Description
After extensive testing in our coffee lab, we’ve compiled a comprehensive breakdown of the Philips 2200’s standout features:
- Professional-grade Panarello Steam Wand
- 12 Precision Grind Settings
- Generous 1.8L Front-Access Water Tank
- 12-Puck Dump Box
- Genuine Double Shot Capability
- Flexible Cup Height Adjustment
- Convenient Pre-ground Coffee Bypass Chute
- Compact Dimensions: 24.7 x 43.4 x 37.4 cm
Double Shot Excellence
In our side-by-side testing, we discovered a crucial difference in double shot preparation. The Philips 2200 delivers a proper double shot by grinding and extracting two separate shots in sequence. This creates a genuine double espresso using twice the coffee dose. The DeLonghi Esam, however, simply increases water volume with only a slight bump in coffee dose—not what we’d consider a true double shot.
Maintenance Innovations
The Philips 2200’s compatibility with Acqua Clean filters impressed our technical team. These filters enable roughly 5,000 coffees between descaling cycles—brilliant for anyone dealing with medium to hard water areas.
Precision Dosing
Like the Gaggia coffee machines, the Philips 2200 offers outstanding dose control with three settings (7g, 9g, or 11g)—or double these amounts for double shots. This precise dosing system gives you complete control over your coffee’s strength.
Practical Considerations
While the Philips edges ahead in many areas, we noticed a few practical drawbacks during our testing. The pump runs slightly louder than the De’Longhi’s. Although the brewing unit removes easily for cleaning, we found coffee grounds tend to collect in the machine’s interior, and those sharp-cornered trays can make thorough cleaning a bit fiddly.
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