Home Coffee IndexBuild my setup →
Which version should I buy?

Closely related names.
Useful differences.

Compare exact model codes, current UK prices, workflow and ownership differences between products that are easy to confuse. Relationships are stored as evidence—not inferred from a similar name.

11structured family decisions
Advertising disclosure Some retailer links may earn Home Coffee Index a commission at no extra cost to you. This never changes our editorial view. How we make money
Wilfa · option 1

Svart Aroma Precision

CGWS-130B
recorded reference price£125No current model-verified offer
Wilfa · option 2

Zense Coffee Grinder

CG3B-125
current model-verified item price£159Wilfa UK · Checked recently · checked 22 Jul 2026Check retailer →
current alternative · editorial inference

Wilfa Zense is the current same-brand filter-grinder route to consider alongside the discontinued Svart Aroma.

Wilfa documents Svart Aroma as discontinued and Zense as a current grinder, but does not state that Zense is a direct one-for-one successor. Burr type, hopper size, controls and dimensions differ.

Current item-price differenceZense Coffee Grinder is £34 moreCalculated from model-verified item prices where available; delivery is assessed separately.
Compare all structured fields →
Reviewed 22/07/2026 · 2 evidence sources
Sage · option 1

Bambino

BES450 / SES450
current model-verified item price£329John Lewis · Checked recently · checked 22 Jul 2026Check retailer →
Sage · option 2

Bambino Plus

BES500 / SES500
current model-verified item price£399.95Sage UK · Checked recently · checked 22 Jul 2026Check retailer →
same family · manufacturer stated

The Bambino is the lower-cost manual-milk route; the Bambino Plus adds hands-free Auto MilQ temperature and texture control, a larger 1.9-litre tank and a stainless-steel portafilter.

Both need a separate espresso grinder for fresh coffee. The recorded grinder-inclusive setup is about £488.95 for Bambino and £559.90 for Bambino Plus before scales, so the practical upgrade gap is about £70.95 rather than the machine-only headline.

Current item-price differenceBambino Plus is £70.95 moreCalculated from model-verified item prices where available; delivery is assessed separately.
Compare all structured fields →
Reviewed 22/07/2026 · 2 evidence sources
De'Longhi · option 1

Magnifica Start

ECAM220.22.GB
current model-verified item price£299.99De'Longhi UK · Checked recently · checked 22 Jul 2026Check retailer →
De'Longhi · option 2

Magnifica Start LatteCrema

ECAM220.61.GB
current model-verified item price£299Currys · Checked recently · checked 22 Jul 2026Check retailer →
same family · manufacturer stated

These Magnifica Start variants share the basic bean-to-cup platform, but ECAM220.22.GB uses a manual steam frother while ECAM220.61.GB adds the automatic LatteCrema Hot carafe and one-touch latte macchiato.

The automatic-milk model is not maintenance-free: its carafe needs a CLEAN rinse after the last milk drink and full dismantling within two days. Both were about £299 when checked, so milk workflow—not the headline price—is the useful decision boundary.

Current item-price differenceMagnifica Start LatteCrema is £0.99 lessCalculated from model-verified item prices where available; delivery is assessed separately.
Compare all structured fields →
Reviewed 22/07/2026 · 2 evidence sources
Philips · option 1

Series 3300 LatteGo

EP3347/90
current model-verified item price£349.99Philips UK · Checked recently · checked 22 Jul 2026Check retailer →
Philips · option 2

Series 5500 LatteGo

EP5546/70
current model-verified item price£649.99Philips UK · Checked recently · checked 21 Jul 2026Check retailer →
same family · manufacturer stated

Both use Philips' two-part LatteGo milk carafe and share the recorded 24.6 × 43.3 × 37.1cm footprint; the 5500 expands the menu to 20 hot and iced recipes and adds four user profiles, while the 3300 offers five coffee recipes plus hot water with no profiles.

