1-on-1 Comparison

Side-by-Side Comparison

Saeco Xelsis SM7685/00

DeLonghi PrimaDonna Elite Experience ECAM650.85.MS

SCORE:
84
SCORE:
88

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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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

PHYSICAL
93
COFFEE DRINK TYPES
71
FEATURES
93
OVERALL
84
PHYSICAL
91
COFFEE DRINK TYPES
78
FEATURES
97
OVERALL
88


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
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
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
  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
  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
BrandSaecoDeLonghi
ModelXelsis SM7685/00PrimaDonna Elite Experience ECAM650.85.MS
TypeSuper-automatic Espresso MachineSuper-Automatic Coffee Machine
Type of ControlButtons, TouchTouchscreen Display
Release Year20192017
Body MaterialStainless steelStainless Steel
ColorSilverMetal Silver
Country of ManufactureItalyItaly
FEATURES Saeco Xelsis SM7685/00 DeLonghi PrimaDonna Elite Experience ECAM650.85.MS
Number of Beverages15 Beverages19 Beverages
DisplayBuilt-inBuilt-in
Display TypeTFT LCDLCD
Water Filter Aqua Clean
Cappuccino Maker Easy Cappuccino DeLonghi LatteCrema System
Double Portion of Milk Drink
Heating SystemBoilerBoiler
Number of BoilersSingleDouble
Material of Boiler (s)Stainless SteelStainless Steel
Pump Pressure15 Bar19 Bar
Built-in Coffee Grinder
Material of GrindersCeramicStainless Steel
Grinder TypeDiscConical
Use Ground Coffee
Number of Coffee Bean HoppersSingleSingle
Drip tray water level indicator
Water Level Indicator
DRINKS Saeco Xelsis SM7685/00 DeLonghi PrimaDonna Elite Experience ECAM650.85.MS
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
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
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
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
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"
Weight12.8 kg (28 lbs)12.5 kg (27.5 lbs)
Minimum Height of Cup75 mm
2.95"
85 mm
3.3"
Maximum Height of Cup148 mm
5.82"
140 mm
5.5"
Drip Tray Cover MaterialStainless steelStainless Steel
Water Reservoir FeaturesRemovableRemovable
Water Reservoir MaterialPlasticPlastic
Milk Tank Capacity0.6 Liter0.3 Liter
10.1 fl-oz
Water Tank Capacity1.7 Liter
57.4 fl-oz
2 Liter
68 fl-oz
Coffee Bean Hopper Capacity450 g
15.9 oz
400 g
14 oz
Dreg Drawer Capacity14 Portions14 Portions
Power SupplyNorth American: 120 V/50 Hz
European: 230 V/50 Hz
European: 230 V/50 Hz
North American: 110 V/60 Hz
Power Consumption1850 W1450 W
Power Cord Length1 m0.7 m
WARRANTY & ACCESSORIES Saeco Xelsis SM7685/00 DeLonghi PrimaDonna Elite Experience ECAM650.85.MS
Warranty Period24 Months24 Months
AccessoriesMeasuring scoop, Water hardness test strip, Cleaning brush, Brew group grease, Milk container, AquaClean filterCleaning brush, Measuring spoon for ground coffee

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