Philips LatteGo 5400 Espresso Machine

Pros

• Filter ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.7
  The AquaClean water filter is a clear advantage: it installs in the tank and is positioned as a key way to extend the interval between descaling cycles.
• Capacity ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.6
  Capacity is family-friendly, highlighted by a 275 g bean hopper and a 1.8 L water tank that reduce refills for multi-drink homes.
• Overall user experience ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 6 reviews 4.5
  Day-to-day use is a major strength thanks to an intuitive color touchscreen with picture-based drink selection and multiple profiles that save individual preferences, making it especially practical for families or shared spaces.
• Popularity ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
  Receives strong overall consumer ratings and praise for easy, high-quality espresso drinks, with relatively few recurring complaints reported.
• Design, ergonomics & footprint ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 6 reviews 4.3
• Brewing performance & consistency ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.3
  Brewing is reliable once dialed in, with broad customization across grind, strength, temperature, and volumes; espresso comes out strong and satisfying, but the machine’s default “coffee” style can be thin unless you tweak settings (such as brewing two smaller coffees for more body).
• Water system, maintenance & descaling ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 6 reviews 4.2
• Environmental packaging sustainability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.2
  Packaging is largely recyclable and thoughtfully designed for easier unboxing, supporting a more eco-conscious first-time experience.
• Heating-element power ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.2
  Drink temperature is generally acceptable out of the cup and the machine offers adjustable temperature levels, helping users tune heat to preference without much effort.
• Speed & time-to-cup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.1
• Automation & sensors ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0
  Helpful profiles and standard sensors support dependable everyday operation.
• Grinder, hopper & dosing system ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 6 reviews 3.9
• Value & Price ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 3.9
• Assembly & Setup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 3.9
• Accuracy of marketing claims ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 3.9
  The AquaClean 5,000-cycle claim is presented as a major benefit versus competitors that need frequent descaling, but the practical interval is still framed as depending on real usage and water conditions.
• Boiler type (single vs dual) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.8
  It uses a single stainless-steel boiler, so it can’t brew and steam at the same time, but the practical wait is short because it switches from steaming to pulling the shot within seconds.
• Milk, steam & frothing ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 6 reviews 3.8
• Cup, tray & carafe handling ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 6 reviews 3.7
• Espresso & beverage quality ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 6 reviews 3.6