At recorded prices the 5500 costs about £300 more. That premium buys menu breadth and saved preferences—not a smaller footprint, a larger tank or an independently proven improvement in cup quality.

Current item-price differenceSeries 5500 LatteGo is £300 moreCalculated from model-verified item prices where available; delivery is assessed separately.
Compare all structured fields →
Reviewed 22/07/2026 · 2 evidence sources
Nespresso · option 1

Vertuo Pop

ENV90.B · UK retail variant
current model-verified item price£59Currys · Checked recently · checked 22 Jul 2026Check retailer →
Nespresso · option 2

Vertuo Next

ENV120 / XN910 / GCV1 / GDV1
current model-verified item price£149Currys · Checked recently · checked 22 Jul 2026Check retailer →
same family · manufacturer stated

Both use Vertuo capsules, barcode-led one-button brewing and connected updates. The Pop is the lower-cost, shorter route with a 560ml tank and drinks up to 355ml; the Next adds a 1.1-litre tank and the larger carafe format.

The recorded machine-price gap is about £90, but both lock the owner into the same Vertuo capsule ecosystem. Capsule cost, preferred cup size and tank refilling matter more than treating the Next as an automatic coffee-quality upgrade.

Current item-price differenceVertuo Next is £90 moreCalculated from model-verified item prices where available; delivery is assessed separately.
Compare all structured fields →
Reviewed 22/07/2026 · 2 evidence sources
Eureka · option 1

Mignon Specialità

Mignon Specialità · 55mm
current model-verified item price£369Clumsy Goat · Checked recently · checked 22 Jul 2026Check retailer →
Niche · option 2

Zero

Niche Zero · UK G plug
current model-verified item price£559Niche Coffee · Checked recently · checked 22 Jul 2026Check retailer →
current alternative · editorial inference

The Eureka favours a hopper, timed doses and direct portafilter grinding; the Niche favours weighing every dose, an empty hopper and easier movement between beans or brew methods.

This is an editorial inference: neither manufacturer states that these are direct replacements. Both publish stepless adjustment and broad grind ranges, but workflow is the useful distinction: the £369 Eureka is £180 less at recorded prices, while the £549 Niche includes a dosing cup and is designed around single dosing. Home Coffee Index has not independently compared grind quality, retention or noise.

Current item-price differenceZero is £190 moreCalculated from model-verified item prices where available; delivery is assessed separately.
Compare all structured fields →
Reviewed 22/07/2026 · 2 evidence sources
De'Longhi · option 1

Rivelia

EXAM440.35.B · manual-milk UK variant
current model-verified item price£574.99De'Longhi UK · Checked recently · checked 22 Jul 2026Check retailer →
De'Longhi · option 2

Rivelia LatteCrema

EXAM440.55.G · EXAM440.55.W colour variant
current model-verified item price£599Currys · Checked recently · checked 23 Jul 2026Check retailer →
same family · manufacturer stated

Rivelia EXAM440.35.B is the eight-drink manual-frother version; EXAM440.55 adds the automatic LatteCrema Hot carafe and expands the advertised menu to sixteen drinks.

The shared Rivelia name and 24.5 × 43 × 38.5cm footprint do not make the variants interchangeable. Milk workflow, cleaning, drink menu, weight and current price differ; the optional LatteCrema Cool kit is not included as standard with the recorded .55 machine.

Current item-price differenceRivelia LatteCrema is £24.01 moreCalculated from model-verified item prices where available; delivery is assessed separately.
Compare all structured fields →
Reviewed 23/07/2026 · 2 evidence sources
Sage · option 1

Barista Express

BES875UK / SES875 UK variants
current model-verified item price£499.95Sage UK · Checked recently · checked 22 Jul 2026Check retailer →
Sage · option 2

the Barista Pro

BES878 / SES878 UK variants
current model-verified item price£599.95Sage UK · Checked recently · checked 23 Jul 2026Check retailer →
same family · manufacturer stated

Both are hands-on 54mm espresso machines with an integrated 250g grinder and manual milk wand; the Barista Pro adds ThermoJet heating, an LCD workflow display and 30 external grind settings versus the Express record’s 16.

