Philips 5500 Series Fully Automatic Espresso Machine – 20 Hot & Iced Coffees, Quick-to-Clean LatteGo Milk System, 40% quieter with SilentBrew, Less waiting with QuickStart, Black, Silver (EP5546/70)

Birthday gift for partner and wow! Best husband ever!This coffee machine offers plenty of customizable settings and an intuitive touch display that’s easy to read and understand. The coffee dispenser spout adjusts for different cup and mug sizes, though it doesn’t raise quite high enough to fit my travel mug—my larger mugs just about fit. Unfortunately, removing the drip tray isn’t an option since it collects used coffee grounds and excess water.The coffee temperature is hot but not boiling—perfect for immediate enjoyment. A large latte takes around three minutes to brew, with other drinks varying in preparation time. Cleaning requires some effort, as many parts can be removed. The milk container, in particular, was frustrating during setup since I kept dropping the lid.Setup itself was simple enough, though the QR code for the Philips app didn’t work, and the instructions weren’t great—I ended up watching a quick guide online instead. The water container is convenient, holding a large amount and sliding in and out from the front for easy refilling. The jug includes an AquaClean filter and a water hardness test strip, helping the machine notify you when it’s time to descale.Be aware that this machine is quite large and requires ample counter space. While it claims to be quiet, it’s actually quite loud—similar to other models. One handy feature is the removable milk container, which can be stored in the fridge when not in use.I made the switch from my pod machine (which is much smaller) because the ongoing cost of coffee and milk pods wasn’t worth it. Right now, my favorite drink is a large latte, but there are plenty of variations to explore.

This is so easy to use, easy to set up, perfect home fresh coffee. No complaints really, just wish it offered a Mocha option!

V Good indeed

We've had this coffee machine for a week now, and we absolutely love it! I was searching for an all-in-one, fully automatic coffee machine, and this one checks all the boxes—even offering cold iced coffee options. Unlike some competitors that inflate their prices only to put them on sale later (a practice I dislike), this brand offers fair pricing from the start. The coffee tastes great, and the milk froth is rich, perfect for milky coffee drinks. So far, it’s been an excellent purchase for our family!

The media could not be loaded. This is my first ever coffee machine, having previously lived my coffee life quite happily from a kettle. I never knew I'd want a machine like this, but it has genuinely changed how much I enjoy coffee during the day.As I am living alone, I'm not taking advantage of the various profiles you can store, but I do know there's several coloured profiles where your drinks choices are stored so you're not constantly overwriting other peoples choices.Whilst there are a good number of different types of coffee you can get from this machine, I'm basically stuck using only one, the macchiato, and I'm really very happy with it.Within a day or two of figuring the machine out I've got a very efficient way of prepping and selecting the coffee. Going from a kettle to something that needed things installing and attaching was a bit of a culture shock but now it's just second nature.I saw someone had complained that the noise might not be as quiet as Philips would have you believe, and whilst the machine does give off some noise, it's mitigated quite a bit with seals and can also be mitigated further if you place the machine on a solid, supported surface. You'll get an impression of the noise in the video I've attached.When it comes time to empty stuff out, a quick pull of the tray, dump of the compressed coffee rounds, and a splash of water to get rid of liquids and remainders of coffee will have you back up and running within a minute.

The machine is good quality wish the drink was hotter. Wish it was possible to have possibly to use different beans at same time. Also ideal to have a favourite drink option rather than just the presets.

I have always wanted a proper coffee machine but my kitchen space was limited until this little beauty. It is sleek and easy to place, I've mine in a corner with just enough of a gap for my hand to reach the water reservoir . It is quiet compared to ones that my friends have. Most importantly , it makes a terrific cup of coffee in super quick time. The controls are easy to navigate though there isn't really a proper instruction leaflet. This in my opinion is the only thing letting it down. I would advise anyone to watch youtube videos , they explain & show more detail. I am drinking more coffee as a result of the quality and selection that I now have .

Well package amazing machine makes lovely coffee easy to set up I would recommend 10 out of 10