1-on-1 Comparison

Side-by-Side Comparison

Saeco Xelsis Suprema SM8889/00

Gaggia Accademia

SCORE:
90
SCORE:
79

Highlights

  • 7.8" Built-in TFT display
  • Single boiler
  • Stainless Steel Disc grinder
  • 22 Beverages

Highlights

  • Built-in LCD display
  • Double boiler
  • Ceramic Flat grinder
  • 8 Beverages

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Overview

Overview

Here we are comparing Saeco Xelsis Suprema SM8889/00 to Gaggia Accademia to reveal their common strengths, weaknesses and differences. Based on the features and specifications we have given Saeco Xelsis Suprema SM8889/00 and Gaggia Accademia overall scores of 90 and 79 out of 100 respectively. You can also view their individual scores per features.

Saeco Xelsis Suprema SM8889/00

Gaggia Accademia

PHYSICAL
94
COFFEE DRINK TYPES
82
FEATURES
96
OVERALL
90
PHYSICAL
93
COFFEE DRINK TYPES
57
FEATURES
94
OVERALL
79


Drink Types

Saeco Xelsis Suprema SM8889/00 offers the following coffee drink types: espresso, espresso lungo, double espresso (doppio), americano, caffe, ristretto, mug to go, cappuccino, italian cappuccino, caffe latte, latte macchiato, espresso macchiato, caffe crema, café au lait, flat white, melange, cortado, galao, verlangerter, kleiner braunerGaggia Accademia offers the following coffee drink types: espresso, caffe, caffe lungo, cappuccino, latte macchiato


Two Boilers

Gaggia Accademia 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 Suprema SM8889/00, which have to wait between steaming and brewing sessions.

Advantage of Saeco Xelsis Suprema SM8889/00

This section shows the features and specifications which are the reason to choose Saeco Xelsis Suprema SM8889/00 over Gaggia Accademia.

Saeco Xelsis Suprema SM8889/00 vs Gaggia Accademia
Number of Beverages 22 Beverages vs 8 Beverages
Double Portion of Milk Drink vs
Espresso Lungo vs
Double Espresso (Doppio) vs
Americano vs
Ristretto vs
Mug To Go vs
Italian Cappuccino vs
Caffe Latte vs
Espresso Macchiato vs
Caffe Crema vs
Café Au Lait vs
Flat White vs
Melange vs
Cortado vs
Galao vs
Verlangerter vs
Kleiner Brauner vs
Memory Function vs
Remote Control by App vs
Lower Minimum Height of Cup 75 mm
2.95"
vs 76 mm
3.0"
Larger Water Tank 1.7 Liter
57.4 fl-oz
vs 1.6 Liter
54 fl-oz
Higher Coffee Bean Hopper Capacity 450 g
15.9 oz
vs 350 g
12.3 oz

Advantage of Gaggia Accademia

This section shows the features and specifications which are the reason to choose Gaggia Accademia over Saeco Xelsis Suprema SM8889/00.

Saeco Xelsis Suprema SM8889/00 vs Gaggia Accademia
More Boilers Single vs Double
Material of Grinders Stainless Steel vs Ceramic
Caffe Lungo vs
Higher Maximum Height of Cup 150 mm
5.9"
vs 165 mm
6.5"
Larger Dreg Drawer 12 Portions vs 16 Portions

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
  Caffe
  Cappuccino
  Latte Macchiato
  Hot Water
  Hot Milk
  Milk Froth
  Selection for Double Cup
  Selection of Grinding Level
  Selection of Coffee Strength
  Selection of Coffee Temperature
  Self-cleaning Function
WEAKNESSES
  No Doppio+
  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 Baby Cappuccino
  No Cappuccino XL
  No Cappuccino+
  No Cappuccino Mix
  No Latte Macchiato XL
  No Latte Macchiato Triple Shot
  No Latte Caldo
  No Macchiato
  No Double Caffe Crema
  No Milchkaffee
  No White Coffee
  No Cold Coffee
  No Hot Chocolate

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 Suprema SM8889/00 and here - Gaggia Accademia.

BASICS Saeco Xelsis Suprema SM8889/00 Gaggia Accademia
BrandSaecoGaggia
ModelXelsis Suprema SM8889/00Accademia
TypeSuper Automatic Coffee MachineSuper-Automatic Coffee Machine
Type of ControlTouchscreen DisplayDisplay
Multi-Beverage Control Panel
Body MaterialStainless SteelSoft-Touch Black Painted Metal
ColorTitaniumStainless Steel
Country of ManufactureItalyItaly
FEATURES Saeco Xelsis Suprema SM8889/00 Gaggia Accademia
Number of Beverages22 Beverages8 Beverages
DisplayBuilt-inBuilt-in
Display TypeTFTLCD
Water Filter Aqua Clean
Cappuccino MakerMilk Container 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 GrindersStainless SteelCeramic
Grinder TypeDiscFlat
Use Ground Coffee
Number of Coffee Bean HoppersSingleSingle
Drip tray water level indicator
Water Level Indicator
DRINKS Saeco Xelsis Suprema SM8889/00 Gaggia Accademia
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 Suprema SM8889/00 Gaggia Accademia
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 Suprema SM8889/00 Gaggia Accademia
Cold Coffee
Hot Water
Hot Milk
Hot Chocolate
Milk Froth
OTHER FEATURES Saeco Xelsis Suprema SM8889/00 Gaggia Accademia
Create an Individual Profile 8 profile
Memory Function
Remote Control by App
Selection for Single Cup
Selection for Double Cup
Selection of Grinding Level 5 level 8 level
Selection of Coffee Strength 3 level 3 level
Selection of Coffee Temperature 3 level 3 level
Self-cleaning Function
Auto Off
PHYSICAL & ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES Saeco Xelsis Suprema SM8889/00 Gaggia Accademia
Dimensions (W x H x D)287 mm x 396 mm x 487 mm
11.3" x 15.6" x 19.2"
282 mm x 385 mm x 428 mm
11.1" x 15.1" x 16.8"
Weight11.25 kg (24 lbs)17.8 kg (39.2 lbs)
Minimum Height of Cup75 mm
2.95"
76 mm
3.0"
Maximum Height of Cup150 mm
5.9"
165 mm
6.5"
Drip Tray Cover MaterialPlastic
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Reservoir FeaturesRemovableRemovable
Water Reservoir MaterialPlasticPlastic
Milk Tank Capacity0.6 Liter
20.28 fl-oz
0.6 Liter
Water Tank Capacity1.7 Liter
57.4 fl-oz
1.6 Liter
54 fl-oz
Coffee Bean Hopper Capacity450 g
15.9 oz
350 g
12.3 oz
Dreg Drawer Capacity12 Portions16 Portions
Power SupplyEuropean: 230 V/50 Hz
North American: 110 V/60 Hz
North American: 120 V/60 Hz
European: 230 V/50 Hz
Power Consumption1850 W1500 W
WARRANTY & ACCESSORIES Saeco Xelsis Suprema SM8889/00 Gaggia Accademia
Warranty Period24 Months24 Months
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