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Philips 5000 series EP5541/50 coffee maker Fully-auto Espresso machine 1.8 L

Ceramic grinder, 12 settings, 20 programs, touch TFT display

Manufacturer reference EP5541/50

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73 /100 Its best score: the largest capacity, rated "adequate" on its category’s scale.
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What the Philips 5000 series EP5541/50 coffee maker Fully-auto Espresso machine 1.8 L is worth

The Philips Series 5500 EP5541/50 is a fully automatic espresso machine for countertop use, using whole coffee beans, with a 1.8 L water tank and a 275 g bean hopper. It features a ceramic grinder adjustable across 12 settings and offers 5 coffee strength levels, brewing espresso, ristretto, coffee, americano, lungo, caffe crema, café au lait, cappuccino, latte and latte macchiato.

The machine has a touch TFT display, 20 programs and 4 user profiles. The milk frother works with a 0.26 L milk container, 2 spouts, and an adjustable coffee spout height ranging from 85 to 145 mm. Power output is 1500 W with a maximum pressure of 15 bar, and 3 temperature settings are available. Energy efficiency class is A, with standby consumption of 0.2 W and automatic shutoff configurable up to 30 minutes.

The housing is made of metal and plastic, measuring 246 x 433 x 372 mm and weighing 8 kg. Removable parts are dishwasher safe, and the filter is AquaClean compatible. The machine ships with a measuring spoon and a recycled paper manual, backed by a 2 year warranty.

This model suits households seeking a versatile automatic machine able to prepare a wide range of coffee based drinks, with fine grind and strength adjustment and multi user management through its 4 profiles.

What the spec sheet says

  • Countertop Fully-auto Espresso machine 1.8 L
  • Coffee beans
  • 2 cups 15 bar
  • Built-in grinder Adjustable coffee strength Hot water system Built-in display
  • Coffee making Espresso making Cappuccino making
  • 1500 W

Its scores, criterion by criterion

Scores out of 100, calculated from the datasheet and compared with the market. The full method is public.

Capacity Adequate

1.8 L · category median: 1.2 L

Power Adequate

1,500 W · category median: 1,450 W

Cup count Adequate

2 cups · category median: 2 cups

Pressure Adequate

15 bar · category median: 15 bar

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Specifications

Performance 28
Coffee maker type Fully-auto
Reservoir for brewed coffee Cup
Capacity in cups 2 cups
Built-in grinder Yes
Adjustable coffee strength Yes
Hot water system Yes
Appliance placement Countertop
Product type Espresso machine
Water tank capacity 1.8 L
Coffee input type Coffee beans
Maximum operating pressure 15 bar
Grinder type Ceramic grinder
Adjustable grinder settings Yes
Number of grinder settings 12
Coffee beans capacity 275 g
Number of coffee strength settings 5
Built-in milk frother Yes
Milk tank Yes
Milk tank capacity 0.26 L
Number of spouts 2
Adjustable coffee spout height Yes
Adjustable coffee spout height range 85 - 145 mm
Number of temperature settings 3
Quick start Yes
Dishwasher-proof parts Yes
Filter compatibility AquaClean
Country of origin China
Certification EN 50564:2011
Cooking functions & programs 11
Espresso making Yes
Cappuccino making Yes
Number of programs 20
Coffee making Yes
Americano making Yes
Ristretto making Yes
Latte making Yes
Latte Macchiato making Yes
Lungo making Yes
Caffe Crema making Yes
Flat White making Yes
Ergonomics 7
Control type Touch
Built-in display Yes
Housing material Metal, Plastic
Display type TFT
Standby function No
Cord length 1.2 m
Wi-Fi No
Power 7
Power 1500 W
AC input voltage 230 V
AC input frequency 50 Hz
Energy efficiency class A
Power consumption (standby) 0.2 W
Auto power off Yes
Auto power off after (max) 30 min
Weight & dimensions 4
Width 246 mm
Depth 433 mm
Height 372 mm
Weight 8 kg
Packaging data 1
Package weight 12.3 kg
Packaging content 3
Spoon included Yes
User manual recycled paper Yes
Packaging content Measuring Spoon
Technical details 3
Number of user profiles 4
Warranty period 2 year(s)
Dangerous goods No
Other features 1
Packaging recyclability rate 95%

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Frequently asked questions

Answers drawn from this model’s datasheet.

The machine brews 2 cups at a time thanks to its 2 spouts. The 1.8 L water tank and the 275 g bean hopper limit how many drinks can be made before refilling.

Yes, it includes a milk frother and a 0.26 L milk container. It can prepare espresso, cappuccino, latte, latte macchiato, americano, ristretto, lungo, caffe crema and café au lait.

Yes, the integrated ceramic grinder offers 12 different settings, plus 5 adjustable coffee strength levels, allowing you to fine-tune grind and strength to taste.

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