1-on-1 Comparison
Side-by-Side Comparison
Saeco Xelsis SM7685/00
DeLonghi PrimaDonna Elite Experience ECAM650.85.MS
Highlights
- Built-in TFT LCD display
- Single boiler
- Ceramic Disc grinder
- 15 Beverages
Highlights
- 4.3" Built-in LCD display
- Double boiler
- Stainless Steel Conical grinder
- 19 Beverages
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Content
Overview
Overview
Here we are comparing Saeco Xelsis SM7685/00 to DeLonghi PrimaDonna Elite Experience ECAM650.85.MS to reveal their common strengths, weaknesses and differences. Based on the features and specifications we have given Saeco Xelsis SM7685/00 and DeLonghi PrimaDonna Elite Experience ECAM650.85.MS overall scores of 84 and 88 out of 100 respectively. You can also view their individual scores per features.
Saeco Xelsis SM7685/00
DeLonghi PrimaDonna Elite Experience ECAM650.85.MS
Drink Types
Saeco Xelsis SM7685/00 offers the following coffee drink types: espresso, espresso lungo, double espresso (doppio), americano, caffe, ristretto, cappuccino, caffe latte, latte macchiato, espresso macchiato, caffe crema, café au lait, flat whiteDeLonghi 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 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
DeLonghi PrimaDonna Elite Experience ECAM650.85.MS 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 Saeco Xelsis SM7685/00, which have to wait between steaming and brewing sessions.
Advantage of Saeco Xelsis SM7685/00
This section shows the features and specifications which are the reason to choose Saeco Xelsis SM7685/00 over DeLonghi PrimaDonna Elite Experience ECAM650.85.MS.
Saeco Xelsis SM7685/00 | vs | DeLonghi PrimaDonna Elite Experience ECAM650.85.MS | |
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Double Portion of Milk Drink | vs | ||
Material of Grinders | Ceramic | vs | Stainless Steel |
Espresso Lungo | vs | ||
Double Espresso (Doppio) | vs | ||
Ristretto | vs | ||
Caffe Crema | vs | ||
Café Au Lait | vs | ||
Lower Minimum Height of Cup | 75 mm 2.95" |
vs | 85 mm 3.3" |
Higher Maximum Height of Cup | 148 mm 5.82" |
vs | 140 mm 5.5" |
Larger Milk Tank | 0.6 Liter | vs | 0.3 Liter 10.1 fl-oz |
Higher Coffee Bean Hopper Capacity | 450 g 15.9 oz |
vs | 400 g 14 oz |
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 Saeco Xelsis SM7685/00.
Saeco Xelsis SM7685/00 | vs | DeLonghi PrimaDonna Elite Experience ECAM650.85.MS | |
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Number of Beverages | 15 Beverages | vs | 19 Beverages |
More Boilers | Single | vs | Double |
Higher Pump Pressure | 15 Bar | vs | 19 Bar |
Doppio+ | vs | ||
Caffe Lungo | vs | ||
Cappuccino+ | vs | ||
Cappuccino Mix | vs | ||
Cold Coffee | vs | ||
Hot Milk | vs | ||
Hot Chocolate | vs | ||
Cold Milk Foam | vs | ||
Remote Control by App | vs | ||
Cup Warmer | vs | ||
Chocolate function with dedicated jug | vs | ||
Larger Water Tank | 1.7 Liter 57.4 fl-oz |
vs | 2 Liter 68 fl-oz |
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 |
Built-in Coffee Grinder |
Use Ground Coffee |
Drip tray water level indicator |
Water Level Indicator |
Espresso |
Americano |
Caffe |
Cappuccino |
Caffe Latte |
Latte Macchiato |
Espresso Macchiato |
Flat White |
Hot Water |
Milk Froth |
Selection for Double Cup |
Selection of Grinding Level |
Selection of Coffee Strength |
Selection of Coffee Temperature |
Self-cleaning Function |
WEAKNESSES |
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No Americano Extra Shot |
No Double Caffe |
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 Italian Cappuccino |
No Latte Macchiato XL |
No Latte Macchiato Triple Shot |
No Latte Caldo |
No Macchiato |
No Double Caffe Crema |
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 - Saeco Xelsis SM7685/00 and here - DeLonghi PrimaDonna Elite Experience ECAM650.85.MS.
