De'Longhi vs Siemens Filter Coffee Machines

De'Longhi and Siemens both sell machines for espresso and milk drinks, but Siemens is the bean-to-cup specialist here. De'Longhi's range runs from the Stilosa EC260.GR at £127 to the La Specialista Arte EC9155 at £529, with the Gran Latissima EN640.B Nespresso at £419 between them. Siemens starts with the TF303G07 EQ300 at £379, then the TQ513GB1 with a milk system at £629, the TQ717GB3 at £1,199 and the TQ903GB9 at £1,249.

Siemens grinds fresh beans for every drink, which is the main difference from De'Longhi's Stilosa and Nespresso models. The EQ300 has a 250g bean capacity, a 1.4-litre water tank and milkPerfect, and the TQ513GB1 adds a 1.9-litre capacity, an integrated milk system and iAroma. The TQ717GB3 offers iSelect display, aromaSelect, an active cup warmer and 19-bar pressure, while the TQ903GB9 has an intuitive touch display and fast heat-up. The Arte offers eight grind settings and three infusion temperature levels, with a steam wand and barista kit. The Gran Latissima's 19-bar pump and rapid cappuccino system suit capsules.

De'Longhi suits buyers who want to spend little on espresso or capsule-based cappuccinos, and anyone who enjoys learning manual espresso technique on the Arte. Siemens suits households that drink several coffees a day and want café-style drinks without barista effort. The EQ300 is a sensible entry point for black coffee and espresso drinkers, while the TQ513GB1 is the better choice for cappuccino and latte lovers. Its milk system needs regular cleaning, so factor that into the decision.

Bottom line: choose De'Longhi if you want an affordable espresso or capsule machine under £530 that rewards hands-on technique; choose Siemens if you want fresh bean-to-cup coffee and one-touch milk drinks, starting at £379 for the EQ300 and £629 for the milk-system TQ513GB1.