilipsGaggia
Model3100 Series HD3558/00Babila
TypeAutomatic Espresso MachineSuper-Automatic Coffee Machine
Type of ControlButtonsDisplay
Body MaterialPlasticGlossy Silver Painted Metal
ColorBlackSilver
Country of ManufactureRomaniaItaly
FEATURES Philips 3100 Series HD3558/00 Gaggia Babila
Number of Beverages5 Beverages11 Beverages
DisplayBuilt-inBuilt-in
Water Filter Aqua Clean
Cappuccino Maker Easy Cappuccino Integrated Milk Carafe
Hot Water Dispenser
Double Portion of Milk Drink
Heating SystemBoilerBoiler
Number of BoilersSingleDouble
Material of Boiler (s)Stainless SteelLight aluminum and stainless steel
Pump Pressure15 Bar15 Bar
Built-in Coffee Grinder
Material of GrindersCeramicCeramic
Grinder TypeDiscFlat
Use Ground Coffee
Number of Coffee Bean HoppersSingleSingle
Drip tray water level indicator
Water Level Indicator
DRINKS Philips 3100 Series HD3558/00 Gaggia Babila
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 Philips 3100 Series HD3558/00 Gaggia Babila
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 Philips 3100 Series HD3558/00 Gaggia Babila
Cold Coffee
Hot Water
Hot Milk
Cold Milk
Hot Chocolate
Cold Milk Foam
Brew Over Ice
Milk Froth
OTHER FEATURES Philips 3100 Series HD3558/00 Gaggia Babila
Create an Individual Profile 1 profile
Memory Function
Remote Control by App
Cup Warmer
Selection for Single Cup
Selection for Double Cup
Selection of Grinding Level 5 level 15 level
Selection of Coffee Strength 5 level 5 level
Selection of Coffee Temperature 3 level 3 level
Self-cleaning Function
Auto Off
PHYSICAL & ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES Philips 3100 Series HD3558/00 Gaggia Babila
Dimensions (W x H x D)215 mm x 429 mm x 330 mm
8.4" x 16.8" x 12.9"
245 mm x 360 mm x 420 mm
9.6" x 14.1" x 16.5"
Weight7.2 kg (15.0 lbs)13.4 kg (29.5 lbs)
Maximum Height of Cup145 mm
5.7"
140 mm
5.5"
Drip Tray Cover MaterialStainless SteelChromed Metal
Water Reservoir FeaturesRemovableRemovable
Water Reservoir MaterialPlasticPlastic
Milk Tank Capacity0.5 Liter
17 fl-oz
0.5 Liter
17 fl-oz
Water Tank Capacity1.8 Liter
61 fl-oz
1.5 Liter
51 fl-oz
Coffee Bean Hopper Capacity250 g
8.8 oz
300 g
10.6 oz
Dreg Drawer Capacity15 Portions11 Portions
Power SupplyNorth American: 120 V/60 Hz
European: 230 V/50 Hz
North American: 120 V/60 Hz
European: 230 V/50 Hz
Power Consumption1850 W1500 W
Power Cord Length1 m1.7 m
WARRANTY & ACCESSORIES Philips 3100 Series HD3558/00 Gaggia Babila
Warranty Period24 Months24 Months
AccessoriesGrease Tube, Measuring Scoop, Water Hardness Test StripGrease Tube, Measuring Spoon, Aquaclean

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