BASICS | Saeco Xelsis SM7685/00 | DeLonghi PrimaDonna Elite Experience ECAM650.85.MS |
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Brand | Saeco | DeLonghi |
Model | Xelsis SM7685/00 | PrimaDonna Elite Experience ECAM650.85.MS |
Type | Super-automatic Espresso Machine | Super-Automatic Coffee Machine |
Type of Control | Buttons, Touch | Touchscreen Display |
Release Year | 2019 | 2017 |
Body Material | Stainless steel | Stainless Steel |
Color | Silver | Metal Silver |
Country of Manufacture | Italy | Italy |
FEATURES | Saeco Xelsis SM7685/00 | DeLonghi PrimaDonna Elite Experience ECAM650.85.MS |
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Number of Beverages | 15 Beverages | 19 Beverages |
Display | Built-in | Built-in |
Display Type | TFT LCD | LCD |
Water Filter | Aqua Clean | |
Cappuccino Maker | Easy Cappuccino | DeLonghi LatteCrema System |
Double Portion of Milk Drink | ||
Heating System | Boiler | Boiler |
Number of Boilers | Single | Double |
Material of Boiler (s) | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
Pump Pressure | 15 Bar | 19 Bar |
Built-in Coffee Grinder | ||
Material of Grinders | Ceramic | Stainless Steel |
Grinder Type | Disc | Conical |
Use Ground Coffee | ||
Number of Coffee Bean Hoppers | Single | Single |
Drip tray water level indicator | ||
Water Level Indicator |
DRINKS | Saeco Xelsis SM7685/00 | DeLonghi PrimaDonna Elite Experience ECAM650.85.MS |
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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 | Saeco Xelsis SM7685/00 | DeLonghi PrimaDonna Elite Experience ECAM650.85.MS |
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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 | Saeco Xelsis SM7685/00 | DeLonghi PrimaDonna Elite Experience ECAM650.85.MS |
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Cold Coffee | ||
Hot Water | ||
Hot Milk | ||
Cold Milk | ||
Hot Chocolate | ||
Cold Milk Foam | ||
Brew Over Ice | ||
Milk Froth |
OTHER FEATURES | Saeco Xelsis SM7685/00 | DeLonghi PrimaDonna Elite Experience ECAM650.85.MS |
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Create an Individual Profile | 8 profile | 6 profile |
Create a guest | ||
Memory Function | ||
Remote Control by App | ||
Cup Warmer | ||
Selection for Single Cup | ||
Selection for Double Cup | ||
Selection of Grinding Level | 12 level | 13 level |
Selection of Coffee Strength | 5 level | 3 level |
Selection of Coffee Temperature | 3 level | |
Self-cleaning Function | ||
Auto Off | ||
Chocolate function with dedicated jug |
PHYSICAL & ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES | Saeco Xelsis SM7685/00 | DeLonghi PrimaDonna Elite Experience ECAM650.85.MS |
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Dimensions (W x H x D) | 283 mm x 393 mm x 489 mm 11.1" x 15.4" x 19.2" | 260 mm x 375 mm x 480 mm 10" x 15" x 19" |
Weight | 12.8 kg (28 lbs) | 12.5 kg (27.5 lbs) |
Minimum Height of Cup | 75 mm 2.95" | 85 mm 3.3" |
Maximum Height of Cup | 148 mm 5.82" | 140 mm 5.5" |
Drip Tray Cover Material | Stainless steel | Stainless Steel |
Water Reservoir Features | Removable | Removable |
Water Reservoir Material | Plastic | Plastic |
Milk Tank Capacity | 0.6 Liter | 0.3 Liter 10.1 fl-oz |
Water Tank Capacity | 1.7 Liter 57.4 fl-oz | 2 Liter 68 fl-oz |
Coffee Bean Hopper Capacity | 450 g 15.9 oz | 400 g 14 oz |
Dreg Drawer Capacity | 14 Portions | 14 Portions |
Power Supply | North American: 120 V/50 Hz European: 230 V/50 Hz | European: 230 V/50 Hz North American: 110 V/60 Hz |
Power Consumption | 1850 W | 1450 W |
Power Cord Length | 1 m | 0.7 m |
WARRANTY & ACCESSORIES | Saeco Xelsis SM7685/00 | DeLonghi PrimaDonna Elite Experience ECAM650.85.MS |
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Warranty Period | 24 Months | 24 Months |
Accessories | Measuring scoop, Water hardness test strip, Cleaning brush, Brew group grease, Milk container, AquaClean filter | Cleaning brush, Measuring spoon for ground coffee |