The Pro’s current £100 recorded premium buys speed, interface guidance and finer grind adjustment—not automatic tamping, automatic milk or independently proven better espresso. Both still require manual puck preparation and after-use cleaning.

Current item-price differencethe Barista Pro is £100.00 moreCalculated from model-verified item prices where available; delivery is assessed separately.
Compare all structured fields →
Reviewed 23/07/2026 · 2 evidence sources
Sage · option 1

the Barista Pro

BES878 / SES878 UK variants
current model-verified item price£599.95Sage UK · Checked recently · checked 23 Jul 2026Check retailer →
Ninja · option 2

Luxe Café Premier

ES601UK
current model-verified item price£449.99SharkNinja UK · Checked recently · checked 22 Jul 2026Check retailer →
current alternative · editorial inference

Both combine a grinder with a portafilter workflow. The Sage keeps manual dosing decisions and manual milk with a fast LCD-led process; the Ninja adds a built-in scale, Barista Assist recommendations, longer coffee and cold-brew formats, and hands-free milk.

This is an editorial inference, not a direct manufacturer comparison. Ninja’s added assistance and drink formats do not prove better espresso, milk or reliability; Home Coffee Index has not independently tested either machine.

Current item-price differenceLuxe Café Premier is £149.96 lessCalculated from model-verified item prices where available; delivery is assessed separately.
Compare all structured fields →
Reviewed 23/07/2026 · 2 evidence sources
Sage · option 1

the Barista Pro

BES878 / SES878 UK variants
current model-verified item price£599.95Sage UK · Checked recently · checked 23 Jul 2026Check retailer →
De'Longhi · option 2

La Specialista Touch

EC9455.M EX:2
current model-verified item price£499.99De'Longhi UK · Checked recently · checked 22 Jul 2026Check retailer →
current alternative · editorial inference

Both combine a grinder and portafilter in one body. Sage uses button-and-LCD guidance with manual steam; De’Longhi uses 3.5-inch touchscreen guidance, automatic or manual milk, and cold-brew recipes.

This is an editorial inference, not a direct manufacturer comparison. Touchscreen guidance, automatic milk and recipe count do not establish better cup quality; published De’Longhi dimensions conflict, and both remain hands-on portafilter workflows.

Current item-price differenceLa Specialista Touch is £99.96 lessCalculated from model-verified item prices where available; delivery is assessed separately.
Compare all structured fields →
Reviewed 23/07/2026 · 2 evidence sources
Philips · option 1

Series 3300 LatteGo

EP3347/90
current model-verified item price£349.99Philips UK · Checked recently · checked 22 Jul 2026Check retailer →
De'Longhi · option 2

Magnifica Start LatteCrema

ECAM220.61.GB
current model-verified item price£299Currys · Checked recently · checked 22 Jul 2026Check retailer →
current alternative · editorial inference

Both are approachable automatic-milk bean-to-cup routes with 1.8-litre tanks and removable brew units. Philips lists five coffee recipes plus hot water, a 275g ceramic grinder and two-part LatteGo; De’Longhi lists three coffee drinks plus hot water, a 250g grinder and LatteCrema carafe.

This is an editorial inference, not a direct manufacturer comparison. Drink naming and milk hardware differ, and neither machine has an independently tested advantage in taste, temperature, noise or reliability.

Current item-price differenceMagnifica Start LatteCrema is £50.99 lessCalculated from model-verified item prices where available; delivery is assessed separately.
Compare all structured fields →
Reviewed 23/07/2026 · 2 evidence sources
Decision boundary

A family relationship is not a quality ranking.

Prices are dated observations. Delivery may vary by retailer or postcode, manufacturer-stated features remain separate from independent test results, and a higher model number does not receive a higher CoffeeScore.

Read the testing methodology →